Super Cub: new screenshots [Archive]

mike_cyul

July 29th, 2009, 20:48

As it isn't possible to upload pictures at present, and I don't have time right now to upload everything to Photobucket, just thought I'd invite you to come on over to the website to catch up on the project if you haven't been there in a while:

http://www.flight-replicas.com/Super_Cub.htm

It's coming along, although there always seems to be something new to do. Haven't started on the amphib floats yet, but hope to get started on that sometime soon.

It's amazing where you can land and take off from in this thing.

:)

Mike

Lionheart

July 29th, 2009, 21:07

Goodness Mike,

Your Super Cub is looking like its nearing completion. That VC is brilliant.

I would have to say the bright red and white paint scheme is my fave.

:applause:

Bill

BananaBob

July 29th, 2009, 21:18

Love the green and off white version with the big tires, that VC is superb too!:applause::applause::applause:

MudMarine

July 29th, 2009, 21:44

Can't wait to do some bush wacking in the North country! Then some patrols over Berlin and some night fighting in a jet!:engel016::applause::icon_lol:

bushpilot

July 29th, 2009, 23:13

WOW! and double-WOW! to this:medals::

http://www.flight-replicas.com/PA-18_preview58.jpg

Roger

July 30th, 2009, 02:20

Great detail there Mike!:applause:

hey_moe

July 30th, 2009, 02:22

Mike, those are some outstanding shots...that panel is something else too!:ernae:

harleyman

July 30th, 2009, 02:23

Its really looking amazing .....:applause:

papab

July 30th, 2009, 03:37

As it isn't possible to upload pictures at present, and I don't have time right now to upload everything to Photobucket, just thought I'd invite you to come on over to the website to catch up on the project if you haven't been there in a while:

http://www.flight-replicas.com/Super_Cub.htm

It's coming along, although there always seems to be something new to do. Haven't started on the amphib floats yet, but hope to get started on that sometime soon.

It's amazing where you can land and take off from in this thing.

:)

Mike

Mike,
Truly amazing!:applause::applause::applause:
Any idea of the release date?
I got to keep some space on my CC....

falcon409

July 30th, 2009, 06:55

Amazing stuff there Mike, keep up the great work.

CBris

July 30th, 2009, 06:59

I've a few CubCrafters "Trick" paints waiting...

LTCSZ

July 30th, 2009, 07:37

Looking good...The plastic is warmed up and waiting...

Steve in Kansas

Mongo

July 30th, 2009, 09:06

Looks amazing - you may convert me into a bush-flyer yet! :applause:

fliger747

July 30th, 2009, 09:11

Just got back from taking the real one on a float flying tour in the Brooks Range in Arctic Alaska. Lots of fun except for the eight plus bux a gallon gas.... Will try to post a few pix after I develope the digits.

Mike has I think every screw in the cockpit!!!!

Cheers: Tom

bkeske

July 30th, 2009, 09:21

Incredible.

I've never been 'lead' to buy a Cub before, but man, this will definitely make it in to my hanger...especially after my addition of Tongass.

Rezabrya

July 30th, 2009, 10:09

I'm really loving the looks of the Extreme version you have with the 35" tires. I have seen a few videos of Super Cub's landing in very very small spots and am wondering if performance like that will be replicate din this model? Will it be ble to slow down bu "landing" on the water? Can it do a brakestand and have it's tailwheel off the ground? Either way, I will be buying this. It is looking great.

Anneke

July 30th, 2009, 10:24

I just love it! I hope the dynamics are right because the looks sure are gorgeous :applause:

Marvin Carter

July 30th, 2009, 14:37

Have not been this excited about a plane in a long time. Cant wait for this one!!!!!!!

N2056

July 30th, 2009, 16:04

Wow Mike, that VC has to be one of the best I've seen yet!
Knowing what goes into work like that I have to stand up & :applause:

mike_cyul

July 30th, 2009, 16:51

Slightly off topic, but as I had a good time today, just thought I'd share it: took the afternoon off to do a little research for the Cub Special project. The owners of this aircraft have had it for some 40 years, so it's a very original Cub Special. It's just up the road from me (so to speak!), and the owners are just about the nicest people you could ever meet. Soooo... spent some happy hours taking detail pics and poking around. Didn't have time to fly, but we'll do that next time.

