Hi,
I am thinking about moving onto nitro planes. I currently own the hobbyzone champ and the Parkzone Ultra Micro P-51D Mustang and have only flown these two along with the Parkzone Radian 3 channel. I have had a lot of fun with these planes but I want to fly something more 'real'. And by real I mean bigger and better. Something with a one to two meter wingspan. So I am thinking I will buy a balsa ARF nitro plane from hobbyking and put it together myself.
First off, I hear a lot of people saying online that Electric is better and Nitro planes are going to die out because they are slower, noisier, and more effort. But the more effort in getting the thing to run kind of appeals to me and I just think flying nitro would be a lot more rewarding.
These are the ones I am looking at atm (the last one is my favourite)
http://hobbyking.com.au/hobbyking/store/__35932__Aero_Subaru_FA_200_Balsa_EP_1040mm_ARF_.html
http://hobbyking.com.au/hobbyking/store/__12610__Extra_300L_EP_36inch_ARF.html
http://hobbyking.com.au/hobbyking/store/__18837__Zlin_42_Glow_Balsa_1650mm_ARF_.html
So here are my questions:
Should I go ahead and buy a nitro plane despite my minimal RC experience?
Are any of those planes good planes to move onto?
What extra tools and knowledge do I need to be able to get into Nitro?
What should I look for in an engine and are the Hobbyking ones good enough quality to last a long time?
What is the difference between gas and nitro? Gas is more expensive but is it a better quality engine that will last me longer?
How much more is all this extra gear going to cost as opposed to getting set up with an electric ARF plane of similar size?
Is it worth the extra cost?
I don't exactly have a huge amount of money to blow as I am currently studying full time at Uni But I have a little bit saved up to get me started in the hobby.
Sorry for all the questions But thanks in advance to anyone that can help me out here. It would be much appreciated as I currently have no clue as to what to do for my next plane.
I am thinking about moving onto nitro planes. I currently own the hobbyzone champ and the Parkzone Ultra Micro P-51D Mustang and have only flown these two along with the Parkzone Radian 3 channel. I have had a lot of fun with these planes but I want to fly something more 'real'. And by real I mean bigger and better. Something with a one to two meter wingspan. So I am thinking I will buy a balsa ARF nitro plane from hobbyking and put it together myself.
First off, I hear a lot of people saying online that Electric is better and Nitro planes are going to die out because they are slower, noisier, and more effort. But the more effort in getting the thing to run kind of appeals to me and I just think flying nitro would be a lot more rewarding.
These are the ones I am looking at atm (the last one is my favourite)
http://hobbyking.com.au/hobbyking/store/__35932__Aero_Subaru_FA_200_Balsa_EP_1040mm_ARF_.html
http://hobbyking.com.au/hobbyking/store/__12610__Extra_300L_EP_36inch_ARF.html
http://hobbyking.com.au/hobbyking/store/__18837__Zlin_42_Glow_Balsa_1650mm_ARF_.html
So here are my questions:
Should I go ahead and buy a nitro plane despite my minimal RC experience?
Are any of those planes good planes to move onto?
What extra tools and knowledge do I need to be able to get into Nitro?
What should I look for in an engine and are the Hobbyking ones good enough quality to last a long time?
What is the difference between gas and nitro? Gas is more expensive but is it a better quality engine that will last me longer?
How much more is all this extra gear going to cost as opposed to getting set up with an electric ARF plane of similar size?
Is it worth the extra cost?
I don't exactly have a huge amount of money to blow as I am currently studying full time at Uni But I have a little bit saved up to get me started in the hobby.
Sorry for all the questions But thanks in advance to anyone that can help me out here. It would be much appreciated as I currently have no clue as to what to do for my next plane.