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05-25-2011 | 02:36 PM
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I bought a half built topflight a6m2 zero, a byrons original f-86 sabre and a couple others still in the box at an estate saleI paid about forty bucks apiece for those two is that good and I decided to start with those two because they are already started any advice for a beginer
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05-25-2011 | 02:54 PM
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The same advice we give to every beginner that gets a nice aircraft or two. Add a trainer type plane to your collection, find and join a local club that offers flight instruction and keep the "nice" airplanes in the garage until you gain the skills to fly them. Flying isn't hard, but you need to be taught properly. What you have there would be the equivelant of letting your teenage child learn to drive by entering them into the Daytona 500. Getting a flight instructor to teach you to fly will greatly improve your chances for success.
Letting an experienced builder check out your work at several points during the construction of these planes would also be a good idea. That would prevent getting to the field and being told that they aren't airworthy, or worse yet, finding out that they aren't airworthy while they're in the air. Many people don't understand the level of workmanship required to build a good, solid and most importantly, straight airframe. An experienced builder will save you from taking whole sections of your plane apart and rebuilding it to fix problems.
You got quite a deal on those models if they are in decent condition and complete ( all the parts are there).
Letting an experienced builder check out your work at several points during the construction of these planes would also be a good idea. That would prevent getting to the field and being told that they aren't airworthy, or worse yet, finding out that they aren't airworthy while they're in the air. Many people don't understand the level of workmanship required to build a good, solid and most importantly, straight airframe. An experienced builder will save you from taking whole sections of your plane apart and rebuilding it to fix problems.
You got quite a deal on those models if they are in decent condition and complete ( all the parts are there).
05-25-2011 | 03:17 PM
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The same advice we give to every beginner that gets a nice aircraft or two. Add a trainer type plane to your collection, find and join a local club that offers flight instruction and keep the ''nice'' airplanes in the garage until you gain the skills to fly them. Flying isn't hard, but you need to be taught properly. What you have there would be the equivelant of letting your teenage child learn to drive by entering them into the Daytona 500. Getting a flight instructor to teach you to fly will greatly improve your chances for success.
Letting an experienced builder check out your work at several points during the construction of these planes would also be a good idea. That would prevent getting to the field and being told that they aren't airworthy, or worse yet, finding out that they aren't airworthy while they're in the air. Many people don't understand the level of workmanship required to build a good, solid and most importantly, straight airframe. An experienced builder will save you from taking whole sections of your plane apart and rebuilding it to fix problems.
You got quite a deal on those models if they are in decent condition and complete ( all the parts are there).
The same advice we give to every beginner that gets a nice aircraft or two. Add a trainer type plane to your collection, find and join a local club that offers flight instruction and keep the ''nice'' airplanes in the garage until you gain the skills to fly them. Flying isn't hard, but you need to be taught properly. What you have there would be the equivelant of letting your teenage child learn to drive by entering them into the Daytona 500. Getting a flight instructor to teach you to fly will greatly improve your chances for success.
Letting an experienced builder check out your work at several points during the construction of these planes would also be a good idea. That would prevent getting to the field and being told that they aren't airworthy, or worse yet, finding out that they aren't airworthy while they're in the air. Many people don't understand the level of workmanship required to build a good, solid and most importantly, straight airframe. An experienced builder will save you from taking whole sections of your plane apart and rebuilding it to fix problems.
You got quite a deal on those models if they are in decent condition and complete ( all the parts are there).
I second that! Hello neighbor, (dredhea) I'm sure I've run into you at RedNeck R/C? Matter in fact I just ordered another engine from Marty today.
I've seen a few new people show up with a AMA card at our field and a nice Warbird, only to crash it and leave the hobby. Be safe than sorry and join a club and get a trainer. All clubs have a person that traines people to learn how to fly and it's free! What they will do is they will teather your radio into theirs, and they will get the trainer off the ground and they will guide you through on how to do turns, level flights, figure 8's and will teach you to land and take off.
Also the club elders will go through your plane with you and will help you make sure the aircraft is safe to fly and will help you learn what and not to do when building, flying and how to adjust your plane and engine settings.
I've been at this hobby for about 10 years and I still have a lot to learn myself, but I can help people who have a few less years in this hobby.
Welcome! And I hope to see you at RCU more often.
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05-25-2011 | 05:44 PM
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thanks for the advice I figured i would need some help so i figured i would start here. i believe all the parts are there minus the engines and some servo's I am going to tear into them alot more this weekend when i have more time and see exactly what i do and dont have. I no doubt will have some more questions.
thanks Ed
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05-26-2011 | 04:07 AM
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Minus the engines and some servos? Are you saying that for $40 you got some servos with the kits? Why is it I can never find deals like that? Have fun, follow the instruction manuals carefully, and make friends with a modeller that can take a look once in awhile to check out your work, at least at first. Hope you enjoy the hobby.
05-26-2011 | 08:07 AM
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Minus the engines and some servos? Are you saying that for $40 you got some servos with the kits? Why is it I can never find deals like that? Have fun, follow the instruction manuals carefully, and make friends with a modeller that can take a look once in awhile to check out your work, at least at first. Hope you enjoy the hobby.
Minus the engines and some servos? Are you saying that for $40 you got some servos with the kits? Why is it I can never find deals like that? Have fun, follow the instruction manuals carefully, and make friends with a modeller that can take a look once in awhile to check out your work, at least at first. Hope you enjoy the hobby.
I usually run into deals like that, but have to drive 400 miles to pick it up. And by the time I get it home I've spent $40 on the plane and $150 on food and gas. Or it's the other way around and people want to charge $1,000 for a plane that only costs $400 to build new. And a lot of times when I show up at the swap meets, most of the good stuff gets sold before I can even get to it.
Ed, this is a great place to ask any question. However, you might have 100 different answers in return and can have more questions than answers in the end because of it. Join a Club and you won't go wrong, and no one will try and steer you in the wrong direction, I promise.
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05-26-2011 | 12:40 PM
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yea I think I am going to join a cluba friend of mine's neighbor is the president of a club around here I asked him to talk to him for me and see what kinda help he can give me. As far as the the good deal well I am constantly on the lookout for stuff like this. although this is gonna cost me more in the long run but I have always wanted to get into this so here I go.
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05-26-2011 | 01:03 PM
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This is just me butI would put those kits on the shelf and not invest a nickle more in them for the time being. Through your neighbor or who ever you can, get to that club and talk to the guys there. Trust me, RC guys LOVE to talk to new folks about getting started. Get your AMA card and then invest in a high wingtrainer, radio, engine, etc., and fly the heck out of it this summer. Fly as much as you can and by fall you'll be ready to buildyour first kit, well I mean a kit you'll actually be able to fly when finished. I'm talking about a 4*40 or a Goldberg Tiger 2 or a .60 size like a Ultra Sport or a Super-Sportster. Once you've successfully built and flown one or more of those, you'll be ready to start investing time and money into the Zero or Sabre. While your building this winter I'd also recommend investing in a flight simulator. With the right cables you can hook your radio up to it on your PC and keep building your skills that way.
The reason why you want to build one of the ones I mentioned is that 1,000 of guys have built them. There's a boat load of information concverning those kits on these forums.
The reason why you want to build one of the ones I mentioned is that 1,000 of guys have built them. There's a boat load of information concverning those kits on these forums.
