RE: going to open my own lhs
I was looking into the same thing a couple of years ago. I used Hobbytown's franchise offer as a base for $$ going in. They required $150K as an initial investment on stock products. That didn't include brick and mortar (If I remember correctly). If you are going to do this, make sure you have secured at least that and you should be able to consider it gone. I don't mean that you should go in thinking it won't make money, but don't leverage your house to do it. At the time I was looking into opening a shop, I wasn't able to go independent and be competitive without large minimum orders to Horizon, etc to get decently discounted prices. I'm not saying don't do it, but be careful. The LHS's that I frequent, were started by people who had deep pockets and wouldn't be on welfare if the business failed. They also had enough start up capitol to make a nice shop in a decent location. They are very good at marketing too.
Posted on: 6/28/2012 10:38 AM by Author "DanMN" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11135200

RE: Minnflyer (AKA Mike Buzzeo) has unexpectedly passed away
Rest in Peace Mike. This is very sad news. Prayers being said for his family and his flying partners all over the world and especially in Willmar, MN.
Posted on: 4/11/2012 8:39 AM by Author "DanMN" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11037567

RE: Traxxas RTR 1/8 NRHA Funny Car Race Replica
[quote]ORIGINAL: ThunderbirdJunkie [quote]ORIGINAL: The Collector1 [quote]ORIGINAL: doug702 thanks for the link, someone previously said as long as john Force is not involved that would be cool. sorry dude force has a car coming out [/quote] Now everyone should know if your going to make replica drag cars your going to have the Legend among them........... [/quote] You mean Don Garlits? [/quote] Gotta agree on this. Big Daddy was and still is the king! I like Don Prudhomme too. Who's this Force guy?
Posted on: 4/7/2012 8:47 AM by Author "DanMN" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11031852

RE: when/how did you know you wanted children or not?
ga, Please don't make your final decision on having kids or getting married from advice you received on an internet forum. You must have people you know and trust that could give you advice on this and can talk to you face to face. I have yet to meet anyone of these people on this forum. I trust most of them with RC information, but I sure wouldn't ask them for advice on life changing decisions. This goes for any internet forum.
Posted on: 3/16/2012 7:17 AM by Author "DanMN" in the forum "Off Topic Forum - Planes/Helis"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11002533

RE: RCUniverse vs Facebook
Maybe if RCU had a game app called "Airplaneville" Where people would have to maintain their airplane or it would decay into nothing. They could sell virtual fuel and cleaners to make money to improve their servers, etc. [:@]
Posted on: 2/17/2012 2:03 PM by Author "DanMN" in the forum "RC Jets"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10963562

RE: This is crazy dangerous!
I'm no 3D expert, or hardware expert. I also haven't read all the posts in this thread. Is it possible there is a gyro at work in this guys plane? I can hover, but wouldn't dream of taking my hands off the radio.
Posted on: 2/8/2012 5:25 PM by Author "DanMN" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10950438

RE: the best beginer plane for aroud $100
[quote]ORIGINAL: Raycamaro RTF Hobbyzone Champ or Mini Super Cub or Parkzone mini J-3 Cub. [/quote] These are good options for $100 approx. Check with a local club. Usually someone has an old trainer they will sell you on the cheap. In fact, ask if an instructor will bring you up on a buddy box with the club trainer a couple times and see if you like it.
Posted on: 1/31/2012 4:26 PM by Author "DanMN" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10937481

RE: Complain about anything place
[quote]ORIGINAL: flyinwalenda I'd like to complain when folks start and continue debates in a thread that was clearly outlined to simply list your complaints ! [/quote] Exactly. I would like to complain about flyers that crash their plane and blame it on the manufacturer, call them and complain and get a new plane from the manu. This is just wrong!
Posted on: 1/31/2012 3:51 PM by Author "DanMN" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10937420

RE: Complain about anything place
[quote]ORIGINAL: AugerDawger [quote]ORIGINAL: DanMN http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenhouse_effect Take a look at this link Ptero. I know it's wikipedia, but it's fairly accurate. ''Earth’s natural greenhouse effect makes life as we know it possible. However, human activities, primarily the burning of fossil fuels and clearing of forests, have greatly intensified the natural
Posted on: 1/30/2012 5:17 PM by Author "DanMN" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10935951

