R50 Titan SE NIB - what to do?

[franklin_m]

Ok, I've seen the release from HRP saying that TT will discontinue support for my yet unbuilt heli. Couple things I've noticed:

(1) clutches, which seem to fail from time to time, are in short suppy.

(2) While R50 crash kits are available, individual parts within them are scarce (say feathering shafts) when you don't need the whole kit

(3) Curious about what other models are compatible?

Should build, keep, and make a go of parts?
Change heads etc. to keep it flying when can't find other parts?
Just sell as is?

Thoughts?

[DWSchmidt]

Personally, if it is new in box, I would offer it up for sale to someone (or multiple people) who could use it for parts and then get a heli that is more likely to be supported in the future. You probably won't get the full value of the kit, but at least you will get something. If it came with blades and/or electronics, you could always reuse those in a new heli.

It really is a shame that the Raptor and other TT lines are coming to this. I had a Raptor 550 that I learned on and loved it. I only sold it a couple years ago as parts were already starting to become harder to get. I've always loved the unique shape of the TT canopies and their simple, robust and reliable design.

D.W.

[franklin_m]

Originally Posted by DWSchmidt

Personally, if it is new in box, I would offer it up for sale to someone (or multiple people) who could use it for parts and then get a heli that is more likely to be supported in the future. You probably won't get the full value of the kit, but at least you will get something. If it came with blades and/or electronics, you could always reuse those in a new heli.

Thanks. I'm leaning that way. It's NIB and I have one NIB crash kit as well, plus a couple clutches I picked up when TH stopped carrying stuff.

[franklin_m]

Here's pics of the box if anyone is interested in the kit. Paid $299 plus $50 for the crash kit. Both NIB.

[kiptone]

Did you have any offers yet?