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Old 06-06-2012, 09:15 PM   #1
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SOMETHING i live for .
i have 5 so far . heres one iv'e ordered but arent as good as this guy .

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AR784w8sI4.

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Old 06-06-2012, 09:26 PM   #2
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its amazing what these can do. In real life a human body just couldn't handle the g-forces.
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Old 06-06-2012, 10:01 PM   #3
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thats wicked and I wouldn't mind buying one, but for now the RC I got is just as good. 0-100km/hr in 2 secs, cant beat it.
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Old 06-06-2012, 10:12 PM   #4
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Old 06-06-2012, 10:30 PM   #5
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when in my late teens i was heavy into rc trucks, ive got a pretty tricked hpi savage with a .32 nitro! i bought a 6channel helicopter got it to fly well but lost interest! u can spend huge money on rc! if i was going to get back into trucks i would go brushless system now. electric is was to good now to pass up
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Old 13-06-2012, 04:59 PM   #6
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when in my late teens i was heavy into rc trucks, ive got a pretty tricked hpi savage with a .32 nitro! i bought a 6channel helicopter got it to fly well but lost interest! u can spend huge money on rc! if i was going to get back into trucks i would go brushless system now. electric is was to good now to pass up
The HPI savage is a beast I have the XL 3 speed and it always draws a crowd when it roars around the local park. I usually race it against my mates traxxas tmaxx which struggles to keep up being a lesser powered 2 speed. Electric is quicker but not as much fun as nitro imo.
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Old 13-06-2012, 06:23 PM   #7
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I had 2 that needed intestinal surgery. Finished my love for them.
Sorry to hear that, they do become part of the family. Intestinal surgery, colic by the sounds of it. Kills many horses.

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thats the best way to do it if you don,t want the hassel.
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Old 06-06-2012, 10:43 PM   #8
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Brushless rc is definately the way to go ,scratch built this for less than $100 and that is including battery !

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Old 06-06-2012, 11:24 PM   #9
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Old 07-06-2012, 06:24 PM   #10
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This, off too Malaysia again in a few weeks, then up to DaNang, Hue for a tour of duty in the 'Nam DMZ

Cars otherwise wouldn't be here.

Learning guitar, might one day join my brothers little band.

Aviation, used to be really into commercial aviation, still love it but nowadays, it's like getting on a bus.
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Old 06-06-2012, 11:32 PM   #11
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Old 07-06-2012, 12:17 AM   #12
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It's hard to put them in to order, so I'll just put them in randomly.

- Collecting model cars
- Playing Ice Hockey
- Playing with cars
- Guitar
- Photography

I'm sure I'm missing one, but yeah. Some expensive ones in there.
You only live once though.
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Old 13-06-2012, 07:36 PM   #13
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I'm into music in a big way - have been since I was 5 when I used to play DJ at Mum and Dads parties in the 60's (and ruining the gramaphone a few times in the process...lol).

Sang in a heavy rock/metal band in the early 80's, play guitar and have a CD/album/music DVD collection that covers nearly one entire wall in the loungeroom.

Love my music loud , which was probably a contributing factor in 2 marriage break ups. My new woman doesn't complain about my music or cars so its a win win situation.

Although my favourite is 70's and 80's classic rock , I love a lot of soul music, motown, blues and, dare I say it, country rock.

Looking forward to the movie Rock of Ages when it come out because the music is from bands I loved in the 80's and still do.

Also love rugby union, fitness and weight training. Enjoy personal investment and real estate and am active in a few property investment internet forums as well as AFF
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Old 07-06-2012, 08:18 AM   #14
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Old 07-06-2012, 09:03 AM   #15
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Old 07-06-2012, 09:26 AM   #16
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Old 07-06-2012, 09:32 AM   #17
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Old 07-06-2012, 10:03 AM   #18
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Main hobby is cars. It's the only hobby that I not only get to indulge in every day of the week, but also doubles as a necessity. Can't beat it!

In my spare time though, I like to break things... mainly computers.



Photography is another one however I don't make time for it nearly enough as I should.
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Old 07-06-2012, 03:47 PM   #19
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In my spare time though, I like to break things... mainly computers.
Do you do Penetration Testing? Work or Hobby?
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Old 07-06-2012, 06:06 PM   #20
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Hobby for now, but I work with them so get to see how the pros do it.

I'm still firmly planted in script kiddie land, can't code to save myself which I need to do something about.

Its scary watching them just bypass a fully updated system with corporate level antivirus like it was a casual flick of the wrist.
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Old 07-06-2012, 09:48 PM   #21
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Lol glad someone got it. All I got was something to do with Mac.



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Hobby for now, but I work with them so get to see how the pros do it.

I'm still firmly planted in script kiddie land, can't code to save myself which I need to do something about.

Its scary watching them just bypass a fully updated system with corporate level antivirus like it was a casual flick of the wrist.
Get into VB.NET to learn coding. You can download Visual Studio Express for free. Very easy to start with.

Also learn about object orientated programming. Essentially once you have those core skills its just learning the different languages.
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Old 10-06-2012, 06:34 PM   #22
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My hobbies ,cars ,wife ,football, kids ,friends , my 3 dogs,model cars and motorbikes,work not in any order

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Old 07-06-2012, 10:22 AM   #23
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grandpa, is that a british shorthair in your profile pic?

I enjoy my 1:8 nitro Buggy (Hyper 8) but havent gone for a bash in about 2 years.

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grandpa, is that a british shorthair in your profile pic?
It's a turbo cat... that's about as much as I know
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Old 07-06-2012, 10:35 AM   #25
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Old 07-06-2012, 11:42 AM   #27
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HI MATE I LOVE THAT VIDEO , I favorited it . a little info on me , i'm of no fixed address and currently traveling , i'm in china at the moment but will be moving on in 6 hours , often log in whilst on planes , if i ever say anything to offend you , i'm only joking OK !
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HI MATE I LOVE THAT VIDEO , I it . a little info on me , i'm of no fixed address and currently traveling , i'm in china at the moment but will be moving on in 6 hours , often log in whilst on planes , if i ever say anything to offend you , i'm only joking OK !



The guy in the video is an instructor for the Israeli Defence Force and various other military around the world. he's a bit mental!

It's alot of fun and relatively easy to learn as its based on real world scenarios. It cops alot of flak amongs MMA type circles due to the use of groin kicks etc but the idea behind Krav is to remove a threat as quickly and as devastating as possible. It's main function is to either incapacitate, maim or kill your opponent before they can inflict injury on you by attacking the vunerable areas of the body.

Its unique in that it allows for similtaneous defense and attack which is very hard to stop as Krav has no rules unlike most mma.

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Old 07-06-2012, 10:23 AM   #29
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photography.....travel.....woodwork.....metalwork
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Old 07-06-2012, 12:21 PM   #30
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Planes and heli's and most RC lol

I have 3 planes at present, I hve an E-Flite pulse on order and have pre-ordered a hangar 9 twin otter. I have 1 heli, but will soon be more. My favourite plane has to be frank, frank is short for frankencessna. A severely overpowered, 900mm foam cessna, repaired and modded with so many non stock and bits and bobs, we named him the Frankencessna. Here is a video of how a cessna is not meant to fly lol

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