SuperCub.Org - Experimental Cubs http://www.supercub.org/forum/ en Fri, 24 May 2013 18:19:43 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.supercub.org/forum/images/misc/rss.png SuperCub.Org - Experimental Cubs http://www.supercub.org/forum/ Assembly Manuals/Drawings? http://www.supercub.org/forum/showthread.php?44970-Assembly-Manuals-Drawings&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 19:52:34 GMT Hi everyone -

I am just beginning to build a Javron cub on floats - the parts arrive this Friday. This is the 4th airplane I've built or restored so I'm comfortable with the general skills required. The Cub is on the simpler end of my prior efforts, so it isn't hugely daunting.

On the other hand, I would love not to re-invent the wheel and am therefore seeking guidance on any publications that have good assembly drawings, or best practices for the routing of various components.

All ideas (besides this forum which has already proven hugely valuable) for resources gratefully accepted.

best,

Adam ]]> Experimental Cubs pitts12driver http://www.supercub.org/forum/showthread.php?44970-Assembly-Manuals-Drawings <![CDATA[Project Photo's]]> http://www.supercub.org/forum/showthread.php?44947-Project-Photo-s&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 14:53:08 GMT Larry I just took some photo's of my aluminum door and some other mods I have done that may be of interest to others. Now if I can get them to post. Jim Miller
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]]> Experimental Cubs Jim Miller http://www.supercub.org/forum/showthread.php?44947-Project-Photo-s Cut a piano wire hinge http://www.supercub.org/forum/showthread.php?44913-Cut-a-piano-wire-hinge&goto=newpost Mon, 13 May 2013 01:18:31 GMT I am in the process of cutting the hinges for my baggage door and entry door on my cub project.After cutting the stainless hinge to length,what is a... I am in the process of cutting the hinges for my baggage door and entry door on my cub project.After cutting the stainless hinge to length,what is a good method of securing the central pivot wire,it is very difficult to bend?Thanks. ]]> Experimental Cubs ron http://www.supercub.org/forum/showthread.php?44913-Cut-a-piano-wire-hinge Building from scratch http://www.supercub.org/forum/showthread.php?44910-Building-from-scratch&goto=newpost Sun, 12 May 2013 21:21:03 GMT I have a friend who is considering building from scratch. What web sites would you recommend to him? I have a friend who is considering building from scratch. What web sites would you recommend to him? ]]> Experimental Cubs cgoldy http://www.supercub.org/forum/showthread.php?44910-Building-from-scratch Metal for J3 style cowl http://www.supercub.org/forum/showthread.php?44906-Metal-for-J3-style-cowl&goto=newpost Sat, 11 May 2013 13:09:56 GMT I am ready to built the front cowl for my cub project. It will be a open J3 style. I plan to use 2024-t3 .032 for the eyebrows and either .025 or... I am ready to built the front cowl for my cub project. It will be a open J3 style. I plan to use 2024-t3 .032 for the eyebrows and either .025 or .032 for the rest. Which would work best .025 or .032? ]]> Experimental Cubs Jim Miller http://www.supercub.org/forum/showthread.php?44906-Metal-for-J3-style-cowl 4130 tubing from local steel company http://www.supercub.org/forum/showthread.php?44874-4130-tubing-from-local-steel-company&goto=newpost Sat, 04 May 2013 16:34:11 GMT Once a bill of material is obtained, has anyone tried ordering their 4130 seamless tubing from a local steel company. My local company provides all... Once a bill of material is obtained, has anyone tried ordering their 4130 seamless tubing from a local steel company. My local company provides all kinds of custom orders (as do all other companies). I'm just looking for other sources other than Aircraft Spruce, or Wag Aero to avoid shipping.

Thanks in advance.
~J~ ]]> Experimental Cubs JohnCFord http://www.supercub.org/forum/showthread.php?44874-4130-tubing-from-local-steel-company Pa-18 fuselage station 1 details http://www.supercub.org/forum/showthread.php?44860-Pa-18-fuselage-station-1-details&goto=newpost Wed, 01 May 2013 21:17:45 GMT Does anyone have any close up pics or better details on station 1. Specifically, the horizontal cross bracing and upper cabin tubing , how it meets... Does anyone have any close up pics or better details on station 1. Specifically, the horizontal cross bracing and upper cabin tubing , how it meets the upper engine mounts. Thanks ]]> Experimental Cubs paul w. http://www.supercub.org/forum/showthread.php?44860-Pa-18-fuselage-station-1-details My 64 pound wood wing http://www.supercub.org/forum/showthread.php?44827-My-64-pound-wood-wing&goto=newpost Thu, 25 Apr 2013 03:32:55 GMT I put my wing on the scales tonight. First, what I have: complete wing all wood including wood leading edges (not installed but on wing for... I put my wing on the scales tonight. First, what I have: complete wing all wood including wood leading edges (not installed but on wing for weight) and false spar (installed). I added the ply for the tank bay when I put it on the scales. All steel fittings and hangers are in place. What I don't have in place yet is the fuel tank, the tank cover or plumbing. I also don't have the control cables in place yet but all pulleys are in place. The wing is uncovered. As it sits on the table this way it weights in at 64 lbs. So ........... is that heavy? Sure, there will be some more ply aft of the fuel tank but I stacked 6 sheets of ply (2'X4') on the wing when I put it on the scales so I should be close. So guys how does that compare to other builds? What should an 18 gallon tank and plumbing weigh and about how much more for the tank cover and hardware? I'm real curious how this weight looks.

Marty57

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]]> Experimental Cubs Marty57 http://www.supercub.org/forum/showthread.php?44827-My-64-pound-wood-wing New member building a PA18-95 http://www.supercub.org/forum/showthread.php?44825-New-member-building-a-PA18-95&goto=newpost Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:37:13 GMT Hello everyone,

I'm a new member and a first time builder. I'm going to scratch build a PA18-95. I have Wag Aero PA11 plans and the Northland CD, fuse print/book, and the erection manual. I hope to get some good advice from people who have been there and done that. I've wanted to build for years and I have researched the Barrow's designs, the Christavia, and actually bought plans for a Fisher Dakota Hawk. I've finally decided to build a Supercub because I feel it's the most proven design for what I want and if I come across something I don't want to or can't build, I can likely buy it. Here are the facts: I have a C90-8. I will operate from wheels, floats, and skis. I want a bare bones machine. I am not planning on electric and I want to keep it as sparse and light as possible. I am not a bush pilot, but I want to do things that I'm not comfortable doing in my 172. I'm going to start with the wings. Unless someone talks me out of it, I'm not planning on flaps.

My first question is: Should I build wood or aluminum wings? Wag plans call for either, Northland plans aluminum. I know the Wag ribs are slightly different from Supercub ribs. I don't want to get too exotic or fancy and I don't want to create problems later because I strayed from the beaten path with my wings. My fuselage will be Supercub, not PA11. I' m leaning towards wood because I'm under the assumption it will be slightly lighter in the end.

My second question is: If going with wood, how do I make substitutions into the Northland plans and not create problems for myself later or create an unsafe wing? ]]> Experimental Cubs Jim A. http://www.supercub.org/forum/showthread.php?44825-New-member-building-a-PA18-95