Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

[Stevendavis]

I used my lazer light to make sure the formers were aligned on the backside.

 

[TonyHallo]

The laser is a great tool for building.

 

[Stevendavis]

Sure makes it easyer!

 

[Stevendavis]

Got some catch up to do,
I added some extra cross bracing to the aft of the fuse, since this plane will spend some time in knife edge flight.

 

[Stevendavis]

Top stringer

 

[Stevendavis]

These next steps are not all that clear. But I looked through several build threads, mostly the BUSA Cub, and went with some of those instead of stock. I used the 3/16 round stock included with the kit for the top sides, but ripped some 1/4 x 1/2 spruce down to 3/16 x 3/16 for the side stringers, as they will glue better. Then rounded the tops. I'm loving that new saw!!

 

[Stevendavis]

These next steps are very confusing on the Nosen plans. Took a lot of looking at other builds to get an idea of how this is supposed to go, but I think its close, though I probably did it wrong. The Nosen plans don't show a lower vertical stringer at the front of the cabin, but I may put one in anyway, following the BUSA builds. The area around the upper cabin is also a bit confusing and not sure how covering will go.

 

[Stevendavis]

Couple more.
I also found that with the added 1/8" forward sheeting, the firewall is the right shape for the upper sheeting.

 

[Stevendavis]

Got the front wire brace in place. Hope it will hold up, as it is the structural integrity of the front cabin top. Has anyone got any advice? I plan on using a lock nut on it and glue! I also have a tow hook I'd like to use on this Cub, but I would have to leave the top fin off. I had to heat up the V-brace wire to make it fit right, as one side was a tad longer than the other. I've got the engine standoff bolts running through the back of the blind nuts for now. I may cut the heads off, or just keep it like it is.

 

[Stevendavis]

Did a little work today and found another issue. The template that came with my Robart gear doesn't match up with the gear, so double check it if you use it. I used it before I glued the gear plate in, so I'll have to fix it. Got the tail gear plate installed. I recessed it a bit. The Hanger 9 tailwheel is a little big, but I think it will work out.