Chris,
I have been putting out laser cut Science Olympiad and TSA models locally for a couple of years now. I simply modify the kits as soon as I get the new rules each year. Planning to include templates this year. A very generic design with flat panels and tip plates. Ikara props.
I really don't think there is a lack of designs or kits for beginners. There is just a lack of beginners.
Bill Carney
That Florida Indoor Guy
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From: "Chris and Josette Borland" <candjborland_at_surewest.net>
To: "Indoor Construction" <Indoor_Construction_at_yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 9, 2012 2:25:35 PM
Subject: Re: [Indoor_Construction] beginner event
This idea has a lot of merit. One principal reason being that over the years the instructions in most of the kits have evolved into very comprehensive and informative building aids. Most questions that newcomers tend to ask are answered. The only problem I've found is in getting the kids to read them - what else is new? A bonus is that selected model years really fly well without much problem, three to five minutes being quite doable by newcomers. I would think that S.O. manufacturers might have some interest in providing models for a class of this type that would be around for a long time without the "yearly changes". I realize that these are basically LLP models but the kids seem to be able to turn them out without too much problem and fairly quickly. The real key I believe, lies in the directions; it's all there in one package and the double kits are also a great idea. As you all know, the first model ever attempted often leaves a bit to be desired.
Chris Borland - Sacramento
On Sep 9, 2012, at 10:07 AM, Neil Dennis wrote:
Good afternoon, Bob and averyone: Just a thought for a beginner model,
wondering if there are SO kits still available, they'd make a reasonable
indoor beginner model ??
YUP on the demo's, or the school stuff, lots of "OHH's and AHH's" but
not much follow up. And usually when we do a school build of DD's, the
little angels go thru 'em fast.
wombat - just chugging along.
Received on Sun Sep 09 2012 - 12:07:08 CEST
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