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Now Is The Time To Start Jet Modeling
This year has been one of evaluating what brings happiness and what makes a perfect hobby.
Bret Becker is an award-winning model aviator who has more than 30 years of experience, but he says both dedicated jet modelers and beginners should enjoy the current period of innovation and technology.
“I don’t think there’s a better time to get into this hobby, personally. There are complex model airplanes that are now available right out of the box. For example, if you like an F-18 Hornet or want an F-14 Tomcat, you can go out and purchase one from readily available manufactures,” Becker said. “The reason I bring that up is because I believe the most important thing about this hobby is to keep it fun. If it’s fun, you’ll keep coming back.”
There can be projects that are a bit too much, especially for beginners, or that can be costly, but modeling has become even more accessible in recent years as electric ducted fans have become a go-to for many hobbyists.
“For the most part, they’re much more convenient. You can fit them in your car, and you don’t have to deal with fuel like a turbine jet would. So, for the average modeler, electric-powered airplanes are a very convenient way of taking a day off on the weekend, going to the field, having a couple batteries charged and going out there and having fun and not have to be working on the airplane on the field,” Becker said. “You can go out there and plan on flying.”
Becker has several special builds using Schubeler Technologies EDF fans on an XB-70 Valkyrie Supersonic Scale Electric Jet and a U-2 project he’ll be competing with at the Top Gun Invitational in the Expert Class. Yet, Becker says even beginners can experience the joy of model airplanes.
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By MarketScaleThis year has been one of evaluating what brings happiness and what makes a perfect hobby.
Bret Becker is an award-winning model aviator who has more than 30 years of experience, but he says both dedicated jet modelers and beginners should enjoy the current period of innovation and technology.
“I don’t think there’s a better time to get into this hobby, personally. There are complex model airplanes that are now available right out of the box. For example, if you like an F-18 Hornet or want an F-14 Tomcat, you can go out and purchase one from readily available manufactures,” Becker said. “The reason I bring that up is because I believe the most important thing about this hobby is to keep it fun. If it’s fun, you’ll keep coming back.”
There can be projects that are a bit too much, especially for beginners, or that can be costly, but modeling has become even more accessible in recent years as electric ducted fans have become a go-to for many hobbyists.
“For the most part, they’re much more convenient. You can fit them in your car, and you don’t have to deal with fuel like a turbine jet would. So, for the average modeler, electric-powered airplanes are a very convenient way of taking a day off on the weekend, going to the field, having a couple batteries charged and going out there and having fun and not have to be working on the airplane on the field,” Becker said. “You can go out there and plan on flying.”
Becker has several special builds using Schubeler Technologies EDF fans on an XB-70 Valkyrie Supersonic Scale Electric Jet and a U-2 project he’ll be competing with at the Top Gun Invitational in the Expert Class. Yet, Becker says even beginners can experience the joy of model airplanes.