Remember the RC boat that flew ...
09 November 2006, 01:51 PM
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Remember the RC boat that flew ...
Looks like they might have gone into production.
RC Storm Launcher - I Want One Of Those
Not sure if it's the same thing - but looks very similar
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RC Storm Launcher - I Want One Of Those
Not sure if it's the same thing - but looks very similar
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09 November 2006, 02:00 PM
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Hmmmm.... it's slightly cheaper if you can get one from the US:
Air Hogs Radio-Controlled Storm Launcher Vehicle, 27 Mhz - Wal-Mart
Air Hogs Radio-Controlled Storm Launcher Vehicle, 27 Mhz - Wal-Mart
09 November 2006, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by MrShades
Hmmmm.... it's slightly cheaper if you can get one from the US:
Air Hogs Radio-Controlled Storm Launcher Vehicle, 27 Mhz - Wal-Mart
Air Hogs Radio-Controlled Storm Launcher Vehicle, 27 Mhz - Wal-Mart
More details here: Article - The Air Hogs Storm Launcher Hydro-Foam RTF Flying Boat Car Airplane! - RC Groups including modifications!
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29 November 2006, 06:43 PM
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Steve - Problem with the Walmart one at that price - it doesn't come with the battery!!!!
Battery is sold separately, at $29.99 I think....
It makes it a $100 toy - whether at Walmart (70+30), BestBuy (100 package) or anywhere else by the look of it.... in the US anyway!
Shades
PS Will still bring one back when over there in a month's time. Stuck in Jo'burg at the moment, with nothing but fine weather (well, OK, fine food and some fine sights as well) for company! F360 Spyder outside the hotel this evening - looking v.nice indeed!
Battery is sold separately, at $29.99 I think....
It makes it a $100 toy - whether at Walmart (70+30), BestBuy (100 package) or anywhere else by the look of it.... in the US anyway!
Shades
PS Will still bring one back when over there in a month's time. Stuck in Jo'burg at the moment, with nothing but fine weather (well, OK, fine food and some fine sights as well) for company! F360 Spyder outside the hotel this evening - looking v.nice indeed!
29 November 2006, 09:24 PM
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for those of you that are interested in buying stuff from america, you may find this useful. 
Mail forwarding service from USA to UK - Parcel2Go.com
Mail forwarding service from USA to UK - Parcel2Go.com
29 November 2006, 10:20 PM
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This was the other item I had been looking at, £60 over here and $60 over there - half the price 
Bladerunner 2-Channel R/C Helicopter - Wal-Mart
Bladerunner 2-Channel R/C Helicopter - Wal-Mart
29 November 2006, 10:26 PM
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Flying rc boat? Havent they been out for aggggeees?
We almost imported a shed load of these to sell on ebay.
Apparantely they are REALLY hard to fly and more people crash them on take off than actually fly them, lol.
YouTube - Hydrofoam
We almost imported a shed load of these to sell on ebay.
Apparantely they are REALLY hard to fly and more people crash them on take off than actually fly them, lol.
YouTube - Hydrofoam
29 November 2006, 10:29 PM
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Just a word of warning- the storm launcher box is pretty big, so carrying more than one won't be too easy.
Bladerunner 2, £60 / $60, once you've arsed about with Import duty and tax, if they catch you, and waited for it (when you're as impatient as me), I'd buy it in the UK- maybe thats just me though
Bladerunner 2, £60 / $60, once you've arsed about with Import duty and tax, if they catch you, and waited for it (when you're as impatient as me), I'd buy it in the UK- maybe thats just me though
30 November 2006, 12:37 AM
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Originally designed by Michael Connaly, the hydrofoam is extremely good fun but not for the beginner. There are basically two types of polystyrene material used in the construction, EPP and Depron. Epp is heavier but more forgiving in minor crashes. For the more experienced 3D pilot, "Depron" would be the construction of choice as it's all about the power to weight ratio
The Storm Launcher however is a very cheap and nasty version that I personally wouldn't even pay a fiver for. Okay as a toy though.
Last year when I was looking around for a hydrofoam, I did a lot of research and found the best version by far, is the "Miss Hanger one", and can be bought in kit form. There are many other versions that can be bought fully assembled and advertised as (RTF) ready to fly, but be aware they will still need to be properly balanced and set up, or you will most definitely crash it.
The Storm Launcher however is a very cheap and nasty version that I personally wouldn't even pay a fiver for. Okay as a toy though.
Last year when I was looking around for a hydrofoam, I did a lot of research and found the best version by far, is the "Miss Hanger one", and can be bought in kit form. There are many other versions that can be bought fully assembled and advertised as (RTF) ready to fly, but be aware they will still need to be properly balanced and set up, or you will most definitely crash it.
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