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the new zoom 400? - 3/18/2004 4:30:26 AM   
bmratc72


 

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From: Memphis, TN, USA
Status: offline 		I was looking to buy the Hornet II and stumbled across the Zoom 400 ( known as the dolphin 400 in tiawan). I know that it is supposed to be out in the next few weeks. I was curious if anyone has done any research on this Heli?

I'm also trying to figure out which one would be better to buy. It sounds like the zoom is going to be cheaper than the hornet II but getting parts are going to be a problem for a while ( which I need as much as I crash my existing helis).

Anybody know which one is the best deal? Thanks.
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RE: the new zoom 400? - 3/18/2004 4:37:17 AM   
Xperimental


 

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From: balikpapankaltim, INDONESIA
Status: offline 		I think there are some problems with the tail gear or something.... it's got something to do with gears being worn out too soon.... but it's a very small problem because manufacturers will fix it soon....
I've seen the videos and all..... but never in person
I just hate it...! Not because it's defected or anything.... it's actually very good i think.....
It's just that i can't buy one soon!

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RE: the new zoom 400? - 3/18/2004 4:40:47 AM   
Jerrykl720


 

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http://www.flying-hobby.com/zoom400.htm

Jerry

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RE: the new zoom 400? - 3/18/2004 5:01:15 AM   
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Status: offline 		wow.. 199.. not bad... the problem is i can't read non of the text and i don't know wha are they talking about...

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RE: the new zoom 400? - 3/18/2004 5:06:59 AM   
davham



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Status: offline 		Make that two of us.........

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RE: the new zoom 400? - 3/18/2004 5:29:29 AM   
bmratc72


 

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Status: offline 		they have some information at

www.dreamhobbies.com

they are selling it with motor and no other electronics for $249.95.

Also graupner will be selling it in April as the Micro-Star 400, no price

Here is a short video of the heli. Hope this link works

http://www.cyberhouse.be/zoom400/mat_watkin_zoom400.wmv

let me know what you think

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RE: the new zoom 400? - 3/18/2004 11:54:09 AM   
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RE: the new zoom 400? - 3/21/2004 10:41:04 PM   
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Status: offline 		I am thinking of buying to zoom400 from the guy in hong kong. He seems to be very quick with his email which gives me some confidence. I am waiting for some 1800mah 3cell Lipos to go with it so hopefully he will get these in stock in the next couple of days.

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RE: the new zoom 400? - 3/21/2004 10:43:20 PM   
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RE: the new zoom 400? - 3/22/2004 11:47:36 AM   
jbalat



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Status: offline 		Yeh, is there something I should know about him ?

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RE: the new zoom 400? - 3/22/2004 1:19:41 PM   
Hoverup



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RE: the new zoom 400? - 3/23/2004 3:52:38 AM   
bobafetsl1


 

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Status: offline 		Hobby people will be selling the zoom 400 but it will be called the shogun along with all the parts AND UPGRADES

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RE: the new zoom 400? - 3/23/2004 9:14:32 AM   
jbalat



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Status: offline 		Let us know when you get it and what its like. I am still waiting for batteries...

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RE: the new zoom 400? - 3/23/2004 11:38:48 AM   
Mossie



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From: Christchurch, NEW ZEALAND
Status: offline 		My Zoom arrived yesterday from Taiwan. I paid US$265 including 7 day shipping, spare blades and TR gearset.
Looks to be a quality machine. The head is awesome, more like a scaled down version of my Nexus head than any of my other micros. The servos are all connected via pushrods and bellcranks which is cool, however I struggled to find servos to fit the precut servo bays to start with, but finally discovered the GWS naro BB's fit perfect. These guys get screwed in instead of glued or DS taped.
I'll be sticking a GY240 in along with a brushed speed controller for the stock motor. I have a mega 16/15/5 on standby but I'm keen to see what the stocker can do.
At this stage I only have Etec1200s handy so I may try a 3s2p pack and see if they can handle it.

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RE: the new zoom 400? - 3/23/2004 2:43:36 PM   
helisfreak



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Status: offline 		Hey Mossie... what so there is a total of 4 servo right? But how many channel do you actually need for this? 6 channel? with what kind of mixing is need? I was going to get one to, but my damn radio only have 5 channel... and airplane mix but not heli....

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RE: the new zoom 400? - 3/23/2004 8:15:52 PM   
Mossie



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Status: offline 		You need 5-6 channels depending on your gyro model for this heli as it has collective pitch. You also need a heli mix programmable radio to setup pitch and throttle curves

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