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FROM 1951 TO 2025 AND BEYOND
SIG 1/4 SCALE PIPER J-3 KIT

SIG 1/4 SCALE PIPER J-3 KIT

by SIG MANUFACTURING
SKU SIGRC48

 

 

PRICE SHOWN INCLUDES A $18.00 SHIPPING SURCHARGE.

"America's Favorite Light Plane"

The yellow Piper J-3 Cub is one of aviation's genuine classics. More than 20,000 Cubs were built between 1937 - 1947, and for years after that, it was the most commonly seen airplane at airports all over the country. Forgiving flight characteristics, light wing loading, and hands-off stability made it perfect for America's weekend pilots. The Cub design is ideal for R/C flying and makes an excellent first-time 1/4-scale building project.


Easy to Transport
Two-Piece Wing Design
The center-section comes off the fuselage when the wing panels are removed, allowing complete access to the radio gear and fuel tank through the open top of the cabin.

Wingspan 105 in 2667 mm
Wing Area 1600 sq in 103.2 dm²
Length 67 in 1700 mm
Flying Weight 14 - 16 lb 6350 - 7258 g
Radio Required 4-Channel with Heavy-Duty Servos (not included)

Engine Required
(not included)

 

Set Up Specifications

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accessories

2-Stroke .60 - .90 (10 - 15 cc)
4-Stroke .90 - 1.50 (15 - 25 cc)

 

Elevator   1  3/8 inch 35 mm Up and Down    
Rudder   1  3/4 inch  44 mm Right and Left  
Ailerons   1      inch 25 mm Up and Down  
Center of Gravity 4  3/8 inch 111 mm Back from leading edge  
Dihedral     1/2 inch 13 mm At W-4 rib    
Incidence   +1 degree wing, 0 degree stabilizer      
Engine Offset 1-1/2 degree down, 0 degree right      
                 
    English Metric Number Required  
Pilot     1/4 scale 1/4 scale 1    
Main Wheels 4  1/2 inch 114 mm 2    
Tail Wheels   1  1/2 inch 38 mm 1    
Fuel Tank   16 ounce 473 cc 1    
Spinner   May use a Prop Nut of a size to fit the engine selected  
Covering   4 rolls depending on trim scheme  

KIT FEATURES
  • Top Quality Sig Balsa and Plywood
  • Molded ABS Plastic Engine Cowling
  • Molded ABS Plastic Scale Dummy Engine
  • Molded ABS Plastic Bungee Covers
  • Molded ABS Plastic Air Cleaner Details
  • Fiberglass Elevator and Rudder Pushrods
  • Scale Leaf-Spring Steerable Tailwheel
  • Easy-to-Transport 2-Piece Wing Design
  • Precision Die-Cut Parts
  • Formed Wire Main Landing Gear
  • Spruce and Aluminum Wing Struts
  • Brass Tube Jury Struts
  • Adjustable Tail Brace Wires
  • Complete Hardware Pack
  • Authentic Decals
  • Photo-Illustrated Assembly Manual
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    J-3 Cub Kit Instruction Manual
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