Wanted RC Laser

   Hi everyone, I am new to this forum, also new to radio controlled sport,not quite certain if i am in the right section with this, but i am looking for a good condition Rc Laserif anyone as got one to sell.

Colin.  

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ColinJ Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 18 Jan 14 Location: Leicestershire Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote ColinJ Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Wanted RC Laser Posted: 18 Jan 14 at 10:20pm
	Hi everyone, I am new to this forum, also new to radio controlled sport,not quite certain if i am in the right section with this, but i am looking for a good condition Rc Laserif anyone as got one to sell. Colin.

iansmithofotley Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 16 Mar 04 Location: Otley, West Yorkshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 209	Post Options Post Reply Quote iansmithofotley Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jan 14 at 5:05pm
	Hi ColinJ, This might help : http://www.rclaser.org.uk/Buy.php Ian (Yorkshire Dales SC)

tmoore Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 01 Nov 07 Location: Wales Online Status: Offline Posts: 880	Post Options Post Reply Quote tmoore Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jan 14 at 5:53pm
	Hi Colin, RC Lasers do (very) occasionally come up on ebay, otherwise the link above. I am not sure what your reasons for going for an RC Laser is however you may also want to consider the micro magic, link below which is considerably cheaper, smaller and sails like a proper boat. http://magicmicro.org/news.php
	Landlocked in Africa RS300 - 410 Firefly F517 - Nutshell Micro Magic RC yacht - Eclipse

Guests Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Guest Group	Post Options Post Reply Quote Guests Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jan 14 at 6:27pm
	Hi my old man has one he only used about a dozen times and is now in his loft. He's on holiday the moment, but I can ask him about it when he gets back if you want.

ColinJ Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 18 Jan 14 Location: Leicestershire Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote ColinJ Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jan 14 at 6:37pm
	Hi.Peaky that would be great if you asked your dad. Cheers

ColinJ Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 18 Jan 14 Location: Leicestershire Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote ColinJ Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jan 14 at 6:40pm
	Hi Thanks for reply, where you say i dont know why you would want a laser,would you be a little more explicit,do they tend to be a problem. Cheers

catmandoo Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 545	Post Options Post Reply Quote catmandoo Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 Jan 14 at 2:57pm
	no they arent a problem , being a scale model of a laser they dont sail like designed model yachts , you have to "sail " the rc laser , changing things all the time , this is what makes them more fun and engaging. a purpose designed model yacht will relatively sail itself with only minor tweaks needed and taking now and again , though initial setting up very important as the are designed to . During my time was interesting to note that some model yachters with top experience 1 meter experience just could not get to grips with the rc laser and blamed the boat . In summary , rc lasers dont sail like rc yachts , but for a full size dinghy sailor this is a bonus , at end of day its how its sailed that makes the difference , not what you ve spent . micro magics are cheaper (though arguably once you start paying for top sails , rigs , pro builds can be pricey ) and have a great following , cant see though at the small size they can behave like a proper yacht , though ive never seen one in the flesh never mind sail one , though we sailed something similar , many moons ago .


laser193713 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 13 May 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 889	Post Options Post Reply Quote laser193713 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 Jan 14 at 3:11pm
	The micro magic is actually a very rewarding little boat. I agree that the laser doesnt sail like a proper yacht, nor does it sail like a laser. The micro magic on the other hand is quite skiffy, you often find yourself running after it down wind, quite quick for a little boat! The disadvantage is that because the keel is so small you tend to need more rigs than most other boats. The advantages being that it fits fully rigged in the boot of your car, changing rigs takes under a minute with the right systems, it is seriously good fun to sail, you can build it yourself and make your own sails and rigs, the class is very active and the standard is very high, the list goes on.... So micro magic, you know it makes sense! (should really get mine back on the water! its been a few years now!)

ColinJ Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 18 Jan 14 Location: Leicestershire Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote ColinJ Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 Jan 14 at 3:56pm
	Many thanks for all replies,must admit the last 2 replies have somewhat put me off the Laser, so where i go from here is a bit daunting.

ColinJ Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 18 Jan 14 Location: Leicestershire Online Status: Offline Posts: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote ColinJ Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 14 Feb 14 at 3:25pm
	[QUOTE=ColinJ]Hi everyone, I am new to this forum, also new to radio controlled sport,not quite certain if i am in the right section with this, but i am looking for a good condition Rc Laserif anyone as got one to sell. Colin. Hi Guys, Now got fixed up with Rc Laser,thanks to everyone for their input