[Something for the helicopter guys]

 

[Hobbyking coming back to the UK]

Similar situation with the EU warehouse re stock too, only about half a dozen items actually available to buy.

["Solaris" Dawn flight]

 

[Topmodel CZ Swish]

Pleased to be of help John.

[Topmodel CZ Swish]

Another early morning flight in perfect conditions.

 

 

[How much?]

Exactly!😧

[How much?]

I concur Peter.

In the four years he's had it he has not actively been trying to sell it.

Also, he has several other models he bought new, an example being the E-flite Valiant ARF 1.7m. He made some remark about the ailerons not fitting properly and it has sat at his house since.

 

A friend remarked that perhaps he sees them as invetments like antiques.

[How much?]

I agree with your viewpoint Chris. What's important is that both parties have ageed to disagree without any nastiness and we remain friends.

 

And, I still have my Topmodel CZ Marabu to enjoy. 

[How much?]

It's been agreed by both parties Don. He won't part for it for less and I won't pay more. We both respect each others positions so no harm done.

 

Thanks to all who have made an input, very much appreciated.

 

Steve.

[Mowing the strip]

Please forgive me for posting this here but the timing is perfect.

 

[How much?]

My offer was refused. He wants to sell it for the same as he bought it for four years ago!

[How much?]

I think so too Ron, given it's vintage.

[How much?]

I have sent the guy a message offering 500 euros for the Supra and await his reply. Somehow I have the feeling that it won't be favourable.

[How much?]

I saw the same model being sold, only two years old, in 2012 for 1000 usd. 

[How much?]

Thank you Simon.

[How much?]

The chap in the photo, a friend of mine, sold the Supra to another club member for 750 euros 4 years ago. The model has sat unflown in the new owners house ever since. I asked him if he would sell it to me and for how much. He said yes and wants 800 euros for it which I think is outrageous!

 

Sure, the Supra is a quality ship and is in good condition but is circa 2011 and things have moved on a lot since then.

 

I don't want to hurt his feelings but I am thinking of offering him 500 euros tops.

 

Anyone wish to chime in with thoughts, suggestions much appreciated.

[Early Morning Joy]

 

[RES Dart - Early morning cruise. Thanks to Dan for taking the camera.]

 

[Sign of the times - funnies * Remember this is a family friendly forum and inappropriate postings will be removed without warning.]

With regard to the "70's" video, where was Captain Scarlet? And what about Flipper, Daktari ?

 

Also found the music selection missing the likes of T.Rex, Slade, Wizard, Sweet, etc which were synonomous with Glam Pop/Rock.

[Many thanks to Jonathan M, PatMc and Earlybird.]

Hi Jonathan, the project is on hold at the moment I'm afraid as I got distracted by other projects and life in general. However, I am working on something very similar and have borrowed the tail feather design for the new project which is very similar to the Resco but uses the wings from the original Parkzone Radian. 

[Hobbyking]

Living in Spain, I have made many orders from HK Europe during the past 7 or 8 years or so. During that time I only had a problem with one order which was resolved to my satisfaction in good time. The recent demise of the EU warehouse was something of a blow and I had resigned myself to searching for items from alternative suppliers of which there are many of course. However, sometimes there's nothing like the devil you know.

 

One of my favourite models is the Grand Tundra and it was getting to the stage where I would be needing replacement main wheels which were/are only available via HK. Having to order from either the global or US warehouse would have been more costly and less convenient with the added wait for shipping.

 

So, I for one, welcome the return of the EU warehouse and hope HK manage to sort things out.    

[It's an addiction!]

 

[Is anybody else like this or is it just me?]

It's not just you David.

 

I currently have four models in various stages of completion and I flit from one to another as the mood strikes. I find that as I get older my boredom threshold worsens and I lose interest in one thing and need to go onto something else, returning to the other project with renewed enthusiasm at a later date.

 

It's the same with flying, for a period of time it'll be powered gliders, then it will be sport models, then flying wings, then helicopters,etc, etc.

 

A case of never ending circles.

 

But, the models get finished and flown eventually  - all part of the enjoyment from the hobby for me.

[Where do you stand when taking off?]

I generally stand to the side and have done so to teach myself to feel comfortable taking off left to to right or right to left depending on wind direction and other factors.

[Summer 2023 is here, who has been flying then?]

Love the look of the "wee red mystery glider" leccyflyer.