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Old 05-01-2007, 11:14 PM
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Default Sig Kougar Build

I started my Kougar over a year ago but I haven't gotten very far - I started it with the intention of adding retracts which was the biggest hangup. It just was sucking too much time out of the project and with my other responsibilities in life I couldn't make the time for it.

So, I ordered a couple of new wing cores and decided to start over. This is the thread to watch this thing get built.

Today I sheeted one of the wings, I'll do the other tomorrow hopefully, hoping to have them assembled by the end of the weekend.
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Old 05-02-2007, 06:25 AM
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Default RE: Sig Kougar Build

Cool, keep it light!

Here's my fat cat. 6lb!
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Old 05-02-2007, 05:53 PM
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Default RE: Sig Kougar Build

I'm building mine for electric power and ready to sheet the wings. I purchased some 10" wide sheeting from Balsa USA and plan to use aliphatic resin and iron on the balsa sheeting. The tail group has been lightened by adding holes to all areas. I will also remove some weight by removing some of the fuse balsa as well.
An Axi 2826-10 and either a 4S or 5S lipo pack at 3800Mah should provide more than enough power if I manage to keep the weight down.
I had to start another fuse as the old one had been damamged and the balsa was dried out a little too much.
There are other threads on this plane in this website and RC Groups.com as well.
Good luck with your build . jollyroger
Old 05-02-2007, 07:05 PM
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I've built three previously - I'll have to scan the few pictures I have. This is my forth in 25 years, I'm really contemplating a King Kobra for later in the year with retracts and an OS 61 SF.

I've been using 3M spray on adhesive for the wing skins and it has never failed me.
Old 05-02-2007, 07:22 PM
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I'll second the 3M adhesive, that stuff is strong!!! Makes skinning wings a piece of cake.

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Old 05-02-2007, 08:18 PM
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You will love your Kougar !!!!
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Old 05-02-2007, 08:23 PM
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PilotFighter,

Does the exhaust extension on your Kougar really help keep the plane clean??

Thanks,
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Old 05-02-2007, 09:34 PM
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Yep. Keeps the residue under the wing where it doesn't try to migrate through the saddle into the radio compartment.
Old 05-03-2007, 12:46 AM
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Default RE: Sig Kougar Build

Sheeted the second wing this evening; tomorrow I plan on doing the leading and trailing edges (I think that's what the instructions say is next...).
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Old 05-04-2007, 12:07 AM
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Sheeting is trimmed, leading and trailing edges are attached, probably tomorrow I'll work on trimming them, adding and trimming the wing tips and the gear mounts.
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Old 05-04-2007, 11:05 AM
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submikester
Keep up the good work.. ANy ideas how you are going to cover it? Paint Scheme?

Jeff
Old 05-04-2007, 01:08 PM
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I have a couple of things in mind but typically I do things simply. I am considering a blue/tan stripped camo scheme. That's what I had purchased originally for it and what I would like to do but my skills with the monocote are not that great.

I tend to rush through that part but will make a special effort not to do that here.
Old 05-04-2007, 01:31 PM
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Sounds cool...

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Old 05-04-2007, 06:14 PM
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Kind of something to this effect(not including the red stars of course):



More ambition than my abilities maybe but if you're not falling - you're not learning.
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Old 05-05-2007, 07:40 AM
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You might want to consider.

After 500 flights and numerous repairs I put the canopy on a Kougar with screws, which turned out to be a much neater installation. Also did the same with a King Kobra that I have not flown. Now when the pilot panics and looses his flight glasses they can be fixed without adding more canopy glue.

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Old 05-05-2007, 09:51 AM
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I did the same one mine.. makes it easy to take care of..

Old 05-06-2007, 08:18 PM
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We'll see, I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.

Today I worked on the leading and trailing edges some more but only for a few minutes. Hopefully I'll have a little more time later this evening to get the wing tips started.
Old 05-12-2007, 10:15 PM
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Default RE: Sig Kougar Build

Here's how I covered mine. YS .45 with a pipe under the belly. (Not yet installed when this photo was taken.) The pipe really makes the engine come alive. Dry weight 5 pounds 7 ounces with the pipe, Robart fancy gear, and an extra nosewheel servo. Essentially unlimited vertical.

As has been said many times, you will love your Kougar. Good luck with it.

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Old 05-12-2007, 10:19 PM
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Very Nice Wayne...
Wish there was room for retracts on this plane and keep the nose gear.. it would be sweet..


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Old 05-13-2007, 10:51 AM
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Default RE: Sig Kougar Build

Been a bit of a busy week, wife threw her back out so I've been unable to get down to the garage. I'm hoping to do a little work mid-day today. My next task is shaping the wing tips.

Nice snow-birds covering job, looks real good.


I too wish there was more room for retracts.
Old 05-13-2007, 03:54 PM
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Cool.. You can hollow them out if you want to same some weight..
Sorry to hear about your wife.. I know how that can change your world..
Cheers..
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Old 05-13-2007, 10:11 PM
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Thanks J, she's just laid up on the couch so I have to manage the little one.

I got a little done while they boy napped today and I think I will be able to get down there a little more tonight, hopefully I will be able to get the wings joined.
Old 05-13-2007, 11:24 PM
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Try to get them as straight as possible from fornt to back. It will make it stay in a loop better...
Cheers..

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Old 05-13-2007, 11:33 PM
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Submikester, in retrospect I wish I had put seperate aileron servos instead of using one servo with torque rods.

Just an idea for you if its not too late...

W
Old 05-14-2007, 10:21 PM
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I built my second Kougar a few years ago when I was laid off from work. I had a new kit that was lying around for a few years along with all the radio gear and a new K&B 65 Sportster( about 5 years old but new, never run). Man, this thing is a rocket with the K&B 65 in the nose. Guys at my field love it when I bring out and fly it. I looks like a jet in the sky. My Kougar is a blast to fly and has almost unlimited vertical. It lands wonderful, just set it up, bring the throttle down and it practically lands itself. No bad habits. I can post pictures if anyone wants to see it. The covering job is nothing fancy. It's done in jet white with red and blue stripes on top from the leading edge of the wings and horizontal stab.

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