2021 Piper Cub Build Challenge!

[Ratcheeroo]

what kind of sharp blade?

I use one of those knives that you snap the blades off of, it just has to be sharp, dull blades will catch on that stuff and tear pieces out of it.

 

[Taildragger]

Here's the front end , worked out awesome!
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how did you finish/paint the pink foam?

 

[Ratcheeroo]

how did you finish/paint the pink foam?

I airbrushed the paint on first, Testors Aztec brand, and then Minwax clear coats over that with light sanding(or steel wool) in betwwen coats. 'I am finding that 320 grit sandpaper works really good for that stuff and for sanding foamboard.

 

[cyclone3350]

Making some progress. Slowly, but starting to see an end to this project. Took this one yesterday.

 

[Bo123]

Ok, its finally the weekend, so I can start work on the Bi-Cub soon.

 

[Matthewdupreez]

Ok, its finally the weekend, so I can start work on the Bi-Cub soon.

It's weekend tomorrow... Not today 🤣☺️😂

 

[Jesse Dupreez]

It's weekend tomorrow... Not today 🤣☺️😂

Are you not meant to be doing you PRELIM ???

 

[Bo123]

Well it is friday, but the weekend starts when schools finshed I guess .

 

[Ratcheeroo]

Making some progress. Slowly, but starting to see an end to this project. Took this one yesterday.

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Looking awesome! Checker pattern was worth the effort.

 

[cyclone3350]

Making some progress. Slowly, but starting to see an end to this project. Took this one yesterday.

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Looking awesome! Checker pattern was worth the effort.

Now that it is done, I guess I can agree with that statement. That is, until I do it again for the wings. Fortunately I only have to do the bottom of the wing and they R bigger squares to cut out.

 

[cyclone3350]

Ok, its finally the weekend, so I can start work on the Bi-Cub soon.

I am locking forward to seeing this one. Yes, the weekend officially starts @ the end of school or work.

 

[Bo123]

Just about to start print simple cub plans, I will base it off that.

 

[Ratcheeroo]

Just about to start print simple cub plans, I will base it off that.

What if you made it like a stagger wing ?

 

[Bo123]

It might be stagger winged, I think, and a sesqiplane. Bottom wing will have flaps.

 

[Bo123]

Ok do the Fuse is cut out and assembled, so I will start making the wings tommorow.

 

[Bo123]

Wings done, need to do tail surfaces, electronics, and misc items. Going to a pylon racing event in a bit, so I won't get much done today. Also need to wait for motor to arrive.

Also, I have decided for simplicity, it will be a 3 channel. Its just too small for ailerons. I might make a bigger version in the future.

 

[Bo123]

Ok, fuse, wings, and tail are done, just need to install servos, and we're done. Might be able to fly it today? Anyway, the pylon event was insane. I have never seen a RC plane go so fast. I got to help out in the cages, doing the clicking thing. Its was so much fun.

 

[Bo123]

I have gotten it to a point where it can fly. However, whenever I try to take off, it takes off, and rolls around to the right, and dives into the ground, Its denfitely not a tips stall, as it is at a quite high speed when it happens. Does anyone know the problem?

 

[Matthewdupreez]

I have gotten it to a point where it can fly. However, whenever I try to take off, it takes off, and rolls around to the right, and dives into the ground, Its denfitely not a tips stall, as it is at a quite high speed when it happens. Does anyone know the problem?

Torque, thrust angle, or a fatter aerofoil on one side.

 

[Bo123]

Ok Ill take a look.

Torque, thrust angle, or a fatter aerofoil on one side.