need um help with starter plane. are these the same
11-04-2007 | 07:38 PM
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need um help with starter plane. are these the same
im thinking about buying a rc eletric plane. im just wondering are these the same plane, J-3 Super Cub & Super Cub. also im wondering what would be the best plane to get and the easiet to fly and not smash up.
Super Cub,
Super Cub,
red arrow electric ducted fan.
all your help would be greatly appericated casue ive be searching on the net for the last 3 hrs and not really a clue what im doing.[&o]
Super Cub,
Super Cub,
red arrow electric ducted fan.
all your help would be greatly appericated casue ive be searching on the net for the last 3 hrs and not really a clue what im doing.[&o]
11-05-2007 | 05:10 AM
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Hi Keith,
Red Arrow EDF would be a very bad idea for a beginner. Good that you are asking, but it would be about the worst starting model possible.
If the two supercubs you are talking about are the j3 supercub and the supercub by parkzone then those are different planes. The parkzone supercub is a good beginner plane - I have seen other little j3 cubs that seem a little underpowered and brittle.
Good luck mate.
Cheers,
Oz.
PS - you might find some interesting stuff on my blog here:
http://www.oz********.com/2007/03/le...ers-guide.html
Red Arrow EDF would be a very bad idea for a beginner. Good that you are asking, but it would be about the worst starting model possible.
If the two supercubs you are talking about are the j3 supercub and the supercub by parkzone then those are different planes. The parkzone supercub is a good beginner plane - I have seen other little j3 cubs that seem a little underpowered and brittle.
Good luck mate.
Cheers,
Oz.
PS - you might find some interesting stuff on my blog here:
http://www.oz********.com/2007/03/le...ers-guide.html
11-05-2007 | 02:26 PM
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RE: need um help with starter plane. are these the same
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Hi Keith,
Red Arrow EDF would be a very bad idea for a beginner. Good that you are asking, but it would be about the worst starting model possible.
If the two supercubs you are talking about are the j3 supercub and the supercub by parkzone then those are different planes. The parkzone supercub is a good beginner plane - I have seen other little j3 cubs that seem a little underpowered and brittle.
Good luck mate.
Cheers,
Oz.
PS - you might find some interesting stuff on my blog here:
http://www.oz********.com/2007/03/le...ers-guide.html
Hi Keith,
Red Arrow EDF would be a very bad idea for a beginner. Good that you are asking, but it would be about the worst starting model possible.
If the two supercubs you are talking about are the j3 supercub and the supercub by parkzone then those are different planes. The parkzone supercub is a good beginner plane - I have seen other little j3 cubs that seem a little underpowered and brittle.
Good luck mate.
Cheers,
Oz.
PS - you might find some interesting stuff on my blog here:
http://www.oz********.com/2007/03/le...ers-guide.html
11-07-2007 | 10:10 AM
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Hi Keith,
Welcome to RC flying! Yes, the amount of information that is available, and the number of available planes to choose from, can be overwhelming.
I presume that in asking about the Cubs, you were refering to the HobbyZone SuperCub and the ParkZone J3Cub. Basically for a beginner, there is no comparison. The SuperCub is simply the best beginner plane, period! The J3 Cub is an older plane, having been around for about 4 years. It was always intended for the INTERMEDIATE flyer, not the beginner. It has some problems that need to be corrected to make it a decent flyer. The Red Arrow is an ADVANCED level plane, definitely not for a beginner.
Welcome to RC flying! Yes, the amount of information that is available, and the number of available planes to choose from, can be overwhelming.
I presume that in asking about the Cubs, you were refering to the HobbyZone SuperCub and the ParkZone J3Cub. Basically for a beginner, there is no comparison. The SuperCub is simply the best beginner plane, period! The J3 Cub is an older plane, having been around for about 4 years. It was always intended for the INTERMEDIATE flyer, not the beginner. It has some problems that need to be corrected to make it a decent flyer. The Red Arrow is an ADVANCED level plane, definitely not for a beginner.
11-07-2007 | 02:27 PM
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thanks leo for the help, buying a super club on sat, cant wait to get it, any suggestions on any extra stuff to get. im gona get a extra battery, would you suggest getting any extra parts. i live about 3hrs away for any shop that sells parts and stuff.
would The Red Arrow be a good 2nd plane. im in love wit the thing
would The Red Arrow be a good 2nd plane. im in love wit the thing
11-07-2007 | 03:10 PM
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Ah, another Super Cuber.
I started out with a Super Cub and am so glad it is the plane I chose. I, too, was following ozrcboy's and Leo's advice... as well as many other.
You asked for other things you might want to get from the hobby shop. Here are my recommendations based on lots of reading and some experience:
Pick up an extra prop or two. They're cheap.
When you get your extra battery, get the 8-cell, not the 7-cell like the one that ships with the plane. Don't go any higher than 8-cell, just ask the hobby guy for the 8-cell that fits that plane, they'll know what you need.
