<<Was told the same thing by HPI...>>

Me too. In March of last year, Dave Kouche told me all about HPI's plans, that they (HPI) had lured two of JR's top heli designers away, watch for some new scale offerings, etc., etc. When I called back in August, the tone was decidely different. About the the only direct answer I got to many questions was "HPI is pursuing other priorities at this time."

In my profession, that's called a clue...<G>

Steve