A Message From HRP

[JWeber]

I saw a list on RR of the heli's that they would be supporting and the e325 was not on the list.

I crashed mine a few weeks ago. I had enough to fix it up, but one more major stuffing and I think I'll have to figure out my next heli. People seem to love the X3, or there's that sexy G380. Oh the choices.....

[CL2-MrZero]

I know that my reply is some what straying off topic. But, you guys do realize that the vast majority of V2 parts and even the E360 parts are exactly the same as the V1, right. I mean there are several main frame parts that are different, but there are a lot of parts shared between them.

[larryjax77]

thank you for that info would the part numbers be the same? or do I just need to look closely at them?

[CL2-MrZero]

Part numbers are the same with the exception of the V1 tailboom.
It used to be PV0734. It has now changed numbers to PV1156.
Of course there are some parts that are completely different. And there are some new parts that will work. I have a V2 tail section on my V1 now.
If you wish (I am at work) PM me and we can discuss even further later this evening.

[ssrobzoom]

I guess Thunder Tiger is going out of the Helicopter Business?

[jml79]

Huh? I hope not. Just bought an E550 and love it.

[darkfa8]

Almost a month and no public update?

I'll be calling HRP next week to find out what's going on.

[trickybit]

Originally Posted by darkfa8

Almost a month and no public update?

I'll be calling HRP next week to find out what's going on.

I'm confident if they had answers they would share them, but maybe you'll learn something.

[Ryan Wood HRP]

Guys, sorry for the lack of response on this forum. For whatever reason my replies have not gone live.

An official statement will be released within a few days.

[bobc2]

Chirp chirp chirp

[Rotorious]

[Jeopardy tune]

[darkfa8]

Any one of you could call. Don't wait on me.

[Vaeloron]

We could all part our useless helis out and flood the market with used parts.

[Ryan Wood HRP]

Not sure why this hasn't gone through yet but here is the announcement.

Important Thunder Tiger Helicopter Announcement and Upgrade Offer
Due to market conditions, Thunder Tiger has made the decision to discontinue part support for the below heli models. Please note there is still stock on many parts for the below discounted helis, but once supplies are depleted they will no longer be produced.

· Raptor E820 (4793-K10)
· Raptor E720 Flybarless Kit (4791-K10)
· Mini Titan E325S FBL (4710-A23)
· MINI TITAN E325SE ARF (4711-K12)
· MINI TITAN E325V2 (4712-K10)
· Mini Titan V2 SE Torque Tube version (4713-K11)
· E325 V2 FBL 450 ARF (4716-A10)
· Titan X 50 Nitro Flybarless (4857-K10)
· Raptor G4.1 90 Nitro (4895-K10)
· Raptor G4 90 Nitro (4894-K10)
· Raptor 50 Titan SE (4854-K10)

To compensate owners for this transition, Thunder Tiger and HRP are willing to offer extremely discounted prices. We will have 100% guaranteed parts support for the foreseeable future for the below models. Per Thunder Tiger’s production schedule, we should have full parts support within 5-6 weeks.

Raptor E700 FL V2 (4761-K20)
o Normal Price – $699.99
o Customer Appreciation Price - $420

Raptor E550 FBL (4732)
o Normal Price – $649.99
o Customer Appreciation Price - $390

Mini Titan E360 (4717)
o Normal Price – $449.99
o Customer Appreciation Price - $270

If you are a current owner of the above discontinued models and would like to take advantage of the Upgrade Program offer, email contact@hobbyrecreationproducts.com with your contact info and a picture of you with your discontinued model. Please reference “Thunder Tiger Upgrade Program” in the subject line. If your desired model is currently out of stock on our website we will get your order filled as soon as possible (limit one per customer).

[darkfa8]

Wow, that's a hefty amount of models to ax! This appears to me to be something of a belt tightening, but I hope the result is a stronger company and more focused support for the remaining product line.

Nonetheless, another 5-6 weeks of waiting on parts during the prime US flying season is going to be a tough sell on the customer base.

[Vaeloron]

Thunder Tiger has always been such a great company but to see them do this really stings. My X50F just went in at the fun fly while I was touting how great Thunder Tiger is and now I am just high and dry but I am being given the offer to buy a new kit for hundreds of dollars (which I can't afford) when I only needed about 40 bucks in parts to fix the X50. I am so disappointed but I do appreciate the update Ryan.

[Vaeloron]

The real bummer is that I was so happy to hear that HRP was taking over distribution because I live in Salt Lake and I thought parts would get easier to find but it has turned in to a real mess. I know it's not HRP's fault but I am just so frustrated.

[acr0679]

Wow another 5-6 weeks before full part support seems pretty unacceptable to me at this point. I had really already made may decision to switch and bought a Synergy E7SE but this just confirms my decision. Put around 25 flights on the E7SE over the weekend and am very happy. Now I just have to figure out how to get rid of my E700 and parts. Maybe wait and try to sell it a IRCHA.

[trickybit]

Thanks Ryan.

It's clear you've tried to provide customers the best of a bad situation, and that's appreciated.

5-6 weeks for E700 parts, on top of I don't know how many weeks since the "shipping container held up by the dock strike" is pretty unfortunate.

I am very willing to believe HRP on its assurances, of things within its control, but "100% guarantee" of parts availability really requires trust in the future of TT's involvement in big helis, and, well, look at that list.

[MotorG525]

I'm glad I stuck it out this far I love my e700, I'm willing to stick it out for another month. Going to pick up another e700 for a nitro conversion