Ivanhoe Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Hello to everyoneI have recently found a renewed interest in flying models. Back in the 50's & 60's I was a fanatical freeflight and control line flyer, but then I took over a model shop, and when you are dealing with models all day, you don't want to bother in your spare time, so the active flying ceased, it's probably 30 years since I built a model!Hower, since I retired I find the interest is returning, I am astounded how much model flying has changed since my day! can you still get tissue, dope, balsa cement etc?? I intend to build the old Junior 60 when I can get plans and materials, in order to re-learn R/C flying, I shall need something that, like me, is slow and stable!I look forward to perhaps getting some help and advice from members of this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 Hi there and welcome Perhaps another criteria would be "tough" and for that I suggest you look at another model, and take advantage of some of todays popular materials like depron or EPP. Once you have got your confidence and ability back...then go the plan / balsa route. Also of course...dont overlook the advances made in both radio and electric flight technology. There are several good threads on here about most aspects of "beginners" info, and under yur circumstances....perhaps worth a read. Welcome back....they all come back eventually ya know!PS lets have some basic info about you /your location etc on your profile page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Beaumont Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Ivanhoe Welcome back Timbo is slightly biased to elecktrikkery Watch your wallet! He's right about one thing though and I would say having re-started 2-3 years ago there are better designs around now than the old Junior 60 .Mind you, without all those heavy batteries etc we used maybe you might even roll one without guessing which direction it,ll turn when nearly out of sight Grumpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivanhoe Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 Thanks for the welcome. Sorry, Timbo, I'm afraid at the moment I don't even know what "depron" or "EPP" are! No doubt I will find out these things in time.I am (and always was!) a traditionalist as far as model aircraft go, foam wings and plastic fuselages where just starting to appear when I was still modelling, and I disliked them then! I learned my modelling in the 50's, when the elite of aeromodelling were the Wakefield builders! To me, the building is just as enjoyable as the flying, many times I spent months building some scale freeflight model, that, deep down, I knew was going to pile into the ground on it's maiden flight!I'm sorry to say that the idea of buying an electric powered model, taking it out of the box, switching it on and hurling it into the air, does not appeal at all!My reason for going for the old Junior 60 to restart, is that it will be the 3rd or 4th that I have built, so I know the model pretty well, I know that if all else fails, let go of everything and the model will sort itself out, not dive into the ground at 90mph! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I didnt suggest a "take it out of the box and fly" model. I just thought that a foam deritive model would be more durable for you after all it was your self description "slow and stable" that made me suggest alternative materials Some excellent and quick results obtained by some traditional builders in the Cyril Carr triplane thread Dont write off foamies just yet Ivanhoe.look here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivanhoe Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 Thanks, Timbo, I appreciate what you're saying.I was exaggerating a little about the "Ready to fly" type model, I admit, the trouble is, to modellers of my generation (that is to say, old!) any mention of plastic, foam, and electric power instantly conjures up the "Toy Aeroplane" image. Yes, I know, before anyone screams, that this is far from the case now, but it takes us old 'uns a while to catch up to the 21st Century.No doubt when I have eased myself back into the world of aeromodelling again, I shall progress to modern stuff but bear with me for a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helidel Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Your generation?? you mean our geneartion I'm old too.Best get your flying skills back with an ARTF trainer, you'll be so pleased with performance (and ease to fly) that between flying you may build your Junior 60! But I bet you won't, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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