Balsa USA 1/3 scale super cub build, my first,,
12-17-2022, 05:57 PM
#1
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Balsa USA 1/3 scale super cub build, my first,,
Hey y’all,,
anyone built one an wants to share basic utilitarian
tips I would appreciate it, control surface hinge selection etc,,, this is my first 1/3 scale kit,,
am doin tons of research of course,,
can anyone suggest covering type and or brand , manufacturer etc etc,,,,
I LOVE HEARING INPUT,,,”I built my first balsa rc kit over 26 years ago, super hots 60, sportster bipe,
great planes cub , etc etc….
Thanks,
Allan…..
anyone built one an wants to share basic utilitarian
tips I would appreciate it, control surface hinge selection etc,,, this is my first 1/3 scale kit,,
am doin tons of research of course,,
can anyone suggest covering type and or brand , manufacturer etc etc,,,,
I LOVE HEARING INPUT,,,”I built my first balsa rc kit over 26 years ago, super hots 60, sportster bipe,
great planes cub , etc etc….
Thanks,
Allan…..
12-18-2022, 07:00 AM
#2
1. Do not skimp on tools. Just because something 'will work" doesn't mean it will work correctly,
2. Get a big, solid working surface. like a door. Two sawhorses work but a third one in the center prevents sag. And cover it with hard, outside wall foam insulation. (1/2 inch to 3/4 inch thick).
2. Get a big, solid working surface. like a door. Two sawhorses work but a third one in the center prevents sag. And cover it with hard, outside wall foam insulation. (1/2 inch to 3/4 inch thick).
