My first balsa build Extra 330 from General Hobby

My first balsa plane turned out to be a winner. I bought this plane not too long ago before I decided to actually be brave and put it together. With no instruction, I took on the challenge to be thorough and do it correctly, I was unsure what correctly was. I figured I should make an unboxing video so that I had some fond memory.

I searched online and looked at several manuals that were of the similar model. None were exactly the same but each one had a similar part design with steps that I could use. I glued the hinges and mounted the motor. I glued and screwed rudder and wings simple enough!

I bought some K-Power servos off Ebay with some small hiccups. Two of the servos failed but I don't know if my wacky receiver is to blame, so no pointing finger from me. All in all, I think I made the right choice with this plane from General Hobby. I think it looks amazing. Can't wait to get her up in the air. Specifications: Wingspan 50''/1270mm Length: 45''/1145mm Wing Area: 489 sq in/31.5dm2 RTF Weight: 3.5Lbs/1590g Wing Loading: 16oz/sq ft/49g/dm2

Hobby King MX2 BLUE 3D 1400mm EPO PNP ARF

This is my favorite plane so far. The price is right and the quality is there. I feel confident when flying this model that I will have the power to perform the maneuvers to impress. I have to say the build was simple, easy Manual, with quality EPO, I May buy another. Hobby king states and I believe that this "EPO 1.4m 3D head-turning machine; this large scale model will surely draw a crowd at any club and demand full respect amongst 3D pilots the world over. The distinctive and scale scheme is ideal for orientation. The MX2 is large for an EPO model and it looks nearly twice the size once it's in the air. Its a blast to fly and is very 3D capable!

The powerful, pre-installed 36-48 motor spinning that large & scale 3 blade prop gives plenty of thrust for the wildest of maneouvers, and the pre-installed servo's are certainly up to the job. Generous size control surfaces combined with light weight ensure this is a true performer as well as a head turner. Practical as well as easy on the eye, the wings are detachable for easy transportation, a large canopy ensures easy access to Lipoly tray, wing bolts and so on".

Specs: Wingspan: 1400mm Length: 1290mm Flying Weight: 1900g Wing Loading: 50g/dm2 Motor: 36-48 Brushless Outrunner ESC: 70A w/BEC Servo: 2 x 9g, 2 x 17g 4 Channel Includes: All Hardware Instruction Booklet Requires: Your Own 4~6 Channel TX/RX 2200mAh 4s Lipoly Battery