Radio control aircraft. (1 Viewer)

[Trikeman]

Hi All,
Maybe not a good place to ask, however!!

My Dad recently passed away and left a load of radio control aircraft, batteries, chargers, engines, planes and a helicopter. This was his life before he passed but I know nothing about it/them - a few of the planes are huge.
If there any enthusiast RC buffs on here, where would be the best place to advertise them? I’ll never use them.
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Kindest Regards
Trikeman.

 

[Jev88]

Is there a local remote control plane club close to you? Or look for a group on FB?

 

[David and Sally]

Try contacting the BMFA, British Model Flying Assn.

They have a mag that has adverts for shops selling/buying. They may also point you in the right direction for a place to sell.

Home - British Model Flying Association

NUMBERS DO COUNT! The BMFA’s strengths are its proven expertise and its membership. Without the backing of its clubs and members we could not have accomplished the many things that have given us national and international credibility and recognition. The sheer weight of numbers of model aircraft...

bmfa.org

Good luck.

 

[icantremember]

Hi All,
Maybe not a good place to ask, however!!

My Dad recently passed away and left a load of radio control aircraft, batteries, chargers, engines, planes and a helicopter. This was his life before he passed but I know nothing about it/them - a few of the planes are huge.
If there any enthusiast RC buffs on here, where would be the best place to advertise them? I’ll never use them.
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Kindest Regards
Trikeman.

I was in a similar situation with my own RC kit recently ... 7 or 8 complete models, dozens of motors, transmitters, chargers along with loads of tools and equipment.

I advertised just one model on Gumtree and the guy that responded asked if I had anything else I wanted to sell. He came from Watford area (I think) up to Norfolk and did a deal for the lot. I didn't get the best price but it saved me a load of hastle advertising it all.

I don't know if he would travel to Wales but I still have a mobile number for him if you want to contact him just let me know.

 

[David and Sally]

I have a load of RC helicopters and kit to sell. I might like to talk to that guy please.

Thanks

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[icantremember]

I have a load of RC helicopters and kit to sell. I might like to talk to that guy please.

Thanks

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[Clipgate]

I love my model aircraft, unfortunately the market has changed so dramatically.
We are getting older unfortunately.
Where are you if can help

 

[Scotch mist]

facebook Is probably the best way , the problem with planes is they are generally not post able
& helis & radio gear are likely to be well outdated & not worth a lot , good luck

I have 10 + helis

this was a small one flying with fruit bats in cairns Australia a few years ago

 

[Old Gibber]

Almost certainly your Dad will have been a member of a model flying club. You should be able to find some details, possibly with his flight box where he might have a membership card. If not ring BMFA, he almost certainly would be registered with them, and they will know which club(s) he was a member of. Then get in touch with the club would be my suggestion as a starter. If his kit is any good, club members will snap it up. Hopefully, someone there will manage selling it all for you. However, by now all his radio gear may well be out of date and not really worth much. Check online the make and model number. If it isn't currently still being sold, its value will be small. There have been big improvements in radio gear in the last 5-10 years.

 

[David and Sally]

facebook Is probably the best way , the problem with planes is they are generally not post able
& helis & radio gear are likely to be well outdated & not worth a lot , good luck

I have 10 + helis

this was a small one flying with fruit bats in cairns Australia a few years ago

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TRex 450?

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[Scotch mist]

TRex 450?

Na gave up on small align heli’s a long time ago
only have smaller heli’s these days ( got to fit in my motorhome )

Current fleet

1 X sab goblin 380
2 X lynx oxy 4
3 X lynx oxy 3
2 X lynx oxy 2
5 X XK 110

picture is of a blade nano flying in my conservatory

 

[David and Sally]

Mine are Raptor 50
Sab Goblin 500
Century Bell 47G Nitro
Blade 130
And a mini copter I can’t remember the name of

 

[Scotch mist]

Raptor- before my time
goblin 500 had about 6 of them
blade 130X had about 4 of them ( really helped with my flying along with blade mcpx bl )

 

[Trikeman]

Almost certainly your Dad will have been a member of a model flying club. You should be able to find some details, possibly with his flight box where he might have a membership card. If not ring BMFA, he almost certainly would be registered with them, and they will know which club(s) he was a member of. Then get in touch with the club would be my suggestion as a starter. If his kit is any good, club members will snap it up. Hopefully, someone there will manage selling it all for you. However, by now all his radio gear may well be out of date and not really worth much. Check online the make and model number. If it isn't currently still being sold, its value will be small. There have been big improvements in radio gear in the last 5-10 years.

Hi,
Excellent idea - why didn’t I think of that.
He was a member of a club and youth/beginners trainer.
I will track down the club and go from there - no doubt they could use the kit.
Again, many thanks.
Kindest Regards
Trikeman.