RE: Which ESKY?
lol, so I got in trouble today because I had my website in my signature, a website that is all about helping newbies, BUT because I have my own forum too, I can't referance my website here now so I'm outta here guys, I've never suggested anyone ever leave this forum but they (RCU staff) are worried about it anyways. The thread about the HBFP V2 was even deleted because it showed my website name [8|] So whatever, I'm not gonna complain or anything but you will never see me here again, later guys.
Posted on: 7/28/2009 1:17 PM by Author "nuttcaze" in the forum "Esky Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8970847

RE: Which ESKY?
you need the additional models for FMS for it to really do any good in helping you learn the basics, check here on my website for a download link for a bunch of FMS sceneries and models. When you download the addons, look for a heli called the "Amigo" thats going to be about the most realistic you can get with FMS in regards to how twitchy the real heli will be. http://www.myrcguides.com/FMS.html [image]http://www.myrcguides.com/sitebuilder/images/HBCP_Medium_-825x525.jpg[/image]
Posted on: 7/27/2009 11:57 AM by Author "nuttcaze" in the forum "Esky Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8967666

RE: New Esky 900!!!
The 900 is prob going to be delayed again due to problems with the main blades, but it is a 500 size heli, 550's use 550mm blades (I didn't come up with the class' [:D]) IMO ESky waiting too long to release this heli, currently there are something like 16 different 500 size helis already available. And HobbyCity in China just released the HK-T500 for [b]$55[/b] and thats a T-Rex 500 clone. ESky needs to concentrate their time and energy on getting the E-Smart back into production like they said they would. [IMG]http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/nuttcaze/900a.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/nuttcaze/ESkyHelis.jpg[/IMG] Here is the new HK-T500 that is only $55 [IMG]http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/nuttcaze/HK5001.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 7/18/2009 6:28 PM by Author "nuttcaze" in the forum "Esky Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8944362

RE: ........... BELT CP V2 Thread..........
[quote]ORIGINAL: 4wd13 decided today was a good day to take my belt for the first time. and i had no idea what i was doing... well needless to say... broke a few parts... feathering shaft and main gear. xheli had the gear in stock, anyone know off the top of there head who has the feathering shaft in stock. i did strighten the feathering shaft up, but id like to get a few spares anyway. [/quote] https://www.ushobbysupply.com/product_info.php?cPath=31_65&products_id=836&osCsid=48cdfa66589c159384072abcc401b263
Posted on: 7/18/2009 3:39 AM by Author "nuttcaze" in the forum "Esky Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8943023

RE: ........... BELT CP V2 Thread..........
I've got some good info and vids about the Belt CP V2 here - http://www.myrcguides.com/BeltCPV2.html I update my site daily as its a work in progress
Posted on: 7/17/2009 11:53 AM by Author "nuttcaze" in the forum "Esky Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8941095

RE: ATTENTION all E-Smart Owners!!
[quote]ORIGINAL: KCinNC RC Heli mag did a review of this Heli awhile back, it got a good review from them. isn't it a little larger than a 450 ? [/quote] Just a little bigger, lol. This is my E-Smart next to my EXI 450 [IMG]http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/nuttcaze/SDC17092.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 5/22/2009 2:22 PM by Author "nuttcaze" in the forum "Esky Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8790369

RE: ATTENTION all E-Smart Owners!!
ESky has been sending mixed messages about the future of this heli, but I have begun a quest to get them to re-start production of this heli. This is in a completely different class from all other E_Sky helis. They are all jokes compared to the E-Smart, at least in my opinion, I've owned all the E_Sky helis before. But Microheli will be making more then just main gears for this heli. That is what Andy (the Vice President of Microheli) has told me.
Posted on: 5/20/2009 12:21 PM by Author "nuttcaze" in the forum "Esky Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8784593

