Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Just a reminder - the topic is HobbyKing UK - I know they have no stock worth mentioning yet and so there's not much to talk about - but that is the topic. BEB Edited By Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 10/07/2012 11:17:50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daithi O Buitigh Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 OK - I'll avoid any four letter words - but Scott has said that they're still in the process of setting things up (and the website won't really be functional for a week or so) and that other countries will be added for supply in due course. I want that Armstrong Whitworth FK10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Didn't Tim Hooper do a plan for that one?? You'd have to enjoy building wings I guess.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 He (TH) certainly has. It had been done earlier, I think it was a certain Mr Sutherland, who suggested there would be issues. These related to downwash on the tailplane. If I remember correctly, it was suggested there would be issues in the elevator trim, which would change significantly with speed, due to the impact of the wings relative to the tailplane. I do not remember TH having any such issues, though, in the TH article. Again nothing to do with HK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott cuppello Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I had the IT team get cracking on Ireland today.....so it will be added very shortly....as are more products....but it's hard work! It has taken me the whole day to just add 70 models! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daithi O Buitigh Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 All work and no flying (well, unless you're a duck) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I have just sent to China (HK) for an anomemeter, which is a low cost item circa £10. Although it would be faster postage for items such as plastic bolts, magnets etc, for them to come from the UK outlet, though I guess from an economic and stock levels etc. you will not be stocking this type of item in the UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott cuppello Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Sure, I want to get the small items in, but don't expect everything at once, it's all going to take a wee bit of time, one of the big differences from other Warehouses is that I will be guiding this one to try and suit the UK market specifically. Edited By Scott Cuppello - HobbyKing on 10/07/2012 15:00:50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YakMad Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Scott, Does that mean you will ship to the whole of Ireland soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garbo Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 Posted by Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 10/07/2012 11:17:27: Just a reminder - the topic is HobbyKing UK - I know they have no stock worth mentioning yet and so there's not much to talk about - but that is the topic. BEB Edited By Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 10/07/2012 11:17:50 152 different airframes available this afternoon, not bad for day two Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Crook Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I think it's a bit harsh to say they've got no stock worth mentioning. Most of the aircraft they list aren't available anywhere else in the UK, and some of them are really interesting. I've seen the EDF Vampire fly, it goes really well and sounds fantastic. For £83-ish plus UK postage it's a bargain. Let's give them a chance to stock up properly - if we're needing motors, escs etc quickly there's always Giant Shark et al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garbo Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 Posted by Trevor Crook on 10/07/2012 17:38:22: ......always Giant Shark et al. et Al's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelH Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 I'm a big fan of HK and have considered ordering several of the models now that they're open over here. As you say, there are some interesting examples. However, if I have to go elsewhere for servos, motors, batteries and ESCs, I'll be paying extra for postage when I'd expect it to be free when shipped with a large model from HK. I've added my e-mail address to the new items page so I'll now be able to stop looking al lthe time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Crook Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Just spoke to my son - he's ordered the Vampire I mentioned above. Came to about £91 with postage (parcelforce, 48 hrs), seems great value. I'll give feedback on the buying experience when it arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott cuppello Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Posted by YakMad on 10/07/2012 15:17:33: Scott, Does that mean you will ship to the whole of Ireland soon? Yes, should be sorted out in the next day or so....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Hi Scott nice to see your gainfully employed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott cuppello Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Hi Stephen! Hope you are keeping well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucksboy Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Ive just tried to order a 70 amp speed controller for a very reasonable price of £11 or so. The only postage options I can get are Parcel Force 24 and 48 hous at over £8 plus. When I'm in the web site it says that there should be an option for Royal Mail at £3.99 but it doesn't come up at the point of ordering. Is this a glitch or these the only options? I've looked arounf the site but there really isn't anything else I want/need to fill up the remainder of the postage weight. Then, there is all the Customs Declarations to fill in, do I need to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codename-John Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 dont know about the postage but its already in the country Bucksboy so the customs thing wont matter, i think its just the normal process you have to go through, i ordered a glider yesterday and had to go through it all, it still charges you in dollars too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Grigg Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Im bad enough with pounds so dollars will confuse me,fine thanks Scott since you left BRC prices went up hope i can do business with you soon,off to hospital now for an op.Good luck with the business,Im a Galaxy Customer. Edited By Stephen Grigg on 12/07/2012 11:55:22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott cuppello Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Hope the op goes well and is nothing serious...... Yes, having one or two bugs at the mo regard shipping options, many apologies, will get the guys on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Marshall Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 yes i found the same with the postage i ordered 2 30amp speed controllers and had to pay over £7 for the postage which seemed very steep to me but needed the controllers i suppose i should have waited till the bugs sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelH Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I was waiting for the speed controllers before ordering a Bixler but now they are here, the Bixlers have gone. With some LEDs they should make a soothing easy flyer, even once the nights have drawn in. When will we be seeing more in the UK ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garbo Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 Posted by NigelH on 12/07/2012 19:39:28: I was waiting for the speed controllers before ordering a Bixler but now they are here, the Bixlers have gone. With some LEDs they should make a soothing easy flyer, even once the nights have drawn in. When will we be seeing more in the UK ? The AXN Floater comes reccomended by a few guys who fly them in all kinds of weather and as fpv mounts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vecchio Austriaco Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Have to say there are even a lot of interesting models in the UK warehouse list. Saw a Zlin 50 which may be a little bit on the small side but also an nice Yak. It's time I crash a few planes.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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