Who can afford such hobbies?

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rightseatwonder
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Who can afford such hobbies?

Post by rightseatwonder »

How much disposable income do some people have!?!

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g5
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Re: Who can afford such hobbies?

Post by g5 »

I'm not a big remote controlled airplane guy. but that thing is f'n sweet.

Besides, it might pay off if you could use it for a stand-in on low budget films or something.
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Re: Who can afford such hobbies?

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pianodude
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Re: Who can afford such hobbies?

Post by pianodude »

as an r/c freak(i no longer fly full size), i estimate there is $40000-$50000 tied up in that thing. the turbines alone are around $5000 each times four, plus all the electronics.....
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