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FastDoc · 02-17-2010, 11:29 PM

I did the R/C thing with my (ex) stepson for a while. We had a couple of R/C 10's and a T Max. Man, if a person thinks China Bikes need a lot of attention they should try the R/C hobby! :P

I also did line control airplanes for a while. I enjoyed that a lot.

fishman10 · 02-17-2010, 11:34 PM

I to got started in the rc thing to try and get my son to do something other than video games, but failed.i figured you would have given the remote controlled rc planes a try ,but I guess why when you can fly the real thing, huh fastdoc!

FastDoc · 02-17-2010, 11:39 PM

I've never crashed the big ones, but the R/C's give me fits! 8O

For a regular pilot to fly an R/C it's hard because our training relies on seat of the pants feel and instruments. I'll stick to what I know! The line control (circles) planes were fun. Just little balsa planes with .049's. Not including paint I'd have one built in an hour or so.

Weldangrind · 02-17-2010, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by frostbite

Old computers and video game consoles. I must have at least 3-4 Atari 2600's, Commodore 64's, VIC-20's, Apple II's, etc...

Once the new house is built - arcade cabinets!

I'm going to call my basement the 'Nerdsonian'.

I think that an arcade cabinet is a great idea. I'd love to get an old school black and white Sprint with two steering wheels. The 2D colour version that followed wasn't anywhere near as fun.

AZ200cc · 02-18-2010, 12:36 AM

Jim · 02-18-2010, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

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Originally Posted by frostbite

Old computers and video game consoles. I must have at least 3-4 Atari 2600's, Commodore 64's, VIC-20's, Apple II's, etc...

Once the new house is built - arcade cabinets!

I'm going to call my basement the 'Nerdsonian'.

I think that an arcade cabinet is a great idea. I'd love to get an old school black and white Sprint with two steering wheels. The 2D colour version that followed wasn't anywhere near as fun.

I've had a few, they take up a lot of space, but otherwise they can be fun... I had one, which wasn't in working condition and it ended up being destroyed and sent to the dump, unfortunately I found afterwards it was somewhat collectible and I could have probably gotten around $1000 for it. I also found an original in good shape space invaders cabinet on abbotsfords craigslist not long ago for a really good deal but I was a day late calling about it.

frostbite · 02-18-2010, 05:02 AM

There are very few for sale locally but quite a few come up on EBAY. It's a logistical nightmare to get them home unless you want to pay large $$$ for freight, and then there's no guarantees on condition when they arrive.

My brother lives in VA, next time I visit I may have to bring one or two back with me.

AZ200cc · 02-19-2010, 01:47 PM

My recent scores

Vintage 1977 lunchbox got it for 99 cents lpus shipping

Fatboys 45 LP, classic Hip Hop

02-17-2010, 11:29 PM	#16
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I did the R/C thing with my (ex) stepson for a while. We had a couple of R/C 10's and a T Max. Man, if a person thinks China Bikes need a lot of attention they should try the R/C hobby! :P I also did line control airplanes for a while. I enjoyed that a lot. __________________ Happy to serve.
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02-17-2010, 11:34 PM	#17
fishman10 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: central PA Posts: 770	collections I to got started in the rc thing to try and get my son to do something other than video games, but failed.i figured you would have given the remote controlled rc planes a try ,but I guess why when you can fly the real thing, huh fastdoc!
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02-17-2010, 11:39 PM	#18
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I've never crashed the big ones, but the R/C's give me fits! 8O For a regular pilot to fly an R/C it's hard because our training relies on seat of the pants feel and instruments. I'll stick to what I know! The line control (circles) planes were fun. Just little balsa planes with .049's. Not including paint I'd have one built in an hour or so. __________________ Happy to serve.
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02-18-2010, 12:36 AM	#20
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	__________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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02-18-2010, 05:02 AM	#22
frostbite Join Date: May 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada Posts: 1,744	There are very few for sale locally but quite a few come up on EBAY. It's a logistical nightmare to get them home unless you want to pay large $$$ for freight, and then there's no guarantees on condition when they arrive. My brother lives in VA, next time I visit I may have to bring one or two back with me. __________________ Frostbite "The beatings will continue until moral improves"
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02-19-2010, 01:47 PM	#23
AZ200cc Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Show Low Arizona Posts: 2,889	My recent scores Vintage 1977 lunchbox got it for 99 cents lpus shipping Fatboys 45 LP, classic Hip Hop __________________ <br />2001 Suzuki DR200SE<br />1997 Suzuki RM250 YIKES<br />1995 Yamaha Breeze 125 daughters<br />1991 Honda XR80r Restored<br />maybe a 2003 Yamaha TTR90
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