colin borthwick Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Myron, Chris, my wife tells me that I've been getting grumpier this last couple of years, and she is probably quite right. But I wont let her know about your theory, it could jeapordise my wonderfull old "Moby"!Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 David Ashby - RCM&E wrote (see)18MPG!!!! - might be a lot better if you wash it Nick Eheheh - you might have a point thee David Too much time spent driving round muddy fields Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Claridge Posted February 18, 2008 Share Posted February 18, 2008 i used to run an old long wheelbased tranny put on a high roof, windows cooker and sink it made a smashing hanger and clubhouse when it rained. with two back doors and very wide side door loading models was easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bunting Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Mine's a '79 Mini Clubman Estate. At my age (don't ask!), and flying small to medium-size models, usually not too far from home, it's fine. Plenty of room, with the back seats folded down. If necessary I can take out the front passenger seat as well in a couple of minutes, and make room for a wing or fuselage up to 2 metres long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toni Reynaud Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Renault Megane 1.5 DCi - the seats fold down, it takes four adults in comfort when necessary, takes up to four planes disassembled with caddy box, folding chair, umbrella and vacuum flask. It also regularly does 55-60 to the gallon and £35/year road tax - more money left over for more planes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord B Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 MGB GT- Well, I am young, and I can get a trainer in the back with the passenger seat folded foward, or a smaller aeroplane in the passenger seat and footwell if the wings come off. Currently doing between 17 and 22 mpg, but insurance is cheap and at my age that's important.I'm not sure which is more fun- driving to the flying field and back, or flying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john powles Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I hve a subaru legacy estate 4wd it is very good with lots of space in the back with the seats foldered down also it is good on soft ground or muddy fields specially with the low ratio gear lever shift. my mpg is around 28-30 whitch is not to bad for a 2.0 ltr. car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCHeli.dk tim Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 FIAT 127 yeah it's a old car.I got this car only to transport my helicopter, it's the only think i use it for. check it out here The heli fits perfect in the back look here for more infomation http://blog.rcheli.dk/2007/11/26/the-fieldbox-is-driving/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sharp Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 It almost looks as if the helicopter could transport the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Hey I learnt to drive in a 127! Haven't seen one for years - rust was a bit of a problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCHeli.dk tim Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 You don't say i am going to work on the rust issues this summer But it's not a big problem on my Fiat, it's a old lady that had it before me, and it is in a very good condition, it has only run for 50000km, and that's all. Very good condition. I hope I can keep it in good shape for the next 3 years, and then keep it as veteran. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 A friend once had a Fiat 128. I touched a bit of poor bodywork once and before our very eyes a great lump of metal just fell off the car, he wasn't very impressed Little brother has a Fiat 128CL - we said the CL stood for 'coolant leaker' and it lived up to the name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 When i first passed my driving test i used to take all my models in my Mini 1000 .Was very tight when i had my planes my best mate and his planes in the car .But great fun driving the best little car in the world !! going out to do the best hobbie in the world !! Happy Days.Now i take the wife Vectra estate when she lets me!! as my truck is a bit to big to go flying in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derick Parsons Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Hi, I go up the field in my mitsubishi road runner 1.8i It allmost does wheelies in first gear but don`t do much for the planes in the back.I`ve lost my smilies dam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Garwood Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 we have a nissan sunny and a nissan x-trail so plenty of room to transport models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Coombs Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 I bought an old 1982 VW Microbus and fully restored it fitting a Ford Saffire V6 engine. Its main purpose was to transport my quad daughter but it doubled very nicely as a model transporter as I have removed the back seats. Her company has now given her a Merc Vito so the VW is all mine BUT a few weeks back my Son in Law borrowed it and wrecked the gearbox.Now I can choose between my Wifes Toyota Camry but the seats dont fold & I think she may object to fuel spills on the upholstery or my Mazda MX6. OK, the seats do fold down but once my 25% Edge is in there is no room for me.Will have to consider touring the scrapyards to find a cheap gearbox. Only problem with that is I will be spending time fixing the thing & not building or flying. Perhaps I should "borrow" my Daughters company Vito. Hmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Occleshaw Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I've got a 1998 Escort Saloon.. huge boot.. i've recently had a car audio installation done in the boot and i've had it specially done to retain all of the available space for my models!! I'll get some pics up once it's finished.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Knowles Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 I use a Subaru Outback Station Wagon.Plenty of room with the back seats down & the wings hang from straps across the roof (inside of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWM Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 From a 'not so aged' 34.... A blue Renault Megane - fold down the back seats no probs at all for all my kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Bottell Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 i use my fiat grande punto sporting,get the harmony twin, ucado and my grumman bearcat ,looking for a cheap estate as my next is asm's p61 black widow i like to take them all flying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Jordan Posted March 24, 2008 Share Posted March 24, 2008 Hi All, Since my last post on this subject I've got rid of my Rover 820. Two weeks ago I got myself a Honda Accord, yesterday morning my lovely Honda was hit by an un-insured driver and it's now a total write-off. I'll let you all know what I get when I replace it ! PS. HAPPY EASTER to you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Eyre Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Gday all ,from sunny Western Ausralia. I have been reading with interest the types of vehicles used to carry your models - some of which are not used here. I have a Hyundai Accent 5 door - very roomy as the rear seats fold flat like a station wagon - also economical on fuel (very expensive - $1.52 per litre!) Happy flying, I enjoy RCM&E , and look forward to each free plan.Gary Eyre, Quairading, Western Australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Reid Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 My recently purchased diesel SEAT Altea XL, (diesel's $A 2.28 a litre here Gary mate!) has nice folding seats, and I can now build bigger models that the previous VW Golf permitted - grandchildren's car seat are much easier to fit too. CR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard cohen Posted April 6, 2008 Share Posted April 6, 2008 I like driving almost as much as flying so have just collected my new Alfa Romeo 159 sportwagon. Can get P47 thunderbolt, Spitfire and extra 330L in at a squeeze but it takes a little time to interlock tailplanes and wings ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Hailey Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Hi all.At the moment I have got a Peugeot 406 estate with the seats down it dues every thing that it should do and all so pulls our caravan and we all so have a Mitsobitchy Plagero 4x4 so no trouble moving the plains and heli's around.Good flying Owen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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