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I recommend that you read through the sections on Aircraft, Engines and Radios and perhaps chat to a few people out at the club who are not trying to sell you anything as a bit of a guide before you go shopping.

There are a few places on the Sunshine Coast to get all the goodies you need. A couple of our members used to have hobby shops and still operate from home.

Mr Toys Toyworld in Kawana (next to Harvey Norman) have a comprehensive radio control hobby section. Russell is the guy to talk to. He is a good helicopter and fixed wing flyer and very helpful. Obviously they are not too keen to work on gear that has been bought on Ebay etc but if you support them they will certainly support you.

Mischief Hobbies in Nambour is another place that has a good selection of electric planes and helis. Talk to the owner Mark, he also does a few repairs. Check out their website via ouor links page.

Toyworld Nambour cnr Howard & Ann streets Nambour stock some aircraft bits and pieces. They have quite a bit of boat gear and are regular boating modelers. You can get them on Ph 5441 301

Be a little careful when buying fuel from 'Toy' shops as their mix is mainly for cars which run a lower oil content then we do, just make sure you have around the 18%-20% oil mix.

Before you buy anything check out the prices around the traps. Phone a few hobby shops in the major Cities, look in Airborne magazine which carry ads for all the gear, and of course you can browse around on the net.

You will Kawana Toyworld and Mischief Hobbies in Nambour very competitive with the City prices. You also have to consider freight charges from elsewhere and the hassle with any warranty claims etc. Plus you can chat to these guys about what's available and any problems you might have putting it all together.

For second hand gear, keep an eye out on the Club notice boards, check out a site called RC Trader, look in the trading post under Hobbies - Remote Control or put the word around the Club that you are looking. Check out other Clubs webpages, some have Buy/Sell sections. Keep an eye on the pawn brokers and auctions, they sometimes get equipment in. If you are desperate put an ad in the paper, there are hundreds of radio control setups in sheds, under beds up in cupboards which people will get rid of if they know you want it. If you are going to buy second hand try and get an experienced modeler to look it over before your part with your dollars. It's very easy to spend quite a bit of money and still have nothing to fly.