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#93475 22-Nov-2011 12:37

My partner keeps asking me what I want for Xmas. Unfortunately, I have no idea. We have the big TV, the games machines, tablets, home theatre etc but I am completely stuck. My new interest is RC Helicopters, but as a newbie I don't know much about them, other than there are 3 channel, 4 channel and 6 channel. She has offered to buy me a bigger heli, but like I said, I don't know much about them, and wouldn't want her to spend A) A lot of money for me to only use it a few times or B) buy it and then have me crash it within a day.

So any ideas for presents gratefully received.

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#548388 22-Nov-2011 12:40

I want a Nikon D7000 DSLR with 18-105mm and 70-300mm Lenses :)

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#548399 22-Nov-2011 12:53

These are a hoot - Swear Bears

Got one for my wife a while back, she loves it :)

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#548455 22-Nov-2011 14:30

Realflight is something a friend of mine uses which may be of interest, He bought it when overseas but you buy it with a radio controller which can plug into a pc using a usb connection and then practice on your pc realistically without crashing, He said it's been great for him practicing.

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#548720 23-Nov-2011 07:39

xpd: These are a hoot - Swear Bears

Got one for my wife a while back, she loves it :)

Not really into bears, thanks anyway :)

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#548721 23-Nov-2011 07:40

Poll: Realflight is something a friend of mine uses which may be of interest, He bought it when overseas but you buy it with a radio controller which can plug into a pc using a usb connection and then practice on your pc realistically without crashing, He said it's been great for him practicing.

That looks quite good.

mastapenguin

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#548725 23-Nov-2011 08:07

When you're starting out with RC Helis the best advice you can get is to purchase a simulator. Currently the best heli sim is phoenix (http://www.hobbyhangar.co.nz/dvds-mags-simulators/phoenix-simulator-p-585.html)

Secondly, with regard to which model to buy, the larger helis are more stable/easier to work on but cost a lot more to crash. Generally you want to go for the largest you can afford, with most people getting a 450 or 500. My first heli was a Compass Atom 500 and I love it. So easy to work on, and very well made. I've had quite a few crashes and the repair bills have been relatively low.

I also have a Trex 450 which is a bit harder to fly and see, but still is pretty fun to fly.

My Christmas wishlist at the moment is as follows:

- BeastX Flybarless system for the Atom

- New parkzone/eflite plane (Icon A5 or Carbon Z Yak 54)

- SB600/SB900 Speedlite

- Possibly the MD80 grip for my D90

- New PC gear

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#548727 23-Nov-2011 08:17

Wow people spend alot on Xmas presents. My budget is $5 for my family. The recession can't be that bad.

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#549456 24-Nov-2011 15:48

merve0o0: Wow people spend alot on Xmas presents. My budget is $5 for my family. The recession can't be that bad.

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#549458 24-Nov-2011 15:55

Skolink:
merve0o0: Wow people spend alot on Xmas presents. My budget is $5 for my family. The recession can't be that bad.

+1.
Ah the DINKy days. they were good

It is more of a wishlist rather than a realistic list, but my family normally chips in towards one expense present for each person rather than a bunch of small presents.

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#549461 24-Nov-2011 16:03

semigeek: My new interest is RC Helicopters, but as a newbie I don't know much about them

So any ideas for presents gratefully received.

I hear there is a cheap Helicopter for sale down the Viaduct basin Auckland, It may even come with a Christmas tree attached

You might need a trailer to pick it up

John

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#549474 24-Nov-2011 16:19

Ask for Parrot AR Drone :-) http://ardrone.parrot.com/parrot-ar-drone/usa/

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#549480 24-Nov-2011 16:33

johnr:
semigeek: My new interest is RC Helicopters, but as a newbie I don't know much about them

So any ideas for presents gratefully received.

I hear there is a cheap Helicopter for sale down the Viaduct basin Auckland, It may even come with a Christmas tree attached

You might need a trailer to pick it up

John

I actually laughed out loud reading that! Too soon? Possibly ;)

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#549490 24-Nov-2011 16:56

Spa, crate of p*ss and a couple of hookers. Or maybe just one hooker and two crates of p*ss.

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#549513 24-Nov-2011 17:32

crate of hookers and spa full of p*ss?

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#549536 24-Nov-2011 18:14

Bee: I want a Nikon D7000 DSLR with 18-105mm and 70-300mm Lenses :)

I have one ;)

Re: The opening post - how about both agreeing to not bother with presents?
My family have flagged the idea of gifts altogether for the last few years.

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