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Posted: March/21/2021 at 10:09am  Quote
 
My advice would also be to start with something like a Cub or another simple high wing monoplane that only needs throttle. rudder elevator, and aileron controls.

When you have that mastered the you can decide which type of aircraft you are interested in. There is no need to get involved with retractable undercarriages, flaps and Nav. lights if you don't want to. Those undercarriages are expensive and easily damaged.

Take your time and build a model of whatever aircraft you find interesting. 

Make sure that the power unit you want to use will fit before you place an order for a kit or a set of plans!

There is plenty of help and advice right here on this Site for whatever you choose. 

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Posted: March/21/2021 at 10:28am  Quote
 
Quote: chris freeman
And get you competent with all of the relevant systems required in such an airframe.


And if you want to build WWII warbirds, you'll have to get REAL comfortable with sheeting (with balsa), fiberglassing, priming, sanding, and re-priming.


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I would go Nextstar electric/nitro with the saft system while building the Sig 1/4 scale cub/ Vailly L-19. Cub is less a challenge with great instruction manual but a little more work on the build end and both can be finished as civilian or warbird! Follow this with a Ziroli Stuka, Sky Raider which both have great handling characteristics and your still dragging your tail!  

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Posted: March/21/2021 at 11:10am  Quote
 
This would be perfect for kit building introduction


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I meant to add use an electric setup for the J3 Cub to create a reliable power source. Same for
retracts when you graduate to your warbird of choice.


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Ed, isn't learning to fiddle with engines part of RC?   

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Posted: March/21/2021 at 9:06pm  Quote
 
Thanks, all, for the warm welcome and helpful replies. I have no illusions about the length of the (lifelong) journey I'm just taking my first steps down, or about the depth of the rabbit hole I've jumped into.  Thankfully, I have an understanding and supportive family who indulges my airplane geekery. 

On everyone's advice, I've just ordered the 51" E-Flite ARF Pacer to learn to fly and crash without too much heartache, and am looking at the 71" Sig Cub as my first build. 

I feel like I've taken my first steps down a long and winding road, and I'll keep looking to all of you for inspiration and guidance. 

 
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Posted: March/21/2021 at 9:19pm  Quote
 
Great choice, you won't regret it.
This is a world- wide, non political hobby, where everyone can participate to whatever level they want.
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