WoW. The MAV Da Vinci is finally here! - Page 4

RCBilly · Sep 24, 2009, 09:46 AM

Hammacher's expected shipping date is now Oct 2...

Bill

41i3n777 · Sep 24, 2009, 09:45 PM

That's not bad, I can wait. I've already spent so much money on other micro rc vehicles

Hmm maybe I'll wait and see the reviews first as well.

Tres Wright · Sep 24, 2009, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by massimo

http://www.flyingtoys.com/reviews/RO...April%2009.pdf
Bad news dear friends , i have received this answer from Managing Director
Flying Toys Limited:

Dear Max,

The Da Vinci Ornithopter that you have seen in a magazine is a pre-production sample.

We are unable to supply this product in the foreseeable future.

With apologies.

Best regards

Well that's not a good sign. I noticed that it's not on the ITC web site either. If Hammacher cancels Bill's order I guess we'll know it's dead.

41i3n777 · Sep 28, 2009, 09:37 AM

hopefully not

Veteran · Oct 03, 2009, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 41i3n777

you can get it here

http://www.hammacher.com/Product/77692?promo=search

Not sure if it had the shipping date on the site last week but theres one there now - 10/16/2009

Veteran · Oct 03, 2009, 07:52 PM

http://www.hammacher.com/Editorial/S...#International

Not sure if i'm reading it correctly but shipping charges to Australia is $94.95... That's just ridiculous~

41i3n777 · Oct 03, 2009, 11:13 PM

Damn! Thats way too much, especially when the packaging must be small.

Heavy Chevy · Oct 14, 2009, 12:17 AM

Went past my local 'the source' to find that they have received replacement wings for the mav davinci and expect to receive the toy anytime now. They also got the new duck hunter toy from ITC so things are looking up.

Tres Wright · Oct 14, 2009, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heavy Chevy

They also got the new duck hunter toy from ITC so things are looking up.

Was it the "Duck Hunter" (free flight version) or "Duck Hunter Extreme" (R/C version)? I found the DH at a few places, but never did find the DHE through retail outlets. I ended up buying it through the ITC web site via replacement parts. My son loves it, he shoots while I fly

Heavy Chevy · Oct 14, 2009, 09:33 PM

Nope, no transmitter with it. I agree, it seems like it would be way more fun to have someone else controlling the duck.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tres Wright

Was it the "Duck Hunter" (free flight version) or "Duck Hunter Extreme" (R/C version)? I found the DH at a few places, but never did find the DHE through retail outlets. I ended up buying it through the ITC web site via replacement parts. My son loves it, he shoots while I fly

Heavy Chevy · Oct 16, 2009, 09:37 PM

The Mav is now in stock at 'the source' in Whitehorse, Yukon. I held the box in my hands. It comes with an extra set of wings. It is priced at $69.99 CDN which is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy too much. I'd sooner buy a BL conversion set for my big lama than spend that much on this thing. I've waited this long so I'm going to continue to do so. I'm sure it'll be down to $40 or $50 by X-mas.

Veteran · Oct 20, 2009, 05:40 AM

Ohhh, that's crazy! I would have paid $100 for one if it were in front of me. Somehow i don't think they will be in Australia anytime soon.

Angry_Monk · Oct 20, 2009, 02:24 PM

I talked to Petter at KIEF and he said they were having manufacturing problems as far as getting them all consistent and flying correctly. They will probably slowly be getting to all the chain stores but it could take a while.

41i3n777 · Oct 20, 2009, 04:56 PM

good to hear.

RCBilly · Oct 28, 2009, 12:23 PM

Well, the DaVinci Mav finally arrived this morning

They do exist!! Attached are pics of the box etc. Also a very short shaky vid of the first flight out of the box with no charge to prove that do actually fly. It's a fast little thing! I'll try to get better vid after I get it trimmed. It looks like it will be a great little flyer and it was worth waiting for!, Bill

mav1 (0 min 18 sec)

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Sep 24, 2009, 09:46 AM	#46
RCBilly MAD MEN QCRC Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 466	Hammacher's expected shipping date is now Oct 2... Bill

Sep 24, 2009, 09:45 PM	#47
41i3n777 UFO addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 248	That's not bad, I can wait. I've already spent so much money on other micro rc vehicles Hmm maybe I'll wait and see the reviews first as well.

Sep 28, 2009, 09:37 AM	#49
41i3n777 UFO addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 248	hopefully not

Oct 03, 2009, 07:52 PM	#51
Veteran WHAT'S NEXT? Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Melbourne-Australia Posts: 860	http://www.hammacher.com/Editorial/S...#International Not sure if i'm reading it correctly but shipping charges to Australia is $94.95... That's just ridiculous~

Oct 03, 2009, 11:13 PM	#52
41i3n777 UFO addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 248	Damn! Thats way too much, especially when the packaging must be small.

Oct 14, 2009, 12:17 AM	#53
Heavy Chevy Having a Heli good time!! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Whitehorse, Yukon Posts: 396	Went past my local 'the source' to find that they have received replacement wings for the mav davinci and expect to receive the toy anytime now. They also got the new duck hunter toy from ITC so things are looking up.

Oct 16, 2009, 09:37 PM	#56
Heavy Chevy Having a Heli good time!! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Whitehorse, Yukon Posts: 396	The Mav is now in stock at 'the source' in Whitehorse, Yukon. I held the box in my hands. It comes with an extra set of wings. It is priced at $69.99 CDN which is wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy too much. I'd sooner buy a BL conversion set for my big lama than spend that much on this thing. I've waited this long so I'm going to continue to do so. I'm sure it'll be down to $40 or $50 by X-mas.

Oct 20, 2009, 05:40 AM	#57
Veteran WHAT'S NEXT? Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Melbourne-Australia Posts: 860	Ohhh, that's crazy! I would have paid $100 for one if it were in front of me. Somehow i don't think they will be in Australia anytime soon.

Oct 20, 2009, 02:24 PM	#58
Angry_Monk Your ruler, in part... Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 707	I talked to Petter at KIEF and he said they were having manufacturing problems as far as getting them all consistent and flying correctly. They will probably slowly be getting to all the chain stores but it could take a while.

Oct 20, 2009, 04:56 PM	#59
41i3n777 UFO addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 248	good to hear.