ORIGINAL: ruthiesea
I don't know if this the place for this post, but here goes. I'm a beginner at rc flying. Many years ago I went to an airshow and saw the only civilian P-61 (Black Widow) flying. My goal is to build and fly a giant scale P-61, either Ziroli or Smith. I thought that I might build a plane while I learned to fly to the point that I can fly it. I'm sure that both will take years. I've been building plastic models since Eisenhower was president (you do the math) but I have never worked with wood. I would use a full would kit from a kit cutter. QUESTION: is there any book or other literature that would assist me in learning how to build such a kit. I know that I should get together with someone who is experienced, but the nearest club is about 30 miles away and my car gets 15 MPG. Again, you do the math. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Al
You are asking about model building. One of the best way to learn is to build a "few" kits from the leading mfgs such as Sig or Great Planes. These kits are especially well designed and come with excellent step by step instructions. Working with these kits help to learn not only what to do but how to do it. A project like a Ziroli model is for highly experienced builders, meaning someone who has developed building techniques and skills to the point they no longer require step by step instructions, not a kit. As in most things, the way to get model airplane building experience and skills is to build model airplanes. Successfully. Start with something that will give you the best chance for success and whet your appetite for the "next one", which will be followed by the next one, which...................
Do get started building something, now! You will be glad you did.