A short intro from North Carolina.  A local RC club member suggested this site and I'm looking forward to my first scale project.  I have an Extra 300 on the bench now so another aircraft will have to wait for a little while.  Gives me some time to read the wealth of info here !  Been flying RC for around 35 years now and the last 11 or so in the IMAC and Pattern world.  I have a good amount of building experience with aircraft that have box sides and foam cores where curves are necessary with vacuum bags to attach the skins.  Have not done any of the rounded fuselage aircraft nor do I currently have the skills developed to do all the scale details.  Scratch building from plans hasn't happened on my workbench - yet !

I've always been impressed with the workmanship displayed in scale models and the airmanship that goes along with flying 'on the wing' versus 'on the motor'.  I prefer large aircraft and am looking forward to gaining the skills necessary to complete a model competently and successfully (meaning that it flies well).  Probably won't compete in scale but as a competitive person I won't rule it out.

My target scale project is some flavor of Corsair although that won't be the first model (or two) as that's a bit too ambitious for me and my skills right now IMHO.

Looking forward to meeting everyone (virtually or in person) and enjoying the scale world.

Best regards,

Steve

You're smart not to choose a real heavy-metal subject right off the bat - there are plenty of trainer and liaison aircraft that would be a good start, with rounded fuselages.

Do look at the site supporter program, you are already aware of the wealth of content here, the site supporter program includes lots of perks besides

My advice would be to consider anything that is designed by Nick Ziroli. Nick designed, built and flew his designs before they were marketed, and his designs fly well. 

My second bit of advice would be to find a model you wish to build , then locate and READ all the published build threads for that model. It is in my opinion mandatory research before you begin. 

I'd also suggest you START YOUR OWN build thread so modelers can follow your progress as well as give you advice and tips as your build progresses.

I have 2 build threads on RCSB, they are

"Sandy 2 by the hobbyguy" and "hobbyguys Ziroli Corsair build". Both can be seen under Ziroli Plans.

Enjoy all the great people that make this the BEST site for scale RC model building!

Ed

Hi Steve -

Glad you decided to join the site.  You will be amazed at the wealth of knowledge that is readily shared here.  If there's anything I can do to help, just give me a shout.

Fellow club member,

   Greg

You've made a great first step into the scale world by joining up here . There are countless threads to guide you along and they will help you to attain the answers and skills you desire . Find a subject of your choice and study any related threads to find your solutions  . The answers are most likely here somewhere .

Happy building !

Welcome onboard.
Obviously building and prototypical flight routines are ahead for you...with an aerobatic capability.

(1) Round fuselage 

(2) Subject not seen everyday  

(3) Uncomplicated wing design 

(4) Documentation availability 

(5) Mechanically uncomplicated 

(6) International competition successful designs by Jerry Bates  Our resident designer...

1/3.8 Scale Wingspan: 90”

Length: 60” Wing Area1905 sq. in.

Weight: 35 lbs. Power: 33cc – up

Two drawings 36” x 68” for the wings, tail feathers, and formers for a fiberglass fuselage model.

Laser-cut short kit available from Pat Fallacaro at Lasercut USA pjf610@Yahoo.com and Bob Holman Plans bhplans@aol.com

Fiberglass fuselage, belly pan, both style cowlings, flat and bubble canopies available from Vic Catalasan vic@vicrc.com

Water jet cut brass hinges available from Sam Wright sam-w@cox.net

Click pic to see details and to order...

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Thanks.