Parkzone P-51 Mustang -
Discussion
Hi all,
My internal notice board occasionally has fun stuff advertised for sale. This morning i have seen an advert for a ParkZone P51 Mustang.
Everything you need to fly in the box. Its a used model, so has some battle scars.
Needs propeller (£2) and front cowelling (not really needed only for cosmetics).
Asking price is £40.
Is this a good price? I haven't had a RC plane before, so would this be a good place to start?
Can these be flown anywhere? Parks etc?
What should i look out for? Batteries and power packs?
Any help is appreciated.
My internal notice board occasionally has fun stuff advertised for sale. This morning i have seen an advert for a ParkZone P51 Mustang.
Everything you need to fly in the box. Its a used model, so has some battle scars.
Needs propeller (£2) and front cowelling (not really needed only for cosmetics).
Asking price is £40.
Is this a good price? I haven't had a RC plane before, so would this be a good place to start?
Can these be flown anywhere? Parks etc?
What should i look out for? Batteries and power packs?
Any help is appreciated.
For £40 it sounds OK. You can get a new cowl for a couple of quid:
http://tinyurl.com/yzbgjgt
You'll need a large area to fly it, and if you're sensible, insurance too in case you hit someone/something. If you've never flown before, it would be wise to let someone with experience test fly it, and guide you through the basics.
I've never flown one, but It doesn't look like a trainer, so probably would be a bit more tricky to fly than a beginners model. Assuming it's not totally knackered, I'd have a go at it for £40, even if it was to keep for when I'd learned on something more suitable. Even if you total it, you've probably spent less than a trainer!
Cheers,
http://tinyurl.com/yzbgjgt
You'll need a large area to fly it, and if you're sensible, insurance too in case you hit someone/something. If you've never flown before, it would be wise to let someone with experience test fly it, and guide you through the basics.
I've never flown one, but It doesn't look like a trainer, so probably would be a bit more tricky to fly than a beginners model. Assuming it's not totally knackered, I'd have a go at it for £40, even if it was to keep for when I'd learned on something more suitable. Even if you total it, you've probably spent less than a trainer!
Cheers,
The batteries are tiny in these things- you can get spares for around a fiver, buy a couple and you can fly non stop as one will charge in the time it takes to drain one.
They are not a beginners model- far from it, but are light enough that one crash won't destroy it, so at that price have a go and see what you think.
Make sure you are very gentle with the controls- they don't need much movement until you get the hang of it. Choose a calm day, make sure you get some height on it before you do anything too daft.
Great hobby and a good little plane.
Have fun
They are not a beginners model- far from it, but are light enough that one crash won't destroy it, so at that price have a go and see what you think.
Make sure you are very gentle with the controls- they don't need much movement until you get the hang of it. Choose a calm day, make sure you get some height on it before you do anything too daft.
Great hobby and a good little plane.
Have fun
Hi Ray,
I assume this is the Park Flyer size model and not the micro sized model?
Park flyer - http://www.parkzone.com/Products/Default.aspx?Prod...
Ultra Micro - http://www.parkzone.com/Search/Default.aspx?Search...
They are quite different models in price and flying ability. I suspect it is the park flyer version as these are quite common. The P51D is not the easiest plane to fly especially as a first timer. It's quite likely you'll crash and burn at the first attempt. Would still be a good buy at £40 but you should consider a trainer first to get used to flying - something like a HobbyZone Super Cub. Then you can move onto the Mustang when you are more confident.
I assume this is the Park Flyer size model and not the micro sized model?
Park flyer - http://www.parkzone.com/Products/Default.aspx?Prod...
Ultra Micro - http://www.parkzone.com/Search/Default.aspx?Search...
They are quite different models in price and flying ability. I suspect it is the park flyer version as these are quite common. The P51D is not the easiest plane to fly especially as a first timer. It's quite likely you'll crash and burn at the first attempt. Would still be a good buy at £40 but you should consider a trainer first to get used to flying - something like a HobbyZone Super Cub. Then you can move onto the Mustang when you are more confident.
Sorry, I had assumed it was the small one!
The model you are looking at is great- I had one a few years ago and still have the spitfire and the FW190 from the same range.
By no means a beginners model though, but spares are available and you could use the gear in another model although it's 3 channel.
If it's a hobby you want to get into, look at www.flyingwings.co.uk- they have loads of stuff made from a bouncy foam called epp- I make my own from this stuff as it's cheap and really easy to repair.
The model you are looking at is great- I had one a few years ago and still have the spitfire and the FW190 from the same range.
By no means a beginners model though, but spares are available and you could use the gear in another model although it's 3 channel.
If it's a hobby you want to get into, look at www.flyingwings.co.uk- they have loads of stuff made from a bouncy foam called epp- I make my own from this stuff as it's cheap and really easy to repair.
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