Hello...your advice is much appreciated

[P0PZ]

Hello from New Zealand

I'm a complete noob in regards to r/c flight and builds.

I have just brought a spektrum dx6 and phoenix 5 flight sim to get some stress free practice in.
I am looking at building a ft versa and maybe a ft tiny trainer, however I'm finding the foam board hard to find.
I have found this Foam Board do you think it will be suitable for the builds?

thanks for any info you can provide

P0PZ

 

[Ethanator10000]

I don't think so. PVC foam sounds heavy and difficult to cut. I have no idea though.

Do you have Dollar Tree stores in New Zealand?

 

[CrashRecovery]

No they don't. I would suggest using depron for you planes. When I was on vacation there in feb I didn't get a chance to go shopping for that stuff but I know its hard to find outside of the us

 

[paulshort]

Your in luck. Where are you located? There is a shop called Uncle Bills that sells Adams readiboard E.g dollar tree foam board.

 

[P0PZ]

thanks guys you just stop me from making a bad mistake and wasting my money

paulshort im in Taranaki as well, i live down the coast.
where abouts is "uncle bills" shop?

 

[ElectriSean]

Once you find the correct board, consider building the trainer first. Much easier to learn on than a wing.

 

[CrashRecovery]

Well I was only in Auckland. Since there is a chance the wife might take a job in new zealand I'll have to keep that place in mind

 

[m00ndancer]

thanks guys you just stop me from making a bad mistake and wasting my money

paulshort im in Taranaki as well, i live down the coast.
where abouts is "uncle bills" shop?

A little google search revealed this; Uncle Bills wholesale

Since I'm on the other side of the planet it's only a guess.

 

[paulshort]

They have stores all over NZ but not in Taranaki sadly. we should meet up and go flying sometime. Here is the website
http://www.ubclub.co.nz/locations/porirua-store-2
I am thinking about ordering in a box of the new waterproof foamboard but I dont need 50 sheets.

 

[paulshort]

It will cost $281 NZD for a case of 50 sheets making it $5.62 a sheet which isnt great but its not too bad. Do you happen to want half a case?

 

[P0PZ]

what size are the sheets? i dont know how big a "standard" sheet is A4, A3??
ive found this foam from gordon harris... i believe it is a little bit heavier then the stuff they use in the kits... i think the prices are quite good

yeah ill be keen to meet up and have a fly at some point
ive never flown an rc plane before so once i get a bit of practice in on the flight sim ill be keen