Originally Posted by
nenya89
Thank you all so much for your answers! I am a bit concerned about the amount of work that this kind of hobby takes, but I do not want to ask him too much about it since I don't want to ruin the surprise. My grandfather used to build planes and loved it, so I am hoping that he will enjoy it just as much.
I was thinking of getting him the engine, a radio controller, and a basic tool set and some modeling knives (and also include a builder's mat?)
Well, I gotta chime in here. If your boyfriend likes making things with his hands as we do, he's gonna love this hobby!
I'd say just get him the kit (excellent choice, by the way) for now. But, if you can swing it, the O.S. 46AX is the gold standard of model airplane engines. It's around $150. More than enough power for the Kadet, it will be ideal for sportier models in the future. Keep us posted, okay?