Gaui reveal new X3

[Dejavu*Xion]

Oh this just bites the big one...Only becous i just bought an align 450...if i would have known this sexy gaui 450 was just around the corner i would have held off...Anybody wanna buy an Align 450 pro DFC ? lol

[kelseh]

Originally Posted by Jeff_Barrett

Arguably, belt systems such as the ones you've noted can be as efficient or more efficient than a TT system.

I run the belt on my Compass models just tight enough that the belt won't skip a tooth on the main pulley or the tail pulley.

That's exactly how I run mine. Its so smooth that a steady breeze can turn the rotor blades if you hold the heli by the skids into the wind.

[Allen_H]

I think I really like this helicopter so far....I do wish it ran 335's or 350's though.

[Mojappa]

I would imagine it can run 335's, my 450 didn't have any issue running them. Couldn't say for sure if it would work with 350's though. According to Lynx's site their 350s will work on unstretched 450s but I don't know that if trust it necessarily. This is why I upgraded to the Warp. Rather than dealing with mods and stretch parts that aren't easily found I figured it would be best to just get a heli designed to fly the setup I like (6S and 350mm blades). I was gonna wait to see how the Goblin 450 panned out and if they made it around 6S and 350s but it's still not out and then there's the wait for the first run issues to be resolved. I'm sure this will be a good kit, though all of their stuff seems overpriced in my opinion.

[S.Millar]

Anyone know what ESC it comes with?

Normally they use Hobbywing. This looks different.

[kavic5150]

Found a pretty good X3 gallery on Flying-Hobby's website:

http://blog.flying-hobby.com/rc-news/gaui-release-x3-today

Anyone know what the typical bolt spacing is on a 450? I think you could fit some of the longer 6s 450 packs with no clearance issues. They are not all the brick pack variety.

Lets try some hotlinks:

[GimpyGolden]

Finally some topless shot's
Looks pretty cool but the X4 II has my attention currently.

[Mike2112]

Is it the camera angle, or does it look big for a 450?

[Jeff_Barrett]

Originally Posted by GimpyGolden

Finally some topless shot's
Looks pretty cool but the X4 II has my attention currently.

Just pick up the phone, Scott ....

Man o'man ... it's going to be a busy summer for my field reps and I! LOL!

[esmoglo]

Originally Posted by Atomic Skull

Are we talking about the women or the.. Wait what were we talking about?

LOL...

[GimpyGolden]

Originally Posted by Jeff_Barrett

Just pick up the phone, Scott ....

Man o'man ... it's going to be a busy summer for my field reps and I! LOL!

I think I drained the old coin purse yesterday with the HeliCommand.
Need to recoup, maybe if my listed heli's sell though.

[Kjones3181]

The gaui models are very nice. If we can't comment on a picture with Ladies what's left in this world

[mkovalcson]

Originally Posted by Mojappa

You considered a Warp? Been out for a year or so now and all issues have been addressed by Compass (something lots of other mfg's won't do, let alone send out free update parts to current owners). I wouldn't jump on any just released kits from any mfg.

From everything I've read, the Warp is definitely in the give it a bit more time to mature category. They are still shipping kits without all the fixes. I think I'd wait until the end of the year before I'd go near one, but that's just me.

[Tenguru]

Originally Posted by TowPilot

To not be disrespectful to the women both at Guai and those here as members on HF.

Please drop it.

Mike

I almost spit my coffee up when I read this post. I doubt Guai randomly selected 3 slim, fairly attractive women and dressed them in miniskirts, knee high leather boots, baring their belly buttons, made up, and with red lip stick because they did *not* want their mostly male customer base to take note. It is merely a coincidence that none of the models are overweight middle aged balding guys.

[Mojappa]

Originally Posted by mkovalcson

From everything I've read, the Warp is definitely in the give it a bit more time to mature category. They are still shipping kits without all the fixes. I think I'd wait until the end of the year before I'd go near one, but that's just me.

Don't think so, and even if you did get a kit without the updates they'd send them to you for free. I just bought my kit and it had everything except the just released and unannounced single brace that connects the motor mount to the guide pulley mount which isn't even necessary if you just pay a little attention during the build to keep them aligned. Any serious issues (which there weren't many of anyway) have been long since addressed. I've been watching the Warp since its release and I defiitely had no hesitation about my decision to finally pull the trigger. A lot of problems that stem up are from built error/oversight, not manufacturing related.

[Jeff_Barrett]

Originally Posted by GimpyGolden

I think I drained the old coin purse yesterday with the HeliCommand.
Need to recoup, maybe if my listed heli's sell though.

Decisions, decisions ....

[JesusFreak]

Originally Posted by Tenguru

I almost spit my coffee up when I read this post. I doubt Guai randomly selected 3 slim, fairly attractive women and dressed them in miniskirts, knee high leather boots, baring their belly buttons, made up, and with red lip stick because they did *not* want their mostly male customer base to take note. It is merely a coincidence that none of the models are overweight middle aged balding guys.

I saw two attractive models. If you think the dude is attractive... well, to each his own, but I don't want to see his belly button, even if he's not fat and bald. ;-)

[kavic5150]

Originally Posted by JesusFreak

I saw two attractive models. If you think the dude is attractive... well, to each his own, but I don't want to see his belly button, even if he's not fat and bald. ;-)

I think this is the pic he was referring to:

http://blog.flying-hobby.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-20130429_103118.jpg

Did you have any thoughts about the helicopter?

[waxman]

I will give one of these a run, I love my warp but being 450's you can have more than 1

[Tenguru]

Originally Posted by kavic5150

I think this is the pic he was referring to:

http://blog.flying-hobby.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/wpid-20130429_103118.jpg

Correct.

As for the X3 ... I am interested, but would like to see some hard specifications posted by Gaui. I have an X5 and I love it. Tough, light, and agile machine.