Ep 207: From Trash to Treasure, New Releases, and Swap‑Meet Fun

In this episode, Dave kicks things off with the story behind his April Model Aviation article, “From Trash to Treasure,” and finally shares the full tale behind the project that inspired it.

From there, the guys dive into a wave of new releases hitting the RC world:

• Dynam’s E‑2C Hawkeye with its rotating radar dome

• E‑flite’s latest lineup — Beechcraft D18/RC‑45J 1.5m, V1200 1.2m, 2m Conscendo, and the new HobbyZone Trojan

• Motion RC’s Flightline P‑51

• HobbyKing’s Tundra TPX 3D profile plane and the Durafly Brewster F2A Buffalo V2

• Banana Hobby’s massive JetRuler 1/9 F‑22 Raptor 2.1m composite turbine jet

The conversation takes a reflective turn as the crew talks about Dumas closing its doors after 75 years — a tough loss for the hobby, especially for fans of their classic rubber-powered airplanes and iconic boat kits.

Then it’s on to swap‑meet season. The guys recap the Eli Swap Meet and why the small shows still deliver some of the best surprises and deals. With Toledo right around the corner, Ron shares the fleet he’s bringing to sell — from the V‑22 Osprey and UMX Beast to the Freewing F‑35, FMS Explorer, and more — and debates whether it’s finally time to pull receivers now that prices have dropped again.