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[3dNater]

So check this out. I went to order a couple of props from this place called Chief Aircraft Xoar 19x10 and a 20x8 total cost about $38/39 bucks. Now keep in mind these guys are up the road from me in my own state a couple hundred miles away. To ship USPS mail cost almost $20 are you freaking serious man. I can order from RCDude which is in a whole other state and more than a few hundred miles away for like $6.40. What the hell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Valleyviewrc.com is in Washington. Awesome service and they almost always have what you need.

 

[Bushwacker]

Where are they located bud?

 

[SnowDog]

Well looks like someone is testing the radio cover market. I approached a few people with this idea last year but the expense to do it was more than I could risk. I think this is a fantastic idea. From what I can tell they only did one mold and that was for the Futaba 14sg. I think I would have tested with maybe a spektrum dx9 but it will still be a good test. I wish them well as it's a great product!

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Here is what my initial idea was shown in a rudimentary photoshop image. Funny how they used the same color! At least I think it's the same. I hate being color blind! Lol

Wow you really are color blind! red vs. orange!

Yup... But I hear we can now get glasses to help but they are super expensive.

 

[3dmike]

Where are they located bud?

They are in Washington and have great service. Chief is a great place but I don't like the fact that their site doesn't tell you if the "in stock" product is in the Oregon warehouse or Florida warehouse.

 

[SnowDog]

So check this out. I went to order a couple of props from this place called Chief Aircraft Xoar 19x10 and a 20x8 total cost about $38/39 bucks. Now keep in mind these guys are up the road from me in my own state a couple hundred miles away. To ship USPS mail cost almost $20 are you freaking serious man. I can order from RCDude which is in a whole other state and more than a few hundred miles away for like $6.40. What the hell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

yep - that's why I don't order small stuff from them...now if they were to ship an airframe, I think the cost is more reasonable...but that shipping cost...just can't do it...there are plenty of others out there who can ship for more fair prices. still, props are always going to be a little higher....VVRC sends them in shipping tubes which I think is a very cool and reasonable way to ship.

 

[Bushwacker]

That is a very cool way to send them. "NICE". You both are on point with you comments totally agree.

 

[Xpress]

Thinking about scooping up a new Hanger 9 Extra 300 35% :banana:

 

[3dNater]

Awesome plane [MENTION=3822]Xpress[/MENTION]. I had a chance to get a pull on [MENTION=3134]Kim3D[/MENTION]'s last year and Kim put on a great show with it as a demo plane at our 3dbash.

 

[wfahey415]

....VVRC sends them in shipping tubes which I think is a very cool and reasonable way to ship.

All of my props have come from Valley View. Pre-drilled, fast shipping and well packaged. I am a very happy customer.

 

[Xpress]

Kim has one?? I thought it was the older one..