Hi Tom,

While I haven't had much time for modeling in recent years - I don't think
lower cost than the "real thing" is the main reason modelers do it. I think
they enjoy building the models. If I had time I would enjoy building glider
models when I can't be flying. We have long months of poor soaring weather
here in MN this time of year. Just a thought.

Paul Remde

"tstock" wrote in message
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Honestly I never understood why anyone would do this. R/C Modelers
always claim they "can't afford to fly the real thing" so they settle
for models, but they spend more in modeling than it costs to fly real
gliders.

I spent about $3000.00 flying r/c helicopters... but it only cost me
$2500.00 to learn to fly real gliders, and my check ride should be any
time now And I bet that 1/2 scale glider costs more than a Ka6.

-tom