| Today, collecting model helicopters has become one | | | | a beginner. They often contain parts which have been |
| of the more popular hobbies. This is true for kids as | | | | pre-assembled, so all you need to do is to install them |
| well as adults. Some may prefer to build model | | | | into the chassis of the helicopter. |
| helicopters themselves just to add to their collection, | | | | Electric r/c helicopters, are a relatively new |
| while others will want to build them and learn how to | | | | development that is made possible by the latest |
| fly them. | | | | advances in radio control unit miniaturization and |
| Putting a scale model together can be as simple as | | | | improvements in electric motors and rechargeable |
| buying a kit from your local hobby store, or it can be | | | | batteries. There are a variety of different models that |
| as complicated as creating everything from scratch | | | | are now available both in kit form and as ready-to-fly |
| and modeling it after a real full scale helicopter right | | | | kits. |
| down to the smallest detail. | | | | Learning how to fly R/C helicopters is the most |
| You will find that model helicopters come in all shapes | | | | challenging aspect of model flying. There are many |
| and sizes. Some may require more skill than others to | | | | different types of model helicopters available now |
| complete the construction. If you would like to build a | | | | including mini electric models and large internal |
| radio-controlled model helicopter, then you will have to | | | | combustion powered models. |
| take on the task of learning how to fly it. No matter | | | | Planning, creating, building and sculpting a scale model |
| which model you decide on, you will have a lot fun | | | | RC helicopter from scratch can be a great deal of fun, |
| putting it together. | | | | and can give you a great sense of accomplishment |
| To start your hobby, you should choose a design | | | | when everything fits together and looks just the way |
| based on your skill level (and patience). You have | | | | you want it to. All over the country and across the |
| several options to choose from. You can either go for | | | | world there are competitions where scratch built scale |
| flying model helicopters, or you may want to start with | | | | models are judged based on how closely they |
| a scale-model plastic helicopter. There are also model | | | | resemble the full sized helicopter they are modeled |
| helicopters that are made from wood. There are | | | | after. |
| many model helicopters that are easy to build even for | | | | |