ATTENTION all E-Smart Owners!!
Big News Guys. I asked Microheli to make some upgraded main gears for the E-Smart and they said yes. w00t, woot. in 2-3 weeks they will have very strong CNC Delrin gears for sale. If you own an E-Smart then you MUST buy one. Partly because there are no stock gears for sale anywhere in the world and that the main gear is really the only weak spot on the heli. I will keep everyone updated on their release. If you have time, write Andy at microheli and say thanks for helping us E-Smart Owners!! www.microheli.com
Posted on: 5/20/2009 10:11 AM by Author "nuttcaze" in the forum "Esky Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8784315

RE: Help for new guy please
[quote]ORIGINAL: steelheadcrazy My friends are into the r/c heli thing, so I bought a micro to play with over the winter, Im hooked. So my dilemma. I am obviously not very good at flying one yet, and these are the helis they are telling me to buy: Big Lama Blade CX2 esky dauphin blazing star esky kob walkera air wolf I am reading that 2.4ghz is the way to go, but I just dont know what to buy. I know this question has been asked like a jillion times on this board guys, but I honestly dont know what to do and want to start out with something good. Would love to graduate to nitro or 3d's someday but I am not going to spend that kind of dough just to crash. Thanks in advance. I will primarily fly outside on calm days of course, one guy I work with said he will sell me his cx2 for $100, but I really hate buying other peoples crap, want something new [/quote] Read through my site, should have some good info for you, I'm in the process of changing my site so forgive me if its not completely up to date and accurate http://mysite.verizon.net/bizwptdb/id3.html
Posted on: 3/3/2009 5:02 AM by Author "nuttcaze" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8538412

RE: Any free flight sims?
I like FMS as far as free sims go, but not without the additional models and sceneries, you can find more info here http://mysite.verizon.net/bizwptdb/id39.html [IMG]http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/nuttcaze/FMS/5eck-EC-145Medium.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 3/3/2009 4:49 AM by Author "nuttcaze" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8538407

RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum
[quote]ORIGINAL: karlik WOW - Can't wait till I can fly like that. I remember when I used to see guys fly a heli at the club field. Used to think to myself "big deal - I can do most of that with my fixed wing". Now I know better. Seeing someone who can actually fly gives me hope that maybe someday I'll be able to do that. How did you join the two sides together? Just tape the seam or did you come up with a better idea. [/quote] I used masking tape [&:] not pretty but it worked
Posted on: 2/17/2009 3:55 PM by Author "nuttcaze" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8487288

RE: Falcon 40 (Exceed heli) Forum
[quote]ORIGINAL: karlik That heat sink is bigger than it looks in the tower photo [:D] I doubt it'll see much of airtime for a while. I'll try a short hover if the weather ever improves, then wait till I can safely fly around in a realistic fashion. Actually it was more of a fun project like your belt drive fp and I learned a bit I can apply when I get good enough to buy a bigger cp heli. [/quote] I did that same thing on my old HBFP, it'll fly great with that body on it. Just be careful in steep dives, the heli gets really unsettled because of the body and the hole in the bottom, I tried putting a flap over it but had the same result. I also found that the body works great for protecting the electronics when flying in the rain. In this vid its all stock running a 7.4v 800mAh http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIU0mWjjFDs
Posted on: 2/17/2009 8:34 AM by Author "nuttcaze" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8485970

RE: Simulator to practice heli 3D and airplane 3D
I have Aerofly Pro Deluxe, clearview and FMS, I prefer FMS for learning to fly planes and Aerofly for helis. Clearview is great for the price, but lately I've been becoming a big fan of FMS, mainly because of all the free stuff for it. "If it's free, It's for Me" [;)] [IMG]http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/nuttcaze/FMS/HBCP2at5Eck.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 1/10/2009 1:10 PM by Author "nuttcaze" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8342143