Get some packing tape. The clear stuff that you buy at the corner store for using with boxes. You can get the kind with little fiberglass strings in it for strength if you want. Doesn't look as good but is stronger. I just use the clear 3M packing tape.
Put a single layer of tape along the leading edge of the wing. This'll help if you crash or nick something. There are other small improvements you can make to beef up the plane before your first flight. Sometimes people crash and rip the landing wheels off, sometimes they break the fuselage (main body) off at the end of the plane (breaking off the tail).
The cub is a really strong plane.. I'm not saying its weak or prone to breakage... its just that beginning fliers can be tough on their planes. But anyway... those things I mentioned are easy to repair with the Super Cub - another reason to get it. But what some people do, is apply tape to those areas before their first flight to help strengthen just in case. Nothing too magical here, just take that clear tape and put one layer of tape on it. (not too much - keep weight down)
Here is the huge Super Cub thread on these forums. Its 175 pages of people posting all their experiences with the cub and different modifications they've made to their cubs.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4371835/tm.htm
Here is a board many of us are on as well. It is dedicated just to the Super Cub. There is a mods section that'll show how many of us have modded the landing gear, struts, electronics, etc. You can even put night lights or ailerons on it.
http://supercubclub.proboards78.com/index.cgi
Have Fun!
I started out with a Super Cub and am so glad it is the plane I chose. I, too, was following ozrcboy's and Leo's advice... as well as many other.
You asked for other things you might want to get from the hobby shop. Here are my recommendations based on lots of reading and some experience:
Pick up an extra prop or two. They're cheap.
When you get your extra battery, get the 8-cell, not the 7-cell like the one that ships with the plane. Don't go any higher than 8-cell, just ask the hobby guy for the 8-cell that fits that plane, they'll know what you need.
Get some packing tape. The clear stuff that you buy at the corner store for using with boxes. You can get the kind with little fiberglass strings in it for strength if you want. Doesn't look as good but is stronger. I just use the clear 3M packing tape.
Put a single layer of tape along the leading edge of the wing. This'll help if you crash or nick something. There are other small improvements you can make to beef up the plane before your first flight. Sometimes people crash and rip the landing wheels off, sometimes they break the fuselage (main body) off at the end of the plane (breaking off the tail).
The cub is a really strong plane.. I'm not saying its weak or prone to breakage... its just that beginning fliers can be tough on their planes. But anyway... those things I mentioned are easy to repair with the Super Cub - another reason to get it. But what some people do, is apply tape to those areas before their first flight to help strengthen just in case. Nothing too magical here, just take that clear tape and put one layer of tape on it. (not too much - keep weight down)
Here is the huge Super Cub thread on these forums. Its 175 pages of people posting all their experiences with the cub and different modifications they've made to their cubs.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4371835/tm.htm
Here is a board many of us are on as well. It is dedicated just to the Super Cub. There is a mods section that'll show how many of us have modded the landing gear, struts, electronics, etc. You can even put night lights or ailerons on it.
http://supercubclub.proboards78.com/index.cgi
Have Fun!
11-07-2007 | 03:15 PM
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Ah, for a second plane I would recommend something more docile than the Red Arrow. A 4-channel aileron trainer would be good. This is the stage I'm at right now... I'm still sort of a newb at all this.
Most people recommend Mini Magister, E-starter, Gemini, or Tiger Moth 400. Of those, I guess the E-starter and the Tiger Moth are the least recommended...even though they're all good trainers. I picked the Tiger Moth 400 because of its looks... although S.C.C. almost convinced me on the Gemini.
I'm still building that Tiger Moth 400... right now I'm learning lots about chargers, batteries, radios, etc. The folks here have been insanely helpful... so kind with my battery of questions. Would never expect this much help from strangers on the street for sure. But yeah, I'm hooked already. Not sure what I'll do after the Tiger Moth... maybe a larger balsa plane... or a Warbird like a Spitfire or Focke Wulfe. I also like the S.E. 5a. So many to choose, hahaha. Sort of like you've got your eye on that Red Arrow.
Good luck mate.
Most people recommend Mini Magister, E-starter, Gemini, or Tiger Moth 400. Of those, I guess the E-starter and the Tiger Moth are the least recommended...even though they're all good trainers. I picked the Tiger Moth 400 because of its looks... although S.C.C. almost convinced me on the Gemini.
I'm still building that Tiger Moth 400... right now I'm learning lots about chargers, batteries, radios, etc. The folks here have been insanely helpful... so kind with my battery of questions. Would never expect this much help from strangers on the street for sure. But yeah, I'm hooked already. Not sure what I'll do after the Tiger Moth... maybe a larger balsa plane... or a Warbird like a Spitfire or Focke Wulfe. I also like the S.E. 5a. So many to choose, hahaha. Sort of like you've got your eye on that Red Arrow.
Good luck mate.
