I had everything out on the table to get started on may 4*60 arf and I paniced. I am going to try again tonight.

Deep breath, read the book, deep breath again, read the book again... Repeat.

Take pictures, ask questions, but have fun and enjoy.

relax and take a deep breathe, you'll be ok. just take your time with it, and if you get stuck come to us for answers

It also helps to start on something easy. I'm not familiar with the 4-star instructions and the sequence they have you build. But consider building the vertical stabilizer and rudder, or the horizontal stabilizer and elevator, first. These are easy components to build and they will help you gain a little confidence in building before you tackle some big like the wing or fuselage.

Ken

TAKE YOUR TIME ... TRY AND DRY FIT EVERYTHING BEFORE ACTUALLY APPLYING GLUE.

burr,

Do as Ken suggests by starting on the tail feathers first.
Here's what I do. Before I put the first drop of glue on anything, I inventory the contents and make 4 seperate piles. One = all wood for tail feathers, 2 = all wood for wing, 3= all wood for fuse, and 4 = everything else (hardware, canopy, etc...)

This conquer and divide method dwindles down that intimidating box of sticks into more managable sections of work. As you progress through the build, you'll notice the wood disappearing from the box and developing into your work of art. This is very satisfying!

Take it a step at a time and take it slow. You'll really enjoy this portion of the hobby, and as always, if ya need help, we're here for ya.

Did you say "ARF"?

Come on soldier - Get in there and do it!

Opps, I did miss that little fact!!!!!

Yes indeed. Jump in and get it going!!!!!!

Ken

We have nothing to fear but fear itself. Fear . . . and maybe gluing our fingers together.

If you're afraid to assemble an ARF you're going to just LOVE the first flight.

[:-] Man did I jump in with both feet thinking "kit". Shoot, make your four piles and Get R-Done!

As ro347 mentioned, be sure to dry fit everything and make adjustments as needed. I didn’t do a very good job of this myself and messed up the wing joint a little bit. I was able to recover from my error, but it taught me to double-check everything BEFORE applying the epoxy (or other glue).

I started flying this year and assembled my Twist ARF by myself with no prior knowledge of airplanes other than what I read on a few RC websites.
Read the instructions a few times before you begin and if you get stuck (as I did a few times) ASK, ASK ASK !!!!!!
There are plenty of folks on here willing to help and also at your local flying field !!!
Take your time too. There is no need to rush.

Mark

I tried for the first time to use epoxy and micro ballons together, an I really didn't care for the way the process went. I normally have used poly resin and that seems to work better for me. What do you guys think ?
The reason I didn't care for the epoxy was I felt I had to use way too much epoxy and the mixture was too thick. It seems it did have the finished texture I was looking for, but I havn't started sanding on it yet either.
lemme know
Thanks

Absolutely. If you get stuck or are unsure of anything please stop and get on here in this forum. That's what we're here for!!!! You should get an answer pretty quickly, and some of us even know what we're talking about too!!!

Just kidding of course. But seriously, please ask if you have any questions. The old saying is definitely true-- "The only dumb question is the one that's not asked!!!!"

Ken

It's okay to be intimidated ono your first ARF. I was.

I'd recommend that you seek help from a local club member. I've helped lots of people put their first ARF together. I LIKE helping people build airplanes, but not everyone is like that.

Well it sounds like your a person with some good strong motivation to DO IT right. So go for it, everyone here was a beginner once!
And welcome to the hobby! You will love the 4*60 they fly SSSOOOOO well. Sig makes great airplanes.

Take a deep breath, read directions carefully, and take your time. And well if you have any questions their always people out their on RCU that'd be happy to help.


-- TakingFligh96

Thanks for the support. When I got home from work I put everything back in the box except the aliron servos and wing half. When I stopped working last night I had the 2 servos and extensions installed. I am going to do a little at a time. Again thanks for the support, Gene