EarlyBird Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 I was introduced to model flying when I was at school in the early 60s as part of the youth club. I started with a KK glider which flew am I assume now not very well but then at the age of 12 how would I know. My mates and me soon progressed to control line quickly learning how to make them indestructible. Simple really loads of epoxy and ply then fit a big engine, AM25 in my case second hand of course. Second time was in the early 90s my two sons showed interest we built a couple of planes bought RC equipment and my eldest who was 9 at the time flew for a total of seconds. So this is the third time and it looks like luck is on my side. Joined the local club two years ago met a fabulous instructor and passed my A after six months. I destroyed one Riot in the process of learning followed by another one six months later. Wanting to build again I tried a couple of DW hobby kits recently and found you guys while searching for help due to the abysmal instructions. Realising that there are a lot of plan builders here I decided to give it a go with the help of a Sarik plan pack, it was either that or buy a fret saw. I chose a Ballerina simply because Peter Miller designs, builds and flies his models I know he is not the only one to do this but I suspect some kits and ARTFs have never been built and test flown by the manufacturers. Hey we are modelers work out how to fix it. No problem. What is next? I have bought my first IC a Saito FG21 and a VQ Giant Stick to put it in. also a Phoenix 2000 as I have always been attracted to silent flight. then.... Fournier RF4 and .. Bigger house workshop and van. OMG I am becoming obsessed. Thanks guys. For all the fun I have had over the last two years and hopefully for many more to come. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Rendeverance Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Hi, am a new return too... Good luck and well done on the persistence! Post some pics 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Davis Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Welcome to the forum Early Bird and Matthew! If there's something you don't know, someone on here is sure to have the answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 Thanks Guys. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 Ok Matthew here are some photos. Photos Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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