Long story made short; The last machine TSK produced, the AcroStar, was developed alongside the Quick 60. TSK was the victim of major embezzlement, and joined forces with Quick because they needed cash flow. That didn't work out, for whatever reason, and TSK folded. This is why the Quick 60 and TSK AcroStar look very similar.

This is really a travesty, because TSK made fantastic stuff. I had four of them, and only sold them when I saw the handwriting on the wall.

Be aware that there are TWO distinctly different venues of Quick products. One, I believe, is based out of the UK. From everything I have heard, their stuff is excellent. The other, QuickWorldWide, is based out of Pennsylvania and is the business of one Irwin Siner.

The management here at RCU frowns upon negative waves, so I won't tell you what I think (and know) about this situation.

I will tell you to take the time to do a detailed search, here and on other, dedicated heli sites. Use "TSK", Irwin", Quick", etc., for your search words. You will get a TON of reading material; peruse it, and judge for yourself.

I feel for you. I was fortunate enough to have advance warning of TSK's demise, and so sold my ships in time. But know that there are a lot of guys out there still flying the machine. Along with the help of a Brit, who did all the web work, I began a TSK List some years back that was a clearinghouse for TSK lovers/owners. Dunno if it is still even up and running, but there are a lot of people all over the world who knew and liked TSK machines.

The brand never became popular here because of who was marketing it in the US; but that's another story you will find the answer to in your searches. Just be sure to try other sites. One in particular has a BUNCH of archived threads on these topics.

You were VERY smart to hold off on purchasing QWW stuff....

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