11-08-2007 | 04:05 PM
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Ah, another Super Cuber.
I started out with a Super Cub and am so glad it is the plane I chose. I, too, was following ozrcboy's and Leo's advice... as well as many other.
You asked for other things you might want to get from the hobby shop. Here are my recommendations based on lots of reading and some experience:
Pick up an extra prop or two. They're cheap.
When you get your extra battery, get the 8-cell, not the 7-cell like the one that ships with the plane. Don't go any higher than 8-cell, just ask the hobby guy for the 8-cell that fits that plane, they'll know what you need.
Get some packing tape. The clear stuff that you buy at the corner store for using with boxes. You can get the kind with little fiberglass strings in it for strength if you want. Doesn't look as good but is stronger. I just use the clear 3M packing tape.
Put a single layer of tape along the leading edge of the wing. This'll help if you crash or nick something. There are other small improvements you can make to beef up the plane before your first flight. Sometimes people crash and rip the landing wheels off, sometimes they break the fuselage (main body) off at the end of the plane (breaking off the tail).
The cub is a really strong plane.. I'm not saying its weak or prone to breakage... its just that beginning fliers can be tough on their planes. But anyway... those things I mentioned are easy to repair with the Super Cub - another reason to get it. But what some people do, is apply tape to those areas before their first flight to help strengthen just in case. Nothing too magical here, just take that clear tape and put one layer of tape on it. (not too much - keep weight down)
Here is the huge Super Cub thread on these forums. Its 175 pages of people posting all their experiences with the cub and different modifications they've made to their cubs.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4371835/tm.htm
Here is a board many of us are on as well. It is dedicated just to the Super Cub. There is a mods section that'll show how many of us have modded the landing gear, struts, electronics, etc. You can even put night lights or ailerons on it.
http://supercubclub.proboards78.com/index.cgi
Have Fun!
Ah, another Super Cuber.
I started out with a Super Cub and am so glad it is the plane I chose. I, too, was following ozrcboy's and Leo's advice... as well as many other.
You asked for other things you might want to get from the hobby shop. Here are my recommendations based on lots of reading and some experience:
Pick up an extra prop or two. They're cheap.
When you get your extra battery, get the 8-cell, not the 7-cell like the one that ships with the plane. Don't go any higher than 8-cell, just ask the hobby guy for the 8-cell that fits that plane, they'll know what you need.
Get some packing tape. The clear stuff that you buy at the corner store for using with boxes. You can get the kind with little fiberglass strings in it for strength if you want. Doesn't look as good but is stronger. I just use the clear 3M packing tape.
Put a single layer of tape along the leading edge of the wing. This'll help if you crash or nick something. There are other small improvements you can make to beef up the plane before your first flight. Sometimes people crash and rip the landing wheels off, sometimes they break the fuselage (main body) off at the end of the plane (breaking off the tail).
The cub is a really strong plane.. I'm not saying its weak or prone to breakage... its just that beginning fliers can be tough on their planes. But anyway... those things I mentioned are easy to repair with the Super Cub - another reason to get it. But what some people do, is apply tape to those areas before their first flight to help strengthen just in case. Nothing too magical here, just take that clear tape and put one layer of tape on it. (not too much - keep weight down)
Here is the huge Super Cub thread on these forums. Its 175 pages of people posting all their experiences with the cub and different modifications they've made to their cubs.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_4371835/tm.htm
Here is a board many of us are on as well. It is dedicated just to the Super Cub. There is a mods section that'll show how many of us have modded the landing gear, struts, electronics, etc. You can even put night lights or ailerons on it.
http://supercubclub.proboards78.com/index.cgi
Have Fun!
your a total ledgened. thanks for the links to the super cub pages and all the info you are afta given me.
cheers,
ps. if ya every start to play golf give me a shout, ill be able to help you with anyting about it.
11-08-2007 | 06:24 PM
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cheers SackOHammers for that link, just afta reading it. its unreal thanks man for that. i really appericate it.
thanks again
thanks again
11-11-2007 | 04:21 PM
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i guess im weird. i stumbled on this post and i recall my own supercub days (not really long ago... 4 months) and i remember that while the plane never dies its hard to steer. better than other 3 ch planes but i guess thats just me. i still have it and its awesome. all the little bits and peices are easy to get to. so easy to maintain. i just wished it had ailerons.
11-12-2007 | 01:22 PM
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Sure, glad you found it useful. I can't take all the credit... someone showed me the thread just like I'm doing for you.
I don't know much about golf, not my thing, but if I decide to visit Ireland next year for a walking or biking tour I might ask for some tips.
I don't know much about golf, not my thing, but if I decide to visit Ireland next year for a walking or biking tour I might ask for some tips.
11-20-2007 | 06:36 PM
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ya no prob, just give me a shout when ya need some info. dont come over here til at least may. the weather whill be terrible till then,
thanks for the advice.
thanks for the advice.
