Well, I've been meaning to get a balsa plane, but I meant to have more space to put one before I did so... HOWEVER Hobbyking have got me again. They chuck up the odd plane on ebay on an auction. I've seen a few of the auctioned planes attract some serious bidding, while others end up about the price of the thing on the website.
So with a carefree, unthinking bid of $32, I scored this: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=19113
I'm happy and concerned at the same time. The plane gets pretty good marks from the few sources I rapidly looked up, with the main criticism being the flimsy motor mount that people had reinforced.
My plan is to rip the gear out of my foamie Extra 260, which should be a perfect swap. Sorry Mrs Lobstermash...
So with a carefree, unthinking bid of $32, I scored this: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewitem.asp?idproduct=19113
I'm happy and concerned at the same time. The plane gets pretty good marks from the few sources I rapidly looked up, with the main criticism being the flimsy motor mount that people had reinforced.
My plan is to rip the gear out of my foamie Extra 260, which should be a perfect swap. Sorry Mrs Lobstermash...