This forum covers quite a few beginner airplanes and I have seen that the Multiplex Fun Cub is not covered which is a shame. I will not be able to do a build thread on it because I built mine a while back but I will answer any questions you may have.
I chose not to buy the Multiplex power kit as it was way too expensive. Here is my HobbyKing power setup:
Motor : Turnigy SK3 3542 1000Kv (replaced Turnigy 35-42D 1000Kv that encountered a shaft bend due to an unbalanced prop)
ESC : Turnigy Trust 55A SBEC
Servos : Turnigy 1800A for the ailerons/flaps and Turnigy 380MG for the aileron and rudder
Batteries : Zippy flightmax 2100mAh 3S 35C, Turnigy 2450mAh 3S 30C (my favorite), Turnigy 1600mAh 3S 30C
With this setup, the CG is a little forward. For the first flights, I added a few bolts at the tail to make it centered as per the manual but later removed them for a more "aggressive" setup.
As for the props, the default Multiplex kit is 13x4. I started with it and it makes flying really simple. It slows down very effectively, doesn't pick too much "unexpected" speed but no good for aerobatics. Later switched to a 12x6 which allows it to pick up more speed and do aerobatics. Flaps should be assembled but are not a must for flight especially with the 13x4 prop. I have seen people with 12x8 props on this airplane but I don't know what the rest of their setup was.
The good thing with this plane is that it can do just about everything a beginner/intermediate pilot will want to do. The bad thing is that it's a bit more expensive then a HobbyKing kit but it is worth it when you begin and don't understand all the mods required for many HK aircraft.
I have bought floats for it but they took 1 month to arrive and now Zurich lake is wayyy to cold to risk taking a dip. I am waiting until the snow comes as I have been told they perform really well on snow. Mounting the floats does not look so simple as you need to drill small holes. Will look into it as snow may be on the way soon !
I have installed lights on mine to do some night flying and it works great ! They were not glued on the surface of the airplane but velcroed. This allows me to keep the option of having a not too bad looking plane at day.
So this is my take on the Multiplex Funcub and if you have any questions, go ahead !
I chose not to buy the Multiplex power kit as it was way too expensive. Here is my HobbyKing power setup:
Motor : Turnigy SK3 3542 1000Kv (replaced Turnigy 35-42D 1000Kv that encountered a shaft bend due to an unbalanced prop)
ESC : Turnigy Trust 55A SBEC
Servos : Turnigy 1800A for the ailerons/flaps and Turnigy 380MG for the aileron and rudder
Batteries : Zippy flightmax 2100mAh 3S 35C, Turnigy 2450mAh 3S 30C (my favorite), Turnigy 1600mAh 3S 30C
With this setup, the CG is a little forward. For the first flights, I added a few bolts at the tail to make it centered as per the manual but later removed them for a more "aggressive" setup.
As for the props, the default Multiplex kit is 13x4. I started with it and it makes flying really simple. It slows down very effectively, doesn't pick too much "unexpected" speed but no good for aerobatics. Later switched to a 12x6 which allows it to pick up more speed and do aerobatics. Flaps should be assembled but are not a must for flight especially with the 13x4 prop. I have seen people with 12x8 props on this airplane but I don't know what the rest of their setup was.
The good thing with this plane is that it can do just about everything a beginner/intermediate pilot will want to do. The bad thing is that it's a bit more expensive then a HobbyKing kit but it is worth it when you begin and don't understand all the mods required for many HK aircraft.
I have bought floats for it but they took 1 month to arrive and now Zurich lake is wayyy to cold to risk taking a dip. I am waiting until the snow comes as I have been told they perform really well on snow. Mounting the floats does not look so simple as you need to drill small holes. Will look into it as snow may be on the way soon !
I have installed lights on mine to do some night flying and it works great ! They were not glued on the surface of the airplane but velcroed. This allows me to keep the option of having a not too bad looking plane at day.
So this is my take on the Multiplex Funcub and if you have any questions, go ahead !