which is easier to build from scratch a electric or gas RC helicopter?
and why?
electric.
its been a long time since you can have free access to a metal working machine shop at the local factory for a few dimes a day or have a home metal machine shop in the garage/studio. even just buying a metal working lathe to build the gas engine block is prohibitively expensive.
radio shack and hobby stores sells electric motors and pre-designed micro controller kits. DIY a gas anything without a large collection of basic metal working tools is impossible. and a Dremel doesn't count.
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