Scale Sig 1/3 Scale Spacewalker

At age 72 I think I am good for at least one more build. I have built a 35% Hostetler Pitts S-1-11B, Hostetler 33% RV-4 as well as a JTEC 1/3 Scale Taylorcraft. This time around I wanted to build something along "old school" lines. While not technically an old school design it does have that appeal.

Among the new skills I want to learn are covering with Sig Koverall, painting the fabric and using a 4 stroke gasoline engine. I just purchased an NGH 38cc 4 stroke as well as the Top Notch scale dummy Continental Engine kit. The first several hours were spent identifying and labeling all the wood and WOW there is a lot of wood.

Managed to make a little progress on the left wing before the heater in my workshop decided to quit.

I found a number of build threads on other sites but was hoping to find one here as well. Not seeing any here asking if there is any interest in following the build ?

I will also need advice on covering, masking and painting the fabric at some point.

Hey Randy, welcome to GSN! A build would be great. Wonder if the 38 cc will be up to the task? I image the recommended engines on the SIG site are glow?

Hi Tony. I chatted with several NGH38cc owners as well as one who used the engine on the Spacewalker so I am confident it will allow me to fly it in a scalelike manner. Not an aerobat to be sure but I have several of those now and wanted something slow and relaxing.

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Welcome aboard. I’ll be following along. Thanks for posting.

We love builds! Welcome!

Thanks for the comments. Just like to say although I have not posted in quite awhile, I posted on the JTEC Taylorcraft under the ”myfivezees” moniker. I haven’t done any building due to spinal fusion surgery in March of 2022. Just now feeling close to normal and able to return to the activities I enjoy.