Damo666

I don't really like Align, and I think some of the Metals they use are terrible. The 3Gx is also the worst of the FBL brains IMO. I use the BeastX and VBar. First 450.. Try the Gaui X4. I have the bigger Brother, the Gaui X5, and the build quality and electronics are way ahead of anything from Align. I have only owned 2 Align birds and wasn't too impressed (450 Pro, 550efl).

I'd just buy a DX6i as they can be bought brand new for just over a Days wage. Wouldn't want to fly my Gaui X5, or Synergy E5 with this junk and endanger the public domain in the process. One thing I was taught when I first started, is to "Buy the best you can afford". It will last for your career. If you're into just flying Blade junk, this option above might be OK. I'll just stick to my DX8.

Replied... Will update the thread with an image of the extras when I return home. Extras include; Spare original Black shell, various Traxxas spares, box, and MSUK receipt. Edit; Images updated. For the person who asked- It comes with transmitter (TQ Link), original box with protective packing still inside, and everything pictured (T bone, Wheelspin, RPM, Rc bearings, Traxxas, and lots of other decals).

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I overpaid for my first.

Gaui x5 or Mikado 400.. Much better than Align. I've had many, but would never get rid of the X5 FES.

SOLD) Traxxas Rustler VXL for sale; With various hop ups like, TRX Aluminium links, Casters, RPM Arms and bumper, T bone wheelie bar, Hpi Geolanders, custom fx shell, spare original Black shell (worn), 2s Lipo, box, receipt and decals. Well maintained, lubricated, and had lots of TLC.. Never heavily bashed and only run on 2S.

Gaui is in a different league to Trex, as it uses decent electronics like the BeastX. The Gaui is also much lighter and therefore more agile. I think stock Trex electronics aren't upto much, particularly the 3Gx. Here is a better image showing its actual size (550). Sent from my E10i using Tapatalk

Wow.., it's still very quiet here. I've since ditched Walkera and blade junk, and wasn't really interested in the Ford of Birds (Align) that every Man and His Dog seem to own. Alas, the Gaui X5 FES 9/10 people said this is better than any Trex 550 hands down... So Sent from my E10i using Tapatalk

Wk UFO #8 Loads of fun for when I fancy a CP break. Sent from my E10i using Tapatalk

This is no doubt my final post on here, as discussion is stagnant. I've moved onto pastures new. Christmas present from my Fiancee.. The Genius CP Happy flying, and bon voyage.

Another for the hangar... Sent from my E10i using Tapatalk

I think the best bet to gee up Hpi into putting these shells into production would be to eMail them. If they receive enough interest, i'd imagine they would quickly manufacture them. As they're not already in production, though, I wonder if they ever will be. How long has the latest. Firestorm flux been in production? Anybody know? Sent from my E10i using Tapatalk

Thanks for the offer, Rat, but my friend is just looking for duplicates of the above pictured shells. Sent from my E10i using Tapatalk

An eMail from Hpi was words to this effect; The shells aren't in production, and there's no set date for the manufacturing of them. So I guess my friend will have to settle for the archaic ugly Red or Blue version. Sent from my E10i using Tapatalk