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How much do you spend on model airplanes?
10-25-2006, 05:08 PM
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I really wanted a dirt bike, used to ride allot when I was younger, because my buddy's all got them a few years ago 7,000 MLCrisis I guess, not like I don't get enough adrenalin in my life, until all my buddy's started turning up with broken this, and blown out that's, I said to my self I sure did like building and flying those planes and I still have not caught up with some of the $$ they have spent on bikes and surgery, I am feeling pretty good
10-25-2006, 05:16 PM
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One day REAL SOON, that will change a lot.
One day REAL SOON, that will change a lot.
10-25-2006, 05:24 PM
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.. i know... but i am helpless! Foamy has needs! FOAMY HAS NEEDS!
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One day REAL SOON, that will change a lot.
One day REAL SOON, that will change a lot.
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10-25-2006, 05:46 PM
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RE: How much do you spend on model airplanes?
i know... something in the IT ways would suite me, ive been tinkerig with old PC's since i was 9 so i know my way around computers fairly well... either that or an architectural career, ive always been good at drawing things... ive got 6 notepads full of technical drawings for planes, boats, cars, machinery e.t.c
but anyway... when you said expensive toys, were you refering to the women or the planes?
but anyway... when you said expensive toys, were you refering to the women or the planes?
10-25-2006, 06:02 PM
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RE: How much do you spend on model airplanes?
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i know... something in the IT ways would suite me, ive been tinkerig with old PC's since i was 9 so i know my way around computers fairly well... either that or an architectural career, ive always been good at drawing things... ive got 6 notepads full of technical drawings for planes, boats, cars, machinery e.t.c
but anyway... when you said expensive toys, were you refering to the women or the planes?
i know... something in the IT ways would suite me, ive been tinkerig with old PC's since i was 9 so i know my way around computers fairly well... either that or an architectural career, ive always been good at drawing things... ive got 6 notepads full of technical drawings for planes, boats, cars, machinery e.t.c
but anyway... when you said expensive toys, were you refering to the women or the planes?
If it Flys, floats or ...well anyway it's cheaper to rent than own
10-25-2006, 06:32 PM
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RE: How much do you spend on model airplanes?
Adding the cost = less aggressive flying = not as much fun.
If I saw a dollar sign rolling down the runway for a takeoff, I would have a few nice hangar queens.
If I saw a dollar sign rolling down the runway for a takeoff, I would have a few nice hangar queens.
10-25-2006, 06:34 PM
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Then you'll need to do what my dad told me to do. If you want to play with expensive toys then you'd better find a good job to pay for them with!!!
Oh my, I'm gonna get slammed for that one
10-25-2006, 06:36 PM
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RE: How much do you spend on model airplanes?
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Are you talking about our hobby or women (they could be called a hobby as well)
Oh my, I'm gonna get slammed for that one
Then you'll need to do what my dad told me to do. If you want to play with expensive toys then you'd better find a good job to pay for them with!!!
Oh my, I'm gonna get slammed for that one
10-25-2006, 06:38 PM
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RE: How much do you spend on model airplanes?
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Quite honestly. I prefer not to think about it.
An interesting side note however.... I wish everyone that posted would have stated whether the were married or single
Quite honestly. I prefer not to think about it.
An interesting side note however.... I wish everyone that posted would have stated whether the were married or single
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10-25-2006, 06:50 PM
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Adding the cost = less aggressive flying = not as much fun.
If I saw a dollar sign rolling down the runway for a takeoff, I would have a few nice hangar queens.
Adding the cost = less aggressive flying = not as much fun.
If I saw a dollar sign rolling down the runway for a takeoff, I would have a few nice hangar queens.
You know, we've been talking about our toys, how about posting pics of them, I know I did a page or so back, but here is the one I am speaking of right now and a really nice Sukhoi
10-25-2006, 08:53 PM
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RE: How much do you spend on model airplanes?
Ice, I’ve been playing with planes for about 5 years. I guess I’ve spent between $2000 and $3000 total; possibly more. The amount per year has varied quite a bit.
My job is ‘payroll supervisor’ at a large manufacturing company. My annual salary is a little more than half of Missleman’s number.
I am single, which means I get to decide how to spend the money. It also means there is only one income to cover all expenses. My house payment, and associated expenses, is the same as my neighbors’ but they have two incomes. So, being single has financial advantages and disadvantages.
After high school I got into hot rod cars. My best friend and I built a drag race car. That cost about $30,000 and I eventually sold the car for $7,500. A few years later I bought a 1972 Camaro show car for a pile of $$. I dumped thousands more into it and rarely drove it because it was so hard to keep it show quality if dirt got on it. I sold that a couple of years after I got my first plane.
My taste in planes is pretty much a 60 size plane with a .91 four stroke engine, or a 40 size plane with a .70 four stroke.
