Tom T Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Hi everyone, I'm looking to buy/build a Warbird for next years Warbirds day and I have know idea what to buy. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to buy? Should I go for a slow steady plane or a fast fighting plane like the spitfire? If anyone has built a Warbird and has pictures of the build (or of it finished) then please may I have a look at them? Also i'm new to the hobby and should be getting my A certificate in a few weeks and Warbirds day is next June. Thanx Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchweight Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 First warbird? Hangar9 P47 Thunderbolt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James40 Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Good recommendation Shaun, the P-47 is very forgiving and a great looking warbird. Tom, are you going electric or fuel motor on this? Electric is possibly easier for a first warbird as it's less to worry about and you know there's always power available when you need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom T Posted July 9, 2011 Author Share Posted July 9, 2011 Hi, Thanx i'll look at the P-47, and I've been learning and flying with fuel so ill probably stick to it. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Any ideas on the engine size you have in mind Tom? BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom T Posted July 9, 2011 Author Share Posted July 9, 2011 No idea, LOL! Sorry, i don't mind too much what size it is. But being 14 i'm on a budget but I have saved my pocket money, Christmas/birthday money and i think i might have enough for a reasonable sized plane/engine from the prices I have worked out for all the gear. I'm hoping to build ARTF but if it comes to it being over budget or taking too long, i might have to buy second hand in time for next years event. Does anyone know of a good ARTF for a P-47, P-51, Hurricane, Spitfire or something along those lines? Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename-John Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 ive not long bought a kyosho spitfire artf, for around .50 size engines, its excellent quality, i havent started putting it together yet but looks easy enough and at around £140 with retracts included isnt going to break the bank either, here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom T Posted July 9, 2011 Author Share Posted July 9, 2011 Thanx Neil . Is it a small Spitfire or is it slightly bigger because 45" doesn't seem that big. I live just down the road from Kings Lynn Model Shop and I've been to the shop a few times for my radio gear and things so it'll not be difficult to get (would get delivery but prefer to pick up in person). I had a Spitfire before which was electric and it seemed big although it was 35" So it may be an optical illusion. But i suppose on my budget i'll have to keep things to a minimum. Thank you for the link Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cantwell Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 for a first time warbird, i too would suggest the hangar 9 P47, when you get the warbird bug, YT do many mouth waterers, not the cheapest, but well respected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename-John Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 i wouldnt say its that small tom, i just measured it against my seagull boomerang and its about the same size, so around average 40 size trainer wingspan and length ish, your best bet would be to go to the shop and ask there, have a look at the kits etc, its always better to get up close and personal with a kit than just pics on a webpage i find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom T Posted July 9, 2011 Author Share Posted July 9, 2011 Cool, Thanks Neil, i'll do that I'll also lok at the planes on a few websites , YT Internationals, KLMS, Inwoods, Ali's Hobbies etc. On the subject of planes i'm going more into 3d/sports flying what kind of plane would you recommend as an medium difficulty plane? Thanx Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cantwell Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 for that, ANY company, if money is tight, look at blackhorse, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom T Posted July 9, 2011 Author Share Posted July 9, 2011 Ok, Thanx Alan, I will do i'll have a good look around before buying. I'm looking to get a high performance (aerobatic) Warbird as then i can use it when flying other aerobatic planes so that I don't have to adapt back and forth from each type of plane. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cantwell Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Tom, are you going to the cosford show this coming weekend? i will show you round the various traders, who i know, and show you whats available, Edited By Alan 4 on 09/07/2011 23:33:56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom T Posted July 9, 2011 Author Share Posted July 9, 2011 I probably wouldn't be allowed to another show as I've been to two in the last fortnight but thank you for the offer. Will you be going BMFA nationals maybe we could do it then? Id love to find out what the the good/bad and value for money planes are. Thanx Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cantwell Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 i will indeed be at the nats, not been before? make sure you have at least 2 days there, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom T Posted July 10, 2011 Author Share Posted July 10, 2011 Will do I'm hoping on going Saturday morning and camping over night on the Saturday/Sunday and then going home on Sunday afternoon. Hopefully i'll be qualified enough to fly at the free-flight in the evenings because that looks like alot of fun. Now all I need to do is persuade my parents to suffer a night in the tent at the Nats. Really do hate it when your parents aren't interested in the hobby you are, makes it very difficult. Hope to see you there maybe? Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cantwell Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 up to press, i should be working on the stand, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winchweight Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 If you go to the Nats you may get what you want at the Sunday morning swapmeet ! There's usually bargains to be had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cantwell Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 and many pitfalls for the inexperienced, the good stuff takes an experianced eye to eek out, never have i seen as much tat assembled in one place!!!! but yes, there are a lot of giveaways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom T Posted July 10, 2011 Author Share Posted July 10, 2011 That sounds like a good place to be, ill try and see if i can get a Warbird there maybe. I was at a bring and buy a couple of weeks ago and I was surprised at how cheap things were, there was an Extra 330L ready to fly ( not ready but nearly, just needs radio) had engine and everything, it was for sale at £82. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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