Thinking about getting an Eco 8 ?

I'll stick it in my diary. Formation hovering it is then!

[MRP]

Watch out for the Thermals above Malc's Eco motor and battery pack though - he likes to run them HOT !!

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[TAW]

Mines nice and cool now, with my Hacker motor in.

Still needs the pitch curves setting up, so watch out [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif[/img]

Won't be doing any circuits, but may suffer from 'ceiling effect' if the motor has its way

See you all tomorrow/today/thursday ...

[Malcolm]

How else can I keep warm - who needs hot water bottles when a glowing battery pack does the job [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

Should be interesting tonight - I'm trying a new Hybrid - 23 turn single wind armature from the Vision motor in the Ikarus performance motor can [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[jerrysimon]

Guys,

The S/H deal for £150 fell through [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img] I have found another one where supposedly the guy is retired has flown it twice and and is selling in in fro £200 pounds [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

I am tempted. Anyway also went along to Inwood models last night and the guy there (Dave ?) is a real blast [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] He had a brand new ECO 8 with all the bits on the counter incl 2 * 2400 cells less the motor for around £300. Was really trying to give me a knock down deal bless him. I managed to resist him, although did come out with a Fun Pic kit to build my second bird, until I see these ECO 8's tonight at Welwyn [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

Maybe I should go for the kit as I guess part of the fun is the build ?

Regards

Jerry

It's also easier to rebuild after your first major crash if you built it yourself [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]

Jerry
Just wondered why the S/H deal fell through?
I did know he wanted the buyer to collect

[Malcolm]

So Jerry, having met the crowd last night and seen a couple of Eco's in the air are you off to Inwoods this Saturday [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

As you have the charger I would suggest doing a Deal with Dave for the kit, auto unit, servos, gyro, sport motor, battery packs and receiver - should set you back £250 ish and at least you'll have the funnof building it [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[Hooloovoo]

Malcolm,

I was going to order the standard Eco8 deal from SMC
http://www.sussex-model-centre.co.uk...asp?ProdID=392 for £359.99 but then I saw your last post!! On top of that I'd have to add the auto unit at £26.50 and a pinion gear for another £3.50.

You're saying I could get all of that (less the charger) from Inwoods for just £250???? A decent charger would only be another 60-70 or so wouldn't it? I know the stuff in the SMC deal isn't the best kit, what sort of stuff would you recommend I ask for? Hitec servos? 3xHS85 and an 81 for the tail??

I need to buy a TX as well... I was thinking of the JR378 for £175.

[jerrysimon]

Inwoods did a cost for me a couple of days ago it was more like £325 without a motor but included some better electrics and two 2400 bat packs.

I think they do a deal for about £285 which includes the motor and a couple of servos I think. The best thing is to phone them or go along and get them to do you a deal to the price you can afford.

I have decided to wait off buying a ECO 8 and have got myself a Piccolo Pro to tide me over

Chucky, the £150 deal fell through because some guy paid him directly into his bank or something. It was a good deal which I guess is why he sold it so quick.

Regards

Jerry