NewBuilderFlyer Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Last weekend my father showed me the March edition of RCM&E and I foolishly said I'd build the Harlequin as it was 'beginner friendly'. I usually build and fly electric helicopters but have always enjoyed working with balsa and ply - although the last time was many years ago helping my father build a glider. In fact I'm not sure exactly how I contributed but vividly recall using tissue paper and dope for the wings. My garage is littered with plastic model kits, helicopter parts, RC cars and drawers of paint and tools for every modelling task. I sneak out for 15-20 minutes every night just after reading my son a bedtime story. So in summary I'm a middle-aged born again modeller who has considerably more skill building rather than flying helicopters/aircraft (I have a foam Cub aircraft that I can manage to fly circuits with). The Harlequin looks like a challenge and I'm concerned I should have bought a kit - but the balsa is ordered now so it's too late! I can just manage to make out how it all goes together but I think it'll be a steep initial learning curve. Hopefully I can contrinute something to the 'build blogs' once I get going. Finally - it's a pleasure to discover and join this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyeruk Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Hi and welcome,you will find all the help you need on this forum,a really friendly bunch. I wouldnt have got as far as i have withour them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Jones Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Hi NewBuilderFlyer , And Welcome you will get plenty of help here thats for certain . I`m sure you will need to be changing you're name sooner or later after all the help and advice you will receive here . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Hi NBF and welcome on board! There's nothing like a challenge to keep you young - go for it mate! And if you get stuck, just ask. As the guys have said there is a lot of accumulated experience on here and its very unlikley you'll come up against anything that someone on here hasn't solved before! Have fun, building, flying they're both great aspects of this great hobby! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeS Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 I did the same as you feb last year. I wanted to take my A-cert but only had a 36" model that was too light for the Test. I built a Whizzza from plans and a pile of balsa. It was a challenge at times but great fun. Now I have started a Topflight P47. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly boy3 Posted February 22, 2012 Share Posted February 22, 2012 Welcome to the forum NBF, Yep go for it, you will not be the only one on this forum building the Harlequin for sure. Ask all the questions you want, they will be answered, as we have all started the same position as you. Wish this forum was around when I started. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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