On Sat, 17 May 2008 23:22:58 GMT, "Tom" <yahoo@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> ... Is there a market out there for thirty year old planes in
>mint condition? ...
You never can tell in the abstract.
To test the waters, you might list it on Ebay with
a prudent reserve. Or take it to a local RC auction.
Or show it to folks in a local club and see if you
can find a buyer.
Or build up your skills until you think you can
handle it. I wouldn't make it your second plane.
Maybe third or fourth.
I would also recommend all new servos for it.
And get someone with some warbird experience to
do the first flight for you.
Check your CG carefully.
Make sure you understand wing loading, tip
stalls, and the downwind illusion very well
before trying to fly it yourself.
FWIW, I have a checklist for preflighting a new plane:
http://moleski.net/rc/cheklist.htm
Marty
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