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Align T-REX 600N 700N > T-REX 700N How many plan to get the T-Rex 700 ? Lets See
 
 
ckd
Senior Heliman
Location: Saugus CA

mark one up for me also. Already have everything to build it up
05-03-2008 02:00 AM
 
 
Anthony.L
Senior Heliman
Location: Seattle, WA

This thread is a complete waste. Regardless of the haters, align will sell thousands of 700N just like the 600N. The number of people who post here represents about 5% of align's customer base.
05-03-2008 04:19 AM
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Eury
Elite Veteran
Location: Ankeny, IA, USA.

Who's hating on it? I haven't read anyone hating on it.


Nick Crego
Never trust a big butt and a smile
05-03-2008 04:29 AM
 
 
fiveoboy01
Veteran
Location: Waunakee, WI - USA

I was wondering the same thing


If I do get a 90 it may very well be the 700. I heard today that MSRP will be 699 with a lower street price. I also was told that the quality is there.... So we will see. I might not even get a 90 because glow fuel is expensive enough for me already.

And if I am serious with myself, my skill level doesn't necessitate a 90 either

Trex 450SA blinged, Trex 600N, DX7
05-03-2008 05:47 AM
 
 
Sam2b
Key Veteran
Location: Seattle, WA - USA

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This thread is a complete waste.
Eh, I don't know about a complete waste... it is general discussion after all. But I must admit all the "how many" threads are getting old. How many this and how many that.

_Sam B_
05-03-2008 06:30 AM
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PilotDaz
Veteran
Location: Seattle, WA

How many people are getting tired of the "how many" threads?

~Team Collective Mayhem
05-03-2008 08:27 AM
 
 
Learn to Fly
Key Veteran
Location: Yalesville Connecticut

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How many people are getting tired of the "how many" threads?

ME!! Jk


Jeff
Believe nothing you hear, and half of what you see...
05-03-2008 11:06 AM
 
 
fr8brkr
Senior Heliman
Location: Asheville,NC

Aurora first, the guys wanting the 700N should hold out until 3-4 months after its released - there will be plenty for sale -used.

Problems ? -- Mine are flown in fresh daily
05-03-2008 01:50 PM
 
 
Eury
Elite Veteran
Location: Ankeny, IA, USA.

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Aurora first, the guys wanting the 700N should hold out until 3-4 months after its released - there will be plenty for sale -used.

That's the truth. This thing is coming in at a price that is low enough that it will be a lot of people's first 90, not to mention the blind love that a lot of people have for Align that causes them to buy anything with an Align label on it. Those guys are going to buy it and not realize what owning a 90 is like in terms of fuel, crash costs, maintenance, and just the size and intimidation of it all. There will be no shortage of 700s in the used market, and if they are anything like the 600, after a few months when they are widely available the value will tank and will be cheap as well.


Nick Crego
Never trust a big butt and a smile
05-03-2008 02:43 PM
 
 
baby_zyklon
Key Veteran
Location: Singapore

The t-rex 700n will have a list price of $799, which means that its just $186 cheaper than a aurora. How well it will sell will probably depend on its quality and availability of aurora kits and parts. If aurora are plentiful(probably not) and the 700n still requires $100+ of fan, damper and swashplate upgrade, then it might cost real close to the aurora.

Align die-hard fans will definately get it, but for people like me, I will probably sit and watch first.
05-03-2008 03:05 PM
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Eury
Elite Veteran
Location: Ankeny, IA, USA.

I think you are underestimating the power of the Align name. They will sell everyone they make and there will be backorders for months. Even at the same price as the Aurora, I'd bet the 700N outsells it.


