Taildragger
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This is probably going to be a long one, 10 months to 10 months-and-a-half, but it should be worth it. Basically My friend has a Super Cub LP that has many upgrades, Bush tires, custom trim scheme, etc. (must be noted that he does NOT have the brushless upgrade as we both agree we like the handling/power/sound better with brushed)
He let me fly this recently and now i NEED a cub about this size, so I remembered this one pilot who took me up in the backcountry once has a reeeaaallly pretty cub that is also black, white, and red.
Now, I know this looks like a Super Cub, but be aware that it is different. It is actually *drumroll* a PA-12 Super Cruiser!
How am I going to design one of those?
Maybe use a Super Cub plan and just paint it the same?
Too many differences for me to be fine with it.
Use a three view?
Possible, but some things that aren't visible I don't trust myself to make up?
Maybe someone already has plans?
YES!
Now a few things need to be decided. What build techniques do I use? Master Series, Skinning, Ironed Edges, I'm going all out!
A few days later: *notification rings*
A float plane?
Could this be a float plane?
Yep.
butttt how to waterproof it?
Ok. Add Minwax to my technique list.
Now I am Faced with one more decision before beginning the project:
Do I just print the plans and build from them, or do I use the plans as a template in CAD?
He let me fly this recently and now i NEED a cub about this size, so I remembered this one pilot who took me up in the backcountry once has a reeeaaallly pretty cub that is also black, white, and red.
Now, I know this looks like a Super Cub, but be aware that it is different. It is actually *drumroll* a PA-12 Super Cruiser!
How am I going to design one of those?
Maybe use a Super Cub plan and just paint it the same?
Too many differences for me to be fine with it.
Use a three view?
Possible, but some things that aren't visible I don't trust myself to make up?
Maybe someone already has plans?
YES!
Now a few things need to be decided. What build techniques do I use? Master Series, Skinning, Ironed Edges, I'm going all out!
A few days later: *notification rings*
A float plane?
Could this be a float plane?
Yep.
butttt how to waterproof it?
Ok. Add Minwax to my technique list.
Now I am Faced with one more decision before beginning the project:
Do I just print the plans and build from them, or do I use the plans as a template in CAD?
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