I don't even want to think what I've invested in the hobby over the years. [X(] While this is not the cheapest hobby I've done, its not the most expensive and I've never thought about how much I spend per year. When I start thinking of the more specialzed tools I've got - metal lathe, mill, even my little MicroLux table saw with accessories was over $550.00, I can see that I have a lot invested. The only problem is it's the most addictive hobby I've partaken in. I've rebuilt several cars, had the dirt bikes, and even had two full scale planes, a Beech M23 Musketeer and a Cessna C-182 Sky Lane. Comparing the expense of flying full scale to models, full scale is way more expensive - factor in airplane payment, insurance, tie-down, maintenance, flight expenses, engine overhaul fund, etc. I haven't flown full scale in quite a while - the cost of avgas (even aviation grade unleaded) has reached the point where flying for fun is just too expensive, but I fly RC any chance I get, both outdoors and indoors and I'll fly just about anything that comes my way.

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