hyperactive world models super cub

[Big Nuts 181]

Hi guys as the title states I am about to comit aeromodelling with a new tow plane project and definately not for the faint hearted!

The project is a 1/3rd world models super cub to 3.5 meters span and will be powered with 3w 157cs developing 19 horsepower. the finished weight I am told is in the region of 28lb. So neadless to say there will be no shortage of power, the downside is I don't get my airframe till late April. DOH!!!!, but I do have the motor and canisters.mmmmm red heads....

cheers Rossco

will keep you posted.

[SteveR]

Howdy Rossco,

Just received my World Models Super Cub and was wondering how you are proceeding with yours. I'm thinking in terms of a DA-85 as I understand the power is very close to the 100 twin with about 2 pounds less weight. I wonder if that airframe can deal with the power of a 157.

I checked out the Robart scale gear as the gear that comes with the ARF is less than impressive. The Robart gear is 1-1/4" wider than the World Cub. I ordered it anyway and hope to modify it to fit.

Planning to start work on this in early June. Let's stay in touch and compare notes. Should be a dandy tow plane.

Regards,

Steve

[Big Nuts 181]

i there Steve I binned the idea after I saw one of there J3's fly at the Jerildery Aerotow being blown aroud in the wind when comparedto Bill Blands 1/3rd Rosenthel Bird Dog that wasn't effected at all, so plan B was to order one of HD Model designs Cessna 150's but that seems to have gone south with no delivery several months on....plan C is a 3.1 meter Extra 260 from Extreme composites (the hobby shop I work for imports them) so now I just have to see how much I get back on my tax return get my car put on gass as the price of fuel has jumped from $1.20 a litre to a whopping $1.70 a litre while LGP (liquid Patrolium Gas) is still at $ .65a litre..... I'll get there one day!