50cc On a Budget

[MickL1976]

Hi Guy's

Looking at getting into 50cc, but am wondering whats a good plane to buy. I have been looking at the Dolphinco.com.au Yak54 85" with a DL55. or the peakmodel.com Yak54B with the same motor and looks like they ship free of charge if you purchase plane and motor but I haven't heard anything about their quality etc. Just wondering what other alternatives there are available looking at spending around $1400 plane motor and servos.

Cheers

Mick

[fastace]

Mick, its very easy to get into 50cc size models on a budget without going overboard like many guys do. there is a posted build thread on the Pilot Brand Extra 300 which is around the 2.1 meter span and powered by a DA 50cc , this model is available as an airframe kit so you can add your desired DL-55cc which will give this model even more grunt i would say. you can purchase servos by Hitec at a price or go cheaper and use the HD Brand supplied by Hobby City . com many say there great servos and some say there crap, apparently the larger sized HD servos have a good rating compared to the smaller ones, have a look into this as the cost difference between the two brands is alot, just the same as the new DL-55 from this company where you can buy the engine including shipping delievery for $425 au. another supplier of very good gas / petrol models is ; Model Designs Adelaide , they have partial kits available that are constructed from glass composite / foam veneer wings, great prices.

[mr 3d]

im flying this extra 260 with a dl50 and $30 power hd servos and it flys great http://www.burburhobbies.com/index.p...mart&Itemid=64

[ferocious frankie]

66stang did a whole 50cc on budget build thread, but I can't seem to find it.

[aussie_flyer]

	Quote: Originally Posted by fastace
	Mick, its very easy to get into 50cc size models on a budget without going overboard like many guys do. there is a posted build thread on the Pilot Brand Extra 300 which is around the 2.1 meter span and powered by a DA 50cc , this model is available as an airframe kit so you can add your desired DL-55cc which will give this model even more grunt i would say. you can purchase servos by Hitec at a price or go cheaper and use the HD Brand supplied by Hobby City . com many say there great servos and some say there crap, apparently the larger sized HD servos have a good rating compared to the smaller ones, have a look into this as the cost difference between the two brands is alot, just the same as the new DL-55 from this company where you can buy the engine including shipping delievery for $425 au. another supplier of very good gas / petrol models is ; Model Designs Adelaide , they have partial kits available that are constructed from glass composite / foam veneer wings, great prices.

Do you have alink for where to get the DL-55 for $425?

thanks, as I want to have a go at that size too, damn the Melton flying last weekend.

[aussiesteve]

http://www.ydmodels.com.au/category/.../sales/page/2/

They have some airframes going at crazy prices too(But not on their site)
Brands they are no longer carrying once sold out.

[Show871]

	Quote: Originally Posted by MickL1976
	Hi Guy's Looking at getting into 50cc, but am wondering whats a good plane to buy. I have been looking at the Dolphinco.com.au Yak54 85" with a DL55. or the peakmodel.com Yak54B with the same motor and looks like they ship free of charge if you purchase plane and motor but I haven't heard anything about their quality etc. Just wondering what other alternatives there are available looking at spending around $1400 plane motor and servos. Cheers Mick

Look for a good used 50cc plane with a reliable engine, and decent servos. You can save a bunch of money and still have top notch equiptment.

[JoeAirPort]

True, I think I'd rather have one of the top shelf ARF's with the best gear used. Way better than getting a budget ARF that doesn't fly well. I know some fly well but I prefer going with the best stuff.

[ericb]

Right now you can usually find good setups in the swapshop for $1200 to $1400.

[fastace]

	Quote: Originally Posted by aussie_flyer
	Do you have alink for where to get the DL-55 for $425? thanks, as I want to have a go at that size too, damn the Melton flying last weekend.

Hobby City.com have the new DLE -55. when you see the packed weight go to Postage Table for a shipping price to Australia then convert this currency of U.S. dollars to Aussie dollars.

[aussie_flyer]

	Quote: Originally Posted by fastace
	Hobby City.com have the new DLE -55. when you see the packed weight go to Postage Table for a shipping price to Australia then convert this currency of U.S. dollars to Aussie dollars.

Thanks for all your comments and posts.