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New SDX lineup

We are introducing 3 new SDX models.

SDX EP kits

There will be 2 SDX EP kits, one with stabilizer head and another
with flybarless rotor head.

1. Stabilizer head model
Comes with FZ-5 rotor head (Stock rotor head from SDX)

2. flybarless head model
Comes with metal SL rotor head

Included in both kits
Hirobo-Scorpion 740kv motor
(This motor comes with special mounting for SDX main frame. Other
motors cannot be used)

Not included in kits
ESC: 75A for 8S (29.6V) Lipo with OPTO or better
Batteries: 4S 14.8V 4,000mAH 20C 2 sets (Total of 8S)
Maximum size: 50x57x160mm each packs
Main blades

Release: August 2012

Pictures are from stabilizer head model.

3. SDX D3 SWM SL

Features
Painted FRP cabin (New)
SL flybarless rotor head
6mm tail shaft (New)
SD-G underframe
SD main gear 89T
SDX-G radius stay
SDX-G high torque auto rotation assy
SDX-G fan cover
SD-G carbon vertical fin

This model is nitro 50-60 class model.

Not included in kit
Engine, muffler and main blades

Please note :
Pictures are from prototype model. mass production model might look differently.

 

Lepton SZM / SLL kit

Please note :
Pictures are from prototype model. Mass production model might look differently.

Renewed Lepton kit with flybarless rotor head.

Included in kits
Flybarless FLL rotor head
SZM rotor head with stabilizer (Same as stock Lepton)
(Both rotor head parts included)
890kv motor (Same as stock Lepton)
60A ESC with BEC (Same as stock Lepton)

Not included in kits
Battery: 4S 14.8V 3,200mAh or more

 
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Left: SLL rotor head (New)                              
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Right: SZM rotor head

Shuttle EP kits

Please note :
Pictures are from prototype model. Mass production model might look differently.

We are planning 2 different versions of Shuttle EP kits.

1. Flybarless head model with SWM linkage
FL flybarless rotor head
Hirobo-Scorpion 890kv motor
Full bearing
Main blades not included

2. Flybar model with HPM linkage
Hirobo-Scorpion 890kv motor
(This motor comes with special mounting for Shuttle main frame.
Other motors cannot be used)
Rotor head with  stabilizer bar (Same as stock Shuttle)
Wood main blades included (Same as stock Shuttle)

Not included in kits (both models)
ESC: More than 60A for 6S Lipo (22.2V) with OPTO recommended
Battery: 6S 22.2V, 4,000mAh 20C or better
Maximum battery size: 53x55x200mm

Release: September 2012 for both models

 
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Turbulence D3 Version 2

Please note :
Pictures are from prototype model. Mass production model might look differently.

We are developing a revised version of Turbulence D3, 3D Masters (2009)
and XFC (2008) champion machine.

Features for version 2

SSL flybarless rotor head
Painted FRP cabin (New)
Revised carbon frame design (New)
6mm tail shaft for improved durability (New)
All metal / carbon kit
This model is a nitro model.    

Release : September, 2012

FRP painted cabin                                                                     SSL rotor head                         
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There will be a new color added to EC145 lineup. The new version will come with Silver or
yellow painted/assembled fuselage. Time consuming assembly and painted work is already
done. You will just need to install assembled helicopter into fuselage (Applying decals also
necessary) and you are ready to fly!

Transmitter and receiver crystal (FM only, no 2.4GHz) necessary. Battery and charger
are included in box.

Release: August 2012.
We will announce more detail later.

30 scale models with new metal MRB3 rotor head

Number:  0412-968
Name: 30 LAMA SA-315B RED MRB3 METAL R/H
Release : End of June, 2012
This is 32-37 class nitro model. Red plastic parts are included.
Unpainted cockpit and exterior scale parts are included.

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0402-922 30 LAMA SA-315B (MRB-3 option) with plastic 3 blade
rotor head is not available anymore,

Number:  0412-968
Name: 30 Schweiser 300 MRB3 METAL R/H
Release: End of June, 2012
This model is 32-37 class nitro model.
This is unpainted model. Cabin is made of FRP with opening door.

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0412-960 30 Schweizer 300 MRB-Ⅲ OP version with plastic 3 blade
rotor head is not available anymore.

Number:  0412-688
Name: MRB3 metal RH conversion set
(For converting 2 blade head to 3 blade head)

Number:  0412-689
Name: MRB3 metal RH assy
(For converting plastic 3 blade head to metal 3 blade head)

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We are exhibiting at Shizuoka hobby show this week.

Date: May 17-20, 2012

Place: Twin Messe Shizuoka (Only in Japanese)

Official information about the show is available here. (Only in Japanese)

Pictures from our 2011 booth

There will be lots of new products announced at the show.

The first Hirobo day 2012 was organized by Hirobo Switzerland
distributor PF-Modell / Classic-Modell. The event took place at the
flying field of the Modellflugclub Pfäffikon/ZH on April 21, 2012.

Staffs from our distributor PF-Modell / Classic-Modell welcomed
guests, pilots and the crew. They displayed lots of Hirobo helicopters,
presented in two large tents.

Our 4 top pilots from Switzerland, Ennio Graber, Roland Schriber,
Reto Galliker and Mario Rupper provided set up sessions for customers.
Later in the afternoon test flights assisted by the competition pilots took
place. Our pilots also offered instructor/student flights for people
interested in Hirobo helicopters.

There were lots of demonstration flights for our models like EMBLA 450E,
MD-500, Lepton, SDX, Turbulence D3 and Eagle 3.

For the first time in Switzerland SRB EC-145 in Swiss Rega design with
the brand-new 4-blade rotor head was showed to the public and took
a lot of attention.

There were several dealers at the field showing customers to take
advantage of the huge amount of helicopter models.

The local club did their best to take care of guests with finger food, swiss
cheese, coffee and cake at the field. About 100 visitors enjoyed the
event with lots of display, demonstration, set up helps, great food
and entertainment.

More pictures are available from PF modell website. (In German)

This is a report from March event. Our German distributor TMRF
participated in exhibition events hosted by ROTOR, a German RC
helicopter magazine.

They displayed our latest products such as Embla 450E, and SRB EC145.
There was also demonstration flight by our top pilot Dominik Haegele.

Left and right : TMRF booth at Rotor Live 2012

Left: Hirobo pilots in Germany
Right: Demonstration flight by Dominik Haegele

More pictures and report is available from Rotor Live 2012 website.

Our German distributor TMRF is hosting 3rd Hirobo fan meeting.
There will be display of our latest products, demonstration by
Hirobo pilots from Germany, and set up / question sessions by
our pilots and distributor. 

Event date: May 5-6
(It can be postponed to June 16-17 depending on weather)
Place: MFC Salzburg field in Austria
www.mfc-salzburg.at

For more information, please contact our German distributor TMRF.
Event information is available from here. (In German)