RE: State of the RC Heli Hobby
[quote]ORIGINAL: mydartswinger Part of the tension between heli pilots and plane pilots is that helis can get in the way of planes when they have an emergency or are just trying to take off and land due to the nature of flying helicopters (close in, largely over or near the runway). Another reason is that to many fixed wing pilots who are not around helicopters much, the large rotating main blades are very intimidating. Just the thought that one of those blades could theoretically break loose scares many of them. A propeller on an airplane, even the largest airplanes, are much smaller than the main rotor of anything over a a 400 sized helicopter. Plus the blades on a helicopter are held on by a small (in comparison) screw, while a prop is clamped down to the engine of a plane with 1-2 nuts, plus a washer, and usually a spinner with 2-4 screws. Even if the blades don't come off, they have a fear of getting their head chopped off (or at a minimum a large chunk of flesh taken off) by an out of control helicopter screaming into the pits (even more so with the larger helis). Many plane pilots also know that a helicopter is a complex machine (much more so than an airplane), and there is more to break. They also know that helicopters are more difficult to fly than a plane. As a helicopter pilot, their safety rests entirely in your hands while at the controls of your helicopter. As soon as you take to the air, they are relying on your setup and flying skills to keep them safe. [/quote] it might be because I started on helis but at a field I'm much more worried about someone crashing into me with their plane then their heli. But either way I don't want anything chasing me, heli or plane, I wouldn't stay at the field if there was a pilot being unsafe, but the club won't let people do that anyways so its not much of a problem. one thing I wanted to add about complexity, I think planes are more complex, I'm talking about the hand built ones, the frames and construction of them is far more intrique then my heli, plane builders are true craftsmen to be able to scratch build a plane, with my helis if I crash I can always buy replacement parts, but with those balsa planes, you crash you buy or build a new kit [;)]
Posted on: 1/7/2009 12:50 PM by Author "nuttcaze" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8329893

RE: State of the RC Heli Hobby
[quote]ORIGINAL: ply2win [quote]ORIGINAL: evan-RCU there will always be tension between the groups to some extent. [/quote] I've always wondered why that is. I'm just getting started in helicopters and I have been flying planes for about 3 years. I enjoy both and there are people at my field flying both. Everybody gets along just fine. I don't know why you have to like just one or the other. [/quote] I think its a problem thats gonna be a thing of the past pretty soon, with the reduced prices of helis and the sheer number to close from, lots of plane pilots are starting to fly helis as well, more then ever before. The animosity between the groups will soon fade away. I fly helis and am just starting to fly planes as well. Heres the question of the day: How many different models helis are currently available for sale? (Even if its a re-branded product, if it says a different company it counts as a different heli) I don't know the answer so I can't tell you what it is. [8|]
Posted on: 1/7/2009 5:20 AM by Author "nuttcaze" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8328660

RE: esky flight simulator
[IMG]http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/nuttcaze/FMS/HBCP.jpg[/img] DownLoads Needed E_Sky HBCP2 - http://www.mediafire.com/?mmzmomammin Indoor Hall - http://www.mediafire.com/?qmcxcmyjnyi [b]This is what you need to train with on when using FMS to learn to fly helis[/b] [IMG]http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/nuttcaze/FMS/ScreenShot021-1.jpg[/img] DownLoads Needed Piccolo - http://www.mediafire.com/?qmomahe2owd Annenheide_II_FMS - http://www.mediafire.com/?hmqgditzkmc [IMG]http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/nuttcaze/FMS/LiteCubatPointeDeBluff.jpg[/IMG] Model - http://www.mediafire.com/?wznt5gtx2mz Landscape - http://www.mediafire.com/?2wywm2tmjty [IMG]http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/nuttcaze/FMS/Edge540atstadium.jpg[/IMG] Model - http://www.mediafire.com/?znunkg2nwjh Landscape - http://www.mediafire.com/?i20n4jg02mu [IMG]http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/nuttcaze/FMS/EXTRAGCatBadSchwartau.jpg[/IMG] Model - http://www.mediafire.com/?zymjyjzykfm Landscape - http://www.mediafire.com/?m2czijzmmcg [IMG]http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/nuttcaze/FMS/ScreenShot004.jpg[/IMG] Model - http://www.mediafire.com/?nmmzrnmnj0o Landscape - http://www.mediafire.com/?2wywm2tmjty I have saved the best models and sceneries I found and made them available for additional download from 1 place, find links here http://mysite.verizon.net/bizwptdb/id39.html You can Download all my Favorite FMS helis Here http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=4605faf1036dda1491b20cc0d07ba4d2aa8c528ca12b90c4 You can Download all my Favorite FMS Planes Here http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=4605faf1036dda1491b20cc0d07ba4d299126ea0f22dc82b You can Download all my Favorite FMS Landscapes Here http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=4605faf1036dda1491b20cc0d07ba4d273a8dac08c4e569d
Posted on: 1/6/2009 2:44 PM by Author "nuttcaze" in the forum "Beginners"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8325950