Nick Crego
Never trust a big butt and a smile
05-03-2008 03:16 PM
 
 
hotshot tony
Senior Heliman
Location: Shepherdsville, KY US

I agree with Eury

+ getting parts for the 700 will be as ez as buy a candy bar at the store.and i bet this the 700 will perform any maneuver the Aurora will, and heck im thinking my 600 will.
05-03-2008 03:52 PM
 
 
Wa11banger
Elite Veteran
Location: Huntsville, Al

This is true.. Align will sell a ton of the 700's. But mainly because they are quick to market and seemingly quick to respond to repairs and changes needed as they arise. Not so much due to the They cut thier teeth on the 450 sized heli moving from vacuum cleaners to helis and they had some real shortcomings but they took the industry by storm.. The reason is cheap cheap parts compared to any other.. Man you get two of everything for the same price as one from most other mfg's.. The Align product instantly became the heli pilots little woman on the side, the Bic lighter of helis so to speak. Build it fly it crash it, rinse and repeat for cheap. The 600 came out with several problems for some but not all. I am still flying the original clutch for instance, and I have 1 with plastic fan and 1 with metal fan, etc etc. The fact is though they address them very quickly all things considered. I have a truck load of flights on mine and so far have only had to replace the main bearings, the grip bearings, I now run a QUK swashplate after wearing them out, gone to different dampners (who doesnt with any mfg) and obviously my choice of blades. All in all been a damn nice heli with great characteristics and can be tossed around with wreckless abandonment.

Anytime your airframe repair costs are less than the cost of replacing the blades you cannot beat that! I have crashed a few times now so I have a good base to build off of.

IF the 700 comes out anywhere near as capable, as competitively priced and with so few problems. Align has shown each time they do learn from thier mistakes. It will be an instant hit for anyone that can afford the costs of flying a 90 sized heli.

I still beleive there will be plenty for sale shortly after release when people (kids) figure out "wow! only 7 flights per gallon!!" IMO
the sticker price of fuel will drive the majority of new comers out of the 90 market

Rick

Proud member of the Quick UK, Duralite Flight Systems, V-Blade, and K&B Dream Designs Teams
05-03-2008 04:00 PM
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Scooterpilot
Key Veteran
Location: Southern, California

Align now has the formula on how to develop, design, and market their product. They also listen to Customer input. Repair cost is cheaper than most other competitors. What is funny is that they were/are vacuum cleaner company that cleaned up alright, Thunder Tiger was the first one they sucked up and now they are moving foward.

Two N-9's,600N, MagnumFuel Rep, YS Rep
05-03-2008 06:02 PM
 
 
Mcginty
Heliman
Location: Scotland

Sit and watch until they release the combo, Lipo/reg , Muffler and Engine like they did with the 600 .

Where we drink straight from the flask.
05-03-2008 10:03 PM
 
 
Helinutnz
Key Veteran
Location: below 42 South

Never underestimate parts support. Without new parts your heli will not fly after a crash. CX has only had the avant upgrade before so no real history of mass parts manufacture for support of a heli. Thats the risk.

At least align has the size and history that has proven to us that parts support is some of the best.
Back order SUCKS. Make no mistake about it.....I have yet to see align parts backordered.


Nothing worse than waiting weeks for parts to get your bird back in the air.
05-04-2008 05:42 AM
 
 
Magnazan
Senior Heliman
Location: Auckland - New Zealand

I'll get one eventually but not the first batch. Align seem to be doing better with kits (500) and not needing to 'upgrade' stuff. I'm hoping the 700n will need few if any 'upgrades' out of the box.

Saying that once i do get one the 600s i have will get such a hiding, and the 450v2 well...

2 x Trex 600n, 1 x 450SE V2, DSX9 2.4Ghz
05-04-2008 11:23 AM
 
 
TooLy
Senior Heliman
Location: Israel

New from Align



~Roei~
05-04-2008 07:09 PM
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Ralphw
Veteran
Location: Spring, TX

Amazing what a nice paint job can do !! I don't know if the difference is the paint or a new shape, but it beats the French's Mustard squeeze bottle design (my description) all to hell.

Now I just need one on my bench !!

Ralph W.
"Life's Short, Fly Fast"
05-04-2008 07:31 PM
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fiveoboy01
Veteran
Location: Waunakee, WI - USA

Now THAT canopy I like.

Trex 450SA blinged, Trex 600N, DX7
05-04-2008 08:22 PM
 
 
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