MRC-Hirobo
Key Veteran
Location: Edison, NJ
| Hello Everyone,
I have some answers to some of your inquiries regarding this helicopter and its components:
1. Since MRC does not currently have MAP pricing, vendors can sell our products for whatever price they'd like over their cost. So, it is very possible you may find a better price if you go through a hobby shop rather then MRC direct.
2. I personaly built the first Turbulence kit in America with the assistance of one of my reps Mark Scneider, Dominik Haegele, Hansi Haegele (Dom's dad), and Albert (Haegele's mechanic and Team Mikado assistant). We took pictures of all of the components for each step and video taped the build (build video coming soon in HD). While I'm sure many will say I'm biased, in all honesty the build didn't require any sanding, dremeling, hammering, re-machining, "upgrade" parts or other outside influence or persuation to make the kit go together as outlined in the manual.
Even dial indicating the clutch... I snugged it on and was at .0027", tightened more to .002, did my final tightening and it dropped to .001. Perfect!
Getting the main shaft to slide into its bearing blocks with little resistance took several minutes of adjusting the tightening sequence of the blocks to get it nice and smooth.
At any rate, the build went smoothly, the flying was incredibly smooth, as commented by Ben Minor, the head allowed for exacting control and you weren't chasing it to keep it in one spot like some other designs. Also, the interaction is practically nill WITHOUT any radio mixing.
This heli is about a 1/2 pound lighter then a fully decked out Freya with the same equipment.
3. The Turbulence D3 head, SSR-4 is now available to pre-order directly from MRC for $379.98 + $8. You can call me direct 732.225.2100 x227 to purchase. This will fit any Freya and comes with everything you need to convert the heli. This head makes the old machine feel nearly a pound lighter and much more agile.
Also, regarding the Hirobo Quality compaired to other brands... Quality isn't just about how well parts fit together and hold up, its also about the company behind the product. MRC has been around for over half a century, we're accessible, timely and seek to provide excellent customer service...something that seems to be lacking elsewhere these days.
Either way for those of you who are wanting to see what a Hirobo can do check out Mark Ryder's videos for the XFC and IRCHA with Dominik Haegele at the sticks.
-Greg G.- |
Personally I can't choose between my EX2 or 700, they are both great helis! The build quality of the 700 is fantastic, much better than the 600. The D3... must have one! Not sure how much the CF frames will cost though but what the hell... Happy flying 
