Marionville Models

The West Wings Piper Cub is primarily designed as a rubber powered free-flight model but with an eye on the possibility of conversion to electric power and even micro R/C.

She was the first West Wings model to utilize our CNC production technology and introduced many modellers to this modern technique for the first time. The design features a combination of traditional 'stick over plan' construction combined with slot-together CNC components to give the right mix of strength and low weight without the need to cut out everything from printed sheets first. The accuracy of this method has been a revelation to traditional modellers and removed the cutting skill that daunted newcomers.

The true scale outline has been retained where practical and enhanced with the choice of an effective wing section to provide amazing flight performance. This is an ideal model to choose as a first scale, rubber-power subject for free flight.

Features such as the 'knock off' wings prevent substantial damage in those early trimming flights and maximize the possibility of success.

Wingspan: 894mm
Rubber Power

Balsa wood
Covering material
Propeller
Rubber Band
Wheels
Canopy
Detailing (e.g decals and plastic molded sections)

To complete these kits you will need:
Balsa cement or wood glue
Cellulose Dope
Cellulose Thinner
Dopeing Brush
Craft Knife
Fine Sandpaper

and lastly some free time!