good 4 channel choppers

[nurburgringer]

By 'good' I mean comparable to the top 3-channel birds in cost, control resolution, durability, and spares support.
I'm still deciding on my 1st co-ax 4-channel, and am by no means an expert.
To my knowledge these are the leading 4-channels fitting the above criteria as of Dec 19th:

Blade MCX1/2: great choppers, but 2+ yr old design and ~$100+ RFT
www.amazon.com/BLADE-Blade-mCX2-RTF/dp/B003EXPDAC/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1292799962&sr=1-1

Revell Proto Max, Nine Eagles Solo/Bravo III: very good choppers, ~$60+ RTF
cgi.ebay.com/Nine-Eagle-210A-Solo-4CH-2-4GHz-Mini-RC-Helicopter-/280519745345?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4150479f41

MJX F27: no real world feedback, true linear-actuated swashplate, very hi-tec programmable, LCD TX(!), <$40
cgi.ebay.com/4CH-MJX-New-Gyro-Mini-RC-helicopter-F27-/130451792759?pt=Radio_Control_Vehicles&hash=item1e5f886377#ht_9791wt_1064

Falcon XVII: several good reviews (flying for over 1 month), ~$40 cgi.ebay.com/GYRO-Metal-4ch-Mini-Radio-Control-RTF-RC-Helicopter-/160520439406?pt=Radio_Control_Vehicles&hash=item255fc3866e

If any of these should be moved to the "crap" or "great fliers" section please let us know!
Maybe we can keep this one thread open just for 4-channels

*note: the ebay auction links are provided for chopper photos/info only.
I have done business 3 times (3 choppers, separately shipped from HK) with seller go_market and had positive results. I have no affiliation with, and make no statements of assurance for any Ebay seller. Buy at your own risk.

[killbucket]

The 4-channel from macaotravel looks good, but...

However, I would not trust the seller...Most negatives are item not rec'd.

Price is too low to be good.



Wanna see a lot of toys?
cdn.attracta.com/sitemap/162464.html

[killbucket]

NONE of the Ebay sellers you linked is worth a crap. READ their feedbacks!

All three have ripped people off.

[nurburgringer]

Relax KB. Take a deep breath.
I linked to auctions because they had the best photos and advertised prices of the helis in question. My intention of this thread was not to debate Ebay feedback statistics, but the merits of said choppers.
As you know just because it's a US seller (cough *xheli* cough) doesn't ensure a perfect transaction.

BTW - Of the linked auctions I've only done business with seller go_market (3 times; all items were as described, good communication, relatively fast shipping, and well packed).
The other 2 sellers have >99% positive feedback (yes, I've reviewed several 100 feedbacks looking for $0.01 items i.e. scam feedbacks. Esp "egrandmart" has no substantial negatives in at least 400 most recent feedbacks. ) so personally I wouldn't hesitate to give either one a try. YMMV.

Now let's talk about the heli's, ok?

[killbucket]

Good call. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

I get all bristly about Ebay's ranking system...that can obviously be manipulated somehow.

[nurburgringer]

NP, but may I respectfully suggest you mix in some decaf with that fine CR coffee?

cheers man

[killbucket]

Take me with a grain of salt, at all times.
In the interest of growing the forum, my posts will be somewhat...um...wordy phrase-laden with purpose.

I never mean anything personally, and I'm harmless under most circumstances (never try to give me walnuts, they make me hostile).

Back OT: Has anybody recently gotten a KOB?
www.hobby-estore.com/Esky-2-4GHz-KOB-Coaxial-Channel-RC-Helicopter-p/eh-ek-e304.htm