KiwiKid Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Just wondering how you guys go about selecting your next model. I just spent a tortured month agonizing over the purchase of a new model. One day I was definitely going to get it, the next I was wavering. In the end, I decided to get it just so I could get some damn sleep. Here's the criteria I pour over before making a decision: 1) Can I afford it? * 2) Do I really need it? 3) Do I have a suitable place to fly it? 4) Do I have a suitable place to store it? 5) Do I have anything similar already? 6) Do I have existing spare gear/batteries I can use in it? 7) Do I have time to build it? 8) Does it have favourable reviews? 9) What will the resale market be like? 10) Can I possibly stand not having it? * May involve consultation/negotiation with your significant other. So, I would be interested in anything else you guys look at in the decision making process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model Monster Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Buy, build, fly, repeat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Agate Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 If the answers to 1-10 are all negative, but I still really really want it, then I'll have it. It's just like the way you choose your significant other really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lee Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 See it, like it, buy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Etherton Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 It has to be small enough to sneak in under your coat before swmbo notices you are building again😇 Usually buy something different to all my other models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 sounds like you have too much dosh...forward it to... ne...1 finances dept..... i'll put a photo on,of what we buy..... ken Anderson...ne....1 decision with the dosh dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josip Vrandecic -Mes Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Dear Daryl , your questions are completely realistic but I belong to RC fliers who buy models by heart and a little less by common sense.... ...lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iqon Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Do i have spare model memory in the transmitter, can I afford it. If answer yes, then whats stopping you.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 see, like, buy - simple edit - John - snap! Edited By Bob Cotsford on 04/10/2016 09:28:19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engine Doctor Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Change no 10 on list to " Do I want it ? " If the answer is yes then buy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Smitheman Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 see it fall in love buy buy buy! Resale? Who ever wants to sell a model plane... unless its a real dog! I think I need therapy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basa Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 I find it easy to make a decision just ask the wife , the answer is always No! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Posted by Basa on 04/10/2016 10:50:51: I find it easy to make a decision just ask the wife , the answer is always No! If I do that the answer is usually yes. I guess I'm very lucky and she's the family's financial controller, too. It's me who does the agonising. Geoff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex Vacforms Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 I believe there are only two questions you need to ask yourself: 1) What would the other half do if she were looking at shoes? 2) Where can I hide it? Easy! Steve Davis - Vortex Vacforms Tel: (01530) 457806 email: [email protected] Website: http://www.vortex-vacforms.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Vortex.Vacforms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle 899 Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Posted by Basa on 04/10/2016 10:50:51: I find it easy to make a decision just ask the wife , the answer is always No! As all of my aircraft cost £50 or less my wife has never objected, provided she has a similar amount for clothes etc., Shep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Old Geezer Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Tom - 1 & 1/4 planes a year, not a chance! Most of the year I'd have nothing to fly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanN Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 1) Can I afford it? * Obviously, otherwise you wouldn’t be considering it 2) Do I really need it? Probably not, otherwise you’d have bought it already 3) Do I have a suitable place to fly it? This one’s a showstopper. If the answer is no then move on 4) Do I have a suitable place to store it? Never a problem. If you really do reach crunch point just sell a couple of others – all part of the natural rotation of the hangar 5) Do I have anything similar already? If you did, and it already ticked all the boxes, then you wouldn’t be thinking about this new purchase 6) Do I have existing spare gear/batteries I can use in it? Minor detail, you’ll find some or buy some 7) Do I have time to build it? Not a factor. If you don’t have more boxes than you’ll ever get round to building then you’re not a “normal” modeller 8) Does it have favourable reviews? If it had stinkers you wouldn’t be considering it. Otherwise not an issue 9) What will the resale market be like? No point in factoring this in. Anyone can have a “whoops”, and the resale market for stuffed aircraft isn’t great. Any sell-on value is a future bonus, not a consideration for here and now 10) Can I possibly stand not having it? Well, as you’re doing all this prevaricating it seems you might. How do you decide – ah, that’ll be back to question 1 then …….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaunie Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Treat yourself, you know you are worth it! Like that handbag of hers that just mysteriously "appeared", "Oh that, I've had it for ages"! Shaunie. Edited By Shaunie on 05/10/2016 09:05:38 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil (Itisme) Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 I must be one of the lucky few whose better half encourages me to go flying. Before last Chirstmas she came with me to the local shop looked up on wall saw a Hanger 9 Corsair, said to the gents behind the counter I'll put that and the engine to suit on layby, so who's a lucky boy. A few guys at the club want my wife to have a chat with there wifes. Neil Edited By Itisme on 05/10/2016 10:46:59 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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