Radio Controlled Cars

Radio Controlled Car Article Snippets:

Have you ever wanted to make your own model airplane? It may be easier than you think. Building model planes if a great hobby, and it takes a bit of patience. If you love planes, and you aren’t sure how to go about creating your own model, these simple steps can help you.
First, shop around for a model plane kit. There are many different varieties, so take a look around at your options. You can choose from commercial aircraft planes to military fighter planes. They are available in stores and online.
Second, make sure the box contains all of the parts necessary for a full completion of the model plane. Sometimes the parts are connected to each other for packing reasons. Just cut of the plastic that you don’t need. You can use sand paper to smooth off any marks from this.
Next, read all of the instructions carefully. Make sure that you understand everything. This is the most important part.
Now you can wash all of the parts in mild soap, and dry them off for painting. Then paint the parts and allow them to dry. Don’t paint over the areas that will be glued to other parts …

Radio Controlled Car Questions & Answers:

Is a simulator (like RealFlight) a good way to get into RC planes/helis?
I’m just wondering if a RC simulator is a good way to get into the hobby of RC planes/helis… Should I buy the ever-expensive RealFlight G3.5, FS-one, or other software instead of a model to start? I have FMS, and drive a hobby-grade RC truck.

If you want to recommend a model in your answer, go ahead!

my husband has been into R/C ever since he was a kid. He currently has 2 airplanes (but at one time had about 5 in his “fleet”) and an R/C truck.
He RAVES about the Real Flight program. It’s expensive but from what he says, well worth it.

Of course when he started flying R/C planes, there was no flight simulator. He just learned by doing. He bought a trainer, i think they are pretty cheap, and just flew. He crashed a few times, but learned fairly quickly. If you have an R/C store in your area there is usually some one there that can give begginner’s lessons for a reasonible price.
His first trainer was a Hobbico. Now he has a pretty big P-47 Thunderbolt that he built from a box of wood.
he also had a duraplane aerobat which was a cool airplane. really cheap, the body is made from a gutter downspout. (link to it below) It’s a pretty aerobatic plane, but if you plow it into the ground it’s very cheap to replace.

good luck with your hobby. It can be an expensive one!