any RC's out there

[68ZooM]

Originally posted by Orion75
Heres a few photos, 2 are of my planes, other 2 are just cool pics! hehe

Photo 1


My P-51D on a "strafing run" during our WW2 reenactment.  Lots of pyro used during this, and its a TON of fun!


The B-29 is not mine, But the X-1 is! Rocket powered air dropped, LOTS of fun!

The B-29 is also used during the WW2 reenactment to drop the "a-bomb" the explosion of which you can see in the following photo.... nice 250 to 300 foot fireball


Our "A-Bomb"


A B-17 built and flown by one of our club members.. I jsut thought htis was a gorgeous pic so I decided to put it up!

Orion about that b17 can you find out if that is a kit and custom built ive been looking for a b17 or b26 kit for years PM me if you have any info on it  thanks

[Connery]

I'm sorry but ive fell in love with that spitfire...... so close to buying I cant help myself.

1 question though, I have noticed that the pictures of that model on the site show that a vital component for landing the model is missing, and thats the wheels.

Would you guys know if the wheels are retractable or what ? If so would that be an extra option I'd have to purchase ?

[Bronk]

Originally posted by Connery
Bronk I think like the mustang model it has 2 options on the plane, whereby one only allows limited access of the control surfaces meaning I wont be able to make stupidly fast turns etc.

if thats then case then it should be less dangerous!

It's about built in stability. Those low wing planes almost want to go upside down.

Just trying to save you money and frustration.

Good luck.

Bronk

[Connery]

Yep I understand bronk I will consider what everyone has said, problem is I am an impulsive kinda person  

[Bronk]

These things were fun. Once you tweaked them a bit.
Not prestigious like he above stuff, but fun to play with and cheap.




Bronk

[68ZooM]

Originally posted by Connery
I'm sorry but ive fell in love with that spitfire...... so close to buying I cant help myself.

1 question though, I have noticed that the pictures of that model on the site show that a vital component for landing the model is missing, and thats the wheels.

Would you guys know if the wheels are retractable or what ? If so would that be an extra option I'd have to purchase ?

from looking at the pic and reading the write-up theres no wheels its a
electric so you cut power and glide it in  hope that helps ya

[Connery]

cc on the gliding in to land, but wont I damage the prop if I belly land ?

And with no wheels how the heck do I get it to take off lol.

[68ZooM]

Originally posted by Connery
cc on the gliding in to land, but wont I damage the prop if I belly land ?

And with no wheels how the heck do I get it to take off lol.

No it wont hurt the plane just land it on grass, as far as take off's its called hand launching turn the motor on then throw it up at a 45 degree angle motor does the rest

[Bronk]

Originally posted by Connery
cc on the gliding in to land, but wont I damage the prop if I belly land ?

And with no wheels how the heck do I get it to take off lol.

Park fliers are just that. They should be flown over a grassy area to minimize prop damage.

They are hand launched.

Bronk

[PuckIt]

Originally posted by Connery
Yep I understand bronk I will consider what everyone has said, problem is I am an impulsive kinda person  

Go with Bronks advise. Even with limited control its going to be difficult to fly that your first time around. Stay away from any low wing.

But hey its your buck. If you can afford it go for it. It will teach you how to use glue, tape, and zip ties.

Good Luck

[eagleheartone]

Just another note, anyone can go by a flight sim to help you learn the basic and advanced manuvers.  G3 Flight, Produced by Greatplanes is a pretty good simulator for R/C.  Its around $300, but will save you alot of money in the long run.  Exspecially when it comes to landings.  I still use it to practice and perform new stunts, and the best way to learn the togue roll and hover.  Just letting you know if your intersted.

[Blagard]

Originally posted by rogerdee
hey connery teres a place down south near me might help you out.

i think its website is http://www.hurricanemodels.co.uk

something like that but they do rc stuff and servise aint too bad

Hmm would that be a certain Roger "D" once of "Runway SouthWest" who knows a thing or two about Engines?  Erm going back a bit as I flew with the club at Kingsbridge/Plymouth something like 30 years ago! OMG that makes me feel ancient!

[Blagard]

Originally posted by Connery
problem is I am an impulsive kinda person  

Not a good thing for learning RC! - Pranging models is extremely easy to do and can be quite expensive. Unlike flying a PC you have to learn that when the model is flying towards you and it turns to your right, it is in fact to the aircrafts left and needs "right" input to correct. Add to that the tricks light can play on small models in particular and it is all to easy to loose it! All these things have to be learnt to become second nature.

Just get something stable and easy to fly if it interests you. Ideally with a buddy box setup (Two transmitters linked with an experienced trainer on the master box).

Consider a flying scale model only once you can afford to prang it with the knowledge you at least learnt to fly first!

[Shuffler]

Go with a top wing with lots of dihedral. These are stable to learn with. You must learn how to control before you learn how to actually fly... and many have problems once the plane is heading towards them.

[Pro1973]

one of the best trainers is a sig kadet senior almost fly's itself.