When is it enough?

**Cribbs74** Sat Dec 07, 2013 12:22 pm

I was out in my shop getting ready to do some meat processing when I noticed I was weaving in and out of model aircraft. I decided to count them and I came up with 24 that were built and another 10 or so that are unbuilt.

My concern (besides storage) is when do I stop? I know there is always a better flying model or one that looks cooler than what I have.

Any of you guys beginning to question your sanity? lol!

Kim Sat Dec 07, 2013 12:29 pm

DUDE! I, for one, have NO questions about my sanity!!! That sucker took the last train out....YEARS ago !!!

ian1954 Sat Dec 07, 2013 12:37 pm

Cribbs74 wrote:I was out in my shop getting ready to do some meat processing when I noticed I was weaving in and out of model aircraft. I decided to count them and I came up with 24 that were built and another 10 or so that are unbuilt.

My concern (besides storage) is when do I stop? I know there is always a better flying model or one that looks cooler than what I have.

Any of you guys beginning to question your sanity?

You beat me. I only have 21 plus 2 unbuilt and 1 in progress. Oh and one about to be ordered.

Then, again - I only started again in February.

Sanity? I thought engines were addictive! At least I know how many aeroplanes I have.

I almost forgot - 11 helicopters and two quadcopters!

**Cribbs74** Sat Dec 07, 2013 12:59 pm

I assume many of us are suffering from the same condition. I have not bought a Cox engine for many months now because I took a look and did some math. Conservatively if an engine lasts me 3 years of use then I have enough for the next 150... I do plan on dying one day.

Airframes don't last near as long!

Jason_WI Sat Dec 07, 2013 2:46 pm

Cribbs74 wrote:I assume many of us are suffering from the same condition. I have not bought a Cox engine for many months now because I took a look and did some math. Conservatively if an engine lasts me 3 years of use then I have enough for the next 150... I do plan on dying one day.

Airframes don't last near as long!

If that the case I have enough Cox engines for 900 years.........

roddie Sat Dec 07, 2013 2:55 pm

Maybe we should all just "move-in" together? Heck... we all get along reasonably well... Somewhere nice and warm and sunny... where there's never any wind. Wink

Kim Sat Dec 07, 2013 3:00 pm

roddie wrote:Maybe we should all just "move-in" together? Heck... we all get along reasonably well... Somewhere nice and warm and sunny... where there's never any wind.

...With nice, tall walls around the perimeter to keep out the non-believers.....

ian1954 Sat Dec 07, 2013 3:05 pm

Trouble is - engines are easy to store, display, leave laying around the place but with aeroplanes ..................

Soon there will be nowhere to sit ...

When is it enough? Aeropl12

and then ............

nowhere to sleep ...

When is it enough? Aeropl13

duke.johnson Sat Dec 07, 2013 3:06 pm

My boys and I have 42 finished CL'ers, 7 CL'ers in the build, near 20 CL kits, 3 RC planes built, 1 RC in the build, and one free flight, to the best of my knowledge. And I don't think I have a problem, so Ron, you're good for awhile. Very Happy

**Cribbs74** Sat Dec 07, 2013 4:43 pm

Ok Duke,

Guess I am good up to 42 then. 43 however, is just too much.

**Cribbs74** Sat Dec 07, 2013 4:44 pm

Jason_WI wrote:
Cribbs74 wrote:I assume many of us are suffering from the same condition. I have not bought a Cox engine for many months now because I took a look and did some math. Conservatively if an engine lasts me 3 years of use then I have enough for the next 150... I do plan on dying one day.

Airframes don't last near as long!
If that the case I have enough Cox engines for 900 years.........

Now that is being conservative!

batjac Sat Dec 07, 2013 5:43 pm

Cribbs74 wrote:My concern (besides storage) is when do I stop?

When to stop? I plan to be buried with an X-Acto knife in my right hand, and a stick of balsa in my left hand. I'll be building for all eternity...