RE: Possible new RC show on Discovery or History channel
I submitted the idea to the president of G4 (the TV channel), gave him a link to Daves video, lets keep our fingers crossed, lol [:D] but Dave did it first, we're all witness'
Posted on: 1/4/2009 4:34 AM by Author "nuttcaze" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8316320

FMS - the "FREE" flight simulator
[IMG]http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/nuttcaze/FMS/HBCP2at5Eck.jpg[/IMG] I'm just starting to get into flying planes (I already fly helis). I have AeroFly Pro Deluxe and FMS, but I do most of my training for planes on FMS so I thought I'd share some more info about making it better. FMS (Flying Model Simulator) is a free flight sim that anyone can download. There are also additional sceneries and models that can be downloaded to increase the "realism" [8|] (they're also free to download) FMS HomePage - http://www.flying-model-simulator.com/ FMS works best on XP, alot of people have problems using it on 64bit Vista, normal Vista will require another file to make FMS work, I don't use Vista so I can't help you with that. FMS can be set up to use a keyboard, USB gamepad that connects to your comp (even Xbox controllers have been reported to work too) or the best thing to do is get the E_Sky Sim Kit from nitroplanes for $20 I started using a gamepad like this [IMG]http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/nuttcaze/FMS/logitechgamepad.jpg[/IMG] I then got a E_Sky HoneyBee Fixed Pitch heli which allows you to use the Tx for sims so I used that but recently I got the USB E_Sky sim kit ($20) and its soo nice not having to keep spare batteries around for the Tx (Which I had to do when using my HBFP Tx) [IMG]http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/nuttcaze/XHeli/flight-simulator2.jpg[/IMG] E_Sky Sim $20 - http://www.nitroplanes.com/e4chflsitrki.html [size=4][b]For Instructions about installing FMS or the additional Models or Landscapes Look here[/b][/size] http://mysite.verizon.net/bizwptdb/id40.html There are lots of places you can download additional models and landscapes (just need to use Google [;)] ) There are lots of good ones and then there are lots of crappy ones. [b]I decided to take all my favorites and put them in one place for download. Beneath each screenshot are links to download that model and landscape.[/b] I am not the creator of any of these and claim no credit for them, each model and landscape are available for free download from other sites as well. Some of the Original Links (these sites also contain links to the other sites I used) RC Sims - http://www.rc-sim.de/dl_engine_eng/index.php?subcat=50&PHPSESSID=b42c813b8baa3ee958251ccffc8c7674 Planes and Landscapes - http://rcp.web.infoseek.co.jp/fms_e.html [b]Some Of My Favorites[/b] [IMG]http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/nuttcaze/FMS/RedSeductionatResort.jpg[/IMG] Model - http://www.mediafire.com/?znunkg2nwjh Landscape - http://www.mediafire.com/?gnnnzb3lgmm [IMG]http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/nuttcaze/FMS/LiteCubatPointeDeBluff.jpg[/IMG] Model - http://www.mediafire.com/?wznt5gtx2mz Landscape - http://www.mediafire.com/?2wywm2tmjty [IMG]http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/nuttcaze/FMS/Edge540atstadium.jpg[/IMG] Model - http://www.mediafire.com/?znunkg2nwjh Landscape - http://www.mediafire.com/?i20n4jg02mu [IMG]http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/nuttcaze/FMS/EXTRAGCatBadSchwartau.jpg[/IMG] Model - http://www.mediafire.com/?zymjyjzykfm Landscape - http://www.mediafire.com/?m2czijzmmcg [IMG]http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/nuttcaze/FMS/ScreenShot004.jpg[/IMG] Model - http://www.mediafire.com/?nmmzrnmnj0o Landscape - http://www.mediafire.com/?2wywm2tmjty Marc www.nuttcaze.com [IMG]http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/nuttcaze/Smiley%20faces/sign0109.gif[/IMG]
Posted on: 1/2/2009 11:23 AM by Author "nuttcaze" in the forum "RC Flight Simulator Software"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8309315

