Sorry to Disappoint you, These planes dont blow apart like the larger balsa style. I got this plane on purpose so that I would learn a 4 channel setup so I can build a balsa and not crash it. Only time I really crash now is when I’m trying stupid shit at low levels knowing that if it crashes, the most I’m paying is about $15-$30. Not a lot to worry about with a hobby like this. The helicopters arent that bad on the wallet either, $5 for landing gear, $3 for a battery holder, $6 for a canopy, $5 for a flybar. Those are the main things to go on the helicopter which still takes a pretty good beating.
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Funny, I dont know many 12 year olds…let alone anyone under 18 besides the wealthy or someone that only is into planes, flying around a decent sized balsa kit. At 12, the kid would probably destroy the plane.