Scale Bud Nosen 1/4 Scale Cub?

[Stevendavis]

I used some 1/8 ply to cover the rear cabin top. I also used the F2 that came with the kit and not needed, to add a center support for the tow release. I should have moved the tow release another 1/4 inch forward, so the servo was on the face of F6, I thought it would be, but missed. I might have to make up a bag to stick over it.

 

[Stevendavis]

Rear fin on.

 

[TonyHallo]

Looking like a Cub. The release will drop the tow cord?

 

[Stevendavis]

Thanks Tony,
I've never towed before, so I'm not all that familiar with the process. But I think the tow line stays with the tow plane and the glider also has it's own release. I've got to do some research to find out if there is any interference with ridder operation, limited turn angles, climb angles and such. Don't know how much towing I'll be doing, but probably not much. It is an option though! I think I can also tow a banner with it as well.

 

[BalsaDust]

Yeah generally the plane being towed does the release but its best to have a release on both planes in case something fails.

 

[Stevendavis]

Thanks Balsa,
I've got a lot to learn about towing.

 

[Stevendavis]

Got the Turbo Muffler. Hope it works like a champ.

 

[dhal22]

I need to catch up, what engine is that?

 

[Stevendavis]

I need to catch up, what engine is that?

It's the OS GF40. I've got a bench vid of it a couple pages back. So far, it runs really good. Though I've not yet tested it with the Turbo muffler.

 

[dhal22]

I'll check it out. Sorry to not be up to speed on your build, the new website layout SUCKS!!! Not a lot of motive to look around here.