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Originally Posted by Williams RC
I have thought about building from plans. I could get some plans from the AMA plans service. I have looked at the Terrier ES and thought it would be cool to build. I might just have to do this.
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If you continue building, you will almost certainly find yourself building from plans..... because relatively few kits are still in production and getting legacy kits via private sales/swaps is hit and miss and can be pricey AND because the range of plans available for free download (as well as for sale by outfits such as AMA) from outerzone and the whole RCMagazine plans inventory.
But a first build from a kit as opposed from plans is likely cheaper - because most of components are included in one buy - and presents less of stiff learning curve because key wood components have already been formed and the instruction manuals are typically more elaborate/don't take "basic knowledge" for granted.
Hence the several recommendations here for the Sig Four Star (there is even an electric version).
If doing a first build from plans/magazine article, look first at the (free downloadable) manual for the kit of a similar plane (eg. the Sig Four Star 20) for tips and the importance of doing things in sequence/thinking several construction steps ahead) as well as reading "sticky" help threads on forums, asking basic questions, etc.
Michael in Ontario, Canada