Originally Posted by
DGrant
I like it. I've always said if a prospective builder builds a kit or 2 from each manufacturer (IE Sig, TopFlite, GreatPlanes, Midwest, Goldberg, and a few more)... they will come away with so many techniques that will carry them through the hobby. Each kit and manual will have tips and techniques that are unique, and put them all together and you can build anything with confidence.
Great start with the Sig LT40. If those are built by the book you're nearly guaranteed a good flying plane... and it will get easier and better from there. Very nice thing about the Sig kits, for the most part they can be built with ordinary tools found around the house, and you'll get a chance to see what/where you want to go as far as tools and your shop as well.
A few other nice planes as you progress might be a Goldberg Tiger2 or Tiger60, Great Planes Sportster, or one of their Extra300's... depending on what type of building you find you like.. just a few thoughts, as I've built a few or more of these over the years and progressed from there (built a few dozen of different sorts since then..). Each kit I've built taught me something, and every one of them flies well.
Welcome to building!!
Thanks for the warm welcome! That's some good advice on mixing up kit manufacturers, I'll keep it in mind.
I need to order an engine for the LT-40 and if possible I'd like to reuse it for the the Cub. However I think this approach may leave me with an overpowered trainer... Also, I understand that there's a conversion factor at play when choosing a 2-stroke vs. 4-stroke engine, but is there any sizing up needed when comparing a 4-stroke nitro to gas? As I believe they make a little less power? To cut to the chase, would a Saito FG-11 be able to bridge between the two models?