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Post by alexinflight on Dec 10, 2008 15:25:15 GMT 1
Well a very good friend of mine has been extremely interested in hearing all about my Super Cub. He says he also has always wanted to learn how to RC fly. He used to be a Hang Glider pilot back in the 70's. So....I ordered a complete "Scratch" Super Cub. All the parts to put a Super Cub together from Hobby Zone. I have a spare 72 mhz TX/RX so I will equip the scratch SC this way. My friend is a big time Raider's fan. So his Super Cub will be all painted up in the Oakland Raiders paint sceme. Got some silver and black Krylon Fusion paint and quite a few of the Raiders decal logos...hence, Air Raider. Hopefully it will be done by Christmas.
Alex
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Post by ginginho on Dec 10, 2008 17:21:14 GMT 1
That's bloody nice of you! He's lucky to have a mate like you.
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Post by alexinflight on Dec 10, 2008 18:05:23 GMT 1
My friend that I speak of, Jerry...He and I have been deer hunting every season for the last 15 years. He is a good friend and a great guy.
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Post by alexinflight on Dec 17, 2008 0:47:55 GMT 1
Started painting the Air Raider Super Cub! Pic soon if someone wants to see??? Krylon Fusion...First painted in Silver, and then taped it off and shot the black. The black reacted wierd and speckeled? No worries though , it looks fine I think.  |
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Post by ginginho on Dec 17, 2008 11:06:27 GMT 1
Of course, all cubs are worthy of a glamour piccy or two!
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Post by garvey76 on Dec 19, 2008 2:32:09 GMT 1
 that should look good when finished. oh if you and your bud are out deer hunting in the next week or so and come across a large group, maybe on top of a roof of all places or pulling a slaigh......... DON'T SHOOT I'm hoping for an xbox 360 or Trojan this year, so if it doesn't arrive I'm blaming you ;D Thanks
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Post by alexinflight on Dec 19, 2008 16:08:26 GMT 1
LOL! Good one!!! Deer/elk season in Colorado is over , Oct 18th-25th... so no shooting at any harnessed sleigh pulling cridders! I am considering building a parts/scratch built T-28 next! Hope you get your wishes and Merry Christmas!!!
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Post by alexinflight on Dec 25, 2008 19:04:26 GMT 1
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Post by ginginho on Dec 26, 2008 14:13:24 GMT 1
Looks very nice Alex, I suspect Jerry will be pleased as punch. One small thing, are you going to put any markings on the underside of the wing? I'm just thinking silver against a grey cloud may not be too easy to see.
Oh yeah, have you been messing with the motor? Thrust angle looks a bit vicious!
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Post by alexinflight on Dec 26, 2008 16:05:44 GMT 1
Yes the wing is getting the 5/32" brass tube/3mm carbon fiber rod...mod, so it can fly without the wing struts. Then I will put two or three orientation stripes on each wing underside. Motor is completely stock. Thrust angle is completely stock, battery is stock also. I did buy a compatable BEC from GWS that has matching battery plugs for the stock battery. I also made a plywood servo plate and installed two regular type 9 grams servos.
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Post by alexinflight on Jan 7, 2009 20:05:57 GMT 1
Air Raider Cub was completed yesterday, all electrics in, elevator and rudder trimmed. I boxed it up this morning and it is in the hands of UPS on the way to California. It was fun putting it all together and I am sure my buddy Jerry will enjoy it!
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Post by patmatgal on Jan 8, 2009 14:26:01 GMT 1
You did a fine job. No doubt he'll be pleased as punch.
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Post by alexinflight on Jan 13, 2009 15:41:41 GMT 1
Air Raider was maidened yesterday...I wasn't there but got a phone call with a great report. Jerry had quite the time with the Super Cub! Flew 4 successful flights, but ended up breaking the prop...hey no biggie! He loved it and I am sure he will be hooked!
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Post by Ellis on Jan 13, 2009 18:09:07 GMT 1
Can't ask for much better that that...well, you could ask I guess. ...Come on Jerry, join the Super Cub Club  Good job! |
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Post by alexinflight on Feb 1, 2009 16:50:55 GMT 1
I'll send an email and a link to this thread and see if Jerry will join???
Alex
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that should look good when finished.
