All About RC Planes For The Hobbyist
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All About RC Planes For The Hobbyist
You can still fly a model fighter plane and do all the exciting crazy stunts that fighter pilots get to do even as your feet stay firmly on the ground. Remote Control planes or RC planes enable your mind to literally be in the pilot's seat and enable you to have the same adrenaline rush that they experience during a flight.
If you are a novice flyer, then a battery-powered plane is simpler, easier and cleaner to operate. You could start by buying an ARF or an Almost Ready to Fly kit, which would be an almost fully assembled plane. That could save you precious time and money. Try to buy a slower plane with a simple remote control, which could teach you about flying without too many crashes. A cheaper plane would also enable you to afford a replacement in case of a major goof up. Your plane should be constructed of hardened foam and should have plastic on the underbody to prevent damage during crashes. If possible, join up with an experienced model 'frequent flyer' that can offer you tips and teach you how to fly your plane.
You can take your assembled plane to an open field of grass so that your plane is not damaged in case of a crash. The thrill of your first flight will be one that you will cherish for years to come. Alternatively, you could join a model airplane club and they would have trainers that could teach you the basics of flying. Once you have learnt the basics of flying, then you can become a bit adventurous and try some stunts like Rolls, Loops and Inverted flights. These stunts give one the feeling of literally being in the 'hot' seat and this could thrust your interest in this exciting hobby even further. There is no danger in flying model planes, but proper care should be taken so that your plane does not crash into any body.
Your remote control [RC] transmitter will be equipped with different knobs and levers, which are to be used to control your plane's various functions like the speed, rudder, flaps, etc and higher end transmitters also have adjustable frequency and additional software to match the transmitter to your plane. It is not difficult to master and once you get the hang of it, you can make your plane perform all types of difficult maneuvers. Both electric and gasoline powered planes can be controlled by remote control and once you are comfortable with electric planes, you can try out a 2-stroke or 4-stroke gasoline engine for your plane. 2-strokes are cheap but noisy as compared to 4-stroke engines, but many people prefer 2-stroke because the sound reminds them of getting a feeling of actually flying a plane.
So, assemble a model plane, take that RC in your hands and watch your dream take to the skies. It's a feeling you will never forget.
Victor Epand is an expert consultant for model planes and model helicopters. You can find the best marketplace for model planes and model helicopters by visiting the best sites for model planes, model fighter planes, and model helicopters.
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Question by journeyofman2000: What's the best way to paint Skymarks model plane engines?
I want to paint the engine inlets and outlets of my Skymarks 1:200 model planes a silver color. They come in a dark gray. I've never done this before so I need help on the type of paint, brand, and application of it. Thanks.
Best answer:
Answer by mariner31
First I would mask off any and all areas you DON'T want to be metallic... I use 3M brand Blue-tape and I burnish the edges down to keep paint from leaking under. Then you can either brush the paint on or buy it in a spray format and put several LIGHT coats on the areas you want.
I have an airbrush, but Testors brand also sells their paints in a spray format. Here is a link to these products - http://www.testors.com/category/135894/Enamel_Paints
You can get Steel, Aluminum, or Chrome Silver.
Testors also sells a brand of Metalizer paints - http://www.testors.com/category/145623/Metalizer_Enamel_Paint
I have a bottle of each, and have painted hundreds of exausts and engines for my model aircraft.
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