The Eternal Mark

**RknRusty** Sat Dec 07, 2013 6:03 pm

I think I have 8 built, 2 retired, 2 awaiting rebuild or remake, 5 kits and a scratch build in line. I'll have to verify those numbers. I obviously need more!

Rusty

**Cribbs74** Sat Dec 07, 2013 6:05 pm

Actually Rusty,

If I had gone for quality instead of quantity I would be better off. I'd rather have 7 excellent fliers than a hangar full of mediocre stuff.

Kim Sat Dec 07, 2013 6:22 pm

I figure that we're having fun...in a hobby that drags your brain out into the light and makes you use it. I keep hearing that Alzheimers seems to be held off in people who stay mentally active, and also believe that people who have a focus and passion to pursue, just MUST have a better life.

**Cribbs74** Sat Dec 07, 2013 6:37 pm

When I am too feeble to ride motorcycles or crawl underneath cars I think balsa will be a good substitute.

pkrankow Sat Dec 07, 2013 9:24 pm

Let's see...Nope, even including printed plans and bare engines and unbuilt kits I can't compete.

Phil

(about 12 built, in process, kits, or printed plans)

JPvelo Sun Dec 08, 2013 9:51 am

ian1954 wrote:Trouble is - engines are easy to store, display, leave laying around the place but with aeroplanes ..................

Soon there will be nowhere to sit ...

and then ............

nowhere to sleep ...

Ian,

Looks like you need one of these:
When is it enough? N7QN7JR

Probably the best $500 I've ever spent.

Jim

ian1954 Sun Dec 08, 2013 11:03 am

Jim,

Thanks for the tip but unfortunately the SWTSMBO has commandeered the under bed storage!

anm2 Sun Dec 08, 2013 4:08 pm

Cribbs74 wrote:I assume many of us are suffering from the same condition. I have not bought a Cox engine for many months now because I took a look and did some math. Conservatively if an engine lasts me 3 years of use then I have enough for the next 150... I do plan on dying one day.

Airframes don't last near as long!

So I am trying to bracket your engine collection and here is what I come up with:

If you use up 1 engine every three years then you currently own 50 engines. If you use up 50 engines every three years, you currently own 2,500 engines. So I am assuming you have between 50 and 2,500 engines. I really don't see the problem. You should spend more time building aircraft for your 2,500 engines, and you wouldn't have time to be thinking you have too many. In fact, you may discover you don't have enough! Anyway, in the interest of being a good neighbor, I would be happy to take some of your engines off your hands:)

roddie Sun Dec 08, 2013 4:19 pm

can I have an engine too Ron? just one... Laughing

getback Sun Dec 08, 2013 5:25 pm

damn it had to take the tour, then was ready to send and Reading

on me stupid computer??!! OK planes 7, building 1, to be fixed 6, kits 5, and enough engines to go around twice. my mentor When is it enough? Airpla15

upstairs hobby room When is it enough? Airpla16

my bed room/work shop coming up

getback Sun Dec 08, 2013 5:28 pm

getback wrote:damn it had to take the tour, then was ready to send and on me stupid computer??!! OK planes 7, building 1, to be fixed 6, kits 5, and enough engines to go around twice. my mentor upstairs hobby room my bed room/work shop coming up

sorry about that ?!

**Cribbs74** Sun Dec 08, 2013 6:02 pm

I don't know for sure, but it's around 50 at least Cox anyway. I'd trade off any reedies for a TD though.

I have a good bunch of non-Cox as well.

Roddie, if you need a reedie shoot me a PM.

roddie Tue Dec 10, 2013 1:20 pm

Cribbs74 wrote:
Roddie, if you need a reedie shoot me a PM.

I was just joking around Ron (about the 2500 engines... Laughing

) Thank You just the same!

I hope you haven't lost any more Chickens... Crying or Very sad

Roddie

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