Great review and look forward to seeing what you think of the Pan and tilt system I added to this. Also you mentioned begged wheels. Get a set of tundra wheels, enlarge the hole in the hub a little and bingo, you have a great set of bush wheels for the J3, and they work a treat too. Stuart
Hi Stuart! Yep, fancy getting some of the new pneumatic tundra wheels to help landing in all conditions. I've become do used to the Tundra not caring about grass length on the runway! :D
Hi! Just found your channel. And I just subbed. I'm looking at getting back into flying. I am considering the Tundra, and this Navy cub. My first plane was the original 3 channel hobbyking super cub, with ACT. Between the Tundra, and this Navy cub, which is best at very slow scale flight? Thanks!
Very nice looking scale model. Had to look up how big 1400mm is (55 inches) to see the size. My favorite fixed wing RC craft of this type from years past was when I scaled up the 1937 "Old Reliable" FF model to a 84 inch RC model, powered by an O.S. Max .19RC engine. Covered with clear yellow monocoat, with its mostly balsa stick construction, it had such a high lift to weight ratio that I could take off in 10 feet. Slow fly-bys at eye level to check the fuel level in the 6 oz "clunk tank" allowed me to keep track of when to land. I still have the original plans I drew up long ago. I kept them so that, when I became retired (as I am now), if I felt like building it again, I'd have the plans. I must say, its an enormous amount of work (as I recall), but, who knows, one of these days I might get up enough energy to actually build it again. With CA glues, it wouldn't take as long, though there is something nostalgic about remembering what "Ambroid" glue smelled like in large amounts, and having to peel it off your fingers after a building session. These things the 'young crowd' will never know, nor will they ever experience single channel super-regenerative receivers that were prone to interference on the 27mhz band ... or rubber band powered control actuators called "Escapements" (I fondly remember my Bonner R.E. Varicomp). Not many of us around any more to sit around and talk about "the good old days", when one successful flight was a huge accomplishment. Cheers.
As a pilot of many years I know what you mean. No crystals, no messing about with fuel, no crappy flues that took days to sure properly.. We have it so much easier now! More time flying and less time with the soldering iron (most of the time).. ;)
No jo, lampy a ohrady - to je perfektní terén pro létání. Rozbité křídlo - nevadí: Číňané v Hobbyking přece mají perfektní zásobování náhradními díly :-) tak se to dobře opraví.
Many people are mistaken that a cub is an easy plane to fly, it is once you learn how to use rudder, this air frame, even at this scale does not turn well with out coordinated use of rudder and ailerons
Nice plane. A bit advanced for me yet as I'm just getting back into fixed-wings and as you say the UK weather hasn't been exactly helpful recently. Like Mr Somrak my early flights were usually classed as successful if the planes came back in one piece (rare) and I often spent more time picking up the widely scattered pieces than actually flying so I have a fair way to go before trying one of these. I can dream though :)
If you are new then I'd look at the Tundra. My friend who is a new/intermediate pilot always has a smile on his face when he's flying it! Happy flying!
The one I used was from here - hobbyking.com/en_us/piper-j3-cub-1400mm-epo-pnf.html - I've seen the draft of the new manual but it doesn't seem to be on the site yet.. hmm..
Despite your comment about "it's very easy to fly" some of the comments indicate it's not for the novice. I'd like to see more info provided on a models "novice tolerance". Both on this video & others by HK.
It is very disappointing that hk haven't improved the undercarriage as this is a weak point in this otherwise great model aircraft. So it is really the Half Improved Piper Cub.
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Great review. Thanks for posting this video and greetings from Slovenia, Pilot Robert
Great video! Looks like a very nice, very detailed plane. I was surprised by how quickly it took to the air. Glad you could get the wing repaired.
+Ground Control RC Us too. Happy flying!
Great review and look forward to seeing what you think of the Pan and tilt system I added to this. Also you mentioned begged wheels. Get a set of tundra wheels, enlarge the hole in the hub a little and bingo, you have a great set of bush wheels for the J3, and they work a treat too. Stuart
Hi Stuart! Yep, fancy getting some of the new pneumatic tundra wheels to help landing in all conditions. I've become do used to the Tundra not caring about grass length on the runway! :D
Hi! Just found your channel. And I just subbed. I'm looking at getting back into flying. I am considering the Tundra, and this Navy cub. My first plane was the original 3 channel hobbyking super cub, with ACT. Between the Tundra, and this Navy cub, which is best at very slow scale flight? Thanks!
