I'm working on a new batch of Reaction 54 kits and need to order some hatch latches like the one shown in the pic. My usual vendor, Hobby Express, didn't want to take an order today, so I'm hoping to find the true source and order directly. Anybody know the source (or distributor) and how to contact them?

I think its a Kavan part... but dont know a contact or part number.

You can try http://www.espritmodel.com/hatch-latch-plastic.aspx

I not, there's always www.dreamworksrc.com or www.hobbyking.com

Bruce, I've had four of those fail in the last two years. Try Andy Kane for an all metal version that was like five dollars a piece. He had a box full at last years Hamburg rally and I bought six of them and I'm not sorry.

Looks like the ones I get from Jet Hangar Hobbies.
Greg

PAULS FLYING STUFF, Escondido, CA 92026, 760-743-5458, [email protected]

Since way back in the last century.

Bruce, I had the red hatch pin fail also, I bought a bunch of these from HK...much better

Here's the H-K page showing stock in their US warehouse.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...Canopy%20latch

Just up in WA state so u should be able to get some quick.

PaulD

Just wanted to thank everybody for their input. Paul, the HK latch looks pretty good, but the link only shows it in the international warehouse on my computer - wonder why you are seeing something different... Anyway, I will follow up on some of these leads, thanks again.

http://www.hobbyexpress.com/hatch_latches_441_ctg.htm

Vin...

Yeah, they have been my supplier for years. But they don't have them now and won't take my order. I know... weird. That's why I'm looking for a new supplier or alternate latch. I'm kind of surprised that no one knows the actual manufacturer. Kirkj suggested it might be Kavan, but I haven't been able to confirm that yet. It makes sense to me that it has a European origin because of Hobby Lobby's (now Hobby Express) connection with European companies over the years.

I have been using those latches for many years. How about the bvm hatch latch?? They work well too.
Vin...

Ach. Don't know what planet I was on. I can't find it now either.

hope something works out for you.

PaulD

Here is another source. I just bumped into them by accident on this site.
Vin...

http://www.sdshobby.com/canopy-lock-...or-p-1054.html