WE ARE ALL SICK--(some more than others)
02-03-2005, 07:25 AM
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WE ARE ALL SICK--(some more than others)
I have just experienced another milestone in my hobby life. Maybe you can relate to it---then again. maybe not.
Flying all giant scale I decided late last year to quit the buying/trading frinzy that I have done for the past number of years. I have a stable of high quality good flyers--while not the "lastest and greatest" and anybody would be proud to take them to any IMAA flyin. Not to mention that I have one more on the way that should be completed in a few weeks (by a pro builder nere on RCU).
With the new plane on the way I decided I could sell my Weeks Solution--so I did and with the new plane coming I would still have 4 nice giants and the foamie.
Then Monday, I had the super idea that I could sell my Super Decathalon. So I packed it in the Explorer and headed off to the LHS where I was going to offer a "killer deal" to the owner and pick up a few bucks. Two hours later, I arrived home with a like new Prophecy pattern ship and less $$$$ than I left with. Not exactly what I had in mind.Hmmmm
Then yesterday I took my nicest giant Extra to the field with my buddy for an afternoon of flying--I left home with one plane -- made an
'off the cuff" remark about a trade -- and came home with 2 planes in exchange for 1 (Wildhare Extra and GP Pitts-both with ZDZs--I have really missed my Pitts since it died a few years ago). No cash was exchanged and I got a couple of planes that I have really like.
So as I it here and wonder what happened, I continue to chuckle at myself-- 3 new/different planes in 3 days.[&:] I sure am glad to see that my plan of slowing down is working. (can't wait for my other one to get here
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we are sick[X(]
Flying all giant scale I decided late last year to quit the buying/trading frinzy that I have done for the past number of years. I have a stable of high quality good flyers--while not the "lastest and greatest" and anybody would be proud to take them to any IMAA flyin. Not to mention that I have one more on the way that should be completed in a few weeks (by a pro builder nere on RCU).
With the new plane on the way I decided I could sell my Weeks Solution--so I did and with the new plane coming I would still have 4 nice giants and the foamie.
Then Monday, I had the super idea that I could sell my Super Decathalon. So I packed it in the Explorer and headed off to the LHS where I was going to offer a "killer deal" to the owner and pick up a few bucks. Two hours later, I arrived home with a like new Prophecy pattern ship and less $$$$ than I left with. Not exactly what I had in mind.Hmmmm
Then yesterday I took my nicest giant Extra to the field with my buddy for an afternoon of flying--I left home with one plane -- made an
'off the cuff" remark about a trade -- and came home with 2 planes in exchange for 1 (Wildhare Extra and GP Pitts-both with ZDZs--I have really missed my Pitts since it died a few years ago). No cash was exchanged and I got a couple of planes that I have really like.
So as I it here and wonder what happened, I continue to chuckle at myself-- 3 new/different planes in 3 days.[&:] I sure am glad to see that my plan of slowing down is working. (can't wait for my other one to get here
)we are sick[X(]
02-03-2005, 11:18 AM
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It sounds to me like you have VERY serious problem [
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I would say that you should ship me all of your current aircraft to reduce the temptation.
].I would say that you should ship me all of your current aircraft to reduce the temptation.
02-03-2005, 11:29 AM
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I would say that you should ship me all of your current aircraft to reduce the temptation.
Didn't work then either![&o] I sold everything 3 years ago -- here on RCU -- Had a guy drive from West Virgina with a big trailer and bought 10 planes, engines, servos, THE WHOLE LOT in a tremendous package deal! I sold a 29% Aeroworks Edge/DP Ultimate/33% Weeks/Giant Hots/ 1/3 scale Cub/Spacewalker/EAA Bipe and a few that I forget at the moment. His 7X14 foot trailer was loaded as well as the mini van he was driving. Told my wife I was only keeping 2 planes and that was it!(I lied)
02-03-2005, 12:30 PM
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I went through the weeding out of planes I didnt fly or want any more a couple years ago, I had like 23 flyable ones at that time. well, now Im down to 8 planes, but have a ton more money in them than I did the 23+ I had then.... go figure... But they are sweet planes
02-04-2005, 12:09 AM
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We are all sick ? You bet, each in our own way. Me, I'm flying a few 40 size planes. I work for a living in a small town. Tommorrow I will be putting the check in the mail for my first jet.
02-04-2005, 07:11 AM
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I dont know how any one can get rid of there planes thats like throwing out the dog and getting a new one. I keep all of mine until the experation date arrives and thats always a surprise!
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02-04-2005, 10:44 PM
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Well, this isn't looking good for me at all. Only 11 months in the hobby and I'm on my second radio, and I've had 5 planes. I lost one due to flutter. Building the 5th one now and am thinking about another kit when introduced later this month. Lots and lots of tools bought too.
02-04-2005, 11:43 PM
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[8D]Gotta stay within the RCU guidelines here. Couldn't help but notice that you're from
A(for airplanes)burn, AL (short for ALways flying). I live in east Tennessee, otherwise known
as Big Orange (color of my Sig Spacewalker II) Country. Go Vols (as in Volunteer
Air Force??)!!
A(for airplanes)burn, AL (short for ALways flying). I live in east Tennessee, otherwise known
as Big Orange (color of my Sig Spacewalker II) Country. Go Vols (as in Volunteer
Air Force??)!!
02-05-2005, 02:31 PM
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Yea I wasn't buying any more stuff either...last count I have 14 planes...and One heli......Mmmmm the heli is 30 size with an OS 32....maybe I'll sell the 32 and buy a new 37 for it.....couple of upgrades would be nice.....Naw...I'll just sell it.....pocket the cash...then upgrade to a new 50 class machine.....sold the heli went to buy the 50 class machine....Oh look the 60 size bird is just a little more than the 50....oh what the heck........Oh need better servos....might as well get digitals.....BTW throw in that new gyro/servo combo will ya.......Yea just put that stuff next to my new engine and some upgrades I picked out for my new machine.....New bird don't want to use those junk tools I have .... soooo might as will pick up some new tools while I am here.......Well I would like to continue, but it turns out my 60 size heli didn't come with a muffler, got to go to the LHS.....maybe while I an there I'll check out that scale body that he just got in designed for my new heli ????? Yea I am not going to buy another thing....now where is that credit card.......
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02-05-2005, 07:11 PM
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Yup were sick all right, sold 2 kits and bought 4 and here I was trying to cut my inventory just a bit, ya right! I will have around 9 to fly this year with hopefully only my Phantom on the table but still have around 40 kits in the wings, yup we be sick.[]
I will have around 9 to fly this year with hopefully only my Phantom on the table but still have around 40 kits in the wings, yup we be sick.[]
02-06-2005, 07:48 AM
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Went to the LHS yesterday to pick up a Futaba xtal I had ordered at the end of December. It was already paid for.
Wasn't gonna buy anything else. Wound up with not only the xtal but (4) servos as well.
Dave...
Wasn't gonna buy anything else. Wound up with not only the xtal but (4) servos as well.
Dave...
02-09-2005, 05:38 PM
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I only want three big planes. I've got four, thinking about selling one. already looking at a new 33%. Dr. Phil where are you when I need help. Dennis. P.S. my trailer only holds 3 planes the way it is set up. Anyplane body want to buy a used trailer.
02-11-2005, 08:15 PM
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Sick indeed! I just convinced the oldlady that a trailer was a good idea so I could get the planes out of the bedroom......please dont tell her that I now have a way to transport the 33% bird I want....
