sundogue
06-29-2005, 05:16 PM
Hello,
I am new to all of this. Years ago I flew RC planes with my friends and I am an expert with flight simulators and have flown real airplanes with friends that are pilots, but...
I am new to building RC planes from scratch and my son wanted to build one for a fair project. He wanted a model airplane (balsa), but also one that could be flown. While I realize that low wing planes lack the stabilization of high wing planes, our love of military aircraft led us to get a P-51 Mustang electric from House of Balsa (1:10 scale model).
However, there are a lot of parts not included in this kit. Is there a place that has ALL of the necessary parts in one place? I've found various parts on various sites, but none seem to have all the parts I need.
Also, it is quite confusing as to what really is needed. Just when I think I have found what I need, it seems there are still more parts to acquire. Isn't there some kind of retro-kit available that has all the necessary things to finish this plane off to get it to fly once it is built? It's the terminology of the parts that is confusing at this point. OK, I need servos...found them...but then what extension connectors do I need and will they work with what I already found, etc.?
Keep in mind, I understand flight, and I am an inventor, designer, an artist and nothing about this new hobby puts me off or worries me. I just need some pointers as to where to find all the necessary parts...and what goes with what.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Mark
I am new to all of this. Years ago I flew RC planes with my friends and I am an expert with flight simulators and have flown real airplanes with friends that are pilots, but...
I am new to building RC planes from scratch and my son wanted to build one for a fair project. He wanted a model airplane (balsa), but also one that could be flown. While I realize that low wing planes lack the stabilization of high wing planes, our love of military aircraft led us to get a P-51 Mustang electric from House of Balsa (1:10 scale model).
However, there are a lot of parts not included in this kit. Is there a place that has ALL of the necessary parts in one place? I've found various parts on various sites, but none seem to have all the parts I need.
Also, it is quite confusing as to what really is needed. Just when I think I have found what I need, it seems there are still more parts to acquire. Isn't there some kind of retro-kit available that has all the necessary things to finish this plane off to get it to fly once it is built? It's the terminology of the parts that is confusing at this point. OK, I need servos...found them...but then what extension connectors do I need and will they work with what I already found, etc.?
Keep in mind, I understand flight, and I am an inventor, designer, an artist and nothing about this new hobby puts me off or worries me. I just need some pointers as to where to find all the necessary parts...and what goes with what.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Mark