What hellie to buy

cotter · Posted: Sun May 11, 2003 11:59 pm Post subject: What hellie to buy

Crashed my raptor 30 this morning,engine sezied,not much left Sad

,will need to replace,not sure what to buy Confused

. I am passed the hovering stage and quite advanced in forward flight.Does anyone have any suggestions,price is important,money is tight just now!

Alex · Posted: Mon May 12, 2003 8:20 am Post subject:

Sorry to hear about your troubles cotter how bad is your raptor? If you add up the cost of the bits do they come to more than a new kit? Was it a mark 1 or 2? If it’s a 1 how about an upgrade kit to the 2. The raptor is still the best of the disposable heli bunch.

Just got an Mk 1 Raptor myself just for the cheapness of the parts so I can give it a good thrashing without thinking about the cost.

Just a quick shot of it

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cotter · Posted: Mon May 12, 2003 9:56 am Post subject:

Hi Alex,It was a raptor 30v1,priced all the parts this afternoon,its £50 less than a new one.Have read a few reports about the raptor 30v2 and raptor 50v2,think I should go for one of these models.As you say the parts are cheap compared to other makes.

Alex · Posted: Mon May 12, 2003 6:53 pm Post subject:

Have you checked the prices with cyberheli? or just go and get a new V2 check cyberheli for that to. if you do stick with the raptor line any good parts from your old one may fit
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cotter · Posted: Mon May 12, 2003 10:17 pm Post subject:

Hi Alex,
Checked out cyberheli,raptor 30v2 including £85 deliverey will be £270,(using my exchange calculations)cheapest UK supplier was £322,has anyone bought a helie from them?.Or is there a cheaper supplier in the Uk.

Alex · Posted: Tue May 13, 2003 12:25 am Post subject:

Ok Cotter I agree with your prices but how about a 50 for only £18 more? https://www.cyberheli.com/shop-products-detail.asp?ProductID=936

Every one I speak to about cyber all agree it’s a good source just got to watch for customs, 9 times out of 10 no problems.

Any one got some thoughts on this?
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cotter · Posted: Tue May 13, 2003 7:49 am Post subject:

Hi Alex,
That the thing that worries me,the customs!

bug · Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2003 8:30 pm Post subject:

Alex, If Customs do intercept the parcel, what % do they put on top, is it the 17.5% vat? How often do they intercept parcels? Is it a good gamble?