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whiteski
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Picking up on ...

http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=37380&highlight=

... I'm heading to the USA (Seattle) next week ...

... was thinking about getting some tyres, most USA mini stuff comes from the UK, so the it isnt that cheap ...

... although racing stuff, thats much cheaper ...

... I'm open to suggestions.

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A mate of mine just got back from Seattle. He bought a Boeing 737...

Seriously. He works for V. Blue. 8)

Apparently it goes alright but is a bit thirsty. $65 million list price
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With the exchange rate being the way it is and the US sub-prime mortgage problems, I would consider buying alaska.

Hobbies are cheap over there, take a stop in at Tower in Chicago and get yourself back into RC aircraft once again (Should see my new Grumman Bearcat btw..) 8)

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A Boeing 737 ... its funny you should say that ...

RC stuff that flys ... now that sounds the ticket ... I WAS thinking about getting something like a toy rocket :) ...

Grumman Bearcat ... lions and tigers and bearcats oh my ... you have to post some photos ... that would be awesome ... I saw a Bearcat at the Fort Worth airshow in 1998 ... radial engines sound fantastic ...

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whiteski wrote:
A Boeing 737 ... its funny you should say that ...

RC stuff that flys ... now that sounds the ticket ... I WAS thinking about getting something like a toy rocket :) ...


For a laugh, try to bring it back as carry-on luggage. :)

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Mick wrote:
whiteski wrote:
A Boeing 737 ... its funny you should say that ...

RC stuff that flys ... now that sounds the ticket ... I WAS thinking about getting something like a toy rocket :) ...


For a laugh, try to bring it back as carry-on luggage. :)


And we'll see you when they let you out in 20 years :lol: :lol: :lol:

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You can buy those rockets in Toys R Us in the USA ... some are air powered, some air water powered and yep, some have blasting caps that shoot them into orbit no doubt ... I couldn't believe that TrU sold that kind of stuff ... and then I went to Rebel Sport in the USA and saw the " huntin' " section ...

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[quote="whiteski"]A Boeing 737 ... its funny you should say that ... [quote]

You too 'eh?? Well they are pushing them out at 1 a day aren't they.

I used to house share with a mad rock climber. Most of the good gear was US made and the local specialty shops seem to have a huge mark-up. Maybe pick up some gear? It's light for the $ it's worth.

Just do me one favour. Kick Bill Gates in the nuts while you're there.
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Yeah ... if you want outdoorsy stuff ... Seattle is a good place for picking up stuff for hiking, rock climbing, spelunking ... OR carbon fibre paddles (for wave ski, kayaks ... ) oh so cheap ...

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