You know your model airplane is too big when......
 

and finish the snetence. I thought this would be a funny and interesting topic as it will bring out the best and worst of events that were caused by the size of your model.

Ryan

RE: You know your model airplane is too big when......
 

You build it in the basement, and then can't get it up the stairs and outside.

This has not happened to me, but I can see it happening.

Jim

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expensive when you go out for groceries and come back with $100 of plane supplies and a can of tuna.

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You cant get it in the cargo hold of a c-17

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when it fits you, your dog, and your WIFE in it!!!!!!!!!

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when Lycoming sends you sponsorship offers.:D
when you arrive at your rc field, the first thing you do is get on the cell phone and call the nearest Class B airport for clearance to take off.:)
when you crash it, the FAA sends out a accident investigator,;)
when you have to call Boeing for replacement parts[8D]
when your props cost more than your house payments[X(]

RE: You know your model airplane is too big when......
 

its shadow reaches from the east coast to the west coast...while its still on the ground.

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when a spectator at the field asks, "Can you give my puppy a ride?" :eek:

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When it costs more than the vehicle that takes it to the field!!!!!!! (very sore subject with my wife)

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When it won't fit in your trailer you have been setting up the past year!!!!!!!!!!!

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Terry- you have no idea how many people ask me how much to give their kids and/ or dogs a ride. And as for not fitting in vehicles.... Here's a pic from the trip to Deland last week and at the field.

I built this thing in my attic and it had to fit down the pull down stairs...

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Your cutting the ultracote long-wise & you still have seams.

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It has two 12 volt batteries and an onboard starter.

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when you have to buy a new vehicle just to haul it around in.

And yea I love my new 2001 GMC Sierra with the 8 foot bed of course! Don't love the payments though....

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Every time you go to the hobby shop for 1 item, it costs you over $100.

You find yourself looking around the shop for something to sell, just to get another part.
(Been there done that. [:'(])

You order the wood for the scratch build project, and the bill is $750...!

RE: You know your model airplane is too big when......
 

When you sit under the wings for shade.

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When you have more time into putting it together and taking it apart at the field than actual flying time.[>:]

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When you love it more then your wife.....lol

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you have to angle it just right between the bed room, kitchen and living room to have enough space to put it all together.

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When you built a $100,000.000 Barn for it and Have a 10 inch by 2 inch wing bolt.......And a 30 gallon gas tank and a specail truck with a big tank on the back to fill the gas tank up!! .......And when your 90 years old your still making $453746 dallor paments each month..........And finally when your wife leaves you....[:@].....Just say bye!!!

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When your neighbor tries to buy round trip tickets to Hawaii from you

RE: You know your model airplane is too big when......
 

- 747's go around you when you are flying......

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when the police come out to investigate wreckless, low flying aircraft

Darin

RE: You know your model airplane is too big when......
 

When you do ground power test and it takes off(with your four buddies)!

RE: You know your model airplane is too big when......
 

you need a power plant, so you look at your wifes old Ford station wagon as a possible source.

Patriot