Dancing Wings Hobby J3 - 1180mm 4CH

This J-3 is an easy build and a great starting point for a relatively new pilot looking for their first traditional kit. Traditional builders of kits will appreciate this semi-scale Cub with full four channel control. Cheap to get in the air and fun to build, this J-3 is a great size model with most of the hard work already done for you. Features: 1. Accurate laser cutting parts for easy construction 2. Premium balsa and plywood materials 3. Authentic functional landing gear 4. Molded plastic cowl and windscreen 5. Equipped with comprehensive hardware pack 6. 1180m upper wingspan for good stability 7. Suitable for beginners to improve flying skills 8. Enjoy the assembly process and fun flight Specification: Wingspan: 1180mmLength: 780mmFlying Weight: 600gRadio: more than 4CHSuggested Film: 4M YellowSuggested Power System:Motor: 2212 1100KVESC: 20AServo: 9g *4Propeller: 8-9 inch Battery: 3S 2200mAh(not incl.) S0802: S08 EP J3 Balsa Kit+Motor(2212 1100KV+9050 prop)Please notice that this is a rc aircraft model, but not a toy. Please operate the aircraft under the guidance of experienced player. Review: Eazy damage - Very hard to asambly 0 instructions not worf Review: Good kit but not for beginners - I have seen one or two reviews of these DW Piper Cubs that were obviously written by non modellers who just did not understand what they were buying. First let me give my qualification for this review.I have been designing and building models for many years. I bought this kit while suffering from “designer’s block” These kits are NOT for the total novice,they need quite a lot of experience. You get sheets of plywood and balsa wood with a set of parts cut with some of the finest laser cutting that I have ever seen. These parts fit amazingly well. Again, just about the best that I have seen. You get some basic hardware such as pushrods and control fittings and an undercarriage with some screws.Also some plastic windows and a moulded plastic cowl. The instructions consist of three double sided sheets, One has a diagram of the parts with their numbers on them to help you identify the parts in the sheets. You also get four sides of photos of the construction with brief notes. You have to do some quite serious study to work out exactly what has to be done, not always easy. There are quite a few areas which need some experience. For example, the battery hatch does not have any hinge and retaining catch. Not a problem...I keep those as standard items, The wing joining seems to have been designed by one person but he didn’t tell the person doing the instructions. As shown the ply joiner goes through a huge hole in the ribs. It needs a slot cut between the spars where it fits perfectly and does the job it is meant to do. There is no indication of where the model should balance, a vital piece of information. The proper place is 1 ¾” (44mm) back from the front of the wing. There are no suggestions as to control throws and I still have to do some fine adjustments to get the model to my liking. SO HOW DOES IT FLY Well I admit that I used a more powerful motor than the one suggested because I like to throw the model round a bit. I only had one flight because it was cold and I was out “Taking exercise” in the Corona lockdown. The model flies well. IT takes off from short grass (I must fit bigger wheels) and it is reasonably stable. It does very nice loops but I still have to adjust the aileron throws to get it to roll well. At one stage I was flying in loose formation with a Red Kite who often comes over to look at our models The glide is nice and the landing is steady. I am looking forward to more flying with it when the lockdown is over. The novice on his own will be in trouble very quickly but with some help from an experienced modeller they should soon master the flying. Now I may have sounded critical in this review and as far as the novice is concerned I am critical but as far as a kit for the experienced modeller it is very good and I would be happy to build and fly some of the companies more aerobatic subjects. I confess that I did not buy the kit from desertcart but from a novice who had taken one look and wisely sold it on.