Hoochykins Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Currently working on a SIG Riser 100 but wanted another project for when I'm finished. This is only my third balsa model (VMC Basic cub, SLEC Coyote and the SIG Riser) so not looking for anything too complicated at the moment. What have you guys got? Don't mind what type of model as long as it's not very expensive. Happy to cover DPD postage costs or collect if it's relatively local to me (Bedfordshire). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Warbirds Replicas FW190. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoochykins Posted October 2 Author Share Posted October 2 12 minutes ago, Ron Gray said: Warbirds Replicas FW190. I've seen parts of your build blog but Ill have a look now and see, there doesn't appear to be any of their kits in stock on their website currently but I've only briefly looked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 @RICHARD WILLSwill let you know availability (I know there are some kits ready for dispatch). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoochykins Posted October 2 Author Share Posted October 2 I'm thinking I would be better off building a model using plans as I want to learn more about traditional builds, the VMC Basic Cub was jig built and while it helped a lot as it was my first model I think I'd be better off with a more old school kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lipo Man Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Another FW190 vote here - notwithstanding your wanting the build to be more plans-based. It was my second balsa build, and an entirely positive experience. The plane builds really easily, you can use a few simple techniques to give it a really amazing scale finish, but most importantly - it flies brilliantly. I really couldn’t fault the design - incredibly well thought through. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin b Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 I think you want to be looking at the DB Models Sport & Scale site. DB Models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 Plenty plans about Hooch, you can cut your own parts or have them laser cut, not hard and increases your options, worth a look ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoochykins Posted October 2 Author Share Posted October 2 4 minutes ago, john stones 1 - Moderator said: Plenty plans about Hooch, you can cut your own parts or have them laser cut, not hard and increases your options, worth a look ? It's only my third model and I do rely on the instructions quite a lot. I think going just from plans at the moment is a bit above my skill level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Walby Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 How about a Lindsay Todd Renaissance (54″) Renaissance (54") - Sarik Hobbies - for the Model Builder Was a mass build some years ago (2019 iirc) and uses as many building techniques as possible in one build or just do your own thing. Big wing area and quite heavy so flies well in windy conditions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoochykins Posted October 2 Author Share Posted October 2 (edited) 1 hour ago, Chris Walby said: How about a Lindsay Todd Renaissance (54″) Renaissance (54") - Sarik Hobbies - for the Model Builder Was a mass build some years ago (2019 iirc) and uses as many building techniques as possible in one build or just do your own thing. Big wing area and quite heavy so flies well in windy conditions I'm not going to lie, I don't really like the look of it. It's £200 for a short kit as well so it's quite expensive. I quite like the SIG stuff but there's nothing about, I did read they stopped making kits? I do have a Billkits Tomahawk and a Stan Yeo Stage 2R to build but they have instructions without photos or there isn't any build blogs online. I haven't got anyone to learn from so I'm going from photos or videos alongside the instructions. I'd love to build a Fossy like a Phase 6 or middle phase or a BOT (a lovely looking glider) but again I think I'll struggle currently. Maybe I am worrying a bit too much and when I start building it will all make sense 🤷 If someone had a second hand kit that's got good instructions or a kit that has quite a few build blogs that would be perfect. Then I can tackle my other kits after... Edited October 2 by Martin Harris - Moderator Edited out mild but unnecessary swear word - please read the code of conduct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Walby Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 You say you want something traditional, but it is unlikely to come with instructions, drawings and photos/build blogs. I doubt you will get anything balsa cheap even if you buy the plans, go traditional and cut all the parts out yourself, that's the world we live in. People know the good kits and are willing to pay for them (within reason). IMHO your best bet is to look on flee bay or the alike, bid low and you might get lucky or build what you already have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoochykins Posted October 2 Author Share Posted October 2 3 minutes ago, Chris Walby said: You say you want something traditional, but it is