Paul Hutson Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Hi, Brand new to model flying, and yes against all advice have purchased the Parkzone Spit, I do not intend to fly for quite awhile, still clinging on to my model boating life! however if possible would like the answer to a few questions. What scale is the spitfire, and if intending to fit undercarriage just for show ie push in for keeping the plane of the deck what size wheels, have noticed some scale ones on technobots site, any good?ThanksPaul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon barr Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Hello Paul, and welcomeI don't know what scale the PZ Spit is supposed to be, but measure the wing span and work from there; The real one is 36 ft 10 in ( 11.23 m ) span and 29 ft 11 in ( 9.12 m ) long, so the wheels would have to be the appropriate size for the scaleHope this helps,Simon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Hutson Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 Thanks Simon and hello, That works out about 1/10 bordering 1/11 I think, will try and work out the math for wheel diameter main and tail. All the bestPaul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Hi Paul, And welcome, I think the advice that you refer to is good. Don't try to fly a spitfire as a first model. Models are pretty difficult to fly..It took me years to learn,So start with a trainer, and as has been said so many times, join a club and get some one to one advice...It is possible to learn on a scale model, but it should be a simple prototype, with a high wing..The flair cub springs to mind..It CAN be dressed up as a warbird (I can tell you more if you are interested) but of course, you do have to build it ( huge fun)..Of course, keep the questions coming, we are here to helpernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Hutson Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 Thanks Ernie, I appreciate that a new starter /beginners forum is running, and I do intend to contribute, however as you say I need a whole lot of experience and help before I attempt to get my bird in the sky. But at this time as the Spit is grounded so to speak I would just like to have it as a static scale ( or near as) plane to admire and gain inspiration from hence my asking for wheel sizes etc, and maybe just maybe Santa might bring that extra large box with a trainer in Not trainers!Thanks again Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ernie Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Hi Paul, I hang them from the ceiling..A spit would look great in the living roomernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Robinson Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 Hi all, I have a Parkzone Radian motor glider which I love flying. At 1st I had a few hard landings and damage but now Im flying fine and landing without damage (figures crossed). I have been using the motor a bit more praticing go arounds and climbs and its got me thinking about buying an electric plane. I have seen the various Parkzone models and one that I am think of is the Spitfire. Would this be a good idea for someone who feels confurdent with his flying from a motor glider? Can anyone help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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