23-05-2012, 01:55 PM
I am thinking of making a Hobbyzone order soon (which will show up in that thread as it happens) but I am trying to work out what to buy first.
So far, I figure that to fly a plane, the following is needed (yes I am being painfully obvious):
1. A transmitter
2. A complete plane with reciever to suit transmitter
3. Batteries to suit plane
4. A battery charger
So far, I am at:
1. Complete (Spektrum DX8)
2. Incomplete (need a motor and prop)
3. Complete (3 batteries)
4. Incomplete
Therefore I am looking at ordering a motor, 5 props (they are easily breakable but cheap) and a charger. Now, do I need anything else?
Things I have thought of include: wattmeter (either dedicated or $5 multimeter), duct tape/filler for fixing accident damage, glue, craft knives.
I am also considering converting the battery connectors from Deans to XT-60. I am sort of competent with a soldering iron - is that an ok thing to do? I figure to do that the parts I would need are new connectors and some heat shrink tubing.
So far, I figure that to fly a plane, the following is needed (yes I am being painfully obvious):
1. A transmitter
2. A complete plane with reciever to suit transmitter
3. Batteries to suit plane
4. A battery charger
So far, I am at:
1. Complete (Spektrum DX8)
2. Incomplete (need a motor and prop)
3. Complete (3 batteries)
4. Incomplete
Therefore I am looking at ordering a motor, 5 props (they are easily breakable but cheap) and a charger. Now, do I need anything else?
Things I have thought of include: wattmeter (either dedicated or $5 multimeter), duct tape/filler for fixing accident damage, glue, craft knives.
I am also considering converting the battery connectors from Deans to XT-60. I am sort of competent with a soldering iron - is that an ok thing to do? I figure to do that the parts I would need are new connectors and some heat shrink tubing.