Very nice looking scale model. Had to look up how big 1400mm is (55 inches) to see the size. My favorite fixed wing RC craft of this type from years past was when I scaled up the 1937 "Old Reliable" FF model to a 84 inch RC model, powered by an O.S. Max .19RC engine. Covered with clear yellow monocoat, with its mostly balsa stick construction, it had such a high lift to weight ratio that I could take off in 10 feet. Slow fly-bys at eye level to check the fuel level in the 6 oz "clunk tank" allowed me to keep track of when to land. I still have the original plans I drew up long ago. I kept them so that, when I became retired (as I am now), if I felt like building it again, I'd have the plans. I must say, its an enormous amount of work (as I recall), but, who knows, one of these days I might get up enough energy to actually build it again. With CA glues, it wouldn't take as long, though there is something nostalgic about remembering what "Ambroid" glue smelled like in large amounts, and having to peel it off your fingers after a building session. These things the 'young crowd' will never know, nor will they ever experience single channel super-regenerative receivers that were prone to interference on the 27mhz band ... or rubber band powered control actuators called "Escapements" (I fondly remember my Bonner R.E. Varicomp). Not many of us around any more to sit around and talk about "the good old days", when one successful flight was a huge accomplishment. Cheers.
As a pilot of many years I know what you mean. No crystals, no messing about with fuel, no crappy flues that took days to sure properly.. We have it so much easier now! More time flying and less time with the soldering iron (most of the time).. ;)
No jo, lampy a ohrady - to je perfektní terén pro létání. Rozbité křídlo - nevadí: Číňané v Hobbyking přece mají perfektní zásobování náhradními díly :-) tak se to dobře opraví.
Hi! Nice Video! Do you think that the Hobby King J3 Navy Cub can be a good 4ch trainer and 2nd Rc Plane? Thanks and have a nice day!
It's a nice plane but for me, the Tundra is a nicer plane for a new pilot..
but i already flew the suer cub s
Unfortunately small wheels and no flaps. Compared with the Tundra, which one can be flown slower?
Tundra
Many people are mistaken that a cub is an easy plane to fly, it is once you learn how to use rudder, this air frame, even at this scale does not turn well with out coordinated use of rudder and ailerons
Steer with the rudder stabilize with ailerons.
Mine didn't come with instructions, your video helped. Thx
Nice plane. A bit advanced for me yet as I'm just getting back into fixed-wings and as you say the UK weather hasn't been exactly helpful recently. Like Mr Somrak my early flights were usually classed as successful if the planes came back in one piece (rare) and I often spent more time picking up the widely scattered pieces than actually flying so I have a fair way to go before trying one of these. I can dream though :)
If you are new then I'd look at the Tundra. My friend who is a new/intermediate pilot always has a smile on his face when he's flying it! Happy flying!
I went for a small 3 channel (with switchable stabilisation in case I need to save my blushes) but will be looking at bigger stuff if I cope
Crashing is part of learning and the smaller models do tend to shrug off 'hard landing' a little easier! :D
Hellp
Just received my J3 Cub. No manual so I do not know where the CG is. Can you please help
About 65mm from the front of the wing is a good place.. Best of luck!
Can flaperons be programmed?
Yep, in the radio.. see my videos for OpenTX..
please show me the link for Cup Manual
The one I used was from here - hobbyking.com/en_us/piper-j3-cub-1400mm-epo-pnf.html - I've seen the draft of the new manual but it doesn't seem to be on the site yet.. hmm..
Okay for a beginner?
If you're a beginner then the Tundra is a more forgiving model...
Painless360 Thanks!
Despite your comment about "it's very easy to fly" some of the comments indicate it's not for the novice. I'd like to see more info provided on a models "novice tolerance". Both on this video & others by HK.
+Peter Owens nice idea. We do cover trainer planes in the fixed wing playlists.. maybe a video on what to look for in a first place would be helpful?
Very nice model, but I'm missing a pilot.
Easy to add one - see what we did on the Zazzy build! :D The room is there for the FPV gimbal, the new T-28 has the same feature..
no flaps :(
Jan Ra Yeap, J3 Cub never had them.
If you want flaps then I'd look at the Tundra.. We love ours here. Very easy to fly and very fun..
It is very disappointing that hk haven't improved the undercarriage as this is a weak point in this otherwise great model aircraft. So it is really the Half Improved Piper Cub.
yer i was hoping for that too to retrofit to mine. I have heard there are some thingiverse upgrade parts which might help though
Have you learned to fly yet, Graham?
Wait a minute "we"? My life has been a lie
Yep, I can't fly and film at the same time, I always rope of the fellow flying buddies (or Mrs Painless) into holding the camera.. :)
hi
With today's technology 750 - 800 mm wingspan warbirds are a reality. Yet, unavailable. Go figure...
We have a few here, brushed sadly..
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