Andy Green Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Oh Dear. Slough Radio Control have one in stock - well had one. Its on its way along with a couple of new receivers. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Bad boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 OH NO.....you mean you clicked on BUY IT, then on CHECKOUT, then on CONFIRM ORDER & then got your credit card OUT OF YOUR WALLET & then ENTERED THE NUMBER, EXPIRY DATE & SECURITY CODE before typing in YOUR ADDRESS..... And all by ACCIDENT.....!!!!! Don't worry Andy....it happens to all of us...... But I'm not jealous.....no, really I'm not.....not at all.....why do you ask...?? I'm always this shade of green..... Enjoy the radio Andy....I'd say you've "earned" it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Green Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Strange thing Steve, that almost exactly what happened, with a few more clicks for the receivers. I added the radio to my basket, and went and did something else, came back and created an account and added it again, I nearly bought 2. That would have gotten me into trouble A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Easily done Andy.....easily done.....!! Both the buying things & the getting into trouble bit...... I'm sure my index finger has Parkinsons when confronted with a mouse & a model shop website......Edited By Steve Hargreaves on 01/02/2012 15:25:08 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly P Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 LOL. Let us know your thoughts then Andy - maybe a review is in order? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Nice one Andy...enjoy it mate - whats the wife getting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Green Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Shes getting all she ever wants - a happy me. A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus O'Leprosy Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Andy don't forget the "distance purchase arrangement"means if you bought the MZ over the net and don't like the feelof it, you can return it no questions asked.David have you told Graham about the two button switching on and off arrangement? might save him a few models in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 We've been pulling his leg on an almost daily basis ever since Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Green Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 Its arrived. And better than I could have imagined. Hope to learn enough tonight to fly with it tomorrow, even in the snow. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Enjoy....... Don't forget to post a review.....I'm sure lots of people are wanting to buy one but aren't sure if its worth it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 Andy's kindly penned his first impressions of the 18MZ - check out the link above, nice one Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus O'Leprosy Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Sorry David I can't see a link! Could be an IPhone thing. Scrub that I see it... top of page doh! Edited By Seamus O'Leprosy on 20/02/2012 10:05:11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulH Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Andy, read your pretty comprehensive review, but you omitted the salient comparison, the new Spektrum DX 18. Cost of Futaba MZ 18 in Australia $2995. Cost of Spektrum DX 18 $899, $799 + postage buying on-line. I wouldn't recommend rushing to buy the Futaba, without checking out the alternative. How about a review has anyone got their hands on a DX8 yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Green Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Hi Paul Yup agree, but I like a particular style of Tx, I just dont like the looks of the New JR's nor the new Spektrum. I also think that buying a Tx is going to be like buying a PC i.e. when do you do it. It seems every month there is a new one to tempt you, so where do you stop. By the time the DX 18 hits the shops some manyfacuterer will have a 20 channel, and so on. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulH Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Hi Andy, Yes it certainly has a discreet aesthetic, but given I only have one model that uses all eight channels on my TX and that my use by date is a little closer than yours, I can't justify the extra lolly for the looks, so when I do upgrade I'll probably go for the less discreet DX 18 and if it works as well as my trouble free DX8, I'll be quite happy. Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Evans 1 Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 i have the 18mz , its a superb radio! have a look at the Spectrum DX 18 then look at the futaba! no contest!! one word for Spectrum cheep junk!! Edited By Steve Hargreaves - Moderator on 15/03/2012 17:32:39 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Skilbeck Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Posted by Doug Evans 1 on 15/03/2012 08:24:33: i have the 18mz , its a superb radio! have a look at the Spectrum DX 18 then look at the futaba! no contest!! one word for Spectrum cheep crap!! Bit harsh, everyone to their own, but the Futaba should make the Spektrum look cheap considering it's 3x the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus O'Leprosy Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 Oh you can't beat a bit of post purchase rationalisation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Green Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I've just installed the latest software update for my 18mz. Some small changes to the timers - its now easier to reset, but the biggest change is the telemetry. I'm sat here with a big smile on my face as the set tells me the Rx & External battery voltages every 10 secs (this is course is configurable - you can even place it on a switch) What suprises me (or not really) I registered my set with Ripmax, but they didn't send out any notification of the upgrade, I stumbled upon it through facebook. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josip Vrandecic -Mes Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Hi Andy,enjoy....You deserve it..... Cheers Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon burch Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Andy, How can I check mine is on the latest software? I've just bought one secondhand and only really set up my first heli. Amazing piece of kit, but slightly overwhelming. Cheers, Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Green Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Hi Simon Sorry for delay, Just got back from Turkey. Catching some late sun. You go into the system menu and press the Information button. The version I'm running is WindowsCE - 6.0 Editor - 2.1 Encoder - 2.0 Updates can be forund here. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon burch Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Cheers, found it just after I asked. Very impressed so far, but a lot to take in. Just fitting my first V bar flybarless system, plus using s-bus for the first time as well as all the functions which the 18MZ is throwing my way. Bit overwhelmed !!! Regards, Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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