RE: Xheli
Yep, it was a tight fit in that box [;)] (Its just my tool kit for those who didn't know) but thats the stock gear, I know the "Squadron" is more closely related to the newer T-Rex 450 SE V2 then the older ones, like the feathering shaft, and parts of the frame [IMG]http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/nuttcaze/SDC16919.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 12/21/2008 1:35 PM by Author "nuttcaze" in the forum "Esky Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8267753

RE: Xheli
remember that if you have any problems, Andy at rcdiscuss will help you out, I gotta find out what his job is, he's def at the head of the company. If you need help building your EXI, take a peek at my build videos for mine ( http://mysite.verizon.net/bizwptdb/id38.html ), I have the 450 Squadron [IMG]http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii217/nuttcaze/SDC17087.jpg[/IMG]
Posted on: 12/21/2008 10:29 AM by Author "nuttcaze" in the forum "Esky Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8267224

RE: A different comment on X-heli
www.nuttcaze.com http://www.youtube.com/user/nuttcaze
Posted on: 12/21/2008 3:06 AM by Author "nuttcaze" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8266661

RE: Xheli
which EXI kits were on sale last time, the squadrons?
Posted on: 12/20/2008 5:21 PM by Author "nuttcaze" in the forum "Esky Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8265344

RE: Xheli
When is Boxing Day, none of may calenders show it, lol EDIT: nevermind, forget sometime about [url=http://www.freesmileys.org][img]http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/signs142.gif[/img][/url]
Posted on: 12/20/2008 5:17 PM by Author "nuttcaze" in the forum "Esky Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8265329

RE: Xheli
I have yet to actually order from xheli (mainly because they don't sell E_Sky E-Smart parts, go to my favorite place, Ka-Planes, for them) but they have come very far since I first started flying back in Jan. They went from having NO Customer Service to being up there with the best of the rest on the online retailers. Since Jan they have increased their forum presence 10 times from what it used to be, They have people on all forums who can help with order issues as well as having their own set of forums (rcdiscuss.com), Its quickest to get help from them as there has always been problems with e-mails (spam filters) but Andy (not sure who he is but he solves ALL problems for X-heli customers [:D]) is very quick to help people out. X-Heli has also recently re-joined with the BBB and has already got their rating back to CCC, they've only been back with the BBB for 10 DAYS [X(][X(]. That'll shut alot of people up about saying X-heli is bad because they had a FFF rating. Very soon they'll have a AAA rating. I'm hoping they have the EXI's for $55 again, I really would like to pick 2 up at that price, too bad I was broke for the Black Friday sale [:(] http://www.la.bbb.org/BusinessReport.aspx?CompanyID=100056369 If you have the time and had a good buying experience, you can help them out by leaving a good review for them on the BBB website, just need to sign up, takes less then a min to do.
Posted on: 12/20/2008 5:16 PM by Author "nuttcaze" in the forum "Esky Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8265278

RE: esky simulator settings?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmOR5ZAxhwU
Posted on: 12/12/2008 2:51 AM by Author "nuttcaze" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8237756

RE: esky simulator settings?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfXjf6D2sxs&eurl=http://www.rcdiscuss.com/index.php?topic=5341.0
Posted on: 12/10/2008 1:57 PM by Author "nuttcaze" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8232297

