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Hughes500E · 11-28-2006, 01:46 AM

Just wondering, out of the kits that are on the market today, what would be worth saving? For me the Pica Waco kit is valuable. I am in the middle of scratch building one right now. I went over to a friends house today and what did he have, a 1/5th Pica Waco YMF kit sitting on his bench, I was jealous. I thought to myself, maybe there is a kit that I should buy and with the help of a miracle, not build it. Being a young modeler, pulling "it" out in 10 or so years would be sweet!

Any ideas, what should I buy?

JimMcIntyre · 11-28-2006, 07:26 AM

Whatever you can get your hands on that appeals to you.

Really, whenever I see something that appeals to me, and is not longer available, I buy it and store it for the future. Maybe I'm storing it for future modellers? In any case, I've recently decided that when I build these kits, I will clone them so as not to destroy the original kit so others (or myself) can enjoy it in the future....

How's your Pica coming? I managed to get more paont on mine but realized I need to do some re-work the cabanes... trouble is, I've started another project and have other commitments.

rubbie · 11-28-2006, 07:59 AM

I personally save most of the patriot kits that I come accross I love the way they fly. I have one flying now and two still in boxes to be saved for the future.

hillmanr2 · 11-28-2006, 09:57 AM

Nothing, fly the crap out of them all till they crash

Hughes500E · 11-28-2006, 10:57 AM

I'm thinking some of the Proctor Kits

or maybe a Balsa USA.

Waco is coming along. I received my paint the other day, Gord at Klass Kote is a standup guy! I miss-counted my ribs so Peter is going to send me a few more this week to finish the bottom wing, great guy!
I'm going to miss this build, what a great project!

JimMcIntyre · 11-28-2006, 01:18 PM

Looks like you're catching up to me.

Proctor. Agreed wholeheartedly except, they're still available and will likely remain so as long as modellers appreciate quality enough to pay for it.... Also, their plans are detailed enough to build from.

I have some really old, highly collectible stuff squirreled away, I should post some pics on my website....

Hughes500E · 11-28-2006, 01:46 PM

I agree, post some pics

Search continues!

**williame3590** · 11-28-2006, 05:46 PM

I have a Balsa USA 1/3 Flybaby biplane kit for sale. Very collectable as it has been out of production for about 25 years. This kit is really nice and I am only selling because I have two. Bill

Wayne22 · 11-28-2006, 07:16 PM

Pretty much anything that comes in kit form will be very diffcult to find in the future if current trends continue.......

Hughes500E · 11-28-2006, 07:24 PM

Exactly but, not many options to say the least or am I just seeing the same old same old

11-28-2006, 01:46 AM	#1
Hughes500E RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Steve H. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Armstrong BC Feedback: 34 / 100% Posts: 3,757 Total Props: 16	What to save? Remove this ad - become a site supporter! Just wondering, out of the kits that are on the market today, what would be worth saving? For me the Pica Waco kit is valuable. I am in the middle of scratch building one right now. I went over to a friends house today and what did he have, a 1/5th Pica Waco YMF kit sitting on his bench, I was jealous. I thought to myself, maybe there is a kit that I should buy and with the help of a miracle, not build it. Being a young modeler, pulling "it" out in 10 or so years would be sweet! Any ideas, what should I buy?
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11-28-2006, 07:26 AM	#2
JimMcIntyre RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Jim McIntyre Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Claremont Ontario Radio of choice: JR/Spectrum # of RCs: 999 Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 4,343 Total Props: 1	Whatever you can get your hands on that appeals to you. Really, whenever I see something that appeals to me, and is not longer available, I buy it and store it for the future. Maybe I'm storing it for future modellers? In any case, I've recently decided that when I build these kits, I will clone them so as not to destroy the original kit so others (or myself) can enjoy it in the future.... How's your Pica coming? I managed to get more paont on mine but realized I need to do some re-work the cabanes... trouble is, I've started another project and have other commitments. __________________ ScaleBuilder MAAC# 12719 6EQUJ5 WOW!! Si fractum non sit, noli id reficere - (If it ain't broke, don't fix it).
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hillmanr2 RCC Supreme Contributor Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kelowna, B.C. Feedback: 0 / 0% Posts: 2,435 Total Props: 0	Nothing, fly the crap out of them all till they crash __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS Imac # 4751 Speedway and Hobby http://www.duralitebatteries.com/ PTA Hobbies
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11-28-2006, 10:57 AM	#5
Hughes500E RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Steve H. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Armstrong BC Feedback: 34 / 100% Posts: 3,757 Total Props: 16	I'm thinking some of the Proctor Kits or maybe a Balsa USA. Waco is coming along. I received my paint the other day, Gord at Klass Kote is a standup guy! I miss-counted my ribs so Peter is going to send me a few more this week to finish the bottom wing, great guy! I'm going to miss this build, what a great project! Attached Thumbnails
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11-28-2006, 01:18 PM	#6
JimMcIntyre RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Jim McIntyre Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Claremont Ontario Radio of choice: JR/Spectrum # of RCs: 999 Feedback: 1 / 100% Posts: 4,343 Total Props: 1	Looks like you're catching up to me. Proctor. Agreed wholeheartedly except, they're still available and will likely remain so as long as modellers appreciate quality enough to pay for it.... Also, their plans are detailed enough to build from. I have some really old, highly collectible stuff squirreled away, I should post some pics on my website.... __________________ ScaleBuilder MAAC# 12719 6EQUJ5 WOW!! Si fractum non sit, noli id reficere - (If it ain't broke, don't fix it).
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11-28-2006, 07:59 AM	#3
rubbie RCC Junior Contributor I am: Christopher P. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Whitby Aero Modellers Radio of choice: JR Feedback: 5 / 100% Posts: 243 Total Props: 0	I personally save most of the patriot kits that I come accross I love the way they fly. I have one flying now and two still in boxes to be saved for the future.
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11-28-2006, 01:46 PM	#7
Hughes500E RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Steve H. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Armstrong BC Feedback: 34 / 100% Posts: 3,757 Total Props: 16	I agree, post some pics Search continues!
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11-28-2006, 05:46 PM	#8
williame3590 Administrator ★ Site Supporter ★ ★ Site Supporter ★★ Administrator ★ I am: William A Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: York, on Radio of choice: Futaba Feedback: 129 / 100% Posts: 10,204 Total Props: 116	discontinued I have a Balsa USA 1/3 Flybaby biplane kit for sale. Very collectable as it has been out of production for about 25 years. This kit is really nice and I am only selling because I have two. Bill
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11-28-2006, 07:16 PM	#9
Wayne22 RCC Supreme Contributor I am: wayne b Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sh. Park, Ab Feedback: 11 / 100% Posts: 2,318 Total Props: 13	Pretty much anything that comes in kit form will be very diffcult to find in the future if current trends continue....... __________________ There aren't enough days in the weekend. -- Steven Wright
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11-28-2006, 07:24 PM	#10
Hughes500E RCC Supreme Contributor I am: Steve H. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Armstrong BC Feedback: 34 / 100% Posts: 3,757 Total Props: 16	Exactly but, not many options to say the least or am I just seeing the same old same old
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