Well ya can't say I didn't try.

[Tunedfrog]

I'm not thrilled at all with the way it came out but how she will fly might be a different story.
I am starting another one today because getting better at building is going to take lots of practice.

Piper Cub J3

 

[tntpoof]

tuned how long you have ben in ground rc? get those rigs off the ground youll get flat spots on wheels(tires)

 

[Doom!]

I think your just being a little hard on yourself, looks pretty good and I love the green! I mean it's not fair to compare your skills with a five year old slave who builds RC's 18 hours a day, every day.

 

[Tunedfrog]

Thanks bro, I guess when I see the mistakes, it really stands out. I am pretty hard on myself though.

 

[Jamr]

I think it looks pretty good! Love the color.

 

[Tunedfrog]

Thanks @Jamr , it's a learning process but I love it and so does the wife.
I started another one a few hours ago, so I'll just use this thread and add
more when I get more done.
It's going to be much better. The ribs here are all perfectly flush with the leading edge
and the trailing edge. I still need the trailing section with aileron's.

 

[Xraycer]

I think it looks great!

 

[Tunedfrog]

Thank you sir, up close it's full of ugliness.

 

[WVNed]

Everyone that makes things, rc planes, music, furniture, whatever knows where they screwed up.
Make sure everything is square and straight. Get the CG right and fly it.

It will look beautiful in the air.

 

[Tunedfrog]

I worked 10 1/2 hrs. on this today plus I cut out part of the fuselage. It has windows in it instead of a cheap paint job.

 

[Tunedfrog]

I finished the wing and I'll cover it when my ultracote gets here.
I also worked on the fuselage and it's looking decent. So far I'm happy with it.
I still have to fill in around the cowl with balsa and shape it.

 

[Chubaka]

Looks great. Don't forget the pilot ejector.

 

[Doom!]

Lookin' good, I've always been afraid to build one.

 

[Xraycer]

Looks great. Don't forget the pilot ejector.

....or, a red self destruct button

 

[Chubaka]

....or, a red self destruct button

Too tempting. I'd hit it on the runway. Partially impatience and Partially it's a red buttonn!

 

[Tunedfrog]

Lookin' good, I've always been afraid to build one.

I was too and still am. This second one is built much better than the green.
The green one is no way as solid as this one is.

 

[Tunedfrog]

I got a lot done today boys and girls.
The fuselage is starting to take shape.
I installed all the windows and mounted the motor and cowl.
I still need to do a bunch of shaping and cut the elevator in
but I'm gaining.

 

[Tunedfrog]

I added a rear wheel assembly so it will turn with the movement of the rudder and
also added a little air scoop to keep the electronics cool.

 

[Tunedfrog]

Finished the Piper Cub. Just waiting on a black prop.
Not bad for a old STARVING fat guy.

 

[Jamr]

Nice job!