dkshema
rrProfessor
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
| Caliber 30 kit discontinued, but parts are still available, as many Caliber 30 parts were used in the Caliber 4 design, and essentially all Caliber 4 parts are interchangeable with those of the 30.
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Futaba transmitter is OK, but not the greatest for heli use.
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You don't say WHICH 30 motor -- OS 32 SX-H or OS 37 SZ-H, it makes a difference.
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At $650, it's not a steal, especially with the servos and radio that are installed. The 401 apparently is teamed up with the S9254 or perhaps S9253, that's a plus. You have no idea of the health of the transmitter and receiver battery packs.
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I'd offer $450 tops.
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Contrary to the belief of some, the Caliber 30, and the rest of the Kyosho line, are not junk or to be avoided at all costs. Some people had bad luck with one kit many years in the past, and decided for no sane, supportable reason that the entire line of helis is crap. I've gone round and round on that topic before.
The Caliber 30 is a relatively maintenance and trouble free heli, parts are readily available for it, and it flies quite well for a 30 sized heli, especially if the OS 37 and good muffler are mounted.
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Dave |