unlikely to come with instructions, drawings and photos/build blogs. I doubt you will get anything balsa cheap even if you buy the plans, go traditional and cut all the parts out yourself, that's the world we live in. People know the good kits and are willing to pay for them (within reason). IMHO your best bet is to look on flee bay or the alike, bid low and you might get lucky or build what you already have. The VMC Basic Cub, Coyote and SIG riser all had good instructions. Happy to buy second hand and up to £200 for a full kit. Currently nothing on eBay or Facebook marketplace and I have saved searches so I don't miss anything. When I say build blog I mean other forum posts where people show their builds. Just wanted recommendations such as your Lindsay Todd Renaissance, it would have been perfect as I can see a few build blogs but I'm not a fan of how it looks, plus the fact it's a short kit so I'd have to source materials to finish it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 https://www.rapidrcmodels.com/balsa-kits-to-build-273-c.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoochykins Posted October 2 Author Share Posted October 2 8 minutes ago, john stones 1 - Moderator said: https://www.rapidrcmodels.com/balsa-kits-to-build-273-c.asp Spooky, I was just looking at this: https://www.rapidrcmodels.com/dumas-dh-89-dragon-rapide-x2810668cmx29-x281815x29-16573-p.asp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Cripps Posted October 2 Share Posted October 2 2 hours ago, Hoochykins said: It's £200 for a short kit as well so it's quite expensive. Just because there's a short kit available, it doesn't mean you have to use it. You can cut out all the parts from balsa/ply yourself if you have the time, inclination and a few basic hand tools. You will save money and learn some new skills along the way. This applies to all the models published as free plans in RCM&E and available through Sarik Hobbies. Have a look at the models designed by Peter Miller, for example. There are a variety of different styles and sizes available, many of which have build blogs documented on this forum as well as published in the magazine. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Gray Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 Galaxy models tend to be ‘easy’ builds with instructions and are good value for money. A lot are in the same build vein as Richard’s Warbirds Replicas but some are more traditional. https://www.pegasusmodels.co.uk/prodcat.asp?type=mainmenu&id=&maingp=RC+Aircraft&manuf=Galaxy+Models&searchtxt=&filter=RS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Collinson Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 Have a look at the next BMFA Auction catalogue. Dozens of traditional kits. It’s online now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Stephenson Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 Bruce, could you post a link as I only get a message saying "Currently there are no auctions to display" https://bmfa.org/auction#!/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoochykins Posted October 3 Author Share Posted October 3 3 minutes ago, Andy Stephenson said: Bruce, could you post a link as I only get a message saying "Currently there are no auctions to display" https://bmfa.org/auction#!/ https://nationalcentre.bmfa.org/catalogues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 You could try a SLEC/Precedent Funfly. I passed my 'A' with one powered with a ST34 glow engine but they do an electric version now and the wings are built-up rather than the foam when I built mine. They fly very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Gardiner Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 I can recommend Pete Millers's Oodalally. I built one a few years ago and is still flying really well. There are a few build logs online, my one is here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoochykins Posted October 3 Author Share Posted October 3 4 minutes ago, Geoff Gardiner said: I can recommend Pete Millers's Oodalally. I built one a few years ago and is still flying really well. There are a few build logs online, my one is here. Why would you do this to me, I've been looking at laser cutters and vinyl cutters for when in do come to scratch build models and your build thread is now making me seriously consider purchasing. Plus the Oodalally is lovely. Do you just scan the plans and use the scanned shapes in the cutting software? I know there will be more too it but that's the gist of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Gardiner Posted October 3 Share Posted October 3 That's the gist of it. I detail the process in my build log. If you have a 3d printer you can also build a laser/cnc cutter, as I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoochykins Posted October 3 Author Share Posted October 3 16 minutes ago, Geoff Gardiner said: That's the gist of it. I detail the process in my build log. If you have a 3d printer you can also build a laser/cnc cutter, as I did. I do indeed but I was looking at the COMGO Z1. I'll have a full read of your thread shortly 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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