steph280
Key Veteran
Location: Irvine, California
| Cabbageman, Like I said, compare apples to apples. We're talking about T-Rex 600, which is the same size as Logo 20 and Bionic. With carbon frame that pretty much ruled out the plastic Logo 20. So we're now comparing a $600 T-Rex COMBO kit with a Bionic that cost an arm and a leg. Mikado lowered their prices? Have you even check the prices? They lowered their prices because they are forced by competition. Last I checked a Logo 20 main shaft is still $18, while TWO of T-Rex 600 mainshaft can be had for less. Before you jump in with smart remarks about quality costs more, go physically compare the shafts and tell me if you see difference in quality.
You think Mikado is the king of flawless kits? Think again. First of all, they used all Graupner designs so they don't need to start from scratch themselves. Secondly, if you have been flying Mikado since early 2000, you'll know they also had their share of kit design/quality issues. I mean silly things like forgetting to put slots on screws (I even took a photo of mine), and using extremely weak material on screws (those head block screws comes to mind). I've been there, done that, so I can tell you first hand nobody, not even Mikado, is perfect.
While you may have problems with your T-Rex 450, that does not necessarily reflect the larger T-Rex 600. You have to realize the smaller pieces on 450 are extremely difficult to manufacture to acceptable tolerances. And to do it as cheaply as Align did that's a feat in itself. I don't see any European manufacturers jumping in the micro market with their offerings. If you know anything about plastic injection/molding and CNC machining, you'll know it's easier to make larger parts into high tolerances.
With that said, I suggest you take a look at a T-Rex 600 before jumping into conclusions. |
