i wanted to start this thread for a few main reasons.. im going to be building a top flite p51 like most of everyone seems to have built one time or another.. I have read all the forums that i can find on the kit build. the surface u should use and many more things.. However being my first build into rc airplanes i thought it was smart to start a thread so that i can come on here and ask any questions that i might and (WILL PROBABLY HAVE). so heres where i am so far

Ipurchased the top flight p51 .60 kit

a hobbico building matt

all the glues

retractable landing gear( doesnt seem right not having it on a warbird)

scales, squares, pins, protector roll for plans

hing slotter, building triangles

rules.


so far with the electronics i purchased futaba 2.4 7 channel transmitter and reciever \
do not have the servos yet although i do have one for the retracts so shouldnt hold me back at all


currently im building a work table in the basement 2X4s and 3/4 inch MDF board as the table top

should have that completed tomarrow ( although still having doubts on wether the hobbico building matt will be enough for the pins to stick into ) i do hope so

I was shocked of the quality of the building matt i bought the largest one from towerhobbies.

table is gonna be 4x6 foot long should give me all the room i need

i was thinking of making the main part of the table into a peg board style but have chosen not to because doubt it will work the best

anyways enough rambling on the first post .. IF you guys that have a lot of experience in building please feel free in given me heads up on anything im missing tips of trade or anything (no matter how stupid u think it is ) that will help

ill keep posting my progress and my questions and concerns on the build and the beginning of a very self satisfying part of this hobby.

Oh by the way only good thing about a screwed up economy is that u have more time that u want to start a new stage in a very pleasant hobby.

thanks cls8995