Hello, and first model advice please!

[Paul Cheeseman]

Good job on the scratch build!

I got a FlySky i6x from Amazon, initially for my Tanks, but it works perfectly for aircraft too, 25 model memory is handy, but fills supprisingly fast

Amazon is the place for the RX also, around £11-12 each fro the 6ch, £17 for the 10.

Its a simple mod to make the TX a 10 channel, and although you will initially think you wont need them for a while, by the time you have added a buddy switch(if needed) a rate switch, an engine kill switch and a 3 position flap on that next next next model, you will be glad you did!

I have just finished a simple scout speedbuild kit, really pleased with it, but struggling to get it painted...

Have fun!

Where in the UK are you?

 

[Paul Cheeseman]

Message me if you want a full parts list from Hobbyking if you want to avoid dropping ££ on the Graupner power packs.

I'd be interested to know these parts also. PM sent

 

[sprzout]

Good job on the scratch build!

I got a FlySky i6x from Amazon, initially for my Tanks, but it works perfectly for aircraft too, 25 model memory is handy, but fills supprisingly fast

Amazon is the place for the RX also, around £11-12 each fro the 6ch, £17 for the 10.

Its a simple mod to make the TX a 10 channel, and although you will initially think you wont need them for a while, by the time you have added a buddy switch(if needed) a rate switch, an engine kill switch and a 3 position flap on that next next next model, you will be glad you did!

I have just finished a simple scout speedbuild kit, really pleased with it, but struggling to get it painted...

Have fun!

Where in the UK are you?

That's one reason why I like the newer Spektrum radios - 250 model capacity. I think I've got 30 or so in mine, mainly from simulators for my computer, my dad's computer, and copying some of his planes over to my radio so that I can fly them if he's flying something else, or to buddy box with him.

 

[Merv]

Great looking plane, can't wait to see the flight video.

 

[poor boy 101]

It looks nice I cannot cut that well with cutting the planes out. I am very slow. The long ez took me an hour and 45 min. Yeah I think I will stay with the speed build kits but koodos to you for doing that!

 

[FDS]

The right tools like a good length steel rule and a very sharp knife that you can replace the blades on often (I switch mine every sheet or two) plus some good old fashioned practice will help cutting out skills.
I like the convenience of having all the parts ready in the speed build kit and here it’s easier to buy them than light foamboard.

 

[poor boy 101]

Yeah for the speed building it is best in my experience to use a scalpel.