Simon Hall 2 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Just curious as a new flyer myself. I only fly a couple of Radians, but boy has the investment gone up over a year! From one RTF plane to 2, upgraded Tx's, telemetry kit, chargers, on board camera, spares etc. I reckon from my startup cost of £170, I think I probably have spent about £600 in total now. This is probably small fry though compared to some, I'm sure! The main thing is, the missus should never know the true cost! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I daren't estimate. My euphemistic 'investment' (not a word even my very tolerant wife might use) is probably a lot less than it was when I first invested. The cost is probably well into 4 figures but that's spread over 20+ years. We also have quite an investment in pedal cycles, too - our tandem cost nearly £3,000 alone but we get a lot of enjoyment from it which is priceless (a bit of suffering, too ) Geoff Edited By Geoff Sleath on 30/04/2015 12:58:13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Ennis Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Hmmm, very difficult to be exact, but I estimate over the years I've accumulated somewhere in the region of £25,000 worth of gear, plus whatever has gone previously gone to the great hangar in the sky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Laughton Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Its a frightening amount! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Harris Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Simon, We had a poll a few years ago HERE , I wouldn't think trends have altered that much. Rich Edited By Richard Harris on 30/04/2015 13:11:42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve T Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 You don't have to be 'in the money' or as they used to say loaded to spend far more money than SWMBO need ever have even a hint of! I hade a mad spell in 2013 and spent just under £4000. It was my money not affecting the family at all but you know how they are, 'you spent how much?' All the planes hang from the ceiling of my workshop, I haven't bought a new model or finished a project for some time as she knows what is hanging up! Shame really as there is another £2000 worth unfinished and semi hiding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Smith 1 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I don't even want to go there…… thousands!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 more than the value of my car, less than the value of my house.... After decades of model building I probably have more spares and accessories than most smaller model shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyn K Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Much the same as Bob I think that being a builder I possibly spend less because I am not interested in ARTFs and glitter so don't get the urge to buy lots of new shiny toys. A decent build takes me about 6 months and costs about £250-£300 including second hand engines but (usually) new (budget) servos and receivers. I have only been back flying for 5 years so I would estimate that the intrinsic value of my shed is about £3000 in models, plus £500 is transmitters and idle radio gear plus about £500 is my collection of second hand engines.. Say £5k all in. Perhaps add another £500 in write offs - I don't get that many However, it is worth a damn site more than that to me. Martyn Edited By Martyn K on 30/04/2015 13:53:08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Hall 2 Posted April 30, 2015 Author Share Posted April 30, 2015 I suppose it's all relative to your financial status to a point, but still seeing how much you have invested in your kit shows your passion in the hobby. I am quite poor, so £600 for me in one year shows a very promising continuing interest in this great hobby. Edited By Simon Hall 2 on 30/04/2015 14:16:42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will -0 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I won it all in a raffle That's what I tell her anyway 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Member Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 [This posting has been removed] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hopkin Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 As everything I have brought cost "£4.99" its probably getting on for 3 or 4 hundred quid now - that's my story and I am sticking to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Wragg Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 In todays society you work hard save hard for a happy reiterment then you fall ill because of this ethos then the government takes all your savings and your house off you all in the name to pay for your care. While some malingerer who's done nothing all their life apart from collecting their social cheque gets everything. spend it, enjoy it, you work hard for it, you can't take it with you when you curl your toes up and go to meet your maker Edited By Sam Wragg on 30/04/2015 15:34:21 **edited for language** Edited By David Ashby - RCME on 30/04/2015 17:35:53 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyAndJo Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I would lose sleep just thinking about it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Posted by MattyAndJo on 30/04/2015 15:55:35: I would lose sleep just thinking about it.... so make use of the extra waking hours and GET BUILDING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle 899 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Posted by Simon Hall 2 on 30/04/2015 12:35:41: The main thing is, the missus should never know the true cost! Amen to that ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.. Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Ever since I bought my first trainer I've invested in paints and balsa and depending on what colours I chose I can replicate warbirds, sports planes & semi scale stuff , I've managed around 20 remodels so far 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve T Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Sam Wragg ! I am sorry for everyone else but I agree with you totally, it's a shame we are not allowed to swear on this site but I can think of many words to use. I worked so hard all my life, now I am a little more than comfortable to say the least, but every model I have no matter how expensive I can afford and price is not really an issue....but I have never borrowed or stolen or whatever. Is it a nice feeling if everything you have was paid for by someone else? And I do dispute the word 'benefit' can anyone on this forum explain to be how you deserve this 'benefit' ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve T Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Sorry for the last post but I felt the need for a deserved rant ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bran Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 My wife knows exactly what I spend, have not hidden anything, ever. Must be doing it wrong. As regards amounts, well, I buy conservatively, am prepared to wait for the "must have's" to buy at full price and test the stuff for me, and so am usually able to find end of line or past their peak sale bargains in quality gear. As a result I have seven multi-memory 2.4 GHz Transmitters, inc a Taranis and a 10CG with max size CAMPAC memory card, and they are all full and used.................... And that does not include the small stuff that comes with their own TX, like Hubsan X4, Twister Quad, etc, etc, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete B Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Posted by Steve T on 30/04/2015 17:55:16: And I do dispute the word 'benefit' can anyone on this forum explain to be how you deserve this 'benefit' ? Not on this thread, ta - start one in Chit-Chat if you must but I'll not guarantee its longevity..... Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tim Hooper Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 I'm not sure about the use of the word 'invested' in the thread title. Doesn't an investment expect to make a profitable return? Anyway, as a (paid) model designer, I need to keep all my receipts to offset against my tax bill, so I know that in the last financial year I've spent just over £1300 on my daft hobby. tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted April 30, 2015 Share Posted April 30, 2015 Posted by Tim Hooper on 30/04/2015 21:16:35: I'm not sure about the use of the word 'invested' in the thread title. Doesn't an investment expect to make a profitable return? I get a fantastic return. Just not a financial one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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