OK, Now what's next?

[cyclone3350]

I have just competed my 1/4 scale Sig Clipped Wing Cub and now what? The first thing I am going to start on tomorrow is to totally rearranging my work space and get things organized once & for all. The question is what next? I have a zillion projects collected over the years & I have narrowed it down to 3 that I should be able to knock out within 3 months or so. I am leaving it up to y'all to help me decide which one. I have a self designed twin 70mm sport jet that is kinda sort of a F-5. Cut out of pink foam and fiberglassed. I started a thread on this one before I was knocked down by COVID. Not to wild about going back to it, as it will probably will go a little over 3 months. Then there is this crazy idea of doing a 1/4 scale carbon fiber tube frame of a L-4 fuse and mating it to the wings and horizontal stab of from a wrecked H9 J3. This will be based on the Paolo Severin L-4 plans. This kit was originally done with a steel tube frame. The last idea ( one I am leaning towards ) is a 1/4 scale carbon tube frame fuse, based on factory drawings, of a Decathlon. To cut down on time, I will be using the wings and horizontal stab from a VH 96" ARF. When I mention the wings & tail of another source, I am referring to just the frame work. It will all be recovered to match the colors I want. Polls close next Monday.

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[Monte.C]

First of all, after that most recent project you'll need to retire. You've completed the mission, you've won the game.
2nd, I don't want to hear nothing about "kinda sorta". That's an F-5 whether it's slightly edited or not. The F-5 is always sexy.
3rd, it's good to be seeing you around here again.
4th: Go away. You're a design/build maniac and you're making the rest of us look like children.

 

[Merv]

Great looking planes

+1 for the F-5

 

[The Hangar]

I’ll toss my vote in for the decathlon. I’m starting to eye bigger builds myself, the Hostetler Luscombe Silvair is catching my attention, it would be a hard build but worth it.

 

[Bo123]

Fly the cub.

 

[Matthewdupreez]

You need to do a small little foamy again.
How about joining the group build for the Sig Kadet jr???

 

[Matthewdupreez]

https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/sig-kadet-junior-group-build.68881

 

[cyclone3350]

I’ll toss my vote in for the decathlon. I’m starting to eye bigger builds myself, the Hostetler Luscombe Silvair is catching my attention, it would be a hard build but worth it.

Go to any club field on a nice weekend and U R guarantied to see a Cub, Citabria or a Decathlon. Occasionally a Taylorcraft. But to see a Silvaire, yes it would be worth it! I don't know why that one got overlooked from that era.

 

[cyclone3350]

Fly the cub.

I am a fair weather flyer and rarely get out when the temp drops below 50'F. Living in Illinois USA, it could be a while. I did get bitten by this bug last winter with my E-flite Super Cub. Maybe a ski maiden....hmmm

 

[Scotto]

Go to any club field on a nice weekend and U R guarantied to see a Cub, Citabria or a Decathlon. Occasionally a Taylorcraft. But to see a Silvaire, yes it would be worth it! I don't know why that one got overlooked from that era.

Im just curious. Do you see many Stinsons? Other than Reliants. I dont go to any club fields so I just dont know whats out there I guess.

 

[cyclone3350]

You need to do a small little foamy again.
How about joining the group build for the Sig Kadet jr???

The Sig Kadet series R probably the best trainers out there. Both in the flying as well as a balsa build trainer. I might consider a FB version if I need to get a quick build done. This was my last FB build back in March.

 

[cyclone3350]

Im just curious. Do you see many Stinsons? Other than Reliants. I dont go to any club fields so I just dont know whats out there I guess.

I have seen one Voyager and one L-5 @ my club. Very rare to see either one of these.

 

[Matthewdupreez]

The Sig Kadet series R probably the best trainers out there. Both in the flying as well as a balsa build trainer. I might consider a FB version if I need to get a quick build done. This was my last FB build back in March.

I released the plans for a FB version on Sunday. We're also starting a group build on Saturday. I was just thinking that you might want to join in the group build

 

[cyclone3350]

First of all, after that most recent project you'll need to retire. You've completed the mission, you've won the game.
2nd, I don't want to hear nothing about "kinda sorta". That's an F-5 whether it's slightly edited or not. The F-5 is always sexy.
3rd, it's good to be seeing you around here again.
4th: Go away. You're a design/build maniac and you're making the rest of us look like children.

1) I am ready to retire, but not from the hobby 2) Kinda Sorta is a better title than Stand Off scale F-5 3) it is good to be back, thanks. 4) Not for a while. I want get another build in during my manic CPBD up cycle.

 

[cyclone3350]

I released the plans for a FB version on Sunday. We're also starting a group build on Saturday. I was just thinking that you might want to join in the group build

I will take a look @ it. Thanks for the invite. My wife lined some metal shelves in the pantry with Adams FB she bought today. There was some left over. Could be tempting.

 

[Matthewdupreez]

I will take a look @ it. Thanks for the invite. My wife lined some metal shelves in the pantry with Adams FB she bought today. There was some left over. Could be tempting.

It is tempting 😂

 

[The Hangar]

Go to any club field on a nice weekend and U R guarantied to see a Cub, Citabria or a Decathlon. Occasionally a Taylorcraft. But to see a Silvaire, yes it would be worth it! I don't know why that one got overlooked from that era.

As soon as the 30cc ultra stick it off my bench I’ll be starting on the cloud dancer first and putting a dle-35 in it. Then if all goes well I’ll start tackling the Silvair. She’ll be a big girl at 29% with a 122” ws and a gp-76 on the nose!

 

[Matthewdupreez]

As soon as the 30cc ultra stick it off my bench I’ll be starting on the cloud dancer first and putting a dle-35 in it. Then if all goes well I’ll start tackling the Silvair. She’ll be a big girl at 29% with a 122” ws and a gp-76 on the nose!

I wonder what would happen if you strapped a gp-76 onto someone's nose😉🤔..... 😂😂😂

 

[cyclone3350]

Well, I finally decided on the next project. It will be the 1/4 scale, carbon fiber tubed frame L-4. I will start a build a log in a few days.

 

[cyclone3350]

This is what has been next, as well as to what will be.

Well I took a break on foam & balsa. Yes I went to the dark side & went plastic. My father was a part owner of a Republic SeaBee many many moons ago & before my time. He found this old Glencoe kit and asked if I would put it together for him years ago. I just found it when reorganizing my work space. I thought I would take this time to finally put it together & make it his Christmas present. In the mean time, what's next? Well I came across one these for a price I could not resist. I thought it would go perfect for the L-4. Damn, too big & heavy. Now, I am working on the feasibility of making this thing 1/3 scale. With help, I can get it out of my basement. Now, I have to figure out if it will fit in my Pathfinder. Plus, I just bought all this carbon tubing to do the 1/4. Now I have to consider the expense of buying another set for a 1/3rd scale monster. This is the OS Gemini 240. The guy I bought this from also has an OS Gemini II 120. A little under powered for the L-4 in a 1/4. but I might consider that one if the 1/3 is going to be out of my ability to get it to the field

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