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JesusFreak · 04-15-2007, 11:42 AM

If you look through the pics over on RCU on the Toledo coverage, it looks like the Align booth has a shot of the 600N?! The fellow doing the coverage didn't mention anything, and the photo is not great. Any official word from Align on price and availability yet?

Cheers!
Lee

rond · 04-15-2007, 01:45 PM

I asked on availability, and was told next month they are shipping.

Ron

cudaboy_71 · 04-15-2007, 02:52 PM

plenty of pics are floating around. just gotta look. here's a few. rumor is "June". havent heard price yet.

Kinger · 04-15-2007, 04:05 PM

Yep, there was a model on hand at the Toledo show. Not sure if it's going to be the one that actually ships though as it was all CF and had a torque tube. Looked pretty darn nice.

cudaboy_71 · 04-15-2007, 05:08 PM

there are purportedly two versions shipping: aluminum frames w/ belt drive and CF frame w/ TT.

arclite5 · 04-15-2007, 05:44 PM

Incorrect.

There are 4 versions:

CF "Pro" version with Torque Tube. There will be 2 CF models, one of which will come with a rebadged OS .50 Hyper

2 G10 versions with belt drive. The more expensive one of this pair comes with a rebadged OS .50 Hyper.

Align said the release date will be the end of April. So very soon, -not- June.

Source:
http://www.thetrex600forum.com/index.php?topic=1232.0

king kong · 04-16-2007, 12:36 PM

there will be two versions.

1. aluminum frames, and belt drive, no engine blades, etc. retail somewhere around 400

2. carbon frames with tt, no engine blades, etc. retail somewhere around 600

The kits should be here around the begining of may.

Frank

Air_Alpheus · 04-16-2007, 12:49 PM

Thats not what it says in the blue prints. G-10 frames instead of aluminum...

king kong · 04-16-2007, 12:51 PM

not sure then. that's what we've been told from the factory.

Funky · 04-16-2007, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by king kong

there will be two versions.

1. aluminum frames, and belt drive, no engine blades, etc. retail somewhere around 400

2. carbon frames with tt, no engine blades, etc. retail somewhere around 600

The kits should be here around the begining of may.

Frank

I saw the 600N at the Toledo show and asked the guy working the booth about it. He mentioned 2 versions which match the description/prices above.

king kong · 04-16-2007, 02:06 PM

lol. that was me.

ok, it appears they changed the design to g10 frames for the basic kit. the motors however won't be avaliable in the US for another year or so.

DebianDog · 04-16-2007, 02:12 PM

King Kong you think just because you work for Align you have an idea what goes on?

Cool hanging out with you guys. Looking forward to the next one.

Sorry I broke Finless.

king kong · 04-16-2007, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DebianDog

King Kong you think just because you work for Align you have an idea what goes on?

Cool hanging out with you guys. Looking forward to the next one.

Sorry I broke Finless.

I have absolutely no clue about anything. I don't think anything, i don't know anything

LMAO. that's ok, you put him back together by the end. Hopefully I'll be able to go have fun with you guys next time instead of studying in my hotel room. lol

:guzzle :FRI :alcohol

arclite5 · 04-16-2007, 03:22 PM

So like.. Why did I bother?

DebianDog · 04-16-2007, 03:41 PM

Not sure... I just thought it funny you told the guy that works hand in hand with the guy that is responsible for importing all the Align pieces, parts, and helicopters in to the United States, what the deal is with Align is... that's all. I have an odd sense of humor.

Being at the Toledo show I quickly learned that this business (and it's direction) changes day to day if not minute to minute. :wink: For example when the XPS guy put his money down on a booth I am sure he was the only guy with a 2.4 Ghz plug-in radio system. JR and Futaba fixed that.

JesusFreak · 04-16-2007, 04:03 PM

And how would most of us know King Kong is with Align?

Also, since JR and Futaba aren't shipping yet, nor do they typically sell at these shows, I would imagine the XPS guy sill had a bit of a unique niche, especially if he had product to sell.

Anytthing technology driven these days moves fast. I just had to return 3 AR6100 receivers to Horizon that I never even got out of the package due to a software glitch. Costs me $8.00 to ship, and they may charge shipping back, plus now after waiting months to get the silly receivers, I have to wait another couple of weeks to get them back again. Ain't technology wonderful? LOL

But seriously, the 600E is a fantastic flying heli, I will definately consider an 600N if the prices are reasonable.

Wish I had a chance to meet you guys. Whens that meet in MD?

Cheers!
Lee

cudaboy_71 · 04-16-2007, 04:14 PM

Quote:

And how would most of us know King Kong is with Align?

i guess noone taught you the secret handshake either?

JesusFreak · 04-16-2007, 06:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cudaboy_71

Quote:

And how would most of us know King Kong is with Align?

i guess noone taught you the secret handshake either?

Nope, I'm always the last one to find out.

My dream is to one day be part of the "in crowd".

DebianDog · 04-16-2007, 06:49 PM

I figured EVERYONE knew the kong from the 450/600 forum. I just got a 600 in Dec and thought I was the last to know

Sorry

MHA is the first week of June. http://www.flymha.com/

Finless · 04-16-2007, 08:20 PM

WHats this "broke Finless" stuff?

