I'm just finishing an R125 and would like to know why the pod design? It seems kludgy, complicated and very breakable. I realize the 5.1 does away with the "floating pod"...did they change the design because of complaints or what? I'm afraid to pick it up 'cause it feels like the rear is gonna break off. I mounted the motor tonight and crap...now it really feels broken.

This is my first attempt at cars. I chose the 1/12 to begin with since it is small. There is a carpeted ballroom on the main level of my building. As long as nothing else is going on in there, I can visit whenever I want and practice. I'm retired so I expect to be down there in the wee hours bashing around by myself until I get it right. Should I switch over to the "T" design? I think it would make me feel more confident that I built the thing right!

Having been a helicopter guy for the last several years, I can't help but think it feels like a crashed heli when I lift it off the table! Am I making any sense here or have I completely lost it?

By the way, I did not put this in the 1/12th thread on purpose. Since it is not a specific forum, it is like a bag full of stuff with no direction. It's just one thread??!!