Cyberfyn Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 I can't find this for sale anywhere yet. It's not even on the J Perkins website as far as I can see..... That's just teasing me now! Especially when the missus is asking what I want for crimbo!Ian F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 I suspect it will be a few weeks b4 they hit the shops....prob just in time for Xmas !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Perkins say they'll be in the shops for xmas. I've just popped a first look piece on the front page today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberfyn Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 Have you seen it fly David? Any inside info? I'd hate to splash £150 on a turkey.... Even if it is for christmas!Ian F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 I've flown it Ian. It's sitting here by me. No it's not a Turkey. I'm a helicopter beginner and I've coped very well with the machine. Graham (very good heli flyer) is going to have a go later as assess it from an expert point of view. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberfyn Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 It would be good to hear Graham's verdict. I'm a Nitro and electric heli pilot myself, and have had most of the high end minis like T-Rex's and Zooms etc. But have been stung by the cheaper stuff.... But I just love Chinooks, so got to have one of these.Ian F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I've just put the Perkins promotional video on the piece. They tell me that supplies will arrive in 2 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberfyn Posted November 27, 2007 Author Share Posted November 27, 2007 Jeez. That's cutting it fine isn't it! Mind you, I'd rather have a sorted model than one that's been rushed out just to make the crimbo rush. They'll still be as rare as a Nintendo Wii I bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Robinson Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Hi, I just bought my one today from Susex Model Centre in Worthing. It cost me £135 and the guys were really helpful. They even flown one in the store for me. If you check there website out there is a you tube video of they flying it in store. Got to go and unpack my new toy! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyberfyn Posted December 29, 2007 Author Share Posted December 29, 2007 Yup. Got mine just before Christmas Had to check it was ok before the missus wrapped it though. I found it very stable, but not very responsive. I've moved the links to the outer servo holes and turned the gain down a little. It did need substantial re-trimming though, and setting up a twin rotor is new territory to me. It now flys with authority and is much more responsive, but it's no longer the mild flyer it is when it comes out of the box. Recommend experienced flyers only attempt this mod. Oh an an 1800mah lipo fits great in the battery cradle Ian F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Robinson Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 I bought mine yesturday and when I fitted the blades and fly bar and first started it up, I notice a huge vibration. When looking close to the rear shaft it appeared to be bend. Also it always wanted to trip over to the left, so I took it back to Sussex Model Centre for them to look at. They agreed something was not right at the rear of the helicopter so it's still there for they to work some magic. So not totaly happy that I haven't got it today, but I guess I can fly my blade cx2 instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Robinson Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Well got my twister skylift back from Sussex Model Centre and they comfirmed that it did have a bent rear shaft. They replace it and they did not charge me for it as it was damage when I took it out the box. Haven't had it flying as yet since it been home as the battery is low and on charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Elliott Posted January 28, 2008 Share Posted January 28, 2008 Steve webb sells these for £130 great price just trying to convince my wife exactly what a good buy this would be.!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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