| Building a radio controlled model airplane can be a fun, | | | | shop. To assemble your radio controlled model airplane |
| enjoyable, and rewarding hobby for practically anyone. | | | | you will also need glue, airplane dope, dope thinner, and |
| However, knowing some basic techniques about how | | | | some brushes. |
| to build radio controlled model airplanes can be helpful. | | | | Once you have a work area and have obtained the |
| Here are some tips to think about as you build your | | | | necessary tools and materials you are ready to begin |
| radio controlled model airplane. | | | | building your radio controlled airplane. However, take |
| Most importantly is deciding what kind of building you | | | | some time to read over the instructions. This will |
| want to do. There are three different types - model | | | | prepare for the building sequence. Next, because the |
| airplanes built from scratch, those purchased as a kit, | | | | wings and frame are constructed directly on the |
| and ARF (almost ready to fly). For the beginner builder, | | | | blueprints you will need to lay your blueprints over a |
| kits are perhaps the best way to go since building a | | | | building board and then lay wax paper over the |
| radio controlled model airplane from scratch does | | | | blueprints. The wax paper will protect your blueprints |
| require some technical knowledge about aircraft | | | | from sticking to your radio controlled airplane. |
| construction. Additionally, ARF kits are much more | | | | As you build you'll want to get the pieces ready for |
| expensive in comparison to kit built models. | | | | each assembly step. It is suggested to trim only the |
| After deciding what type of building you want to do | | | | pieces you will be using for any one step from the die |
| you need to consider your work space. Most radio | | | | cast. If you cut all the pieces from the die cast before |
| controlled model airplanes can be rather large. Take | | | | you start building you may become confused as to |
| for example the wing span. The wing span on many | | | | what pieces go where. Additionally, proper preparation |
| models can exceed three feet in length. Therefore, | | | | of the pieces will make assembly much easier. |
| when assembling the wings you will need a work | | | | Remove any casting burrs or imperfections using your |
| space that can accommodate the wings length and | | | | X-acto knife and/or sandpaper. |
| still provide you with room to work. Also, you will need | | | | Some pieces only take a few minutes to assemble, |
| to have a level and well lit area to work on. | | | | while others can take several hours. Moreover, bonding |
| Next, you'll want to make sure you have the right tools | | | | agents, like glues, can take a day to set. In considering |
| and materials to assemble your radio controlled model | | | | assembly and drying times you will need to plan |
| airplane. Many hobby shops supply a wide range of | | | | accordingly. Many kit instructions are designed with |
| tools and materials, however you may need to mail | | | | these times in mind. And if you follow your radio |
| order some tools or materials, especially those | | | | controlled airplane kit's instruction you should be able to |
| designed for specific applications. You will also need a | | | | successfully complete your model and will soon be |
| stock of t-pins and X-acto knives blades, both of | | | | taking your radio controlled airplane out for its maiden |
| which usually can be purchased from your local hobby | | | | flight. |