Avios/Hobby King 1600mm C-130 Hercules

[icepirate3]

It also balances just fine with a 3000 if you want a little more time.

[xviper]

That's amazing and astounding.

[RRHandy]

You can get up to 8 min. flights with the 4s 2200, seems to sip the battery. R.

[xviper]

I just noticed that the recommended battery is a 2200mah, 4s. That's pretty small for something with 4 engines. How long will this thing fly on mixed throttle with this size of battery? Will it take a bigger one?

[handyman220]

I have the Fat Albert from the first release (lottery) I just pulled the trigger on the military gray version. Curious as to the updated changes to the flap geometry/flaps. I was able to use a 10% discount code so it wasn't too bad. ;)

[Hardway]

Thanks XV! :Cool: I will advise when she gets here!

[NoDirt!]

I bought the new camo L39..and almost pulled the trigger on the C-130 but I like breathing

No..honey that is not a nother plane. Being 31, I had no idea this dang hobby was addicting...Holy Crap.

It comes in a plain brown box, right? :Don't-tell-Anyone:

[thisguy65]

You're an animal! And I mean that in the goodest way. If it works for you and you like it, I may get one. (Probably on the next run since I'm sure they'll sell out soon. ;) )

I bought the new camo L39..and almost pulled the trigger on the C-130 but I like breathing

No..honey that is not a nother plane. Being 31, I had no idea this dang hobby was addicting...Holy Crap.

[crxmanpat]

I would have purchased one at the 1800mm they first stated that it would be, but was disappointed when I found out it was 8" shorter in wingspan.

[xviper]

I bought one yesterday! Should be fun!! :Cool:

You're an animal! And I mean that in the goodest way. If it works for you and you like it, I may get one. (Probably on the next run since I'm sure they'll sell out soon. ;) )

[Hardway]

I Bought 2 more. LOL. I like to reward model vendors that make things I really want. No worries they will sell just fine without ya. But as I always say to each there own. Basically what ever makes you happy.

Woody

I bought one yesterday! Should be fun!! :Cool:

[Woodcock]

I Bought 2 more. LOL. I like to reward model vendors that make things I really want. No worries they will sell just fine without ya. But as I always say to each there own. Basically what ever makes you happy.

Woody

[flyAA]

My same feelings. I didn't jump on it in the beginning because I was boycotting that dumb lottery and having waited this long, the multitude of oddities are showing up. I believe that those who really enjoy and love flying this plane successfully and without issue are fairly seasoned pilots and have taken all the steps necessary to eliminate or minimize those deficiencies. I could do it but for the price they are selling these for, I shouldn't have to. Dynam and LX planes are in this category but their pricing is a couple of tiers below.
Perhaps one day, when there is a discount AND not be "out of stock", I may jump in and "fix it" before flying it.

Been flying for a year and I’m not a rookie but definitely not an advanced builder/tinker/pilot. The c-130 i have is fine. I had to play with the flaps a little bit but other than that it’s been fine. Flies really nice.

edit to add: just saw on rcg the new edition has updated flap servos, cleaned up wiring and new escs. Much of the initial complaints were about the flaps so looks like they fixed them.

[MikeT]

Got a good friend that wants one. It’s way too small for me.
Mike

[xviper]

As bad as I wanted this plane...I'm now having cold feet with all the issues reading back from page 11.

My same feelings. I didn't jump on it in the beginning because I was boycotting that dumb lottery and having waited this long, the multitude of oddities are showing up. I believe that those who really enjoy and love flying this plane successfully and without issue are fairly seasoned pilots and have taken all the steps necessary to eliminate or minimize those deficiencies. I could do it but for the price they are selling these for, I shouldn't have to. Dynam and LX planes are in this category but their pricing is a couple of tiers below.
Perhaps one day, when there is a discount AND not be "out of stock", I may jump in and "fix it" before flying it.

[thisguy65]

As bad as I wanted this plane...I'm now having cold feet with all the issues reading back from page 11.

[MikeT]

That explains it. And they removed the "discount".

Right?
Mike

[xviper]

They gave it a new SKU

https://hobbyking.com/en_us/avios-mi...asc=4369123839

That explains it. And they removed the "discount".

I suppose they can put any discount they think looks good when they're "OUT OF STOCK".

[wvrailfan]

They gave it a new SKU

https://hobbyking.com/en_us/avios-military-gray-c-130-1600mm-pnf.html?affiliate_code=HTUJAXHMEXEPROR&_asc=4369123839

[xviper]

Yup, "OUT OF STOCK". Tried signing in first .......................... again, "OUT OF STOCK". HK must have taken back a return and refurbished it and put it up on the website. ;)