ORIGINAL: Shortymet55
very true.
I know no one can answer this for sure, but an estimate would be nice. How long does it take to build this kit, if its a first kit? I just want a estimate, like just under a year. Something like that. If I get it like at the end of the summer, and I build after school and on weekends, could I have it done by the next summer, or midsummer, so I could get another month on my trainer? For those of you who did build this kit as their first, please just tell me how long it took you. Thanks
From what I have seen and heard about the 4* it is a very simple build - great for a first timer!. I have built several planes, the basic ones (like the 4*) will take me about 25 - 35 hours of work time from box to flight line, you could add another 5 hours to that for a first time builder. I have a F4AU that was about 60 hours and a giant scale Chipmunk that will have at least 150 hours into it once it is done.
As the father of a couple of young kids, getting the time to build is the problem, not so much the building time.
I will tell you that there is a special excitement when the plane that you have built flys for the first time, and it never really leaves, it is just great to see your creation go up into the air! Building will also help you learn how to make repairs to your plane, you have to remember that advantage as well.
I am thinking about building a 4* 60 as one of my winter projects (along with finishing the Chipmunk - just needs to be fiberglassed and painted - and a nice 60 size Norseman float plane). If you ever want tips this is a great place to come. Take photos and post them on the site, people will give you lots and lots of help!
Good Luck!