RE: Complain about anything place
[quote]ORIGINAL: go vertical STOP IT ''MICK DITCA'' [/quote] I have no idea what the heck you mean by this. Stop what? And do you mean Mike Ditka?
Posted on: 1/29/2012 3:06 PM by Author "DanMN" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10934052

RE: Complain about anything place
[quote]ORIGINAL: astrohog [quote]Water doesn't have any other atoms than 1 Hydrogen atoms and 2 Oxygen atom[/quote] I am not familiar with HO2, I thought we were talking about water! (H2O = TWO Hydrogen, ONE Oxygen) [quote]Frozen ice also contains......[/quote] is frozen ice different than ''regular'' ice? [/quote] Oooops. My old chem prof is probably turning over in his grave. Sorry about that. Good thing I got one of the most common compounds on earth wrong.
Posted on: 1/29/2012 11:16 AM by Author "DanMN" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10933793

RE: Complain about anything place
I want to complain about my inability to have more than one complaint in my mind at a time. I will work on this and then number them as mentioned. Not sure of the bibliography....
Posted on: 1/29/2012 10:32 AM by Author "DanMN" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10933738

RE: Complain about anything place
two complaints. 1. When on RCU, it's like I have a dial up connection back in 1998. 2. If tank guys aren't into planes they should be. Talk about detail! I can only imagine what their warbirds would look like.
Posted on: 1/29/2012 6:37 AM by Author "DanMN" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10933505

RE: Complain about anything place
I also want to complain about winter. I now have too much time to complain!
Posted on: 1/29/2012 6:34 AM by Author "DanMN" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10933501

RE: Battery charging with wall wart charger
It seems improbable that 2 chargers from traxxas wouldn't work. Mine is 3 yrs old and still works.. takes forever, but it works.. I rarely use it anymore. onyx 230
Posted on: 1/28/2012 3:46 PM by Author "DanMN" in the forum "RC Car General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10932727

RE: Complain about anything place
[quote]ORIGINAL: go vertical [quote]ORIGINAL: DanMN I need to complain that people on another thread are arguing whether prop pitch affects landing speed. The answer I can only think would be yes? Someone can complain about my answer[:D] [/quote] lets all go there and make sure there not talking about wet props [/quote] Pretty sure it's dry props. Poor guy just asked a simple question
Posted on: 1/28/2012 3:31 PM by Author "DanMN" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10932699

RE: Complain about anything place
I'm complaining now about the MT vs Truggy thread which has erupted from the old, What RC should I buy for $450? thread. Who cares!!!! Buy something! You will buy many more in the future! Just go buy something that you can afford!!!!! I hate those threads! exclamation point
Posted on: 1/28/2012 3:26 PM by Author "DanMN" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10932687

RE: Complain about anything place
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Posted on: 1/28/2012 1:54 PM by Author "DanMN" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10932550

RE: Complain about anything place
I need to complain that people on another thread are arguing whether prop pitch affects landing speed. The answer I can only think would be yes? Someone can complain about my answer[:D]
Posted on: 1/28/2012 1:48 PM by Author "DanMN" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10932541

RE: Complain about anything place
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenhouse_effect Take a look at this link Ptero. I know it's wikipedia, but it's fairly accurate. "Earth’s natural greenhouse effect makes life as we know it possible. However, human activities, primarily the burning of fossil fuels and clearing of forests, have greatly intensified the natural greenhouse effect, causing global warming.[13]" This is a very important statement. I haven't ever heard of the carbon cycle contributing to greenhouse effect. Carbon as a single element, doesn't have much to do with greenhouse effect. Carbon in a compound does. Carbon dust? Carbon rocks? Those are good.
Posted on: 1/28/2012 1:28 PM by Author "DanMN" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10932504

