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Title: Do you build 'Models"
Post by: GrayBeard on June 25, 2010, 03:54:24 pm
Watch this Model Airplane!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=SDbQ5xvsrIU (http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=SDbQ5xvsrIU)

Here is a 'hobbyist' with lots of time and talent!

 Model-Jet Airplane
This is one absolutely amazing remote controlled [RC] model airplane.  Not only did they build its jet engines, but included a retractable landing gear, and built it into a fully scaled model of the SR-71 "Blackbird" that flies just like the real McCoy.  This SR-71 model was built by an Engineer / RC enthusiast in Germany , and is certainly one awesome toy.
Title: Re: Do you build 'Models"
Post by: Rightarm on June 25, 2010, 06:33:02 pm
    Man, that is way too cool! Dave 8)
Title: Re: Do you build 'Models"
Post by: Russ C on June 25, 2010, 06:38:50 pm
Really watched for thirthy minutes or more.
Thanks,  8)  8)  8)
Title: Re: Do you build 'Models"
Post by: dgman on June 25, 2010, 08:16:42 pm
Wow! That is so cool!
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Post by: daneklund on June 25, 2010, 08:19:06 pm
I had seen that one once before - it is still great.  The other really cool model is one of a B52 with all eight engines.  some people think our "hobby" is expensive.
Title: Re: Do you build 'Models"
Post by: Rapid Roger on June 25, 2010, 09:15:28 pm
That is just TOO COOL!!!!
We have a real SR71 hanging from the celing in the Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center right here in lil ole Hutchinson, Kansas USA.
I would see it every week in a hanger when I was working and before it got mounted permentaly to the celing.
That is one BIG airplane considering it only carryed two people and a camera!

Rog
Title: Re: Do you build 'Models"
Post by: sp_343 on June 25, 2010, 09:56:54 pm
I thought I had spent alot of time and money on my hobby...this guy is crazy good with building that plane. 

I also like the lady with the fire extinguisher standing by while he is fueling it...that should tell you that this guy means business!
Title: Re: Do you build 'Models"
Post by: chief on June 26, 2010, 12:58:00 am
I have seen other R/C airplanes like that.  The engines are like 2-3 grand a piece.  Some of those planes are illegal in the US because they go too fast.  I just couldnt get myself to spend the money.  All that time and money invested and it only takes one little crash to destroy it all.
Title: Re: Do you build 'Models"
Post by: Intarsia92 on June 26, 2010, 11:37:23 am
When I see something like this I think of my friend who spent three months building an RC model airplane and crashed it on it's first flight, ouch!!
Title: Re: Do you build 'Models"
Post by: Dan on June 26, 2010, 12:25:45 pm
Wonder what saw he used to cut the plane?

Neat video thanks for sharing. I have always been interested in RC but have never invested in the hobby.

Dan
Title: Re: Do you build 'Models"
Post by: KENINLEX on June 26, 2010, 01:22:39 pm
That is something I've always wanted to do but not enough money, time, or GUTS to fly one.
Title: Re: Do you build 'Models"
Post by: GrayBeard on June 26, 2010, 01:50:04 pm
After all these years I have learned that it is BEST to pick the hobbies you feel comfortable with, both skill wise and financially!

~~~GrayBeard~~~