A bit of help for the new guy

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Originally Posted by Newbuilder

Seems like just about everyone here is building a Classic Revival kit. Is there anyone building anything else that would like to through in their experiences? From all of the comments, I would have thought that with the manual quality etc that other (more complete) kits would be being built?

Not quite everyone is a RC builder.

I bought a RCM (Laurie Bongailas) kit. RCM is located in Blackburn Melbourne.

There is no instruction manual but Laurie is available 5 days a week and has been more than happy to provide his time answering my many questions.

I'm an accountant and except for my passion for cars and cobras in particular, I don't have any experience. I have not found the build too onerous and I have learnt heaps. I would rather have the manufacturer close to me so I can discuss issues face to face than trying to do the same thing over the phone.

RCM's use shortened jag suspension and a ladder frame similar to a CR. The kit is more hands on than most but consequently it is also cheaper than most and I think the body is one of the better copies (but I would say that wouldn't I? ).

I'd suggest you ask lots of questions from different people. You will probably set some B.S. from all of us but if you ask the same question often enough you will see some consistant answers. Also don't assume all cobras look the same - the differences in the bodies can be quite different and some look better than others.

I might be at the meeting tonight, if so it will only be breif as I've got other stuff on.

Cheers

Al