here she is..........

[USMCSKI]

my new (to me) venture 30!!!!

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m27/usmcski_6423/132_3248.jpg

[hueyman]

I think your paint scheme although it looks nice, will give you fits with orientation. Might want to highlight some areas like the nose and tips of the stabilizers. I know that kinda looks hoky on a military paint job. Mine is stock white with a few black decals (also not the best for orientation) and it's easy to get confused under any backround conditions. It is a very stable flyer wen setup properly.

Good flying,
Mike

[USMCSKI]

I plan to get rid of the cammo and finish it in dayglo orange and yellow..maybe some blue highlights.

As far as set up goes...I am new to helis and can NOT even fly one...I need to do a couple things....
1.BUY A SIM
2.Find someone to help get this set up correctly.

[woodturner]

Your on the right track. The SIM will help with orientation, a key element in controlling your bird.

Finding someone to help set up you have a couple options.

Post a request for help in the JR Helicopters section.

Follow the HeliFreaks Locator link, top of page, middle to find someone local.

Go to the Events page & bring all your gear there. The Events are great in that there is a broad knowledge base available and your sure to find someone who can answer your quesitons.

Only other thing I would say is, resist the temtation to "go it on your own" for the first flight. & ensure who ever helps you understands they should look over everything before flying. So many moving parts, so much potrntial for something to go realy bad fast.

Happy flyin'

Frank

[USMCSKI]

Well I started with the paint.....

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m27/usmcski_6423/132_3257.jpg

Still have alot of sanding and a few more coats of paint to go....now I am off to go SIM shopping!!!