:)

Mike

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff311/mike_cyul/DSCN0584copy.jpg

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff311/mike_cyul/DSCN0583copy.jpg

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff311/mike_cyul/DSCN0563copy.jpg

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff311/mike_cyul/DSCN0557copy2.jpg

mike_cyul

July 30th, 2009, 17:05

I'm really loving the looks of the Extreme version you have with the 35" tires. I have seen a few videos of Super Cub's landing in very very small spots and am wondering if performance like that will be replicate din this model? Will it be ble to slow down bu "landing" on the water? Can it do a brakestand and have it's tailwheel off the ground? Either way, I will be buying this. It is looking great.

The red Super Cub you see on the W.I.P. page is owned by SOH's very own Tom (fliger747), and he is the chief beta tester for the flight dynamics. I think they should be just about as good as they can get.

FSX doesn't model propwash over the stabiliser (unless you do a work-around which screws up other things), so the "brakestand" isn't there. I wish it was, as it's a very neat thing so see. However, the Super Cub will do exactly the same take-offs other than that.

I managed to get the aircraft to put it's wheels in water, but not consistantly - about 8 out of 10 times it would just snap down into a three-point position, and the controls freeze up. So, unless it's going to work all the time, I can't include it, unfortunately.

Mike

BananaBob

July 30th, 2009, 17:19

Wow, that looks cramped in there, sweet photos!! :ernae:

spotlope

July 30th, 2009, 17:25

Slightly off topic, but as I had a good time today, just thought I'd share it: took the afternoon off to do a little research for the Cub Special project. The owners of this aircraft have had it for some 40 years, so it's a very original Cub Special. It's just up the road from me (so to speak!), and the owners are just about the nicest people you could ever meet. Soooo... spent some happy hours taking detail pics and poking around. Didn't have time to fly, but we'll do that next time.

:)

Mike

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff311/mike_cyul/DSCN0584copy.jpg

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff311/mike_cyul/DSCN0583copy.jpg

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff311/mike_cyul/DSCN0563copy.jpg

http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff311/mike_cyul/DSCN0557copy2.jpg

Well doesn't that just look like a little patch of heaven right here on Earth? Gorgeous shots of an amazing location. If I could live anywhere I wanted, it'd look a lot like that. Cub included. :applause:

LTCSZ

July 30th, 2009, 17:31

Ultimate Cool...Man, that would be a place to retire!

Steve in Kansas (Where We Have No Water)

Javis

July 30th, 2009, 17:37

What Bill said ! :cool:

Superb modeling, Mike ! :applause::applause::applause:

Cheers,
Jan

mike_cyul

July 30th, 2009, 17:44

Wow, that looks cramped in there, sweet photos!! :ernae:

It's actually a very comfortable cockpit - might look a bit small, 'cuz I'm pretty tall and hadn't moved the seat back. :engel016:

And yes, it's a beautiful region. This happens to be Big Rideau lake. Come visit anytime!

Mike

wallyboard

July 30th, 2009, 18:31

Ah, Rideau Lake! Remember watching the Regatta at Rideau Ferry in the early fifties when we lived in Perth.

Larry

Rojan

July 30th, 2009, 21:47

Great photographs! Superb looking plane and scenery.

Thanks for sharing.

Rhydian

JoeW

July 30th, 2009, 23:58

Mike ...... Whats the bumps on the cowel for? That really looks like heaven.

mike_cyul

July 31st, 2009, 05:51

Those bumps cover the tops of the spark plugs, and related wires.

Btw, the Edo 1320 floats on the plane were built in 1939! When things are well made, I guess they last. C-FIKI has some 6500 hours on her at present, and almost all of that on those floats.

Mike

JoeW

July 31st, 2009, 06:47

I found a reostat controler for a treddle sewing machine that was made around 1936 or so. I hooked it up with some more heaver wire and later used it to control a 1" drill that weighed about 35#. It never even got warm. Things used to be made to take some abuse and keep on going.

fliger747

July 31st, 2009, 08:17

I have some photos of my recent float plane trip in the real Charlie to the Brooks Range, but I am getting this is not a valid image message when I try to upload.

Perhaps later!! Tom

mike_cyul

July 31st, 2009, 09:48

I have some photos of my recent float plane trip in the real Charlie to the Brooks Range, but I am getting this is not a valid image message when I try to upload.

Perhaps later!! Tom

For the time being, you'll have to use Photobucket or a similar service....

Looking forward to seeing them!

Mike