vhandon
Active member
I was flying my Valiant today and noticed it was flying a little wonky. A close inspection after landing revealed that pretty much every joint is loose. The motor mount, wing mount, rear stab mount, etc. I am slowly learning 3d flying so most of my time is spent with the Timber X and my Hacker Xtra Vector but this plane is still my favorite and never gets left behind when I head to the flying field. I will get the gorilla glue out and try to get it back in the air but since I was planning a balsa build for the winter, why not build a replacement, but bigger. At least 70"-80" wingspan. From a quick search I could not find a plane named Valiant outside of EFlite so I assume they are the only ones licensed to use the trade mark. From cursory inspection, the Telemaster may be similar. So I am looking for suggestions/advice.
Do I:
Buy another EFlite Valiant 1.3m
Buy the EFlite Valiant 10cc
Build the Hobby Express Deluxe Telemaster 40 Kit
Build the Old School Model Works Robinhood 80 Kit
Build the Balsa USA Citabria Aerobatic Pro
Any other kit I have not discovered yet.
Price is not really an issue since I expect this to be a forever plane but under $300 for the kit would be nice. I have plenty of spare hardware and electronics.
I appreciate any suggestion and advice.
Do I:
Buy another EFlite Valiant 1.3m
Buy the EFlite Valiant 10cc
Build the Hobby Express Deluxe Telemaster 40 Kit
Build the Old School Model Works Robinhood 80 Kit
Build the Balsa USA Citabria Aerobatic Pro
Any other kit I have not discovered yet.
Price is not really an issue since I expect this to be a forever plane but under $300 for the kit would be nice. I have plenty of spare hardware and electronics.
I appreciate any suggestion and advice.