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  1. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    I wished 3W made a 50 - 60ish cc quad.
  2. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    This is good news as those are easy to find. I will fly scale and have fun. I will not prop hang though.
  3. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    1/3 scale is 140ish inches so 12' wingspan. 30 lb plane.
  4. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    What size is that?
  5. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Engine thoughts............ The OS Pegasus 320. The Kavan 50cc might be perfect. Or a cheaper twin 2 stroke.
  6. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Yes on the quad.
  7. dhal22

    What beer ya drinking tonight?

    Last of the Hazy Days for me. Will move on to better ipa's.
  8. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Radial in a Cub?
  9. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    The Bob Nelitz plan is the closest of any rc designs to the real Cub.
  10. dhal22

    DA Servos?

    They are rebranded something. Don't remember the brand though. Announced a year or more ago on FG.
  11. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    One rear spar is warped but building on glass means that will go away. More tomorrow. .
  12. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

  13. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Rib markings on main and rear spar. Cutting the angles at the spar ends as well. .
  14. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    As many cylinders, cc's and strokes as I can fit in the cowl. Minimum 2 cylinder, preferably 4 stroke.
  15. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Nice and tight.
  16. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Found a random aerosol can (grill cleaner?) that fit the curve. Some 3M contact spray and sandpaper and presto, a round sander.
  17. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    time to sand the ribs.
  18. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Time to cut ribs.
  19. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    transferring the curve. .
  20. dhal22

    Scale Nelitz 1/3 scale Cub build

    Time to cut the ailerons out of the ribs. Used a French curve to find the curve then marked the curve with a Sharpie. .
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