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  • Anyone here have the Beam Avantgarde?

    Just curious if anyone has one of these yet as it has been out a while now.

    I have the Beam E4 so I was very interested in seeing the 600 but it seems they don't have a lot of publicity because I never hear anything about them. This looks to me like about the classiest 600 size heli out there at the moment.
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    I've just started building an Avantgarde and very impressed so far. I've only just done the head today, though if the rest of kit is as pleasurable to build I'll be really happy!
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    • #3
      Does look lovely that, always fancied one. I like the fact you can use 500 packs like the 6hv. Why not try one out Sheryl :-)
      Goblin 700

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      • #4
        Thanks Sheryl...

        Yes, the flexibility of the setup options is great, which has it's own problems as I can't decide exactly what to use!

        I'll definitely start with some flavour of HV servos and run a ar7200bx with a 2s lipo.

        Eventually I'll run a 12s setup, though I fancy trying 6s first.
        Kasama UK | Bavarian Demon

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        • #5
          Originally posted by cupracing View Post
          Does look lovely that, always fancied one. I like the fact you can use 500 packs like the 6hv. Why not try one out Sheryl :-)
          I probably would if I had not bought the Rave ENV. I also have a Hirobo SDX converted to electric now so those two will be what I'm concentrating on and we'll see how it goes. But if I find some money in an old coat pocket or something...
          Kasama, Minicopter, Henseleit, JR, Shape, Beam
          Robbe, RMJ Raptor gasser, powered by
          Spartan, Spirit, BeastX, Kontronik, CY Total-G, DX8

          member of Epsom Downs and Bloobird clubs
          Proud recipient of 7 EGS! and a platinum star

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          • #6
            not yet

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            • #7
              Always liked the look of these, and they are a stunning price. Be nice to see one in the flesh, and also to know if Beam are still about and if Fast Lads can still get parts stock.

              cheers

              John
              Last edited by super; 10-01-2013, 06:49 PM.
              http://www.thurrockmfc.co.uk/

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              • #8
                I thought I'd just build the tail section today, next thing I know and it's almost finished, apart from electrics.

                There wasn't one part that needed fettling to get it to fit and has a good quality feel.

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                Kasama UK | Bavarian Demon

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                • #9
                  Re: Anyone here have the Beam Avantgarde?

                  Made any more progress with this?

                  Cheers


                  John
                  http://www.thurrockmfc.co.uk/

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by super View Post
                    Made any more progress with this?

                    Cheers


                    John
                    Yep, blades are on, ar7200bx and batteries arrived this week and MKS HV servos should arrive tomorrow. Just need to make a decision on what motor and ESC to use.
                    Kasama UK | Bavarian Demon

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                    • #11
                      It really looks nice. I think it's as high-end looking as anything out now.



                      Originally posted by wadders248 View Post
                      I thought I'd just build the tail section today, next thing I know and it's almost finished, apart from electrics.

                      There wasn't one part that needed fettling to get it to fit and has a good quality feel.

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                      Last edited by trillian; 18-01-2013, 07:02 PM.
                      Kasama, Minicopter, Henseleit, JR, Shape, Beam
                      Robbe, RMJ Raptor gasser, powered by
                      Spartan, Spirit, BeastX, Kontronik, CY Total-G, DX8

                      member of Epsom Downs and Bloobird clubs
                      Proud recipient of 7 EGS! and a platinum star

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                      • #12
                        Re: Anyone here have the Beam Avantgarde?

                        Still available at Fast Lad and reduced to £350 at the moment too.

                        Worryingly, I can't find any link to Beam"s own website though which makes one wonder if the company is still around and what parts availability will be like in the future...
                        BIG BAD DOM
                        Compass 7HV, Compass 4926-510KV motor, AR7200BX, Castle Ice2 120HV, MKS BLS950/980 servos
                        Mikado Logo 600SE Uvular,
                        Scorpion HK4035-330KV, Ikon flb, 12s setup
                        SAB Goblin 500, Quantum 4115-1200KV motor, AR7200BX, Kontronics Koby 90, MKS DS9670A+ servos, Align DS650
                        Eflite Blade 130X, 8000kv outrunner, all Lynx upgrades including DFC head

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                        • #13
                          Beam's website is always a little hit an miss. Company is still doing well and they have just launched the new 450 SE... Parts availability is great as well :-)

                          Cheers

                          Chris

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                          • #14
                            The servo's are in... I think my kit has a v1 OWB, so good to hear that parts are plentiful as that will get replaced before I try and fly it.

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                            Kasama UK | Bavarian Demon

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                            • #15
                              Hi,

                              i have renewed the domain name and the web hosting for one year yesterday.

                              Website is back online at Beam Helicopters

                              Reason why it was down, is simply because i bought personally the domain name and hosting, and installed wordpress to put infos about the Beam E6.

                              I will try to find the remaining one ways i milled in france ( they are complete ready to mount) and ship them to Fast Lad, i was supposed to do it something like in June 2012 but had quit Rc world for some time. I'll pop a message here once the one ways are shipped to Fast Lad

                              Paul, i have sent you the domain and hosting " keys" and will also send them to Fast Lad if they wish to keep the website updated with new offers, spare parts and others maybe ?

                              Best regards,
                              fabien

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