Ep 207: From Trash to Treasure, New Releases, and Swap‑Meet Fun
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In Episode 207 of the RC Plane Lab podcast, hosts Ron and Dave dive into a mix of personal stories, new product releases, and swap meet adventures. The episode opens with Dave reflecting on his recently published article in Model Aviation titled 'From Trash to Treasure,' detailing his restoration of a vintage foam aircraft. Despite the article's polished finish, Dave reveals the full story: the plane crashed twice during testing—once due to an undetected wing warp and again because of a tail-heavy imbalance—ultimately ending in destruction. He shares the emotional journey of rebuilding it, the challenges of documenting the process without photos, and the irony of the plane’s final fate. The hosts then shift to a lively review of new RC aircraft releases, highlighting models from Hobby Zone, Durafly, eFlight, and Banana Hobby, including a $6,100 turbine-powered F-22 Raptor. They discuss features, pricing, and flight performance, with Dave expressing both excitement and budget anxiety. The episode concludes with a thrilling tale of Dave’s road trip to Davenport, Iowa, to purchase a $650 fiberglass truck topper via Facebook Marketplace—despite the eerie conditions and weather chaos—followed by a visit to the Eli Field swap meet, where both hosts made several purchases, including a new UMX Turbo Timber Evo and a JRX2 RC car. The episode ends with anticipation for the upcoming Toledo swap meet, where they plan to sell surplus gear and prepare for future flights.
Document your RC projects as you go—photos are crucial for storytelling and future reference.
Even well-planned restorations can fail due to hidden flaws; always re-check critical components like wing alignment and CG.
Facebook Marketplace can yield great deals, but always verify condition and meet in safe, public locations.
Swap meets are goldmines for affordable, lightly used RC gear and unique finds.
Plan ahead for events like Toledo—budget, organize your gear, and prepare a sell list to maximize returns.
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From Trash to Treasure: The Real Story Behind the Article
“It's from trash to treasure to trash. Trash to treasure back to trash.”
New RC Aircraft Releases: From Tiny to Turbine
“It's a freaking cool airplane. So we'll get the bad part out of the way at first. Let's go for price. So price is $6,099.99.”
The Davenport topper adventure: A risky Marketplace deal
“I was going to get murdered. Yeah, might as well. And we're both big guys, so maybe that might, you know, throw the threat down a little bit.”
Eli Field Swap Meet: Deals, Finds, and a Lost RC Car
The hosts reflect on their trip to the Eli Field swap meet, where they bought new gear like the UMX Turbo Timber Evo and a JRX2 RC car, while also discussing the challenges of finding parts and the thrill of unexpected finds.
Dumas Closing & Preparing for Toledo
Ron and Dave express sadness over the closure of Dumas, a long-standing hobby company, and shift focus to preparing for the upcoming Toledo swap meet, where they plan to sell surplus aircraft and gear.
“It's a freaking cool airplane. So we'll get the bad part out of the way at first. Let's go for price. So price is $6,099.99.”
“It's from trash to treasure to trash. Trash to treasure back to trash.”
“I was going to get murdered. Yeah, might as well. And we're both big guys, so maybe that might, you know, throw the threat down a little bit.”
Hosts
Dave Taylor
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Ron
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Toledo
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Model Aviation
other
Facebook Marketplace
other
eFlight
brand
Davenport
place
Tundra
other
Durafly
brand
Dumas
brand
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