by Diatribes on Wed May 04, 2011 7:57 pm
The extras I have for this are: wing gauge, blades, adapter to charge batteries (it doesn't come with a wall-plug adapter for the charger, which is kind of dumb in my opinion. This is because the "pros" charge their batteries off a 12v supposedly. I must not be pro cus I bought the wall plug) wing stay and a main shaft/drive gear.
Upon looking at the helicopter, I noticed a couple things previously forgotten about. The canopy is cracked and has been taped. It could use another, but unless you're experienced flyer I'd use this one. You will probably crash a few times and the canopy takes a little abuse. The canopy is like $10. The drive gear has 2 teeth missing. I'm pretty sure this is why I have a replacement brand new in wrap. While these 2 teeth missing don't affect performance in the 98 tooth gear, I had planned on replacing it anyways. This isn't a difficult procedure but I don't take my toys apart, the get serviced by Hub Hobbies.
The charger alone was $25. The blades were $12, wing gauge $6? and the wing stay about $6. Main shaft/drive gear is about $10.
The parts aren't all that expensive and these were made to be worked on by the owner. I'm not very fond of working on these toys myself, I just like to play with them. The helicopter flys and was flying fine last time I flew it. Hasn't has any major crashes or repairs needed.
Taking into consideration the canopy is cracked and the drive gear has 2 teeth missing (please keep in mind the part needed to replace this is included, and the heli flew fine last time out) I'll take $100.
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