Scale Sig 1/3 Scale Spacewalker

[Randy Zidik]

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.

 

[TonyHallo]

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?

 

[Randy Zidik]

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.

From the Sig Website.

Product Information

Wingspan	104 in	2642 mm
Weight	20 lb	9071 g
Length	72 in	1829 mm
Radio Required	4-Channel with 5 servos (2 ail, 1 ele, 1 rud, 1 thr)
Recommended Engines	1.5 - 2.4 in³ (24.6 - 39.3 cm³) 2-Stroke 1.8 - 3.0 in³ (29.5 - 49.2 cm³) 4-stroke

 

[pawnshopmike]

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

 

[AKNick]

We love builds! Welcome!

 

[Randy Zidik]

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.