Sloping Off - September 2006

 

I don't suppose I've ever had a model which lasted longer than a year of flying time, but when it's time for them to go, what do you do? - Ed

  • Funeral Pyre. Popular when soaked with glow fuel, but not so sound when batteries are involved, eh? Jetex models often did this anyway.
  • Bin Bag. Hides the expensive remains from the comptroller of finance.
  • Collection of bits and rebuilding. Easier said than done, and often just putting off the inevitable.
  • Visit to Christchurch Tip. At one time you could console yourself by seeing the Sea Vixen on the way. Now it's probably illegal to dispose of what's inside a model in this way.

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