Park Scale Models Mini Drake Flying Boat

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Sep 30, 2016

So very light weight material, challenge just separating the parts from the cut out section with out breaking them. Needs very nimble, soft, girl hands! The balsa has the strength of wet tissues, even using the lightest covering that I could buy, when taking out the wrinkles, the wing just twists and bends. No good for my poor skills, very good modelers only! Hopeless.

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Sep 23, 2016

Bought one of these for my grandson. He has been building display models for some time, & wanted a real one to build. It proved too hard to figure out for him, or his non modelling parents.

The last couple of days I tried to build it advising him, not doing it for him. The balsa is too light, & the fit too tight & difficult for a preteen. He was breaking many pieces trying to fit them together.

We switched to a HK Old Eagle, & it saved the day, going together fairly easily. One of the DW models, Dancing Poke or Pits would have been more suitable , & quite complex enough for a younger kid to build. The heavier ply is easier to work than the very light balsa.

I have put the Drake away for me to build one wet weekend. It is a nice kit, but not for the young or inexperienced.

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Feb 17, 2016

Great flying and capable little plane. Keep this thing as light as possible, every gram counts. I'm running mine on ultra micro gear and a small 2s lipo to keep the weight down. Pulls strong for a hand launch, row, grass, or even snow. This thing will not disappoint with it's easy and quick build. The laser cut parts are all tabbed and slotted making alignment a breeze. As well as a full build page on rcgroups if you do have any questions during the process. I strongly recommend for anyone looking to build a flying boat.