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Balsa Usa 1/4 J3 Cub Kit 108Ws 60-108/90-120 4C

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$649.00
SKU BUSA438
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BALSA USA KIT No. 438 1/4 SCALE J-3 CUB

The first Perfect 1/4 Scale Model!!

The Piper J-3 Cub is arguably the most recoginzable light aircraft ever manufactured. If it's yellow, its got to be a Cub! During the past 60 years since it's introduction, the Piper Cub has probably been reponsible for training more full scale pilots than any other single aircraft in history and is still going strong today. Balsa USA's 1/4 scale model holds true to its fine tradition. No other Cub kit is as complete for the price. Accurate, in outline, our Cub kit is as easy to build as it is to fly. A complete step-by-step photo illustrated instruction manual leads you through the construction of the model from the start to finish. The hardware package is absolutely complete with over 100 items. This kit is loaded with precision jig-cut and die-cut parts to simplify and speed up the building process. No special tools are necessary because there are no screened parts. Easy to build and even easier to fly, the Cub is the perfect choice for a modelers first 1/4 scale project. The two piece scale wing design comes apart easily, making the model simple to transport and set up. The flying characteristics are absolutely outstanding just like the full scale Cub. The Balsa USA Cub is truly a great kit of a legendary aircraft.

Specifications

  • Wing Span: 108 inches
  • Wing Area: 1610 sq. in.
  • Wing Loading: 18-20 oz./sq. ft.
  • Flying Weight: 12-14 lbs
  • Fuselage Length: 68 inches
  • Engine Size: .60-1.08 2-Stroke
                      .90-1.20 4-Stroke

Center of Gravity: 4-1/16 inches back from the leading edge of the Wing.

Wing Incidence Angle: 1/2 degree positive.

Control Throws:
Elevator: 1 inch up and down.
Rudder: 1-1/2 inches left and right.
Ailerons: 3/4 inch up and down.
Aileron Differential: 3/4 inch up and 3/8 inch down (differential recommended).

Engine Thrust Line: 1-2 Degrees DOWN, 1 Degrees RIGHT.

Kit Features

  • Full size Rolled Plans and Instructions
  • Removable "2-piece" bolt on wings
  • Pre-bent Wire Landing Gear and Struts
  • Basic Hardware Package
  • Jig and Die cut parts
  • ABS Plastic Cowl
  • Windshield and Window material
  • Decal Set
  • Our shipping times are typically 24-48hrs from ordering during normal business hours.
  • We use a Courier and Australia post as our agents.  Please allow typical delivery times for your area.
  • International shipping is priced per country, please check your cart before ordering.
  • We are unable to ship Dangerous goods overseas. 
  • We are also limited by length of some parcels. Anything over 1.05m will need a specialist courier quote which we can provide.
  • When adding items to your cart you can get a quote for shipping first before commiting to the order.

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Robert
My winter project

As far as I can see the USA balsa cub kit liking the laser cut parts and thinking it will still be a bit of a challenge but I’ll push through 😤 thanks Robert

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Nic Benbow

Good service heplful when needed

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Neil Muller
Balsa USA Cub J3 purchase

An easy web purchase with excellent delivery service