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Great Planes Piper J-3 Cub 60 Kit .60-.90,90"
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Great Planes Piper J-3 Cub 60 Kit .60-.90,90"
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LXJ569
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299.99
 
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  A Favorite with Scale Model Builders, the .60 J-3 Cub is Now Available with
Great Planes "Computer Design and Drawn" Engineering, Resulting in Outstanding
Scale Accuracy and Easy Kit Assembly.  (1:4.7 scale)

FEATURES: Nearly all balsa construction for easy finishing Includes all parts and instructions to build either the standard or aerobatic "clipped wing" version Exact scale outline is taken from original Piper 3-view drawing Top quality Great Planes hardware Realistic "barndoor" ailerons instead of strip ailerons found on most Cubs High quality shaped balsa leading edge, pre-notched for wing ribs Scale wing struts, landing gear fairings, dummy engines for both sides of the cowling, numerous decals as well as many "how-to" tips for creating additional scale details SEMI-SYMMETRICAL AIRFOIL Detailed instruction booklet and plans

INCLUDES: All the wood to build the kit, photo illustrated instruction manual, full size rolled plans, clear canopy and side windows, ABS cowl and dummy engine, adjustable nylon engine mount, pre-bent aluminum main landing gear, pre-bent tailwheel wire, hardware bag and pushrods.

SPECS: Wingspan: 90" (standard version) Throws: 83" (clipped wing version) Elev: hi 1-1/8" low ¾" Wing area: 1123 sq in (standard) Rud: hi 1¾" low 1¼" 1037 sq in (clipped wing) Ail: hi 1" low 9/16" Weight: 9.5-12lbs CG: 4½" behind LE Length: 56.5" Wing loading: 19 to 24oz/sq ft (standard wing) Airfoil: semi-symmetrical, high-wing

REQUIRES: Engine: .60-.90 (2-stroke) and Pitts muffler or .70-.91 (4-stroke) Radio: 4 channel with 5 Servos (two servos for ailerons) Covering: Three 6-foot rolls Misc. Items: One 16oz fuel tank and fuel tubing, two 3 3/8" Piper Cub wheels, one 1½" tailwheel, axles, wheel collars, foam rubber, and assorted building and field equipment. KPM 4/25/95 ir/jl Decal sheet CUB6D01 sold only through GP Manufacturing includes: Two 4-1/8" x 7/8" Black NC81455 Two 13-3/8" x 5/8" Black lightning stripes Two 1½" x 1-7/8" Red, Brown, Black & White Piper Cub logos Two 3-3/8" x 5/8" Red, Black & White Great Planes logos Two 2-3/8" x ½" Red, Black & White Great Planes logos One 5-7/8" x 1-3/8" Black & White instrument panel Two 1½" x 3/8" Black & White Piper logos Two 7/8" x ¼" Brown & Black Sensenich logos Two 5/8" x 1/8" Black & White Continental logos Decal sheet CUB6D02 sold only through GP Manufacturing includes: One 24¼" x 5" Black NC81455 One 27½" tapered Black stripe Items needed to convert this plane to electric: Motor: Sport Application, FUN500-27 (KONG2461) Power Application, FUN600-18 (KONG2200) Battery: Sport Application, 38A @ 14 cells (16.8V) Power Application, 36A @ 16 cells (19.2V) Aeronaut Prop: Sport Application, 14x6 Power Application, 14x7 APC Prop: Sport Application, 13x6.5E (APCQ3065) Power Application, 14x7E (APCQ4145) Speed Control: Jazz 40-6-18 (KONM3100) Gear Drive: KPG 3.7:1 Drive Set: Brushless Set 500 Sport Application, (KONG5040) Brushless Set 600 Power Application, (KONG5060) kpm 4/25/95 ir/jl updt jxs 10/13/04

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COMPLETION NOTES FROM THE TECH DEPARTMENT
KIT IS CONSTRUCTED OF BALSA & PLYWOOD & REQUIRES A .60-.90 2 STROKE OR .70-.91 4 STROKE ENGINE, 4 CHANNEL RADIO W/5 SERVOS (2 SERVOS FOR AILERONS), 3 6" SERVO EXTENSIONS, 1 Y-HARNESS, 3 ROLLS OF COVERING, ALL THE ITEMS IN THE ONE OPTION & MISCELLANEOUS BUILDING & FIELD EQUIPMENT. KIT INCLUDES 2 PIECE PLASTIC COWL, CLEAR WINDSHIELDS, NYLON ENGINE MOUNT, ROLLED PLANS & BUILDING INSTRUCTIONS.

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Three 6-Foot Rolls of Covering

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