Mystifried

Ian, To answer your questions properly ( and not show off about my son, cough , looks down at feet , sort of sheepish like)... I think Phil has a good point, the MX2 is pretty flighty and you need to start with you something a bit more forgiving. If you have the TX and RC you can get good deals on Ebay. A high wing trainer is a good place to start as they inherently more stable. I started on the glow route , but if you are electric based perhaps some of cub. Perhaps try and get some more advice on this one. I started off with a calmato high wing 40 with a Thunder Tiger 46 pro. Very stable glow plaform. High dihedrial so pretty forgiving, in fact it was quite difficult to get it to stall. For electric I have an Easy Star II which is a throw launch as no under carriage and my son learned on. The ES II can have ailerons they come as optional but you need to get some additional servos.. It depends if you want an undercarriage or not. It can loop and roll if pushed.. The suggestions of a flight simulator are good, we have the Phonix and it does give you the basics and a chance to practise the moves you need to without clipping that tree or fence 8) Its difficult as there are so many options. We are members of the local club, which has been great for local support. Some of the shops can be helpful Steve Webb and rcmodelcentre I have had good advice from in the past to name a few.. Well I hope this is a little more informative then my last post. I think it is a brillianrt hobby there are so many aspects to it. The flying, the building, the history of the planes (warbirds etc), we have just started doing some indoor flying at the club as well. If there is anything I can help you with let me know. Richard

Hi everyone, Just to wind you all up, my 11yr son Thomas has just maidened his ST MX2 today and scared the bej**us out of all us watching. Having done lots of practise on the excellant Phenix flight sim his first take off in it ever , immediately rolled on lift off and after a few circuits went inverted. Was doing inverted circuits etc, knife edge. Very proud and envious Dad. Wish I could say a chip of the block but I am asking him for advice! I also struggled with the transfers, my good friend Andy suggested using a soap solution to float the transfers on which then evaporates ( after the fact off course). The had dropped tonight so it was perfect conditions, it seems pretty responsive. Does anyone know where we can get spare props from ? Cheers Mystifried

Hi everyone, I was really taken with the Micro Sopwith Pup. Is there any further details of the servos, motor and rx used ? Is there a futaba rx equivalent to the spectrum..  Has anyone else had a go ....  Mystifried   

Hi Alan, I thought I would use the BRC 9HT 2 Kg servos as I thougt that should be enough torque but as I am new to all this will have to see. I don't want to use snakes though as I reckon direct linkages would be best. Hope to use my thunder tiger 46 for the engine as it is pretty meaty.  Have run into a few issues, mostly already mentioned here and the others are just my inexperience.  You might find my build log helpful its mentioned above.   Good luck,  Richard  

Les, Just out of interest what size wheels did you use. Alex suggests 4" , which whilst I admit size is not always everything does seem on the large size. Do you know where I can get a plate type u/c from as well?  Many thanks  Mystifried    

Hi Les, Many thanks for your words of encouragement. I have just left hospital after a serious op so thought this was an ideal opportunity to get balsa bashing. I admit I have been a little hesitant when I came across the anemonies (anomalies) , and have opted for moving F2 back 1/2 inch. I am currently working out how to strengthen the second u/c dowl as I will use that for the front wing fastening. I will continue to add to the rcgroup thread so feel free to add any comments If you see me meandering off course....  I have gone for these groovy little blue micro servos, not yet decided where to put them yet hope to start the wins next week.   Richard

Hello Chaps, I have started the Jitterbug as my first ever build , I cheated a bit and bought the wood packs. I have just come across the F2 / Rear fuel bulkhead too short issue and am scratching my head a little as I am new to all this, but will read all your helpful posts and try and work it out.  For some inane reason I decided to start a build log on RCGroups which other members of my club use. I hope no-one will be upset if I include the link.  http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1482387 Please feel free comment and appreciate any further tips etc.   Mystifried