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Post by NorCalAirman on Jun 26, 2008 0:31:07 GMT 1
I've had my Super Cub out a few times now and I really love it. Of course I can't stop thinking about upgrades, even something as dramatic as converting it to a low wing, but I think leaving it mostly stock would be best while I build my first kit.
So what should that first kit be? I want something affordable and relatively simple that is't a huge skill leap from the Cub. A war bird would be great but there are so manx people making them it's hard to know where the quality is.
Oh, I'd like to stick with electric and nothing with a wingspan much bigger than my Super Cub.
Thanks.
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Post by machead on Jun 26, 2008 14:09:24 GMT 1
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Post by flydiver on Jun 26, 2008 15:43:01 GMT 1
That's probably a fine plane-I have not personal experience. Frankly at this next stage I would recommend you consider getting out of the Parkzone proprietary 'rut', getting a standard TX (notice how many people end up doing a TOTAL upgrade on the Cub), and that opens you up to almost anything. The ZX10 TX are a step up but are fairly low end and you'll outgrow that almost as fast as the 27mHz.
The Multiplex Minimag is a very well built, aileron model that is a nice upgrade to the Cub. The stock 400 motor is pathetic so needs an upgrade, otherwise flies great.
fly
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Post by NorCalAirman on Jun 26, 2008 17:50:40 GMT 1
Frankly at this next stage I would recommend you consider getting out of the Parkzone proprietary 'rut', getting a standard TX (notice how many people end up doing a TOTAL upgrade on the Cub), and that opens you up to almost anything. I've been thinking the same thing. I want my next plane to be affordable enough that I can get a nice radio that will last a long time. Hopefully it'll be a DX6i, we'll see, but I definitely don't want anything else proprietary. I want to build from the ground up and choose all the electronics myself. I want to progress toward getting a sport plane, but I don't want to get in over my head too fast. |
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Post by snapperz on Jun 26, 2008 18:47:24 GMT 1
I think your feelings of upgrading are not uncommon. I agree with flydiver, for the long haul you may consider purchasing an rx/tx set and put it into what ever kit you decide on.
Have you thought about sailplanes?
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Post by NorCalAirman on Jun 26, 2008 19:18:48 GMT 1
No, sailplanes haven't really sparked any interest. Why do you bring them up?
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Post by flyinghigh on Jun 26, 2008 20:54:00 GMT 1
Parkzone t-28. Best d**n 2nd plane out there. Period.
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Post by snapperz on Jun 26, 2008 23:04:35 GMT 1
No, sailplanes haven't really sparked any interest. Why do you bring them up? The other day I was flying around 8:00 or so, and the thermals lifted the Cub so high I could barely see it. It was GREAT! It was lifted far beyond the height usually produced by even my 8 cell Nihm. I found myself thinking that I might go that route for my second plane, meaning a plane that uses a little bit of electricity and then capitalizes on thermals. I love the electric power, don't get me wrong, but the thermal took that plane up so fast and effortlessly that I was in awe and had an unbelievable time. I have also been flying various sailplane models in FMS and having a blast. At any rate, I guess I was only throwing the idea out there... |
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Post by NorCalAirman on Jun 27, 2008 0:47:05 GMT 1
Snapperz - That does sound pretty cool. The other day I decided to practice a flameout and cut engines while I was at a pretty decent altitude. I then began circling with as much control as I could manage and when I turned into the wind suddenly I gained altitude beyond where I'd started. I don't know anything about thermals or whatever, but it was pretty neat.
Flyinghigh - The T-28 seems nice, but I really want to build it myself. Still, that's a nice looking plane. What kind of radio comes with the RTF version?
I was looking at a Mountain Models EVA Sport. Too advanced for a noob, even after playing with ailerons on the Super Cub?
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Post by flyinghigh on Jun 27, 2008 1:14:12 GMT 1
The t-28 comes with a pretty crappy radio. Parkzone calls it the "zx10". It's pretty much a cheap 72mhz radio. Some have had pretty good success after changing the factory receiver out with a berg.
I got the PNP and used my DX6.
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Post by NorCalAirman on Jun 27, 2008 3:13:02 GMT 1
I got the PNP and used my DX6. That's kinda what I had in mind. A DX6i is in my near future (wow it's hard to type while I'm crossing my fingers) so I'd probably go with the PNP. It would be kinda fitting that my first warbird be a trainer.  |
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Post by mrmugen on Jun 27, 2008 4:56:19 GMT 1
I see you said you didn't want to get over your head too fast.......what is the frame rate? I went from SC to P-51 to brio then all hell broke loose........more planes than I can count.
I would be causious about the dx6i. They are not a very good solid radio. Read some of the reviews first. I saw first hand what they are capable of.....3x's! To very nice planes. I would say either get a good solid 72mhz radio or a better quality spektrum radio. The 2 radio's that were part of the demise of the 3 planes were brand new and set up properly. They lost link mid flight and caused total damage to all planes. Horizon was contacted and of course their cookie cutter response was issued..."send it in for a replacement". Who wants another radio that just wrecked 3 nice planes? Both guy's got refunded and bought other radios and are now very happy pilots. One radio would reset itself by gripping the radio too hard. Not sure exactly what went on inside but by the looks of the outside the inside must not be too impressive. Just my .02. Not trying to offend anyone who has one....just speak what I see. The Piper pawnee was my favorite plane that guy had too.....now it is firewood.....or should I say ashes.
PS Horizon does not help out with the plane that was crashed due to their faulty radios.....just sends out new radios....
Kevin
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Post by NorCalAirman on Jun 27, 2008 8:27:50 GMT 1
I hadn't heard the DX6i was problematic. I read there were problems with the AR6100 receivers. I'll certainly do some more research.
I hate to hijack my own thread, but can you recommend a good first radio? Maybe a four-plus channel that'll last me a while but won't cost too much. Is buying used a bad idea?
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Post by mrmugen on Jun 27, 2008 16:33:06 GMT 1
Well sice I have been using Futaba's for nearly 25 years now I would say a 7cap would make you so happy you probably wouldn't need another radio for years to come. Unless you get into IMAC or such events but then you would already have a different radio. I have used the 7CAP since it's release a few years back and never had a single problem.....and I fly 3-4 times a week. I got all mine on ebay for 100 bucks without any servos or rx. You can find them for a bit more with servos and rx. My main radio is about 3 years old and must have been charged at least 500 times since. You may think you wont need 7 channels but if you like ailerons, flaps, or any type of bomb drop or the like you will love it. It is a PC radio so the options are endless. Setting up planes is ease as pie and hands down the most user friendly radio on the market. Check it out.
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Post by SCC on Jun 27, 2008 18:49:03 GMT 1
I would agree with Kev on the Futaba 7. I've had one for over 4 yrs and its been brilliant. I have just changed over to a JR 9x (JR 9303 in the US) and i would recommend them aswell. Both my radios have been secondhand and have hads no problems. IMO. I would take advantage of all the guys changing over to 2.4 and get yourself a good deal on a 72mhz. I just had a look on RCG classifieds and heres an example of a good deal. www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=885075Heres my F7 Any guys in the UK interested? It will be up for sale soon, £65.   Heres my recently acquired JR.  |
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