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    News Need help finding classifides

    Please excuse me but I am blind and just have a tiny bit of sight left but I can't find a For sale section on here, id there one? Dave
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    Scale Need advice on trailing edge aileron & flap bow on BUSA 1/3 Super Cub

    I am finishing up a wing on this, my first GS build and although I had the aileron pinned down tight on a very flat table I still had some bow in the trailing edge when I unpinned it.. Is there an easy way to correct this before covering ? Thanks to all who respond even if I don't respond to...
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    Scale Need advice on acceptable practices on splicing spars, etc.

    I am building my first giant scale model ( 1/3 scale Balsa Super Cub) and am seeking advice on splicing, reinforcing, etc. Sometimes I run across a situation such as splicing a false spar or something similar and the plans do not call for any reinforcing but I think it would make things stronger...
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    Scale Need advice on Balsa 1/3 scale Super Cub build

    Does anyone out there that has built a Balsa 1/3 SC and took photos of the build help me with step 10 on the wing build concerning the placement of the 5/16" X 3/4" X 2 1/4" spruce piece that glues to the spar ? I am legally blind and just can't see the "B-B" section on the wing plans good...
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    Scale Scale flaps & ailerons for Balsa 1/3 Super Cub

    As soon as my glue supplies come I will be starting the construction of my Balsa SC. I have seen different ones reference scale flaps & ailerons and have seen several on youtube with them. I Googled them and came up with nothing. Where are they available from? Dave
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    Scale Need info on glue supplies for Balsa USA 1/3 scale Super Cub

    I just got my 1/3 scale Balsa USA SC kit today. This will be my first giant scale build and the 1st build for me in about 25 years. Is it best to go with Balsa USA house brand glue or should I consider a generic brand that may be just as good if not better and a lot cheaper? Also, Appx. how...
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    Scale Need Balso USA 1/3 scale Super Cub engine choice info

    I have purchased the kit ( Balsa 1/3 scale SC) now and now I need some advice as to what are good options for an engine. I would like one in the upper recommended range size, not a glow plug engine, preferably multi cylinder and one that does not require any holes in the cowling. Cost is not...
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    Scale Need info on Balsa USA 1/3 Super Cub

    I am seriously considering purchasing a Balsa USA 1/3 Super Cub. I noticed that Robart's price is about 10% cheaper than on Balsa USA's website. Can someone with knowledge of the Balsa Cubs pricing recommend the best place to buy the kit ? Also I see someone on here has bought a Nelitz 1/3 scale...
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    Gas engine in World Models 1/3 Scale S. Cub w/ no cutouts

    Is there a gas engine that will work in a World models 1/3 scale Super Cub that you don't have to make cutouts in the cowling for the engine or at least only minor ones. I'm trying to get around cutting large holes for the heads. I see other 1/3 scale SC's like Balsa which have little or no...
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    Bill Hempels Team Edge still operating ?

    I have attempted to contact Bill Hempel's Team Edge about purchasing on of their kits several times via email without success. I can't find a telephone number on his website. Does anyone know if he is still in business and selling kits? It appears that his website hasn't been updated this year...
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