The typical cost of my planes is
Airframe, $100 to $300.
Engine, $175 to $250
Flight pack, $100 to $150
After the race car and show car experience, RC plane prices seem almost reasonable.
My job is ‘payroll supervisor’ at a large manufacturing company. My annual salary is a little more than half of Missleman’s number.
I am single, which means I get to decide how to spend the money. It also means there is only one income to cover all expenses. My house payment, and associated expenses, is the same as my neighbors’ but they have two incomes. So, being single has financial advantages and disadvantages.
After high school I got into hot rod cars. My best friend and I built a drag race car. That cost about $30,000 and I eventually sold the car for $7,500. A few years later I bought a 1972 Camaro show car for a pile of $$. I dumped thousands more into it and rarely drove it because it was so hard to keep it show quality if dirt got on it. I sold that a couple of years after I got my first plane.
My taste in planes is pretty much a 60 size plane with a .91 four stroke engine, or a 40 size plane with a .70 four stroke.
The typical cost of my planes is
Airframe, $100 to $300.
Engine, $175 to $250
Flight pack, $100 to $150
After the race car and show car experience, RC plane prices seem almost reasonable.
10-25-2006, 08:56 PM
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RE: How much do you spend on model airplanes?
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If I saw a dollar sign rolling down the runway for a takeoff, I would have a few nice hangar queens.
If I saw a dollar sign rolling down the runway for a takeoff, I would have a few nice hangar queens.
10-26-2006, 07:16 AM
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sorry if im spamming but...
...what?
sorry if im spamming but...
...what?
10-26-2006, 01:28 PM
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RE: How much do you spend on model airplanes?
i have bought 1 thing in the flying hobby and that is a reciver my dad buys all my other stuff and i dont have a wife or g/f to spend all my other money on so i buy food [8D]
and i dont have a wife or g/f to spend all my other money on so i buy food [8D]
10-26-2006, 02:42 PM
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RE: How much do you spend on model airplanes?
budget? real money? these are foreign words to me, I like plastic,....ah wait a minute, there's a guy named Gueido here, he says he's got a message for me, hang on a sec,.................oh my,.......well that certainly isn't going to feel very good,............ah ok thanks for the message, Mr Gueido, ..sir,.......eek, they expect me to pay for the plastic, ah ,....does anybody know how to get to Mexico, quickly and quietly, I gotta go!!!!!!!
10-26-2006, 02:51 PM
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hop on my skateboard and my trusty steed (savage towing the skateboard) will carry us to the border in style at 20MPH
10-26-2006, 05:55 PM
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How much do I spend? Well gee, last year I spent about 2 grand just on turning the garage into a workshop (not counting tools).
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10-26-2006, 06:34 PM
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I am a RC addict. I go to RCA " Radio Control Anonymous". I spend way more than I should and I know it, $2000.00 doesn't cover it. My father once told me that the man that dies with the most toys is a winner. Now my wife does not agree with my father, but he has passed on so she hasn't got anyone to tell he was wrong. I am semi-retired and buy and sell apartment complexes. In between selling and buying we live off the rental income. I do the maint. and she does the books. When we sell is when we make a large amount. This is my RC money and her spending money after we put the down payment on another complex. I have almost every day to build or fly. I can't stop myself and I quit feeling guilty. I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I spend way more than I should and I know it, $2000.00 doesn't cover it. My father once told me that the man that dies with the most toys is a winner. Now my wife does not agree with my father, but he has passed on so she hasn't got anyone to tell he was wrong. I am semi-retired and buy and sell apartment complexes. In between selling and buying we live off the rental income. I do the maint. and she does the books. When we sell is when we make a large amount. This is my RC money and her spending money after we put the down payment on another complex. I have almost every day to build or fly. I can't stop myself and I quit feeling guilty. I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Gibbs
10-26-2006, 06:43 PM
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RE: How much do you spend on model airplanes?
I soloed 11 months ago and I can say with confidence that I have spent over $10,000 on planes, servos, equipment and club memberships. I fly every day and.....I CAN STOP ANY TIME I WANT!!
YOU'RE the one with THE PROBLEM! (Did I type that out loud?)
YOU'RE the one with THE PROBLEM! (Did I type that out loud?)
10-26-2006, 07:03 PM
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I CAN STOP ANY TIME I WANT!!
I CAN STOP ANY TIME I WANT!!
Don't fret, you'll get over it soon and realize that you were only fooling yourself, then you'll accept you sitituation and spend even more money
Don't fight it, it's hopeless to try to.
10-26-2006, 08:12 PM
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RE: How much do you spend on model airplanes?
Theres a model of a Sukoi 27 at a model shop in the UAE. About 6-8 Feet long. Twin jet engines.
Price $23,000USD. Not sure if that includes radio gear or just the model.
Apparently they do sell them occasionally.
That would blow 10 years budget for some people on one model.