Kyosho EP Caliber 400

[F15_Eagle_Keeper]

I am new in the RC world and my girlfriend just bought me a Kyosho EP Caliber 400 for my birthday. I was really looking into this type of helicopter. Right now, I am very limited on information regarding the EP Caliber 400 in the internet besides specs from Kyosho and opinions on performance.

Is there anyone that flies one? I don't know where to start for me to buy my electronics. I want to know what recommendation would there be for a good transmitter, gyro, servos, receiver in the market that is compatible for the Caliber 400. So far, I came across only Futaba's 6EXH kit. Also, I read other forums that the Kyosho battery for the Caliber is lacking power. Any substitutes?

I saw a demo of it at the Tokyo Plamodel Radicon Show and I was impressed. Assistance please, thank you.

[DavidH]

Seeing as your in Japan. I would think the Kyosho EP Caliber 400 is only available in Japan at this time. I don't see any shops advertising the Caliber 400 but Hobbynet in Japan.
Can't really tell from the picture on Hobbynet site. Is the Caliber 400 120 deg eCCPM swashplate.
There is a couple of Kyosho factory pilots here in the USA. I believe they have the Caliber 400. I have not seen it, but I know they have a new electric heli from Kyosho.
For maximum performance your going to need Li-po batteries and brushless motors and speed controlers.

http://www.kyosho.co.jp/web/products/helicopters/ep_heli/ep_caliber/caliber400/caliber400-e.html

http://www.kyoshoamerica.com/Products/20401B-EP400.asp

David