The best RC model??

Zippy · 29 January 2006, 20:01

I gotta get my hands on one of these!!!

http://gprime.net/video.php/miniaturejet

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gingercoastie · 29 January 2006, 20:27

I feel the need, the need for ..................................

Jimbo · 29 January 2006, 21:11

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Yeah, and so's my Johnson.

Swifty · 30 January 2006, 18:53

Goodness gracious, Great Balls of Fire......

Just added one to my Christmas list

Phil Davies · 30 January 2006, 19:19

Hey, Swifty, I've just noticed that 4x4 signature of your's - very witty!

And yes, that jet is utterly awesome. Anyone got any idea what it costs or is it a one-off perhaps?

Poly · 30 January 2006, 20:01

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Anyone got any idea what it costs or is it a one-off perhaps?

I saw a whole load of these at a show in Northumberland a few years ago (just happened to be in the area, saw a sign and went along, so can't remember exactly where or "who" organised it...) it was a pretty organised affair and there were people selling bits (engines (inc. jets) etc) as well as whole planes. I wasn't really looking to buy so not certain of prices but I think the jets started around £500!

If the wife can remember any more I will post again!

Neil

Phil Davies · 30 January 2006, 20:49

Thanks, Neil. Must admit I expected them to be way more expensive than that.

Nick Thompson · 30 January 2006, 22:24

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Thanks, Neil. Must admit I expected them to be way more expensive than that.

The fuselage kits start at £500, but the engines are about £2,300 + about £1,000 for the starting system.

A friend has a rc turbine helicopter that cost him £7,500, must admit I was bloody nervous when he allowed me to fly it, but it sounded f*****g wonderful.

Swifty · 31 January 2006, 09:05

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Originally Posted by Phil Davies

Hey, Swifty, I've just noticed that 4x4 signature of your's - very witty!

Poly · 31 January 2006, 17:59

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Originally Posted by Nick Thompson

The fuselage kits start at £500, but the engines are about £2,300 + about £1,000 for the starting system.

A friend has a rc turbine helicopter that cost him £7,500, must admit I was bloody nervous when he allowed me to fly it, but it sounded f*****g wonderful.

ahhh - a bit like RIB prices... ...you think thats not bad - then you realise it doesn't include the engine, trailer etc...

Nick Thompson · 01 February 2006, 11:38

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ahhh - a bit like RIB prices... ...you think thats not bad - then you realise it doesn't include the engine, trailer etc...

Yep & the learning curve is more expensive, you stand a pretty good chance of getting away with it the first time you come alongside in a RIB, but it WILL cost you a set of blades & tail boom the first time you try to land an RC helicopter.