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	wildblueyonder Lifetime Site Supporter	Joined: April/30/2016 United States Posts: 214 IP Logged
Posted: May/20/2016 at 9:25pm		Quote

Hello All -

My name is Mohammad and I live in suburban Chicago. Have been out of the hobby for about 8 years now and now easing back into it. I am planning to finish my trainer which has been sitting on my work bench for the last 6 years. But I have been thinking about building RC a scale model, but not sure which one to start with since I am a newbie and would like to build an easy one.

Thoughts?

Mohammad

	Admin Admin Group RCSB Owner/Founder	Joined: July/22/2003 United States Posts: 5505 IP Logged
Posted: May/20/2016 at 9:49pm		Quote

Hi Mohammad,

Some good options for a first scale model build would be something like a PT-19, a Moth Minor, or a similar light wing loaded tail-dragger before moving into the "heavy-metal" birds. Once you get your trainer flying and get used to it, you might find a tail-dragger sport plane kit to get used to flying a tail-dragger before graduating up to a larger heavier model. I am sure others will chime in and offer their suggestions the main thing is to get very very comfortable with flying an r/c model before moving into a larger heavier scale model.

Good Luck!
Mike

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	Sparky Lifetime Site Supporter Head Curmudgeon	Joined: February/10/2004 United States Posts: 7346 IP Logged
Posted: May/21/2016 at 8:44am		Quote

Mohammad,
Welcome to RCSB! As Mike wisely said get something floaty for your first scale plane. Several ARF's are to be considered, the Piper Cub and several like that would be a great place to start.
Just because it is a ARF doesn't mean you can't add more scale details like a pilot or instrument panel. Change the markings to a plane that you might find on line or in a magazine.
What Chicago area club do you fly with?
Sparky

	wildblueyonder Lifetime Site Supporter	Joined: April/30/2016 United States Posts: 214 IP Logged
Posted: May/28/2016 at 9:03am		Quote

Hi Mike and Sparky -

Sorry for the tardy reply, have been away on meetings in Dallas and just getting back. Thanks so much for the valuable advice. After my trainer should I graduate to Aeroworks Extra 300 ( http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXYSW1& amp;P=0)?

I used to belong to TriVillageRC, and flew at a field in Hoffman Estates. I have attached a few pictures of my Hobbizone SAFE Cub, which I am currently flying. And other pictures of my trainer which I need to finish and take it up in the air.

With Gratitude

Mohammad

p.s. pardon me for the inverted images, couldn't figure out how to orient them.

	Sparky Lifetime Site Supporter Head Curmudgeon	Joined: February/10/2004 United States Posts: 7346 IP Logged
Posted: May/28/2016 at 10:15am		Quote

Mohammad,
I think your third plane being a 3D plane is a bit too optimistic.
We have had several club members wear out those little Foam Cubs most were much heavier with all the 5minute epoxy and duct tape. When they finally went in the bin. But excellent training.
The wood trainer you have will be a good second plane then if. You think you are ready for a3D plane find a less expensive foam plane to try out it will be shocking to go from a conventional trainer to a 3D plane.
Sorry I'm not familiar with the clubs you mentioned but find a mentor and he should be able to help you along a successful path.
Sparky

	wildblueyonder Lifetime Site Supporter	Joined: April/30/2016 United States Posts: 214 IP Logged
Posted: May/28/2016 at 10:43am		Quote

Hi Sparky -

Thanks so much. Are you in Chicago?

	J_Whitney Moderator Group	Joined: November/10/2003 United States Posts: 7411 IP Logged
Posted: May/29/2016 at 8:34pm		Quote

Mohammad, I agree with Sparky. 3D aerobats are very very neutral - not self-righting or stable like your trainers. By all means for your 3rd airplane move to a low wing, but as Sparky said a 3D will surprise you, and it would be better to be surprised for less money!

Setting up a good 3D plane is an art form in itself, too.

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	wildblueyonder Lifetime Site Supporter	Joined: April/30/2016 United States Posts: 214 IP Logged
Posted: May/29/2016 at 11:53pm		Quote

Hi Jeff -

Good point, staying away from 3D's for now :) This is trainer of mine is turning into a challenge of its own. Since I haven't worked on it in 8 years, I have spent two days looking for parts in different nook and crannies of my house

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