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08-10-2020 07:27 PM 6 months ago

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reddragon

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That made me laugh. Almost like reading a novel.Wayne - Fly it like you stole it! You're in good hands with Runryder!

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08-10-2020 08:28 PM 6 months ago

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wjvail At the moment there is an epic battle going on. The voice that is shouting "enjoy the excess of models you already own", is winning - but it is a seesaw, ebb-and-flow battle royal. As my mouse hovers over "complete order" button, I back away, drink a cup of coffee (or beer... depending on which end of the day it is), and try to become distracted with some task I've been putting off. Cooking something in the kitchen or on the grill works. Mowing the lawn has so far managed to postpone the inevitable. God help me but sometimes I talk to my wife or do the crossword. Sometimes I even take one of my models to a field and try to learn how to fly it. Anything to avoid that lllaaasssttt mouse click.

It is a rally good thing that we live across the Country from one another. I would readily be your enabler as you would be mine. Together we would have to build a warehouse.The older I get, the fewer things seem worth waiting in line for.

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08-11-2020 02:37 AM 6 months ago

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gologo

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PaulBowen My Ergo 30 was cheap as chips and brand new. I built it with new modern electronics and 23 years of wisdom. Careful shimming and setup has produced a helicopter that is a true delight to fly. It’s smooth as silk and those soft dampers produce a blissfully relaxing experience that is almost like a park flyer. The OS32 is so smooth it’s almost electric.

That Ergo is still a good looking heli IMO, and somehow steered my away from any more Hirobos, or even any Raptors at the time, just more JRs......

Wyvail, I am afraid I am in the totally opposite corner. I have a bad case of "Don't need it-itis", seems I have had it for a while. Lots of nice new
helis out there, been looking at generators, e-bicycles, etc etc, don't need another gun or more ammo or...........the list just goes on and on

Have kept between 2-3 helis since I have been in this, works pretty well.

But I TOTALLY understand what you are going through!! Couple years ago, I decided to just 'casually' start looking for another vehicle, even though the one I had was doing the job very well. That CASUAL turned into an almost full months-long obsession until trading late that summer!

I would say stay strong with that self-control...........but

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08-12-2020 02:22 AM 6 months ago

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raholek

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Well?!?!?

What did you buy??www.redstickrc.net ama#: 968515

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08-12-2020 08:42 AM 6 months ago

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You make me wonder if there are more pleasant things to do...

/Saludos cordiales,

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08-12-2020 02:07 PM 6 months ago

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raholek

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New Bird

Nice. I am excited for you. Love getting a new bird in the air.www.redstickrc.net ama#: 968515

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08-13-2020 06:14 PM 6 months ago

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duchoaaz

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I'm in the same boat with the OP. I told myself that I only live once. I work hard, so I reward myself once in awhile.

My last big reward was 3 years ago, I bought a Lexus GS350 for $55k. Since then I still buy heli stuffs, but not much because all my money go into the car payment. I don't need a Lexus, but I'm not regret. I'm enjoy my car and my heli everyday. When I'm done with car payment, I will get more heli and a truck

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08-13-2020 08:16 PM 6 months ago

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dschertz

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duchoaaz I bought a Lexus GS350 for $55k.

I had an IS250 and it was way too small and seats were uncomfortable. I traded it for a Volvo XC70 and it's awesome. Love Lexus vehicles I just got the wrong one. Been looking at the GX460. I like old people cars and comfort. Love my wagon currently.

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08-14-2020 10:52 PM 6 months ago

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Rojoalfa

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"Somebody stop me..."

Well... For sure, we can't.

/Saludos cordiales,

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08-16-2020 10:20 PM 6 months ago

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FLT6SPD

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I totally understand, I still have a new in box Logo690sx from 2017...and wait for it, Ionx2 and 2-Trex600 nitros new in box with new Arizona canopies from 2006!!! Have about 18-99SE, 6-Tempest, and a bunch of other Trex and Logo models.

