Willy Nillies J3 Cub Balsa Build Along

[Joker 53150]

Hey Jeff!

Check your email! Your coupon credit has been issued as promised!

Sincerely,
Doug and Becky
WillyNillies.com

Well, no sense in postponing the inevitable, so I used the code to order more kits I really don't need! As listed on the order, ship complete whenever the P-51 and Eagle 250 beta kits are ready, I'm not in a rush for those or the Super Spot 250.

 

[ACE62]

Joker35150, It appears that you are using a set of build instructions in your videos. My kit just arrived, however, there were no build instructions included. Thank you for your help.

Greg

 

[Joker 53150]

For better or worse it makes sense for WN to not print them, but instead make instructions available online. It costs less to make the kits and many of the kits are assembled in very much the same way so they don't have to product multiple sets of instructions. The instructions can also be updated immediately when needed so you can always download the latest copy.

For the Cub you can find the patterns sheet here: https://willynillies.com/downloads

The step-by-step instructions are on RC Groups, post #1 and #2: https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?3384735-Willy-Nillies-Basic-Assembly-Instructions

I also printed some pictures of the Cub WN made which showed a lot of the interior construction and just copied that. I think those are on the Build Along thread here on the Flite Test forum. If I had it to do over again I would make a step-by-step specific to building the Cub as it would be a good resource for others.

 

[Willy Nillies]

Another WillyNillies.com J3 Cub completion and maiden.....

Sincerely,
Doug and Becky
WillyNillies.com

 

[Willy Nillies]

 

[Willy Nillies]

 

[MarkPrima]

Just ordered my Willy Nillies J3 Cub today, I'm looking forward to start the build on it. I'm glad I found this Forum topic lots of good stuff here.

 

[BATTLEAXE]

Just ordered my Willy Nillies J3 Cub today, I'm looking forward to start the build on it. I'm glad I found this Forum topic lots of good stuff here.

Welcome to the forums, enjoy. We are all here to help

 

[MarkPrima]

@BATTLEAXE - thank you!
I hope to post some build photos of my other projects, just finishing up my scratch built Telemaster Junior and started on a Telemaster 40.

Cheers

 

[Willy Nillies]

Hi Mark!

Welcome to the fun! Please post any questions or suggestions you may have.

Sincerely,
Doug and Becky
WillyNillies.com

 

[The Hangar]

@BATTLEAXE - thank you!
I hope to post some build photos of my other projects, just finishing up my scratch built Telemaster Junior and started on a Telemaster 40.

Cheers

We’d love to see them!

 

[MC20062]

Where did you get the instructions with pictures?

 

[Dazzy]

Well, the kit arrived today so I may as well get cracking on it! I finished building my buddy's Slick and cleared my Citabria re-build off the table for a couple days, so the attention now is on the Build Along.

This kit is in it's beta phase, and so far it's not been too difficult without instructions. I did print the basic step-by-step from the Willy Nillies website, but the design of the Cub is a bit different as it uses stringers top & bottom instead of sheeting. I also had to do a little head-scratching to figure out the battery box door and some details regarding joining the wings. It looks like there is supposed to be sheeting for the top & bottom of the wings, but there was none with the kit so I'll use sheet from my own stash to make it work.

I do like how easily the wings go together, although it would be easy to build a little twist into them if the builder isn't careful.

Last, instead of taking tons of pics and blah, blah, blahing about each one I'm going to play with my GoPro instead and do a time lapse. Here's Part 1:

Thanks @Joker 53150 for creating the video, this is exactly what I need. Ordering from @Willy Nillies later today ( my time cos Im in oz )