E-Flite 400 3D

[Bubblefish777]

I thought Midland had one ?!

[andylinney]

Well, they're apparently not available until the end of the month. So my pre-order was put into Midland Helicopters today , roll on November!

[Bubblefish777]

Hmmmm.
This is starting to get a bit of a theme with Midland....
Order things then you find out later they don't actually have it and you're left waiting.
I think I might start shopping elsewhere.

[andylinney]

Ok, so Midland's site has said that it's not due until the end of November now. Boo! sort it out.....

[pxr5]

the blade 400 is what im planning on getting, so far best price is £275, free delivery in UK, another site reckons they will have it on 10th november, either way im having some of that

[andylinney]

So, go on, don't keep me in the dark. Where've you seen it for £275?

[pxr5]

So, go on, don't keep me in the dark. Where've you seen it for £275?

here:

http://www.storacingproducts.com/cgi...wprod_EFLH1400

also a video. a bit of tail wagging going on there but i read that can be sorted out with a simple cheap gyro upgrade. personally i think it looks a bit too plasticy but my eye is more on the radio, i want something that can fly planes too comfortably.

btw i think its a noisy little beast for its size

[Boggy]

here:

http://www.storacingproducts.com/cgi...wprod_EFLH1400

also a video. a bit of tail wagging going on there but i read that can be sorted out with a simple cheap gyro upgrade

btw i think its a noisy little beast for its size

that says it all R.T.F needs a gyro upgrade???... simple, cheap??? its aready on the slope to becoming a money pit!!!

[andylinney]

ok, complete honesty time. I for one am not yet able to chuck a heli around like they do on the video. Therefore, I've no need for a competition spec gyro (something which if we're honest with ourselves, most of us - given that this is the beginners forum, should identify with) on a 300 quid rtf heli. Equally, the noise is quite something in my humble opinion, it'll certainly turn a few heads!

[3dx]

Check out kevs racing bits- he's knocking them out for £269-claims they will be in stock early nov, me, I'am waiting for the Trex 500!!!!

[pxr5]

that says it all R.T.F needs a gyro upgrade???... simple, cheap??? its aready on the slope to becoming a money pit!!!

hopefully its just pilot error in not setting it up first. i saw a second clip of it recently and noticed at one point it was violently tick tocking on its pitch axis while performing an inverted loop so i might just wait to hear some owners opinions before i order.

[pxr5]

ok, complete honesty time. I for one am not yet able to chuck a heli around like they do on the video. Therefore, I've no need for a competition spec gyro (something which if we're honest with ourselves, most of us - given that this is the beginners forum, should identify with) on a 300 quid rtf heli. Equally, the noise is quite something in my humble opinion, it'll certainly turn a few heads!

me too im learning so i need something nice but cheap to fix.




i think its a noisy little bugger and that second clip i saw sounds dodgy, at the very end when he lands it sounds like he has thrown it about so much the main gear has worn, it sounds like a nitro its so rough, i dunno if thats normal or a sign of cheap build quality. the clip is here:

[ame]http://www.e-fliterc.com/ProdInfo/Files/EFLH1400-Lo.wmv[/ame]

[Bubblefish777]

the blade 400 is what im planning on getting, so far best price is £275, free delivery in UK, another site reckons they will have it on 10th november, either way im having some of that

C'Mon spiill the beans....I might have some of it too ....Ooops. Ignore. I just saw the other posts.

[pxr5]

C'Mon spiill the beans....I might have some of it too ....Ooops. Ignore. I just saw the other posts.

heheh. me chopper's been grounded for a while so im gagging for this to come out. i should wait a couple of months for some reviews really but sod it, i'll be a guinea pig for once lol

[andylinney]

I'm amazed that anyone can see what the heli's doing on that tiny video, let alone base judgement on it. I've watched the larger (broadband version) and it's all much less jerky. Admittedly it's a wee bit noisy at the end of the vid but that's ok - my Sceadu .50 makes a lovely racket (even with a Zimmerman muffler).

Again, I'm wary of critisism (?sp) based on a grainy 30 second video, E-Flite have a cracking repuatation and I'd be amazed to see them risk it all on what could be their best selling model on the run up to xmas. Sign me up please!