Sterling Piper Super Cruiser (72 Vintage Scale RC)

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Disclaimer: I used to list my unstarted kits as NEW.  Technically, they don't meet the eBay definition because, in order to be new, they should be also unopened, which this clearly isn't.  So I'm revising it as 'used'.  That doesn't change the fact that it is UNstarted, UNassembled, and, as far as I know, complete.  Any exceptions, such as missing parts or damaged decal sheet will be noted to the best of my ability.
Sterling Piper Super Cruiser Model Airplane Kit.
72” wingspan.
Doesn’t really say what size engine it takes because (supposedly) it can be built for anything between free flight, single channel R/C, multi-channel R/C, and even Control Line!
If you read the comments on Outerzone, it seems that a .45 glow will do the job for a 3 or 4 channel R/C, but a .60 would be better if your field is grassy and maybe a bit rough.
From several decades ago when you still had to build ‘em before you could fly ‘em.
Complete as far as I can tell, but no guarantees.
I don’t know much about this kit so I’m relaying what I was able to find out from online research.
I believe it was first offered in 1961 and shows a Veco .45 RC, which was THE engine to have back then.
If you have a K&B .61, the size and mounting holes should be the same.
As far as fitting a muffler...that will be a bit of a challenge.  It would probably be easier to go with a four-stroke engine, which will route the exhaust further up, possibly clearing the cowling.  However, I would imagine a four-stroke will require modifying the nose, so either way you'll have to do a bit of tinkering.
A few words on Sterling.
They were a prolific company, but their quality was not consistent.
So don’t expect laser-cut precision fit from this kit.
Also, their kits tended to be a bit more labor-intensive than Goldberg or Top Flite (major players at the time), and considering this is a scale model there’s an additional layer of work to enhance appearance.
Having said that, Sterling kits typically flew well and had a certain charm.
If you’re old enough to remember them, you know what I mean.
Back when this model was designed, four-stroke engines and electrics were not viable options.
They are today, and I’m certain anyone capable of putting together this kit can easily figure out the modifications necessary to make the conversion.
Plans are yellowed and have a couple of tears, but are fully functional.
Printed on both sides to save paper, which is a bit inconvenient to the builder.
Fortunately, our friends at Outerzone have the plans (both sheets) available to download.
I would strongly advise you make several copies of each side before starting to build.  I would also recommend you read the comments provided by Outerzone for any pointer relating to the model's construction.  In particular, it recommends strengthening the wing joint, which was inadequate.  Decal sheet is there, but probably too old to use.
I’d make a copy using decal paper.
No wheels, minimal hardware.
Box flimsy to begin with and held together with a lot of tape.
Don’t worry, I’ll build an outside box before shipping.
For specifications, please see pictures.
If you got here through a targeted search, you know some of these kits are getting difficult to find, so you understand how the starting bid is dictated by the market.
Please check my other items as I am also listing a number of kits from the 60s and 70s that are perfect for Vintage RC events.
If you got here randomly, here’s a chance to build a unique model airplane from many decades ago.
I try to describe all my items as honestly as I can and provide a reasonable shipping fee.  For these reasons, I don’t accept returns and I will only ship to CONUS.  I encourage you to ask questions if you feel my description is inadequate or incorrect.