RE: Complain about anything place
[quote]ORIGINAL: PTERODACTYL [quote]ORIGINAL: DanMN [quote]ORIGINAL: PTERODACTYL [quote]ORIGINAL: DanMN [quote]ORIGINAL: PTERODACTYL [quote]ORIGINAL: DanMN Nitro or electric? Both suck. Why can't someone come up with a total non carbon footprint enery system for RC vehicles. Nuclear perhaps? Solar doesn't give enough power to do 3D. [/quote] I’ve thought about this. How about hydrogen
Posted on: 1/28/2012 12:33 PM by Author "DanMN" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10932429

RE: Complain about anything place
[quote]ORIGINAL: go vertical [quote]ORIGINAL: PTERODACTYL [quote]ORIGINAL: DanMN [quote]ORIGINAL: PTERODACTYL [quote]ORIGINAL: DanMN Nitro or electric? Both suck. Why can't someone come up with a total non carbon footprint enery system for RC vehicles. Nuclear perhaps? Solar doesn't give enough power to do 3D. [/quote] I’ve thought about this. How about hydrogen? The only emission
Posted on: 1/28/2012 11:45 AM by Author "DanMN" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10932372

RE: Complain about anything place
[quote]ORIGINAL: cfircav8r Distill, Datstill, if its the right kind of still all you get is alcohol and that has carbon in it. [/quote] The molecular formula for ethanol is C2H5OH. Yes there is carbon in it. If you distill the ethanol, you get more pure ethanol. It doesn't release the carbon..... It needs the carbon to be ethanol. If you remove the carbon, you wouldn't have alcohol. Distillation purifies what you are distilling.
Posted on: 1/28/2012 8:38 AM by Author "DanMN" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10932159

RE: Complain about anything place
[quote]ORIGINAL: PTERODACTYL [quote]ORIGINAL: DanMN [quote]ORIGINAL: PTERODACTYL [quote]ORIGINAL: DanMN Nitro or electric? Both suck. Why can't someone come up with a total non carbon footprint enery system for RC vehicles. Nuclear perhaps? Solar doesn't give enough power to do 3D. [/quote] I’ve thought about this. How about hydrogen? The only emission from burning hydrogen is water
Posted on: 1/28/2012 8:33 AM by Author "DanMN" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10932145

RE: Complain about anything place
[quote]ORIGINAL: DanMN [quote]ORIGINAL: PTERODACTYL [quote]ORIGINAL: DanMN Nitro or electric? Both suck. Why can't someone come up with a total non carbon footprint enery system for RC vehicles. Nuclear perhaps? Solar doesn't give enough power to do 3D. [/quote] I’ve thought about this. How about hydrogen? The only emission from burning hydrogen is water. “BUT WAIT�! Water
Posted on: 1/27/2012 4:58 PM by Author "DanMN" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10931337

RE: Complain about anything place
[quote]ORIGINAL: PTERODACTYL [quote]ORIGINAL: DanMN Nitro or electric? Both suck. Why can't someone come up with a total non carbon footprint enery system for RC vehicles. Nuclear perhaps? Solar doesn't give enough power to do 3D. [/quote] I’ve thought about this. How about hydrogen? The only emission from burning hydrogen is water. “BUT WAIT�! Water is a green house gas
Posted on: 1/27/2012 4:55 PM by Author "DanMN" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10931334

RE: Why Beginners Do Not Want To Join Clubs
I've seen people bring their kids to out club and the kids are averywhere they shouldn't be, including the runway. These are clubmembers kids. This really can discourage people quickly.
Posted on: 1/27/2012 11:16 AM by Author "DanMN" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10930825

RE: Complain about anything place
I want to complain about beginners not wanting to join clubs. You want to learn, join a club.
Posted on: 1/27/2012 6:54 AM by Author "DanMN" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10930397

RE: Complain about anything place
I want to complain that I went to the LHS and was purchasing a gas engine, the cashier swiped my debit card and it was denied. Evidently, my wife went out and bought FOOD! I have talked to her about this, but she doesn't get the priority system!
Posted on: 1/26/2012 7:08 AM by Author "DanMN" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10928566

RE: Complain about anything place
Helicopters are so ugly the earth repels them. I have 5 of them, but they are ugly!
Posted on: 1/26/2012 6:53 AM by Author "DanMN" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10928550