diddums Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 (edited) Made a command decision today after flying my sons plane that he built in a school project....to build our own better one...a classy one, strong and one that can withstand the level of crash like what happened today when I broke it little bit. Anyone built one....not the plastic kits you can buy all ready and rarin to go....but a balsa wood type one that has to be crafted......and buy whatever parts required online and ship here.....or buy here if available. Anyone ?? Where to start... Edited February 17, 2013 by diddums 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisb Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 There's one or two shops in Amcorp Mall, Petaling Jaya, I think, but that's probably not very convenient for you... You could try google: This was the best I could come up with in 30 seconds (Bangkok aeromodelling) Thailand PST Jets Co., Ltd. 1111/1 Pattanakarn Road (Soi 19) Suanluang, Bangkok 10250 Thailand Tel: +6623186918 http://www.pstjets.com/ and it also gives you the contact details for the place in Amcorp Mall. SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diddums Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 Thanks for the assistance thus far...I really do appreciate it.....but, I am looking to you know kind of build one, rather than buy one..... So, if anyone has done it, nice to know where/how to start....like where to find plans etc....and the right size for the right engines and the different type of engines...pros and cons....and make sure the engine is not too big for the plane built so that all it does is run along the ground tryin and tryin and tryin to get up there....like that little engine that could...but didn't. Also....google is never my friend....I find it so.....cold. I prefer first hand experience and knowledge. Thank you so kindly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancealot Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBM4LHvqWH8 If it's any help my uncle build these and i was there some times to witness 6 months of assembly and building to result in some crash.His working shed always smelled of glue.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton01972 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 I used to build them from both balsa wood and also electric models with Depron foam Balsa wood is a very time consuming way of bulding, with depron if you know what you are doing it can be done in hours (the profile palnes that is). I used to print all my plans from the internet, usualy the plan tells you for what size engine the plan was designed for. When I was living in Bahrain these RC planes were not sold hence I had to get everything from the internet. It is a nice hobby unless you crash and burn 55555. Good luck with the building Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StreetCowboy Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Thanks for the assistance thus far...I really do appreciate it.....but, I am looking to you know kind of build one, rather than buy one..... So, if anyone has done it, nice to know where/how to start....like where to find plans etc....and the right size for the right engines and the different type of engines...pros and cons....and make sure the engine is not too big for the plane built so that all it does is run along the ground tryin and tryin and tryin to get up there....like that little engine that could...but didn't. Also....google is never my friend....I find it so.....cold. I prefer first hand experience and knowledge. Thank you so kindly. The shop mentioned will probably have kits and plans. I'd recommend starting with "control line"* technology. My brother's first attempt at radio control managed about ten yards before he found the goal posts. Now thirty years later he flies from a disused aerodrome... I've not been involved in his recent constructions SC * tethered plane flying in a circle, with control of flaps only for vertical control. You still get all the fun of buggering about with the engine in the freezing cold (you might struggle to recreate that part of the experience in Thailand)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Dog Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Check out http://www.towerhobbies.com back in the USA and you can spend hours! They do have some smaller airplanes and their website always recommends the proper engines, etc. Customs fees can be high if you do order however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diddums Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 Thanks. What is depron foam ?...the boys current one is built out of foam and covered in tape. Yes...also worried about the hours, days, weeks of work and then crash that sucker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton01972 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Depron is the foam hamburger containers are made of but for models it is thicker 3 mm and 6 mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shot Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Line control is a good starter. You can also buy some really good snap together trainers. Maybe not a bad way to learn while you build. Helicopters are fun too, but very hard to fly IMO. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdPYDLJIPv0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diddums Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 Thanks for the assistance thus far...I really do appreciate it.....but, I am looking to you know kind of build one, rather than buy one..... So, if anyone has done it, nice to know where/how to start....like where to find plans etc....and the right size for the right engines and the different type of engines...pros and cons....and make sure the engine is not too big for the plane built so that all it does is run along the ground tryin and tryin and tryin to get up there....like that little engine that could...but didn't. Also....google is never my friend....I find it so.....cold. I prefer first hand experience and knowledge. Thank you so kindly. The shop mentioned will probably have kits and plans. I'd recommend starting with "control line"* technology. My brother's first attempt at radio control managed about ten yards before he found the goal posts. Now thirty years later he flies from a disused aerodrome... I've not been involved in his recent constructions SC * tethered plane flying in a circle, with control of flaps only for vertical control. You still get all the fun of buggering about with the engine in the freezing cold (you might struggle to recreate that part of the experience in Thailand)... Yeah...we crashed today several times....I hit a tree 2 times....boy just missed flying into the soccer nets.....nearly landed on the roof.....but this plane is as rough as guts.....she goes up n down and round and round....broke one prop, so that ended todays lessons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Curious if there is someone here who is good enough to change the remote control on a remote controlled boat. Id like to get a more expensive remote control on it. The old one has its problems, this is a real bait boat called the "baitliner" and used to sail out bait and your lines for fishing (i know im lazy). Too bad the old remote was having some problems and left the boat without signal, that is all nice and fine in a made up lake but i want to try it on the river too. If that happens gone is my bait boat. As i have not too much faith in the local technicians (i know i know) i would not mind paying some foreigner to do it. I think its part language problem part yes i can yes i can (but cant) that i worry about from Thais. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Curious if there is someone here who is good enough to change the remote control on a remote controlled boat. Id like to get a more expensive remote control on it. The old one has its problems, this is a real bait boat called the "baitliner" and used to sail out bait and your lines for fishing (i know im lazy). Too bad the old remote was having some problems and left the boat without signal, that is all nice and fine in a made up lake but i want to try it on the river too. If that happens gone is my bait boat. As i have not too much faith in the local technicians (i know i know) i would not mind paying some foreigner to do it. I think its part language problem part yes i can yes i can (but cant) that i worry about from Thais. How about a fishing net or buy your fish at the market? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diddums Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 Curious if there is someone here who is good enough to change the remote control on a remote controlled boat. Id like to get a more expensive remote control on it. The old one has its problems, this is a real bait boat called the "baitliner" and used to sail out bait and your lines for fishing (i know im lazy). Too bad the old remote was having some problems and left the boat without signal, that is all nice and fine in a made up lake but i want to try it on the river too. If that happens gone is my bait boat. As i have not too much faith in the local technicians (i know i know) i would not mind paying some foreigner to do it. I think its part language problem part yes i can yes i can (but cant) that i worry about from Thais. How about a fishing net or buy your fish at the market? Ahhhh...an amateur....someone that will never know what it is like to go out and hunt for your meal with just your own skills, some dynamite and a gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anton01972 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Diddums, is your plane remote controlled or line. i will not recommend line controlled as you do not then get the feel for the controls. post a pic of the aircraft it would be nice to c what it looks like after the lessons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diddums Posted February 17, 2013 Author Share Posted February 17, 2013 Diddums, is your plane remote controlled or line. i will not recommend line controlled as you do not then get the feel for the controls. post a pic of the aircraft it would be nice to c what it looks like after the lessons I'll take a pic tomorrow....does not look bad from the crash...more the build. Only broke the prop. It is not a line controlled plane....I liken that to having your kid on one of them leashes to control them....my mum had me on one.....my kingdom for a sharp knife when I was 3yo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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