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Post by dubehigh on Mar 3, 2010 9:53:23 GMT -6
ok, here we go again, my cub hasnt even showed up yet. and i am looking for another plane. i see a problem on the horizon. but anyway, were do you guys buy planes from? thanks MR. ADDICTION
PS. DAVE i dont no if this is the right area for this.
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Post by Gabe on Mar 3, 2010 13:16:04 GMT -6
I buy from my LHS and its either E-flite or Parkzone all the way. When I do buy from Nitro Planes, I get the airframe only (kit-version) and use all E-flite or Parkzone electronics. You'll hear a lot of guys talk about cheaper motors and electronics that work just as good - but in my experience, you get what you pay for. I have NEVER had an issue with Parkzone or E-Flite. Everything works as it should. You can order Parkzone and E-flite directly from www.horizonhobby.com. For more detailed information visit: www.parkzone.comwww.e-fliterc.comWelcome to the additiction! |
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Post by Tony on Mar 3, 2010 15:21:32 GMT -6
If I am going to buy a Horizon Hobby product (Parkzone, E-flite, Spektrum, Hangar9, etc) I always buy from my LHS. I like to support those guys as much as possible. The internet has put a real hurting on the small local guys and shops are closing all the time. I would really hate to see these guys go. It is a family run shop and the folks are super freindly and very knowledgeable about most anything RC.
Also, since Horizon price regulates their products, LHS price is the same price as anywhere on the net but because I am a regular customer (wife says a little too regular ;D) I usually get a nice discount.
All that being said, somethings I just can't afford to buy at the LHS and stay in this hobby. Lipos being the biggest of those things.
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Post by Gabe on Mar 3, 2010 19:01:34 GMT -6
I'm with ya Tony. I usually buy from my LHS guy just for that reason. If I need a part or something and he can't get it for a while, then I order online. Lipo's are another story. Hobbyking is my "go to" for those.
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Post by dubehigh on Mar 3, 2010 20:43:48 GMT -6
as far as lipos, big sky hobby in mn. has geat prices
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Post by Solitaire on Mar 3, 2010 21:18:27 GMT -6
OT Congrats on the promotion, Gabe. The planks are in good hands now.  |
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Post by 19000rpm on Mar 4, 2010 7:11:55 GMT -6
If I am going to buy a Horizon Hobby product (Parkzone, E-flite, Spektrum, Hangar9, etc) I always buy from my LHS. I like to support those guys as much as possible. The internet has put a real hurting on the small local guys and shops are closing all the time. I would really hate to see these guys go. It is a family run shop and the folks are super freindly and very knowledgeable about most anything RC. Also, since Horizon price regulates their products, LHS price is the same price as anywhere on the net but because I am a regular customer (wife says a little too regular ;D) I usually get a nice discount. All that being said, somethings I just can't afford to buy at the LHS and stay in this hobby. Lipos being the biggest of those things. I'm with this 100%. Supporting our LHS is the right thing to do. My go-to LHS is Hobbyzone. Hobbyzone isn't just a great store the guys are all my friends. I buy all my horizon planes and parts from them and send them new customers every week, but when it comes to foam, lipos, motors and ESC's I buy a lot of that on the net. |
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Post by dubehigh on Mar 4, 2010 9:27:27 GMT -6
hey 19000, i didnt no that hobby zone was in our back yard. well i think i will go there today to see what they have. i am kinda looking at that f27c stryker that gabe has. that things a hoot. i think i will go there around 1:00. is it a big store?
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Post by 19000rpm on Mar 4, 2010 11:42:38 GMT -6
It's not a big store, but big enough. They have the striker in stock. It's a storefront for their warehouse. Tell 'em you know Bob. They'll take good care of you! I'd meet you there today, and this is really ironic, the last time I was going to meet you at a flying event I had a ceiling leak repair, WELL, I HAVE ANOTHER FRICKING CEILING LEAK TODAY! This time from an ice dam on the roof. I'm waiting for the emergency repair team. Did you put a curse on my roof? ;D ;D |
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Post by dubehigh on Mar 4, 2010 14:15:13 GMT -6
NO I DID NOT. i went there and talked to dan, he says your in there 2 or 3 times a week l.o.l we might meet yet. i did pick up some stuff. good prices i posted it in foamies ;D |
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Post by 19000rpm on Mar 4, 2010 16:47:02 GMT -6
Yeah, I saw your other post. I'm in HZ so often I should have a time card. ;D So, now I need to figure out whose put the curse on my roof. ???The "emergency" team hasn't shown yet. I've wasted the whole afternoon waiting.  |
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Post by rcdbutz on Mar 4, 2010 18:57:53 GMT -6
I get stuff from Hobbyzone over the net all of the time. There's also a nice LHS here too, and they have the E-flight and Parkzone stuff as well. I have to agree with Gabe on the E-flight and Parkzone planks too. Every time I get something from Nitroplanes, it is poor quality. The parkzone planks are great, love the Typhoon 2 3D and it is a reasonable price too. The E-flight is a bit more spendy, but good quality too.
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Post by dubehigh on Mar 5, 2010 8:28:25 GMT -6
i would blame it on the easter bunny 19000 he,s been running around my houes to.
very happy with hobbyzone, its about a 30 min drive.
got the cub together last nite, and the f27c. man that f27 is loud ;D
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Post by 19000rpm on Mar 5, 2010 9:18:48 GMT -6
I'll keep an eye out for that bunny. I won't shoot him though because of the easter season...maybe. ;D
All of the pusher planes scream! Those little props are turning at 15-30K shaft rpms.
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Post by dubehigh on Mar 5, 2010 9:40:08 GMT -6
in person it sounds like a dremal on stairoids l.o.l i dont think i will fly the f27 yet, but i am going now to the field to fly my swift 550 and the super cub, might have to make some snow skis for the cub  |
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