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Balsa USA 1/3 scale cub help

Posted: March 24th, 2020, 8:49 pm
by Mick Black
Hi All
I have been given a crashed 1/3 scale cub. Unfortunately the chap who crashed it threw the smaller bits so piecing together to make a template isn’t possible.
I have tried to get a plan but with no luck. I am hoping someone on here has one who can do some measurements and maybe a pic of the front inside and out. I have the engine bulkhead but between the cab and the bulkhead is missing.
I do have a 1/4 scale cub but it doesn’t seem the same as the bigger cub


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Re: Balsa USA 1/3 scale cub help

Posted: March 25th, 2020, 7:36 am
by Alan Cantwell 1131
http://shop.balsausa.com/product_p/a415.htm Also suggest contacting Steve Thomas, bobs models Orlando, Steve is the agent in the U.S for balsa USA, and would be able to source parts,

Re: Balsa USA 1/3 scale cub help

Posted: March 25th, 2020, 8:33 am
by Mick Black
I Hi Alan and thanks for the reply I sent an email to that website but never received a reply I will try again.

Mick

Re: Balsa USA 1/3 scale cub help

Posted: March 25th, 2020, 10:06 am
by Bob Thompson1894
You could try Stephen Thomas, not sure how much he could help, its obviously a bad time in the world. enquire@shopbobshobbycenter.com

Re: Balsa USA 1/3 scale cub help

Posted: March 25th, 2020, 10:07 am
by Bob Thompson1894

Re: Balsa USA 1/3 scale cub help

Posted: March 25th, 2020, 10:32 am
by Dave Kellett
Hi Mick,
Try contacting Phil Clark at 'Fighteraces' he has a friend called 'Andy' and I know for certain he has this kit and drawings. I know because I sold it on to him.

Good luck and please let me know how you get on. If that fails then give Tony Parrot a call at Pegasus models Norwich. He is the UK importer for Balsa USA

Dave

Re: Balsa USA 1/3 scale cub help

Posted: March 25th, 2020, 10:35 am
by Mick Black
Thanks again for the replies chaps. Pegasus models doesn’t have a delivery until July and has nothing on stock. I was hoping to repair it while I was stuck at home stuff from good old USA will take a while will try your other ideas.

Mick

Re: Balsa USA 1/3 scale cub help

Posted: March 25th, 2020, 7:19 pm
by Alan Cantwell 1131
I will ask steve to take a look

Re: Balsa USA 1/3 scale cub help

Posted: March 25th, 2020, 7:23 pm
by Alan Cantwell 1131
Dropped steve a message through Facebook, he has already acknowledged, think what you need, cowl, windscreens, former set etc,

Re: Balsa USA 1/3 scale cub help

Posted: March 25th, 2020, 7:59 pm
by Alan Cantwell 1131
Steve’s had a look at the post, he can get any parts you need, but suggests obtaining a plan here,

Re: Balsa USA 1/3 scale cub help

Posted: March 25th, 2020, 8:16 pm
by Mick Black
Hi Allan thanks for the help I can’t seem to find bobs models on internet but I’ll keep trying. I was hoping to rebuild it myself without buying cut wood. Just struggling with what it looks like between the dash panel and the engine bulkhead. I’m only trying to do it now because I’m bored and wanting something to play with. May have to just shelve it until this virus blows over.

Mick

Re: Balsa USA 1/3 scale cub help

Posted: March 25th, 2020, 8:21 pm
by Mick Black
Dave Keller
tried andy at fighter aces his friends daughter has the virus quite bad in hospital so was unable to help

Re: Balsa USA 1/3 scale cub help

Posted: March 25th, 2020, 8:50 pm
by Bob Thompson1894
just click on the link here---- http://www.shopbobshobbycenter.com/index.html

Re: Balsa USA 1/3 scale cub help

Posted: March 25th, 2020, 8:56 pm
by Mick Black
Ah thanks for that, I had found that but thought it was Bobs models

Thanks again

Re: Balsa USA 1/3 scale cub help

Posted: March 25th, 2020, 10:13 pm
by paul hughes
Hello Mick, I did reply to your pm last week but it appears you didn't get it. I'm sorry to say i can't find the plans. I must of lent them out but can't remember who to. sorry.

Re: Balsa USA 1/3 scale cub help

Posted: March 25th, 2020, 10:15 pm
by paul hughes
Just a thought, i know Steve Foxen had a cub, maybe he has the plans still

Re: Balsa USA 1/3 scale cub help

Posted: March 25th, 2020, 10:22 pm
by Mick Black
Okay Paul thanks for the reply
Mick

Re: Balsa USA 1/3 scale cub help

Posted: March 26th, 2020, 7:19 am
by John Rickett
Hello MIck,
I have a Balsa USA J3 Cub plan.
I can't scan it as its too big, however I think I could scan the bulkhead former or at least trace round it and scan that, if you still need the information.
There is only the bulkhead former in front of the broken nose section shown in your picture and from the rear of that former to the front of the first vertical glazing bar is 362 mm

Regards
John

Re: Balsa USA 1/3 scale cub help

Posted: March 26th, 2020, 7:30 am
by John Rickett
Mick,
I've managed to scan the former and can email it to you if you can provide details.

Regards
John

Re: Balsa USA 1/3 scale cub help

Posted: March 26th, 2020, 7:56 am
by Mick Black
Cheers John email sent