Cannot seem to bring myself to sell, just buy...

?...

I think Mr.Carbon might have all beat though...AMA#840804

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08-17-2020 12:00 AM 6 months ago

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Rojoalfa

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FLT6SPD I still have a new in box Logo690sx from 2017...and wait for it, Ionx2 and 2-Trex600 nitros new in box with new Arizona canopies from 2006!!! Have about 18-99SE, 6-Tempest, and a bunch of other Trex and Logo models.

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My goodness!

We are worried about helping the wrong guy!

You need help! Urgent!

/Saludos cordiales,

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08-24-2020 03:04 PM 6 months ago

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old nitroman

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Whats the problem i have 17 helis, all ways want more, i may need a interventionE5s and E7se,and a 766, Roban bell 222 800 superscale,450 bell 4 bladed head,gobby 380and 420 ,180cfx

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08-25-2020 12:35 PM 6 months ago

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Goober1228

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Why not shoot for 18? An even number!

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08-26-2020 01:27 AM 6 months ago

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old nitroman

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how true maybeE5s and E7se,and a 766, Roban bell 222 800 superscale,450 bell 4 bladed head,gobby 380and 420 ,180cfx

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08-26-2020 05:12 PM 6 months ago

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raholek

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18....Lol!www.redstickrc.net ama#: 968515

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10-07-2020 03:50 PM 4 months ago

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raholek

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Update on purchase

Well!??!?!?!?!www.redstickrc.net ama#: 968515

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10-07-2020 07:47 PM 4 months ago

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wjvail

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raholek Well!??!?!?!?!

Funny you should ask and it's a funny old world.

Shortly after starting this thread a very nice woman contacted me and told me her husband had passed away a few years prior. Her kids and grandkids had taken what they wanted of his things and the rest had been sitting in the garage for some time. She didn't want money for them. She just wanted someone to play with his toys.

I met her and she had large carload of things. It has been quite a job sorting through all the stuff. Items varied from too outdated to be of much value to anyone, to things people in my local club certainly could put to use. Having been in this hobby for quite a few years now very little of the things she gave me had a place in my shop. How many battery charges does one man need?

I still have a DX8 and JR 9303 to find a home for.

The only items I've decided to play with myself have been two Thunder Tiger helicopters. One is an E550 FBL and the other is a Raptor .30V2. Both models had been assembled but as far as I can tell, they haven't been flown. Because I had been considering a 6S 550 class model helicopter, the TT E550 was the first project. I have removed every screw in the model and found only a few items that had to be corrected. I have installed KST 915V2 servos. My intention was to use an iKon I have sitting unused but I couldn't make the iKon work with the E550's odd CCPM swash. For the time being I've installed a Futaba CGY760.

I now have 16 flights on the model totaling 2.5 hours. It is a joy to fly and has been a really fun project. I easily get 10 minutes of flying out of a 4,000mAh pack. As usual I was able to take a free model and put $650 worth of servos and FBL unit in it.

No matter.

It has filled my need for a new model helicopter (for a while).

"Well, nothing bad can happen now."

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10-07-2020 07:59 PM 4 months ago

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wjvail

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The next project will be to get the Raptor 30 flying. Like the Thunder Tiger E550, I will thoroughly inspect the model to be sure it was assemble correctly and that time hasn't damaged something. If nothing else, the model is in need of a good cleaning. (The E550 was in similar condition.)

I still own and fly my original Raptor 30 and 50. This model highlights how many things I changed on my models over the years. I had forgotten what a stock TT.30V2 looks like. The Raptor .30 this woman shared with me is like a time capsule. It is just as Thunder Tiger shipped it years ago. The only bit that caught my attention is that the model has an OS SX.32. I had expected a Thunder Tiger .39.

Like the E550, I will have to decide what servos, governor and gyro to install. I will probably go back to the KST BL915V2s for servos and a freshly refurbished CGY701 for the Gov/Gyro. We'll see.