RE: xheli - a VERY SERIOUS warning to all
I haven't posted here in a LONG time but I have to add this. sure every company has problems, and xheli is no exception, its knowing HOW to resolve those problems that makes all the difference in the world, what isn't commonly known is that xheli has their own support forums where you can get acurate help quickly, if you had a problem and could get it resolved quickly then you wouldn't have anything to complain about but since most don't know where to go to get that help they complain. for anyone who is thinking of buying from them but is worried about their customer service, go see this, this is their direct support forum where you can get problems solved quickly http://www.rcdiscuss.com/index.php?board=42.0
Posted on: 12/10/2008 1:44 PM by Author "nuttcaze" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=8232258

RE: Castlerockhobbies is bad for business
[quote]ORIGINAL: ArrowNaughtic First of all......from May 24th to June 4th is not a seriously long time in the world of internet transactions. Check your dates. Besides....... what credence shall I give to someone who posted a Later Guys thread? You are here to flame....not inform. _____________________________________________________________________________________ [b]Of all the things I ever lost....................................... I miss my mind the most! [/b] [/quote] You're right I got my Dates wrong, I ordered in April, not May CustomerID# 21 Thank you for your order. Your order number is 1014, placed 4/24/2008 at 4:05PM. Code Item Qty Price Total servo-esky Esky Servo 2 $9.00 $18.00 dan32 Danlion KA450H 3200 1 $25.99 $25.99 dan35 Danlion KA400H 3500 1 $25.99 $25.99 30A-OPTO-UBEC Hobbywing 30a opto w/ ubec combo 1 $36.00 $36.00 HDX450-WB CNC washout base - TREX 450V2 1 $8.00 $8.00 Sub Total: $113.98 Tax: $0.00 Shipping: $8.04 Grand Total: $122.02 But I was contacted today and everything is suppose to be taken care of soon [8|]
Posted on: 6/5/2008 5:31 PM by Author "nuttcaze" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7584750

Castlerockhobbies is bad for business
I place an order April 24th for 2 motors (which were suppose to include pinions and mounting plates), 2 servo's (which the website showed in stock) Hobbywing ESC, and belt Guide rollers. Original order took 8 days and was missing 2 servos, 2 mounting plates and 2 pinions, after contacting the owner, another 8 days later I have to pay $3.12 shipping on a package from castlerockhobbies cause he did not pay the right shipping on it (and claims the post office is screwing me over) and inside was not the 2 mounting plates, 2 pinions or the replacement servo I asked for (since the ones I bought are on permanent back order cause ESky stopped making the 8g servo), NOPE I paid $3.12 shipping for 1 pinion. And that was it, never recieved anything else except a big giant "F" you, beware about buying from that place, you'll get half your order and get told that you already recieved your WHOLE? order and to piss off. And even after all this time still haven't recievd what I paid for, bad business. I got my dates mixed up. It was april, not march. "CustomerID# 21 Thank you for your order. Your order number is 1014, placed 4/24/2008 at 4:05PM." Note: dispute is in the process of being taken care of, will update when completed
Posted on: 6/5/2008 5:28 PM by Author "nuttcaze" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7580749

RE: Castlerockhobbies is bad for business
no see, I gave him time to rectify this problem long before I started bad mouthing him, it was only after my requests for my parts were denyed that I started bad mouthing him, and will continue to do so till I get the rest of my order, it doesn't cost me anything other then a few mins of my time, its costing him lots of customers, if he'd send me my stuff he'd never hear from me again and I drop all of this quick, but he doesn't so I won't. But this wasn't really meant to bad mouth him (thats what youtube is for) this is just a heads up to my fellow heli addicts. I don't care how many people had good buying experiences from him, mine was VERY bad so I am simply reporting my experience, same as the Xheli thread and Banannahobby thread.
Posted on: 6/4/2008 8:11 PM by Author "nuttcaze" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7581002