Piper Cub Fuselage Scratch Build Time Lapse

[@Robb-jf7vg]

Almost everyone I've meet that Flys an "Antique" J-3, have long ago upgraded to at least an 85 h.p. engine. Near all of the modern J-3/ PA-11 clones use 100 or 115 h.p. These are very nice flyers !

[@TimDonk]

That was actually far better to watch than I expected!! Nice work.

[@mister_aanderson]

Inspiring, thank you!

[@bluehornet6752]

Magnificent!

[@outlawflyer7868]

like the video, how ever perhaps slow things down a bit and explain what you are doing. how deep is your garage for one? what type of welding equipment did you use? i have no welding experience so either i am going to have to go to school for it or hire someone to build mine. unfortunate it wont be a cub which is one of my favorite planes of all time. so, I plan on building something that is very rare but not sure were to begin.

[@TegoSuwarto]

good job

[@outcold1982]

I wish you would make a follow up video on how you got started and how the fitment was without using a jig? Thanks

[@2FlyAmerica]

Thanks Joe, but I have sold this project and am building a Rans S-21 now.

[@outcold1982]

@@2FlyAmerica Can I ask you went that route?

[@2FlyAmerica]

@@outcold1982 Honestly, the building of the fuselage frame was easy and enjoyable. BUT, became more that I wanted when it came time to manufacture and weld all of the little clips in place. PLUS, my wife likes to ride side by side not in tandem, so... S21!

[@beneditolopes8296]

the tubes are 4130? the weld is tig? Was strain relief done after welding? How do I relieve stress if needed? thanks for listening

[@charleslongley7862]

Fire the cannon.

[@adalbertomattos]

Nice work...!!!

[@flyingwing7544]

Nice video I'm looking for a blueprint for the cub to build one

[@2FlyAmerica]

These are available atwww.wagaero.com

[@tonyquinteros4075]

Hello good afternoon. my name is Tony I am from Buenos Aires Argentina, I have been wanting to start a project for a long time to make a PA 18, PA 11 or a J3 and I would like to know if you can provide me with some information on how I can get the manufacturing plans for some of the models Piper's already named. I await your response, thank you very much and sorry for the inconvenience. Regards

[@2FlyAmerica]

The plans are available at www.wagaero.com

[@Lickety-Split]

Did you ever get this together? Kind of just left is hanging on the build. Tail section looks good but the upper cabin looks a bit strange...

[@2FlyAmerica]

We have not finished it yet... Life has gotten in the way a little! As far as the upper cabin look, it is built to the plan dimensions...

[@Lickety-Split]

@@2FlyAmerica gotcha I admire your willingness to assemble this from scratch. I saw it when you first post the video. Been anxiously waiting to see if you made any progress. I am building my own now as well. I worked for Airframes Alaska for a bit welding and fabricating fuselages from scratch as well. The upper cabin looks more like a j3 style but I don't know for sure.

[@2FlyAmerica]

@@Lickety-Split This definitely built to look like a J3. I am much further along on the upper cabin area and it looks more correct with the "bird cage" welded up. The plans are from WagAero and leave a LOT to the imagination...

[@outcold1982]

Great videos! Where did you get the blueprints from?

[@toddsherman6560]

Diddo! I need a set of dimension blue prints. Any info, greatly appreciated.

[@kablokenta]

بسیارعالی

[@ryankirk3577]

If you want good prices on 4130 tube, goto VR3.ca and talk to Don. Exact same tubing that AS sells for WAY LESS. (..and it's not from China)

[@michaeldautry]

Ryan Kirk thank you!

[@deatz8997]

Great job, what camera recording setup are you using?

[@nzsaltflatsracer8054]

I see you mig welding 4130, is that acceptable in aviation now?

[@nzsaltflatsracer8054]

It looked like you were mig welding but it must have just been the speed of the video making it look that way.

[@DrewLSsix]

What do you mean “accepted”? Any kind of welding will work and 4130 is a common alloy for aircraft frames.

[@ripmax333]

Hats off to this man , you are an inspiration to many. where can you get the plans?

[@2FlyAmerica]

The plans are from WagAero and they are listed as Sport Trainer - See Link: www.wagaero.com/sport-trainer-drawings.html THANKS for viewing!

[@mister_aanderson]

Are these “Sport Trainer” drawings/plans the same as the Northland Drawings? Do you happen to know the differences? I bought the Northland Drawings, but it takes a while to be able to somewhat digest how they’re laid out. Thanks

[@donaldparlettjr3295]

Should have played flight of the bumblebee. It matches the frenetic pace shown

[@zip7806]

Any Resources for legit plans? I've been tracing diagrams from the web and guessing demotions.

[@2FlyAmerica]

You can buy the plans from Wag Aero, they are pretty detailed... www.wagaero.com

[@michaeldautry]

How much did it cost you to complete the airframe? Thank you 👍🏻

[@cofferdamn]

where did you get the plans for the aircraft, there is alot of sites that only offer half of the plans or just seem shady. ?

[@supercubmulletdave622]

Rad.

[@ThinkGarage]

Hello, I'm from Brazil, you know where I can get the piper Cub's construction plans. I want to build a superstol in my house

[@takeoff-fly]

wagaero meu querido, lá tem o que precisa!

[@flyingwing7544]

you can give me the cub's measurements

[@2FlyAmerica]

I have recently sold the project, but you can get details here... www.wagaero.com

[@daviddeaton7872]

Where did you get plans?

[@beneditolopes8296]

How did you make the template on the table?

[@baktaran]

Where did you get the plans??? nice work!!!

[@jims773]

How many hours of set up and welding to complete the fuselage?

[@hadichannel7689]

Bro can you tell me the length of the frame

[@2FlyAmerica]

It's about 19' long without engine...

[@hadichannel7689]

Thanks broo

[@hadichannel7689]

19 ft and the wings 13ft

[@2FlyAmerica]

@@hadichannel7689 The wings are closer to 16' each the total span is 35'!

[@hadichannel7689]

And the horizontal stabilizer /vertical if yu plzz

[@tfarris1]

What are the dimensions of your table?

[@tfarris1]

Thanks, Paul. Gotta decide if I'm going to start cutting/fitting/welding or order a fuse from Javron.