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What Planes Do You Most Regret Selling?
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Wow, I thought I was a typical example of a RC pilot (buying and selling) but so far it sounds like I am in the minority. For me it was always a natural part of the hobby (get tired of a plane, run out of room, just needing the cash, etc). I am trying to think if I had the space would I have kept most of these models? Hmm, thoughts to ponder on a Sunday morning.
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G'day gang,
I have sold two models over the years as I could not fit motor racing and modelling in my time frame. [nor the could the wallet handle it].
One was a scratch built 1/6th scale Mk IX Spitfire. She went through three owners until the last owner crashed her on his maiden flight with her. It was shame to hear about a twenty five year old model being crashed because ambition out weighed ability.
I never saw her fly but the second owner won a lot trophy's with her. He said she flew nicely and it was a shame to see her in a million pieces after the crash.
The second one was sixty size Byron P-51D kit. I had not started work on her as such but had cut out some foam core wings for her. The funny thing is, the man I sold the kit to refuses to admit that he purchased the kit off me. We were good friends then and we are good friends now so, that is one thing that I can not work out.
But, as far as regrets go......none.
I do have a TND 134" Lancaster kit sitting right next to me and I hope to start her in a couple of weeks when it starts to cool down a bit.
Regards and respect
Daryl
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Hi, aeros how did you like the big 182 and the baron twin and what motors you used??
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I'm currently decided whether I want to regret selling my Grumman cat collection. So far no sells out of fear of regret :)
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Originally posted by Aros.MotionRC View PostThroughout my RC "Career" I have bought and sold a ton of aircraft models. Most often I sell when I get bored of a model and want to use the money to buy the latest and greatest. However, once in awhile I end up selling a model I regret. Whether it's due to needing the money to fund another project (or just need cash) or some other reason, there's been a few models I have really regretted selling in retrospect. While not a comprehensive list, here's a small sampling of some that stick out. What about you?
Legend Models P-38 Lightning. My first "giant scale" composite/wood warbird. My buddy built her for me. Quite the build as the manufacturing wasn't great, but she flew beautifully. I ended up selling her to somebody I regret. Just building and packaging the model for shipping was a giant production. Well the guy proceeds to destroy it on the maiden. Why? He hit LVC and she went in. It STILL hurts.
FMS 1400mm Pitts "Oracle". Really a wonderful bi-plane I just loved the crap out of. I painted it up in the bright red Oracle livery. Such a great site in the sky, and wonderful performer. All it was missing was the white smoke. Sold her and still kick myself for doing so.
Beechcraft Baron G58. My first composite model. I really cool ARF that I enjoyed flying. Really scale details. Can't remember why I sold. Most likely to fund some other project.
Top Flite Gold Edition Cessna 182 Skylane. How do I love Thee? Let me count the ways...I absolutely love, love, LOVE this model. Such a beautiful kit through-and-through. Excellent quality ARF and she flies darn near like a full scale. This is one I always wish I would have in my hangar and not get stupid and sell.
HSD 105mm F-16 Arctic Camo. This one I get a bit of a free pass as my buddy Downwindleg gave me an offer I couldn't refuse which was his half-completed ESM F4U Corsair. I would have never sold it otherwise. Not a regret at all, but I do wish I had the money to buy the Corsair AND keep the F-16. Well I recently acquired another one that is coming soon so all is well with the world!
Honorable Mentions: My 3M ASW-28 from I-Care and Mystery Ship. Beautiful sailplanes. This was early in my RC "career" and I wish I still had them to this day.
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Originally posted by OV10 View Post
And trading too ;) Paint is done, just got to add decals and do CG then wait for spring.
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I generally fly them till I break them, then give them away or garbage them. On occasion, I'll get bored with one or feel it's just too much plane for me (or the field I fly at) and I'll sell it. The only one I regret selling is the Hanger 9 Twin Otter. The rest, I haven't given any of them a second thought.
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Wow, those are some beautiful models Aros! Sad to hear about the P-38, you would hope that someone buying such a nice model wouldn’t be so careless. My top picks would be:
Eflite Hurricane: An absolutely fantastic flying bird I rebuilt from another club member’s wreck. I fitted retracts and a scale prop, and it flew like it was on rails. She had a really hard time on grass, so I let her go. Now that I have a nice field, I really regret that decision.
Hobby Lobby Mini Telemaster: The ultimate do-anything high wing trainer. It was just setup for 3 channel, but was perfect to learn on and took off instantly. Didn’t even really care flying in up to 30 mph wind or snow. Would be the perfect plane to use for buddy boxing beginners.
Cermark Dragonfly Glider: Super Easy and relaxing to fly. Part Glider, part hotliner. UPS crushed the tail in shipping once, and it never flew true again, even with a careful alignment after rebuilding. Sold it to a friend who totaled.
Trex 450 (Flybarred): My original CP trainer. It’s getting hard to find a Flybarred heli now, and I loved the way it flew. FBL is great, but that mechanical flybar just flew so well.
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What Planes Do You Most Regret Selling?
Throughout my RC "Career" I have bought and sold a ton of aircraft models. Most often I sell when I get bored of a model and want to use the money to buy the latest and greatest. However, once in awhile I end up selling a model I regret. Whether it's due to needing the money to fund another project (or just need cash) or some other reason, there's been a few models I have really regretted selling in retrospect. While not a comprehensive list, here's a small sampling of some that stick out. What about you?
Legend Models P-38 Lightning. My first "giant scale" composite/wood warbird. My buddy built her for me. Quite the build as the manufacturing wasn't great, but she flew beautifully. I ended up selling her to somebody I regret. Just building and packaging the model for shipping was a giant production. Well the guy proceeds to destroy it on the maiden. Why? He hit LVC and she went in. It STILL hurts.
FMS 1400mm Pitts "Oracle". Really a wonderful bi-plane I just loved the crap out of. I painted it up in the bright red Oracle livery. Such a great site in the sky, and wonderful performer. All it was missing was the white smoke. Sold her and still kick myself for doing so.
Beechcraft Baron G58. My first composite model. I really cool ARF that I enjoyed flying. Really scale details. Can't remember why I sold. Most likely to fund some other project.
Top Flite Gold Edition Cessna 182 Skylane. How do I love Thee? Let me count the ways...I absolutely love, love, LOVE this model. Such a beautiful kit through-and-through. Excellent quality ARF and she flies darn near like a full scale. This is one I always wish I would have in my hangar and not get stupid and sell.
HSD 105mm F-16 Arctic Camo. This one I get a bit of a free pass as my buddy Downwindleg gave me an offer I couldn't refuse which was his half-completed ESM F4U Corsair. I would have never sold it otherwise. Not a regret at all, but I do wish I had the money to buy the Corsair AND keep the F-16. Well I recently acquired another one that is coming soon so all is well with the world!
Honorable Mentions: My 3M ASW-28 from I-Care and Mystery Ship. Beautiful sailplanes. This was early in my RC "career" and I wish I still had them to this day.
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