Anybody got one of these RC planes?

[timbobalob]

Just having a look around as I might get myself something around the £100 mark and came across the below:

RC planes

Has anyone got one of these, and if so are they any good for a relative beginner? I was wondering if the Parkzone stuff is better for the money...

Many thanks

Tim

[timbobalob]

Thanks for the advice gents

I've seen the Parkzone stuff set up at Duxford in the shop and they profess being for beginners and RTF - has anyone had a go with one? They're just quite a decent price for what I think I'd be using it for.

Also, it seems like a daft question but the Spitfire/Mustang version don't have wheels and presumably just use the base to skid and land (if not stuffed into a tree...) but if the propeller is vertical wouldn't it snap on the ground?

Cheers

[timbobalob]

dr_gn said:

Have a read of this:

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=64...

Particularly this bit:

From the ParkZone manual: “If you are not experienced at flying one of HobbyZone’s 3-channel aircraft or any other 3-channel radio controlled aircraft, we recommend that you do not fly this aircraft."

And I'd suggest taking that advice.

Re the prop - it's only a two bladed one, so chances are it wouldn't stop vertically, even if it did it is a small enough diameter for landing not to be a problem; it would probably either deflect or bend.

Cheers,

Edited by dr_gn on Friday 21st August 09:54

Some good advice there! Seems that the shop assistant might have been thinking about something else when giving advice...

[timbobalob]

pokethepope said:

Look at one of the pics - you can see the two 'wheels' and the wire to attach them to the plance.

Top row, second from right pic:

http://www.hobbyplanet.co.uk/product.php/9/radio-c...

Apologies - I meant the Parkzone stuff (should have written it clearer!)

I guess if they are just using the base to land on, it wouldn't be too forgiving on concrete!