James Fuller

Based only on the pics shown the Axminster seems to me to be the best cost/value. To chime in on your query, the scroll saw is the better choice for models. I have both and use the scroll probably 25 to 1 over the band saw.

Amazing! The site that essjay suggested even works here in the US. James Fuller

Based strictly on my flying pilot error is the cause almost exclusively. Overconfidence is usually my undoing.I have been flying r/c models since 1960. In the beginning equipment was unreliable and caused lots of crashes. Once reliability began to be built in to the equipment most all problems were caused by the loose nut on the transmitter stick. I actually have airplanes that are over ten years old and have been flown a fair amount. radio is so reliable that you can expect to wear out airplanes.

Justin, I'm writing from the US. for the same amount in American dollars I can buy a Taranis. Actually I have one. It is a far more complete system than is the T6J. it more nearly approaches the 18 channel Futaba. I don't see any reason for being labelled a snob for buying the T6J. Rather, I would feel like I wasn't a very good shopper. James Fuller

I am from the US. I flew Airtronics for years until they seemed to cheapen up the product with the introduction of the 2.4 ghz product. I switched to the new 9 ch Hitek and think that it is a fine radio in all respects. After reading about the Taranis and considering the price I bought one a couple of months ago. 210 dollars for the TX & RX. I have spent a lot of time with it and believe that if I were one of the three major brands here in the US I would be very worried. You can't touch the capability of the Taranis from the three for under $1000.00, maybe &1500.00. And it is getting better each day as modeler/programmers add features and abilities to the TX. Face it. All of the features you buy are in the TX. Receivers that work just fine are getting cheaper by the day. So far reliability has been very good. I think FrSky has hit a home run. extra300

I am 75 years old and have flown RC models since 1958. I have watched brands of radio appear and disappear for all of those years. For most of those years I worked for or owned a wholesale plumbing supply business. Shortly before my first job in that industry there were over fifty manufacturers of residential water heaters. Today there are three. As any manufacturing industry matures it becomes obvious that there is only one most economical method of producing a product. The manufacturers that do the best job at that method are able to sell an equal product for less enabling them to displace those who are not as efficient. Soon there are fewer competitors. The market share of the top few makes it nearly impossible for a new competitor to break into the market. Simple economics. There were four major players in the RC industry. Each was able to differentiate their product to buyers to carve out and hold a market share. Even though the differences were more apparent than real. Now two new innovations. 2.4 gig and open programming. I think that there will be a shake up in the industry. FrSky will become a player in the market. All makes will reduce prices. We will all benefit from reduced prices. Open programming will become the way of the future. More simple economics. BTW, I live in the USA, and subscribe to RCM&E. The magazines here, with the exception of Flying Models, are not worth the paper that they are printed on. Long live RCM&E. jamesF

I qualify as an old fart since I flew my first RC model in 1959. Engine and electronic failures were expected to happen. Reliability has increased to the point that I can't remember even seeing a failure that couldn't be traced directly to the pilot. Come to think of it the only thing that hasn't improved several magnitudes Is the pilot. jamesf

I suggest that all of you might give a look at the website Seniorpattern.com it has been in operation since about ten years ago with great success. Their interest is in flying older pattern aircraft using the of the time. They have lists of legal airplanes. American of course. They use current radios and engines with some limitations on engines. They have recently accepted electric motors as well. Sources are shown for kits and plans. I am a member and have enjoyed it a great deal. not suggesting that you do it their way, but you may see some good ideas. jamesf NM, USA

Hi, A few years ago, here in the US, wax paper manufacturing processes changed. There is no longer any wax evident on the paper. It may work well for it's intended purpose but not for building over as glue sticks to it readily. my question is this: Is the good stuff available in the UK? Thanks in advance, James Fuller Clovis, NM, USA