You dont want me to tell people who was actually broken all weekend do you?

Bob

04-15-2007, 11:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
JesusFreak Registered Users Join Date: May 2006	600N at Toledo? If you look through the pics over on RCU on the Toledo coverage, it looks like the Align booth has a shot of the 600N?! The fellow doing the coverage didn't mention anything, and the photo is not great. Any official word from Align on price and availability yet? Cheers! Lee __________________ "Keep it pithy." eAurora, TREX600E, TREX 600 HFEX, TREX500, Vibe 50 (Professional grade pretzel maker).

04-15-2007, 05:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
cudaboy_71 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2005	there are purportedly two versions shipping: aluminum frames w/ belt drive and CF frame w/ TT. __________________ ˙ʇı ʞɐǝɹq 'ǝʞoɹq ʇ,uıɐ ʇı ɟı

04-16-2007, 12:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
king kong Registered Users Join Date: May 2006	there will be two versions. 1. aluminum frames, and belt drive, no engine blades, etc. retail somewhere around 400 2. carbon frames with tt, no engine blades, etc. retail somewhere around 600 The kits should be here around the begining of may. Frank __________________ Make it go BOOM Team Flightpower

04-16-2007, 12:51 PM	#9 (permalink)
king kong Registered Users Join Date: May 2006	not sure then. that's what we've been told from the factory. __________________ Make it go BOOM Team Flightpower

04-16-2007, 02:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
king kong Registered Users Join Date: May 2006	lol. that was me. ok, it appears they changed the design to g10 frames for the basic kit. the motors however won't be avaliable in the US for another year or so. __________________ Make it go BOOM Team Flightpower

04-15-2007, 01:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
rond Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2004	I asked on availability, and was told next month they are shipping. Ron

04-15-2007, 04:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
Kinger Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2004	Yep, there was a model on hand at the Toledo show. Not sure if it's going to be the one that actually ships though as it was all CF and had a torque tube. Looked pretty darn nice.

04-15-2007, 05:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
arclite5 Join Date: May 2006	Incorrect. There are 4 versions: CF "Pro" version with Torque Tube. There will be 2 CF models, one of which will come with a rebadged OS .50 Hyper 2 G10 versions with belt drive. The more expensive one of this pair comes with a rebadged OS .50 Hyper. Align said the release date will be the end of April. So very soon, -not- June. Source: http://www.thetrex600forum.com/index.php?topic=1232.0

04-16-2007, 02:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
DebianDog Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2005	King Kong you think just because you work for Align you have an idea what goes on? Cool hanging out with you guys. Looking forward to the next one. Sorry I broke Finless. __________________ Dan Da Dawg - JR X9303 Hexa F550 on 3S + 6S TREX 500 + 6S TREX 600 + Blade mSR + Blade mCPx2 Brushless + 12S Rave FBL ENV

04-16-2007, 03:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
arclite5 Join Date: May 2006	So like.. Why did I bother?

04-16-2007, 03:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
DebianDog Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2005	Not sure... I just thought it funny you told the guy that works hand in hand with the guy that is responsible for importing all the Align pieces, parts, and helicopters in to the United States, what the deal is with Align is... that's all. I have an odd sense of humor. Being at the Toledo show I quickly learned that this business (and it's direction) changes day to day if not minute to minute. :wink: For example when the XPS guy put his money down on a booth I am sure he was the only guy with a 2.4 Ghz plug-in radio system. JR and Futaba fixed that. __________________ Dan Da Dawg - JR X9303 Hexa F550 on 3S + 6S TREX 500 + 6S TREX 600 + Blade mSR + Blade mCPx2 Brushless + 12S Rave FBL ENV

04-16-2007, 04:03 PM	#16 (permalink)
JesusFreak Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: May 2006	And how would most of us know King Kong is with Align? Also, since JR and Futaba aren't shipping yet, nor do they typically sell at these shows, I would imagine the XPS guy sill had a bit of a unique niche, especially if he had product to sell. Anytthing technology driven these days moves fast. I just had to return 3 AR6100 receivers to Horizon that I never even got out of the package due to a software glitch. Costs me $8.00 to ship, and they may charge shipping back, plus now after waiting months to get the silly receivers, I have to wait another couple of weeks to get them back again. Ain't technology wonderful? LOL But seriously, the 600E is a fantastic flying heli, I will definately consider an 600N if the prices are reasonable. Wish I had a chance to meet you guys. Whens that meet in MD? Cheers! Lee __________________ "Keep it pithy." eAurora, TREX600E, TREX 600 HFEX, TREX500, Vibe 50 (Professional grade pretzel maker).

04-16-2007, 06:49 PM	#19 (permalink)
DebianDog Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2005	I figured EVERYONE knew the kong from the 450/600 forum. I just got a 600 in Dec and thought I was the last to know Sorry MHA is the first week of June. http://www.flymha.com/ __________________ Dan Da Dawg - JR X9303 Hexa F550 on 3S + 6S TREX 500 + 6S TREX 600 + Blade mSR + Blade mCPx2 Brushless + 12S Rave FBL ENV

04-16-2007, 08:20 PM	#20 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	WHats this "broke Finless" stuff? You dont want me to tell people who was actually broken all weekend do you? Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco!

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