Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Perusing ebay during my lunch break (as you do!!) I came across this & it made me wonder where do the sellers get these things from In this case the seller seems to know next to nothing about the model & then surprises me by pointing out that it is a diesel engine..... The damage makes me wonder if its a "flyaway2 he's found in a field...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben B Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 No idea. They have track record too link Strange idea of "vintage".amazing anyone paid £50 for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I suspect you are to something Steve. It is clear that his understanding is limited. Particularly as no mention is made with respect the Rx. I guess the best we can all hope for is that he does not sell it at the asking price. When it is sold, that it does go to a good home, at a price that causes the seller to think it was more trouble than he anticipated, leaving his wallet rather slim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Posted by Steve Hargreaves on 08/11/2011 13:54:00: The damage makes me wonder if its a "flyaway2 he's found in a field...... It does say "as found" in the description. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devon Flyer Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 Posted by Martin Harris on 08/11/2011 14:48:17:Posted by Steve Hargreaves on 08/11/2011 13:54:00: The damage makes me wonder if its a "flyaway2 he's found in a field...... It does say "as found" in the description. Maybe somebody should ask the seller where he found it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Privett Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 I hope that the money he gets for these will help fund a better camera and/or a course in how to use it. Possibly a dictionary too and a course in basic written English with special attention to punctuation. Perhaps the winning bidder when collecting the model could also help him hunt for the CAPS LOCK key and remove whatever is wedging it down... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Flyer Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I suspect his pics are deliberately blurry, hides alot of detail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I've notice that this "I don't know much about it...." coupled with some amazingly well informed technospeak is a common feature of these ads. It always seems to me that they are preparing their defence in advance "Oh look, its no good complaining mate - I told you it was "as seen" because I don't know much about this sort of thing" etc etc. But the same guy can recognise that the engine is a Diesel! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 It seems very unlikely anyone could ever find more than 1 flyaway! ( unless they are a farmer near a club in which case they know whwere the owner is to be found ) I wonder why the police cannot take a look at some of the constant e-bay sellers to eliminate ( or otherwise ) the possibility that these are stolen goods? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted November 9, 2011 Author Share Posted November 9, 2011 Thats far too obvious kc....they'd never think of that..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I see that one can ask questions..........why doesnt someone ask him who built it or how did he come by it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyeruk Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I have just asked those very questions. I will post reply if i get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyeruk Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 I have had a reply and it is as follows: hi there the model is made by seagull models it says that on the under carriage / the engne is a diesel one on the head of the engine it says daris diesel i think ? as you will see it has 5 hitec servos /the model s very well made and been flown looking at engine and the damage on wings as for who build i do not know sorry / i bought collecton of toys and this was one of the things i did not want hope this helps many thanks jamie Having had a look at what he sells,i think he is genuine and i would give him the benefit of the doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted November 11, 2011 Author Share Posted November 11, 2011 Yep sounds reasonable...... I guess there must be many ancient modellers who take that final trip to the Great Airfield in the sky & leave models behind that no-one knows what to do with....I know my nearest & dearest wouldn't have a clue what to do with all my stuff if I was unfortunate enough not to return home one day.....I guess there are people around who take this sort of stuff off peoples hands & sell it on.....fair enough I suppose... Daris Diesel probably translates as Davies Diesel so it must be a conversion head..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spice Cat Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Found this. Al's Hobbies no less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spice Cat Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Tempting... very tempting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom T Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 could be fun Spice cat for a bit of evening flying.... silent electric... I have a few electrics for the evenings after a day of the noisy ones...... I would go for it, could make a good Christmas build.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 Curses....if only I'd spotted this before the auction ended....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gilder Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Its been relisted steve!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 Excellent I need some packing for sending those Christmas presents through the post...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spice Cat Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 This seems a bit steep on the postage.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom T Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 That seems expensive even without postage.... Take a look HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Chaddock Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 How about this for expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Wow! That is a seriously scary advert. Not just the price - but the thought of it flying around in a complete beginner's hands! Or rather not flying around IYKWIM! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 Hes gotta be having a 'larf....available quite widely for sub £200Edited By Tim Mackey on 03/01/2012 08:10:51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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