Getting Into Gas?

[Imdbombboarder]

Hey guys,

Just getting my first 3d plane done, the Funtana 40. I know it will be a blast, but I also know I will want to move up to gas planes. That or planes with big 4 strokes in them, but you know, giant scale... Anyways, im onyl 16, I have a job, but what can I expect to be spending? I dont want like the nicest stuff, but what is a reasonable base price for gas? That, or just planes 75+ inches wing span? I dont know alot about gas period, but I do have some guys at my club that I can talk to about specifics. Just trying to get a good idea

[youngflyer]

heres a run down
plane -400-600
engine- 350 (used)- 700 (new including everything rtf)
servos- 275- 450
batterys's- 70 (nimh with switchs)-500 (lion- rtr)
rec- 150
100-200 in miscelaneous like glue, tank, wheels etc
all in all, for a plane that has used equip, that is only decent, your looking at 1200-1400 and for the top of the line, where everything is new (1500-2000). my best advice is to save up more money and buy the best you can get, youll be happier in the longrun!

[Flatlandman]

Best plane for the money is to save up about 1500 and buy a rtf 50cc plane that has good EQ good servos good batteries and so on if it doesnt have the good EQ drop expected price say 1200 for a lesser equiped plane just ask around these forums when you have the cash and we tend to find the good deals for ya.

look after 2 seconds looking i found a great deal
http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=230643 for 1500 you get this plane with zdz80 8611s low end batteries but you can up grade later on if you like other wise looks like a great deal to me

Other wise you can set up a new 33%er from wild hare for about $2300 plus, with a little lesser new gear

[youngflyer]

good idea. either that or get a puzzle of used equip and put it together. the best deals are on rtf planes!

[Flatlandman]

Yep just found the low cost way to get a gasser

http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=233203

its useing low but ok gear the bare min to fly gas i would go for the bigger 1500 one but somethings are for me and soem things are for you who knows if what i want are the same as what you would want.

[Flatlandman]

Another good deal plane is a little beat up but good gear. Fly this arf beat it up a while order the newer vrs Wild hare extra for 430 bucks after you beat this one up
http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=232573

The 1/3 scale 1500 plane is the best deal i can find thus far.

[youngflyer]

im thinking about selling my plane for 1300!

[Imdbombboarder]

Well, thanks guys. I have been looking on Rcu for planes too. A cool deal I found I might look into, is 800, which is for a Quique Yak 54, with a Ys 110, and decent servos, third link I think. Heres a few good deals I found, tell me what you think:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=232748
http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=232815
http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=232174

[youngflyer]

two things, dont just rush into this. do your re-search!
second, save your money, just another few hundred will get you a 50cc gas plane. dont waste your money just because you think it will take you forever to save the rest. DO IT THE RIGHT WAY!

[Flatlandman]

the QQ is the only one i would consider but then your still stuck with glow; the other 2 planes are gonna be on the heavy side.

[Imdbombboarder]

I dont, well, I know I shoudl wait, but with being only 16, 1500 dollars is alot to spend. I mean no matter how old you are, you can buy alot for 1500 dollars, so its just a little hard to go and spend that much. Also, I mean I dont need it to be Gas necessarily, I should have clarified, I just want it bigger. Like 80+ inches

[youngflyer]

again, if you dont have the money dont waste it on something you wont like. 1200-1500 is what your going to have to spend on a 80" ws plane, no was around it. save your money so you can get what you really want!

[Matchless]

Boarder, I can tell you that Youngflyer has given advice that is wise beyond his years. Take your time and do it right.

This past spring/summer I decided to go with a big gasser for the first time in my 20+ yrs in the hobby. I was tempted to build something smaller, however after getting advice similar to Youngflyer's, I decided to hold out and wait.

I ended up with a 35% bird that is beautifully built and wonderful in the air. Take his advice, you won't be sorry you did.

[Imdbombboarder]

But its so hard! Can someone freeze my card for me so I dont crack?

[Imdbombboarder]

Anyone know anythign about the Goldberg Yak-54?