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Post by sgmason on May 2, 2012 15:01:16 GMT -4
I just received my Chaos 600 Carbon/belt drive in the mail today. Overall I am impressed with the kit, but there are a couple things that are amiss. First off, because I spent over $300 I was suppose to get a free JY401 gyro, and the kit was suppose to have a GT9 gyro included, but I didn't get either. Then the web site advertises that it comes with carbon fiber tail blades, but mine are plastic, as are the fly-bar paddles and tail rotor grips. I can't tell from the pictures and it doesn't mention anything about the tail grips and fly-bar paddles, but I would have liked to get my carbon tail blades even though the plastic ones are probably better for me right now. It works out to an added cost I wasn't expecting to upgrade those parts. Lastly I got the older version of the canopy, the orange one without the skull and checkers, I kind of liked the looks of the skull version of the canopy. I sent a message about the missing gyros to CS, but at that time I didn't realize the plastic tail blades and other parts. I am wondering, did I get an older version of the kit and am missing out on some important up grades
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Post by Dr. Evil on May 2, 2012 16:05:23 GMT -4
Send me a PM and i will get you squared away.
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Post by sgmason on May 2, 2012 16:41:29 GMT -4
OK PM sent.
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Post by sgmason on May 2, 2012 17:44:02 GMT -4
Problem seems to be solved already, got to love that. ;D
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Post by sgmason on May 2, 2012 21:09:05 GMT -4
Problem seems to be solved already, got to love that. ;D Problem is solved, not that I was worried about it not getting fixed, RC Aerodyne has a good rep for a reason.
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Post by sgmason on May 11, 2012 15:47:04 GMT -4
Just wanted to update this, all my parts are here and I am more and more pleased that I decided to deal with RCA and buy a Chaos helicopter. Now I just need to buy the rest of the parts to finish this build
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Post by Chris Reibert on May 11, 2012 17:10:20 GMT -4
Awesome keep us posted!! You will LOve it
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Post by Dr. Evil on May 11, 2012 17:47:15 GMT -4
Just wanted to update this, all my parts are here and I am more and more pleased that I decided to deal with RCA and buy a Chaos helicopter. Now I just need to buy the rest of the parts to finish this build Nice...glad you got taken care of.
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Post by chitty024 on May 11, 2012 22:49:35 GMT -4
Awesome! Keep us updated on the build!
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Post by sgmason on May 26, 2012 17:51:29 GMT -4
WooHoo, I am getting excited, I have the helicopter chassis built, I have my temporary radio, a pair of gyros to choose from, and BEC in hand. I just bought an Align 600MX 1200KV and am ordering my servos from RCA on Monday, I know you guys south of the border have a long weekend so the order wont be processed till Tuesday or later. All thats left is the ESC and a couple of batteries, and I will do them next pay check. As nice as the helicopter looks sitting on my dresser I think its going to look better in the air.
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Post by Dr. Evil on May 26, 2012 19:53:26 GMT -4
WooHoo, I am getting excited, I have the helicopter chassis built, I have my temporary radio, a pair of gyros to choose from, and BEC in hand. I just bought an Align 600MX 1200KV and am ordering my servos from RCA on Monday, I know you guys south of the border have a long weekend so the order wont be processed till Tuesday or later. All thats left is the ESC and a couple of batteries, and I will do them next pay check. As nice as the helicopter looks sitting on my dresser I think its going to look better in the air. Awesome! Keep us all posted....excited for ya....
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Post by sgmason on May 28, 2012 8:14:02 GMT -4
Well that was a let down, I called on Friday and confirmed that the servos I planned on getting were in stock and in the numbers I needed. I was assured by the rep that they had lots in stock and it wasn't a worry. Well I go to order this morning and there isn't enough stock to meet my requirements. I will call tomorrow to see when there will be stock again, but if its the same sort of wait that I had for the BEC that will put me waiting till the end of June with the way shipping times to Canada are.
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Post by Dr. Evil on May 28, 2012 8:23:25 GMT -4
Well that was a let down, I called on Friday and confirmed that the servos I planned on getting were in stock and in the numbers I needed. I was assured by the rep that they had lots in stock and it wasn't a worry. Well I go to order this morning and there isn't enough stock to meet my requirements. I will call tomorrow to see when there will be stock again, but if its the same sort of wait that I had for the BEC that will put me waiting till the end of June with the way shipping times to Canada are. I would definitely call tomorrow and find out whats up cause sometimes they will have something in stock but is not shown on the website.
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Post by sgmason on May 28, 2012 8:38:33 GMT -4
It shows in stock, but when I try to add 3 to my cart it says they can't because of lack of stock. When I look at the cart only 2 have been added. Right now I am searching for another source for my servos, but I wont order anything till I talk to RCA tomorrow. I also need to get a replacement main gear for the wobbly one that came with the helicopter, but its not worth the shipping to order it on its own.
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Post by drev on May 28, 2012 15:08:40 GMT -4
Sgmason, I don't have any idea what servos you're looking for, but there are some great Canadian websites to order from(I don't mean to take anything away from RCA, they are an excellent company) but if you order from this side of the border there are no customs (BS) delays, brokerage fees (BS) or added taxes (BS) when you recieve your order. My Chaos kit sat in Vancouver customs for 21 days before resuming its trip to me here in Ontario. It's totally your call & it's your money but I personally HATE waiting for orders.
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