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Old 03-29-2004 | 05:06 PM
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hi guys new here, from the UK i never really though about jets until i saw one flying now i want one or two or three you get the idea

anyhow wheres the best place to start the journey to building me one of these
Old 03-29-2004 | 05:15 PM
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Assuming you are comfortable and proficient at flying high speed r/c planes, I say the first thing you need to do is to decide what your budget can support and whether you will use ducted fan power or turbine power.
Old 03-29-2004 | 05:36 PM
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will have to be turbine i think part of the atraction is th realistic sound of the turbines will be saving for a while though it isnt a short term project but you can never start researching to early can you???
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part of the attraction is th realistic sound of the turbines
I just have to say, this is also a big reason why I opted to go turbine rather than df even though I can not really afford a new turbine. The sound and performance are unbeatable.

Nathan
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Steve,
Talk to Ali at Al's Hobby. He will tell you how to start to into jet world.

Tel: 0208 500- 8884 or 500-8887 (U.K.)
http://www.alshobbies.com
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Old 03-31-2004 | 08:42 AM
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i had a look at Als Hobbies site but it all seems to be ARTF stuff, are hese best to start with before going on to build that dream jet from a kit/plan, for me half the fun of the hobby is the building and the satisfaction of flying something you built
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You may also want to check in with West London Models, check their adds in RCJI Mag.

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Old 03-31-2004 | 09:50 AM
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Just a tip jets aren't cheap I know I have 4 models the mistake I made at the start was trying to do it on the cheap no good. One model company which does seem cheap but good quality is rsjets I have one of there migs which is currently being reviewed in rcji cheap hense alot of work needs to be done - put a wren 14lb thrust in it and away you go. Have a look on the jma website for info on rsjets they also do an F16


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