Century Jet Models Question
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Century Jet Models Question
I have been building a yellow aircraft f-18 single, I am finding it to be quite enjoyable and a good break from trying to re-engineer an ARF. I'm moving right along with it and amazed at how relaxing it is. Everything just goes together well and the instructions are clear enough. The formers are precut, the glass parts fit right together.
Are Century Jet Models the same type of setup in terms of the work that has to be done or are they more advanced?
I really like the pricing on some of them and I prefer small jets and they have a few options I really like such as the star fighter, mig 15, F105 and F100.
Would it be safe to say if I can build the Yellow f-18 single I can build one these without having a huge learning curve or requiring additional special tools? Or are they more difficult for some reason?
Are Century Jet Models the same type of setup in terms of the work that has to be done or are they more advanced?
I really like the pricing on some of them and I prefer small jets and they have a few options I really like such as the star fighter, mig 15, F105 and F100.
Would it be safe to say if I can build the Yellow f-18 single I can build one these without having a huge learning curve or requiring additional special tools? Or are they more difficult for some reason?
Last edited by essyou35; 07-13-2015 at 10:38 AM.
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What is your experience with both and can you go into some details why? Not questioning but just curious so I can make an educated decision based on fact and not anecdotal evidence. Thanks!
You don't want me in here making a complain thread about CJM later because I got in over my head or they have poor quality!
You don't want me in here making a complain thread about CJM later because I got in over my head or they have poor quality!
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Yeah. I'm replying to this with the intention to help. This isn't a bash for bashing's sake or a brand war thing (especially now). I've had the CJM Spit, Mustang, Sport Hawk, F-104. I've also helped friends with the Cougar and F-105. The kits were pretty sorry as far as quality was concerned. The Mustang and 104 were ordered directly from them by me, and ultimately returned. The kits are not only 'builder's kits', but PATIENT and FORGIVING builders' kits. I did the 'one more try' thing with them many times.
Yeah. I'm replying to this with the intention to help. This isn't a bash for bashing's sake or a brand war thing (especially now). I've had the CJM Spit, Mustang, Sport Hawk, F-104. I've also helped friends with the Cougar and F-105. The kits were pretty sorry as far as quality was concerned. The Mustang and 104 were ordered directly from them by me, and ultimately returned. The kits are not only 'builder's kits', but PATIENT and FORGIVING builders' kits. I did the 'one more try' thing with them many times.
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Sean your input is valued. Sounds like the CJM kits are a bit over priced then given the quality. The YA are the same of not cheaper, and from what I can tell from the little one I have they are great quality.
I may just have to find another YA kit out there. From my understanding, CJM and YA are all that are left in terms of kits with YA fading fast.. Is that correct?
I may just have to find another YA kit out there. From my understanding, CJM and YA are all that are left in terms of kits with YA fading fast.. Is that correct?
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Sean your input is valued. Sounds like the CJM kits are a bit over priced then given the quality. The YA are the same of not cheaper, and from what I can tell from the little one I have they are great quality.
I may just have to find another YA kit out there. From my understanding, CJM and YA are all that are left in terms of kits with YA fading fast.. Is that correct?
I may just have to find another YA kit out there. From my understanding, CJM and YA are all that are left in terms of kits with YA fading fast.. Is that correct?
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Essyou,
Yeah, these days YA kits are all private-party finds. I still have an F-4 and a Stingray kit of my own, but that's it! Anytime I see ads for YA warbirds or jets, I'm always scoping them out pretty closely. That F-18 Single of yours is a really nice jet. She's got her habits on the deck, but sweet in the air. You can power it with practically anything, too. I've flown them on P-60 through P-120's. Glow and EDF, too.
Yeah, these days YA kits are all private-party finds. I still have an F-4 and a Stingray kit of my own, but that's it! Anytime I see ads for YA warbirds or jets, I'm always scoping them out pretty closely. That F-18 Single of yours is a really nice jet. She's got her habits on the deck, but sweet in the air. You can power it with practically anything, too. I've flown them on P-60 through P-120's. Glow and EDF, too.
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Don't forget that here are a number of very good European models that are kit form, quality is excellent.
Philip Avonds, F15, F104 Fouga Magister, rafale, F16
Grumania jets P-59,Sea Venom, Me 262, Boeing 727
Mick Reeves Hunter, Lightning, Javelin, Venom
Sunshine models Me163 several sizes, SR61
PAF Flugmodelle He 162
I have seen all these models flying. The Avonds planes always fly well and are very popular. I have seen lots of Mick Reeves jets flying but they are more work than some of the kits. Have a good look at the photos of the kit of parts you get.
John
Philip Avonds, F15, F104 Fouga Magister, rafale, F16
Grumania jets P-59,Sea Venom, Me 262, Boeing 727
Mick Reeves Hunter, Lightning, Javelin, Venom
Sunshine models Me163 several sizes, SR61
PAF Flugmodelle He 162
I have seen all these models flying. The Avonds planes always fly well and are very popular. I have seen lots of Mick Reeves jets flying but they are more work than some of the kits. Have a good look at the photos of the kit of parts you get.
John