Making, collecting and flying model helicopters
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Starting Model Helicopter Hobby by :
Low Jeremy
If you cannot afford to buy full size Schweizer 300 or a Robinson R22
or any private helicopter being sold on the market, but have a great
desire to own a helicopter or have a great interest on helicopters,
there is one thing that suits you best: buying, building, and collecting
model helicopters.
From kids and kids at heart, collecting model helicopters has become one
of the more popular hobbies. Some collect model helicopters that really
fly. There are those who prefer to build model helicopters by themselves
to add to their ever-growing collection.
Imagine a display of all the types of helicopters produced over the
years lining side by side in one room.
If you want to start the hobby, you can start on one model and go from
there. You have several options. You can either go for flying model
helicopters. You can also start with a scale-model plastic helicopter.
There are model helicopters that are made from wood.
If you prefer real flying model helicopters, you still have several
options. You can either go for a gas rc helicopter or an electric rc
helicopter. Usually, beginners tend to buy an electric helicopter
because it is much cheaper than a gas rc. It is also easy to fly and
less complicated. But if you think you can handle the noise and if you
are up for the thrill of the engined model helicopter, then gas rc is
for you although it may cost you more both on maintenance and initial
cost.
If you prefer building a model helicopter for your personal gallery,
then you have several helicopter models to choose from. Scale models
such as Mi-28 HOVOC, Augusta A-109, Whirlwind, Mangusta, Huey Hog,
AH-6J, Mi-24 Hind, Bell 412, SH-60B, RAH-66, 500D CHP, EC-135 Eurocopter
and more are just waiting to be built by your own hands.
If you prefer military helicopters, you can get scale models such as FL
282, H-25, S-55, Rotodyne, Bo 102, H-1 Huey, Sea King, Mi-2, OH-6,
Filper, H-46, Chinook, AH-56, Mi-24, Mi-26, Ka-27, XV-15, Bell 206,
Puma, XCH-62, S-67, Blackhawk, Apache, Lama, S-72, Dauphin, Mi-28,
Mangusta, Ka-50, Super Cobra, Tiger, NH-90, OH-1, V-22, ALH, and
Comanche.
These models are also available in woodcarvings carefully handcrafted to
come out as a perfect replica of the original helicopter. It can cost
around $100 to $500 depending on the type of wood used and how much
detail was put into the model. Meanwhile plastic models could cost
around $7 to as much as $50 while the rc model helicopters could cost
from around $100 to over $1000.
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