Graham Moore 1 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Hi everyone. I am a recently retired mechanical engineer (metal bashing both cnc and hand). In my youth, early 60's I used to fly control line on Wormwood Scrubs Common, behind the prison. I use to go to Jones's Model Shop in Turnham Green and can remember longing for the big rc models I had seen in the Keil Kraft catalogue but could not afford on pocket money (cue violins). Now retired with a little more disposable cash I am getting into rc. I have started a plan build of the Hanger Monkey from RCM&E and will be building a trainer after that. Then I intend to join the Exeter club and learn to fly. One thing that I would like so help with is the choice of a plan for a suitable trainer. I have an SC46 glow motor and Futaba radio gear and would really appreciate some help with the choice of plan. Thanks Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgwlm Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Hello Graham, have a look at the trainer plans on outerzone, there are quite a few to choose from Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Welcome to the forum Graham...& to your new hobby... Does your trainer have to be plan built? Plenty of ARTF trainers around that would get you into the air very quickly with little emotional commitment. Trainers often have a very hard & short life after all.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Piers Bowlan Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Hi Graham, a welcome to the forum from me. If you fancy something traditional how about a Keil Kraft Super Sixty from 1961? Purists build the original three channel version but many people add ailerons and reduce the dihedral a bit. I believe it will fly on a 30FS but a 52FS might provide a more spirited performance. Just be aware a more substantial dihedral brace may be in order as it is a known weakness. Edited By Piers Bowlan on 09/09/2017 22:26:26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Elen Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Hi Graham, Welcome to the forum from me. As above, there are plenty of ARTF trainers out there, but if, like me, you prefer building, have a look at my RM Trainer build log here: http://www.modelflying.co.uk/forums/postings.asp?th=112113 It's an old David Boddington design from the 80s for a .25 engine. It was a joy to build and it flies great. I belive the plans are available from the people (Sarik) who took over Traplet. Cheers Mark Edited By Mark Elen on 09/09/2017 22:46:56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 nice article here but the list is not exhaustive **LINK** I just finished a telemaster from the outerzone plane for my son as a trainer. I would highly recommend it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff 1959 Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Hi Graham, welcome to the forum, I've just sent you a private message (pm) with some info. As Pier's mentioned the Super 60 here's a picture of mine: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Bowlan Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Nice one Cliff, I like the scallops and the detail with the door. Which motor are you using and three or four cell LiPo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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John Muir Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Compromise. Build a kit. Sussex Model Centre has the Seagull Boomerang in kit form. It would be perfect for your .46 and flies really well. It's an ideal trainer if you're going to get lessons. I had an ARTF version when I returned to the hobby some years back and liked it a lot. If you don't fancy that there's also the Great Planes PT-40 or the Goldberg Eagle on their site. The PT-40 can be built without ailerons if you want to keep it simple and gentle for starters, but, personally, I'd go with four channels from the off. Welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 hello and welcome from me graham....join the club first and see/hear what others are doing..... a trainer is the way to go first off(learn the basics) this includes going home with everything in one piece for the first few attempts.....it'll pay dividends in the early days....ask me how I know... ken Anderson...ne..1.... experience dept.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Moore 1 Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 Wow! Overwhelmed by your kind responses. Thank you all very much. I have a lot to think about and want to get Hanger Monkey finished. I am getting a real kick out of building it and for me that is the way to go rather than ARTF. I will provide build updates at a later date. Thanks again, Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave potter 1 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 hi graham i was a member of the Exeter club for 15 years a good group of lads and i am sour they will give you good advice i started with David Boddington model i now live in france so give a hi to the lads there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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