October 2009 - Page 3

Jim_Marconnet · Oct 05, 2009, 09:04 AM

I just got the email from HobbyTownUSA about their 2nd Aniversary, October 9-11.

Nice discounts on those days, plus refreshments, etc.

Jim

brivers · Oct 05, 2009, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Vicarious

Yeah... I don't know what kind of sad story Brian told you so he could come fly with you..., but I happened to video his FIRST successful flight of the Twister at the Parade Field...

BUSTED!!!

Reading my post, it would appear that way, but I was actually talking about the launch. For some reason, I couldn't get the Twister launched Saturday. Finally on my 4th launch I got 'er going.

Thanks for the vid, though!

brivers · Oct 05, 2009, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim_Marconnet

I just got the email from HobbyTownUSA about their 2nd Aniversary, October 9-11.

Nice discounts on those days, plus refreshments, etc.

Jim

The last time I went there I asked if they had any prop savers. All I got was a lot of attitude and nasty looks.

I'm never going in the Huntsville HobbyTown again.

Jim_Marconnet · Oct 05, 2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by brivers

The last time I went there I asked if they had any prop savers. All I got was a lot of attitude and nasty looks.

I'm never going in the Huntsville HobbyTown again.

Well, R/C Hobbies they are Not! Your Mileage May Vary.

I get along just fine with Greg and Sean, and I don't have particularly high expectations on their delivered knowledge and available product selection in my areas of specialization. Look at the total shelf space they have filled with electric airplane stuff, compared with R/C Hobbies, for instance.

Then again, by being there in a safe neighborhood and by being open on Sundays, they expose people on the West side of town to our hobbies and such, that they might well not be exposed to had they to drive clear over to Meridian St., not my favorite part of town. It all adds up and works together, or not.

And there's always, "Vote with your Feet!" I do that frequently, too.

Jim

cmala · Oct 05, 2009, 10:50 AM

They get all of my business.........

On Sundays

Tram · Oct 05, 2009, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brivers

The last time I went there I asked if they had any prop savers. All I got was a lot of attitude and nasty looks.

I'm never going in the Huntsville HobbyTown again.

There are guys who come from HSV to Florence to go to the Hobby Town here.. I've been in the HTUSA in HSV a time or two and won't be going back myself..

dee-grose · Oct 05, 2009, 11:56 AM

The Huntsville HobbyTownUSA definitely has its place. For example, I busted the top hub on my Blade mCX on Friday afternoon. A quick trip over to HTUSA and I had a replacement inner shaft/top hub. Quick and easy. That's the kind of thing I patronize HTUSA for. Common items that are likely to be on the shelf.

Now, when I need a balancing tap converter to go from Align to Polyquest, I go to Rick. When I want to ask advice about a battery or what-not, I go to Rick. When I need a particular prop or servo...Rick's it is.

If you keep your expectations in line with what HTUSA is likely to stock, you shouldn't be disappointed. Greg (the manager) is a good guy and I enjoy dealing with him. His prices aren't always the best, but he does have the convenience factor going for him. I hope he sticks around.

Andy

PerlAddict · Oct 06, 2009, 10:31 PM

Hmmmm ... I have $250 worth of HobbyTown USA gift cards, but my local HobbyTown obviously isn't running this promotion. Wonder if I could sucker one of you Bama boys into going down to your store store with them and ordering something from me. Maybe like somebody who watched me bust face-first during a race one time and trotted right on by with a grin on his face ...

dee-grose · Oct 06, 2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by PerlAddict

Maybe like somebody who watched me bust face-first during a race one time and trotted right on by with a grin on his face ...

How could you see me grinning thru that dust cloud???

Tram · Oct 07, 2009, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by PerlAddict

Hmmmm ... I have $250 worth of HobbyTown USA gift cards, but my local HobbyTown obviously isn't running this promotion. Wonder if I could sucker one of you Bama boys into going down to your store store with them and ordering something from me. Maybe like somebody who watched me bust face-first during a race one time and trotted right on by with a grin on his face ...

Send them with my discs.. I'm sure I can buy something..

PerlAddict · Oct 07, 2009, 01:24 AM

DUDE ... I knew I was forgetting something this week. I'll burn 'em tomorrow! My attention span barely matches the new baby's any more, it seems (seriously ... I'll tell my wife I'll wave good-bye to her as I walk out the door after lunch, then get in my car and drive to work, where I find an email waiting for me with the subject, "Thank God my love isn't conditional upon me waiting at the window to wave good-bye to you ..."

15 seconds from the front door to the car pulling out of the drive ... that's how long it takes for me to get lost in thought. Usually over matters concerning WWII and its flying machines.

Tram · Oct 07, 2009, 01:42 AM

Slack.... Errrr..

brn-grose · Oct 07, 2009, 02:04 AM

hey Dave, whats on your shopping list from HTUSA ?

Brian

cmala · Oct 07, 2009, 11:00 AM

anyone have an old speed 400 size inrunner motor can I can use to build the motor mount on a scratch build plane?

Or even a mega 16/15/3 motor for sale?

Tram · Oct 07, 2009, 11:56 AM

Did you get the plans?

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PerlAddict Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,804	Hmmmm ... I have $250 worth of HobbyTown USA gift cards, but my local HobbyTown obviously isn't running this promotion. Wonder if I could sucker one of you Bama boys into going down to your store store with them and ordering something from me. Maybe like somebody who watched me bust face-first during a race one time and trotted right on by with a grin on his face ...

Oct 07, 2009, 01:24 AM	#41
PerlAddict Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,804	DUDE ... I knew I was forgetting something this week. I'll burn 'em tomorrow! My attention span barely matches the new baby's any more, it seems (seriously ... I'll tell my wife I'll wave good-bye to her as I walk out the door after lunch, then get in my car and drive to work, where I find an email waiting for me with the subject, "Thank God my love isn't conditional upon me waiting at the window to wave good-bye to you ..." 15 seconds from the front door to the car pulling out of the drive ... that's how long it takes for me to get lost in thought. Usually over matters concerning WWII and its flying machines.

Oct 07, 2009, 01:42 AM	#42
Tram Rammer Jammer, ya'll.. Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Florence, Al Posts: 24,897	Slack.... Errrr..

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brn-grose SEFF Record Flight Pilot Join Date: May 2004 Location: Jasper, TN Posts: 512	hey Dave, whats on your shopping list from HTUSA ? Brian

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cmala Slick = Good Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Madison, AL Posts: 1,158	anyone have an old speed 400 size inrunner motor can I can use to build the motor mount on a scratch build plane? Or even a mega 16/15/3 motor for sale?

Oct 07, 2009, 11:56 AM	#45
Tram Rammer Jammer, ya'll.. Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Florence, Al Posts: 24,897	Did you get the plans?