kilroy07
Legendary member
So, I have to admit, I was a little apprehensive about getting into Balsa.
Mainly due to the "stigma" from the local club members (aka old fogeys) when I show up with my latest foamboard creation....
That aside, I've been a hobbyist for as long as I can remember and I always thought "I can do that"... I just don't want to invest a year's worth of time in something that might shatter on the first flight. I "might" have been traumatized as a kid from spending a lot of hard earned money and time on a Guillow's kit, only to watch it shatter....) I still shudder to this day when I see the box with the Tempest picture on it...
Along comes the Balsa Build along...
https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/balsa-build-along-for-2019-2020.60671/
Finally, experienced builders who want to share and help rather than snear and criticize... Thank you SO much @rockyboy, @willsonman and the others!
For not only sharing your knowledge but taking us noobs under their wing!
So alright, here it is. Awhile ago I ordered the Ace GLH 250. Have to admit, I had a hard time choosing.
I really liked the Eaglet, Barnstomer and who doesn't love the Cub?!
I'm finally (FINALLY) done with a hectic work schedule this year so I figured why not?! It's not like I have like twenty other projects going on (I do!)...
Anyway here we go!
Mainly due to the "stigma" from the local club members (aka old fogeys) when I show up with my latest foamboard creation....
That aside, I've been a hobbyist for as long as I can remember and I always thought "I can do that"... I just don't want to invest a year's worth of time in something that might shatter on the first flight. I "might" have been traumatized as a kid from spending a lot of hard earned money and time on a Guillow's kit, only to watch it shatter....) I still shudder to this day when I see the box with the Tempest picture on it...
Along comes the Balsa Build along...
https://forum.flitetest.com/index.php?threads/balsa-build-along-for-2019-2020.60671/
Finally, experienced builders who want to share and help rather than snear and criticize... Thank you SO much @rockyboy, @willsonman and the others!
For not only sharing your knowledge but taking us noobs under their wing!
So alright, here it is. Awhile ago I ordered the Ace GLH 250. Have to admit, I had a hard time choosing.
I really liked the Eaglet, Barnstomer and who doesn't love the Cub?!
I'm finally (FINALLY) done with a hectic work schedule this year so I figured why not?! It's not like I have like twenty other projects going on (I do!)...
Anyway here we go!