Multiplex Funcopter

eander315 · Feb 06, 2009, 10:35 AM

Someone posted a link to the new Multiplex lineup in the Foamies (Kit) forum, and of note is the new Funcopter. Is US pricing available for this kit yet? It looks like a very good challenger to the HBFP or 4#3 FP helis if the price is low enough. Possibly a good FPV or light AP vehicle too.

Edit: Link to the thread - http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=996271

mahbouni · Feb 06, 2009, 06:47 PM

Have you checked out the size of it? The rotor diameter is 770mm, which makes it bigger than a T-Rex 450. The weight is a whopping 1250g. I've never seen a FP as big as that before. It looks like a giant PicooZ.

unsped · Feb 07, 2009, 12:44 AM

its an updated version of the lite machines corona, multiplex apparently bought the rights/patents/machinery from them. it is a big fp machine but they are great flyers and little tanks! a great beginner machine that will take *lots* of abuse, i can't get one of these fast enough.

mahbouni · Feb 07, 2009, 06:24 AM

I see. I doubt I'll get one because I've already got several CP helis. I have a few friends that are only just getting into helis so perhaps I'll tell them to check it out.

eander315 · Feb 08, 2009, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unsped

its an updated version of the lite machines corona, multiplex apparently bought the rights/patents/machinery from them. it is a big fp machine but they are great flyers and little tanks! a great beginner machine that will take *lots* of abuse, i can't get one of these fast enough.

Ahh that explains it. The flybar, tail blades, and parts of the frame design looked awfully familiar. Either way it looks like a great beginner heli and possibly good for FPV as well.

KA6IPK · Feb 08, 2009, 12:47 PM

Here's a link to a video that I found on the Watt-flyer forum

http://www.multiplex-rc.de/cms/vorsc..._Funcopter.wmv

mahbouni · Feb 08, 2009, 02:37 PM

Quite impressive he way it can be crashed and flown again without any repairs. There you go I told you it looks like a giant PicooZ.

rob mueller · Feb 08, 2009, 05:27 PM

Excellent collaboration between MPX and Light Machine Helicopters (LMH)! Plus MPX taking the LMH a step further. I miss my LMH Corona and will be seriously looking at the FunnyCopter for a great practice (and fun) heli. Thanks MPX.

turbored21 · Feb 08, 2009, 06:57 PM

does look very interesting... and my be my entrance "return really after 8 years

" to helicopters.. would be fun to mess with and with that body great durability

mahbouni · Feb 09, 2009, 05:01 AM

I have a feeling this heli will obtain somewhat of a cult satus like the EasyStar. I can just imagine all the modifications and colour schemes that people do with it.

airheli1201 · Feb 12, 2009, 10:50 PM

does anyone know the price??

jadamian75 · Feb 12, 2009, 11:31 PM

When will it be available in the USA ?

lovespicyfood · Apr 04, 2009, 11:26 PM

That is totally COOL! I love the durability of it and the SIZE of it, it looks to be ideal for a beginner!

Though I've progressed, I still love to fly my little Honeybee FP around just for kicks. the problem is that it is so small that it is hard to see. With this full fuselage, it seems to have a great visibility signature!

Sign me up! I'm guessing it'll come out at a RTF, but that radio didn't look 2.4ghz... I sure hope they offer a kit...

I saw on another site that they are going to offer an ARF!

GBR2 · Apr 17, 2009, 02:05 PM

I recently saw some close up pictures of the "servo arms" on the RTF model. They appear to be 2 parallel arms trapping a metal barrel thru which a control rod would go and be trapped by a setscrew probably. I was planning on getting the model without the electronics and using HS-82's for everything except the tail. Is Multiplex going to supply these unique servo arms in the model that comes without the electronics?? See attached picture.

BRENDAN LUGO · Apr 17, 2009, 03:32 PM

Yes, those arms should also be included in the kit.

Feb 06, 2009, 10:35 AM	#1
eander315 My other heli is a Vapor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 954	Multiplex Funcopter Someone posted a link to the new Multiplex lineup in the Foamies (Kit) forum, and of note is the new Funcopter. Is US pricing available for this kit yet? It looks like a very good challenger to the HBFP or 4#3 FP helis if the price is low enough. Possibly a good FPV or light AP vehicle too. Edit: Link to the thread - http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=996271 Last edited by eander315; Feb 06, 2009 at 01:43 PM.

Apr 04, 2009, 11:26 PM	#13
lovespicyfood Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Westlake Village, California Posts: 1,203	That is totally COOL! I love the durability of it and the SIZE of it, it looks to be ideal for a beginner! Though I've progressed, I still love to fly my little Honeybee FP around just for kicks. the problem is that it is so small that it is hard to see. With this full fuselage, it seems to have a great visibility signature! Sign me up! I'm guessing it'll come out at a RTF, but that radio didn't look 2.4ghz... I sure hope they offer a kit... I saw on another site that they are going to offer an ARF! Last edited by lovespicyfood; Apr 05, 2009 at 12:11 AM.

Apr 17, 2009, 02:05 PM	#14
GBR2 Stress Be Gone Join Date: May 2000 Location: Snohomish, WA Posts: 2,735	I recently saw some close up pictures of the "servo arms" on the RTF model. They appear to be 2 parallel arms trapping a metal barrel thru which a control rod would go and be trapped by a setscrew probably. I was planning on getting the model without the electronics and using HS-82's for everything except the tail. Is Multiplex going to supply these unique servo arms in the model that comes without the electronics?? See attached picture. Attached Thumbnails 64.5 KB · Views: 685

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