Radio Controlled Planes

squiffy · 1 Oct 2006 at 22:38

Get a "foamy", they're pretty tough. Multiplex do a couple. I have a few large scale model pics smashed, talking jet turbines and 12'+ scale models, easily into four or five figures. :eek:

kefkef · 1 Oct 2006 at 22:57

Triad2000 said:
The thing what puts me off is if you crash them, I can imagine it would be fairly wallet bending.

That's why you carry a tube of superglue around with you at all times!

toString · 2 Oct 2006 at 11:20

I'm looking at the:
Thunder Tiger Sparky 400 inc Radio
Price: £108.92 £127.98 Including VAT at 17.5%

5th one down:
http://www.alshobbiesstore.com/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Thunder_Tiger_23.html

Is that any good? Does that have everything I need?

Gman · 2 Oct 2006 at 12:33

turbine powered jets for the win tbh http://www.lov2flyrc.com/Video/george.wmv

if you've got cash to burn that is.

hungryhungry123 · 2 Oct 2006 at 12:59

I got the stryker as my first (and so far only) rc plane - damn its fast! A lot of fun, I can just about control it but I think thats thanks to excessive gaming/flight simming so i know the basics about how planes fly, etc - i wouldnt recommend it if you are COMPLETELY new to this sort of thing, but it is soo much fun

barnettgs · 2 Oct 2006 at 13:03

I'm interested in first rc plane....I have been driving rc models for years so which plane would you recommend for beginner like me? I'm looking for ideal one for unstable northern ireland weather! :rolleyes:

toString · 2 Oct 2006 at 13:57

I was just looking at some other videos, and it seems people have attached cameras to their planes! :eek:

You get a pretty good view too, even has sound.

oldbag · 2 Oct 2006 at 14:01

You idealy want one to carry food around/drop stuff off at your friends.

squiffy · 2 Oct 2006 at 14:03

KingAdora said:
I'm looking at the:
Thunder Tiger Sparky 400 inc Radio
Price: £108.92 £127.98 Including VAT at 17.5%

5th one down:
http://www.alshobbiesstore.com/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Thunder_Tiger_23.html

Is that any good? Does that have everything I need?

Contact the shop, it looks ARTR but you will need batteries and charger for both transmitter and receiver/power pack. You'll want to use lithium batteries for the plane really as they're much lighter, provide more power and longer running times. But you need a special charger.

I would go onto RC universe, as you're going to have more experiences modellers there.

Cuchulain · 2 Oct 2006 at 14:03

Guybrush said:
You want a Chris Foss Uno-w0t, as someone has already mentioned, or preferably a w0t 4, which is a perfectly capable trainer as well as being able to move up to aerobatics as you progress. If it lasts that long

w0t 4's are class, I saw someone near enough hovering one with the nose pointed vertical.

oldbag · 2 Oct 2006 at 14:12

An R/C helicopter would own though.

Spanker · 2 Oct 2006 at 15:52

A good range of beginners planes are supposed to be the the Firebird Commader etc, small rtf electric planes.

Edit: Some will see them as a toy etc.

saitrix · 2 Oct 2006 at 16:07

Spanker said:
A good range of beginners planes are supposed to be the the Firebird Commader etc, small rtf electric planes.

Edit: Some will see them as a toy etc.

They ain't bad but I would rather pay a little more for a GWS E-Starter, then with that when you grow out of it you can buy the GWS Formosa and use all the same electronics.

toString · 2 Oct 2006 at 17:55

They don't seem to sell any GWS planes at this shop. Do you have any recommendations?

mikeyp · 2 Oct 2006 at 18:04

I started off last year with a T-Maxx nitro truck, then got into faomies......

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=428 is a good place to start, free plans.. just print off and start cutting the foam...

These are my current models, Extra 330, 4S-Bipe, full fuse Yak, Smoove and boxed the Twister CP heli.... and ive crashed extra, knuffle, mini yak, foamie2x,nasty 1 and 2, and i didnt even cry when they got wrecked :eek:

The foamies must come in at under £20 at the worst, and all the rest of the gear is reusable on any other plane i care to make later.. I dont need any where special to fly them, even indoors if i wanted to, theyre quiet and the building is all part of the attraction, just get a good radio and get the electrics as you go....

Mike

saitrix · 2 Oct 2006 at 18:15

http://www.sussex-model-centre.co.uk

I have used them in the past a few times for GWS.

toString · 2 Oct 2006 at 19:50

Thanks, that one looks pretty good.

=GAMMO= · 2 Oct 2006 at 20:58

Gman said:
turbine powered jets for the win tbh http://www.lov2flyrc.com/Video/george.wmv

if you've got cash to burn that is.[/QUOTE

Spoken for the truth

http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/200mph-radio-controlled-jet-188821.php

I was looking into getting a cheap start into remote controlled planes before we knew baby was expected!

I was looking at these sites, hope they help.

http://www.flyingtoys.co.uk/planes.html

I was looking at the SU-27 Flanker.

http://www.rc-airplane-world.com/electric-rc-airplanes.html
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/airplbeg.htm
http://www.sussex-model-centre.co.uk/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=47&cat=elec+rtg+with+radio

Some might be too advanced look great fun tho!

sniffy · 2 Oct 2006 at 21:18

These things seem pretty cool.

How far away can you control these things from?

Munday · 2 Oct 2006 at 21:25

Do you need to get some kind of insurance to fly model planes outside?