F1 tunnel hull and the new brushless Graupner 820

[astecme]

German sales tax is 19.5% UK is 17.5 Franceis I think 21% etc etc.

You should not pay the tax on exports to the USA. The Graupner 820 leg is better value without the motor.

[astecme]

I can for sure do them at less than 300USD probably 160-200 (without checking!!)

[sailr]

There is absolutely no comparison of quality of the Graupner with the Hyperperformance unit Steven is selling http://offshoreelectrics.com/proddet...5-bullet-drive. The Graupner is more like a toy and the Hyper is pro equipment. Add that to the fact that the hyper is MUCH less expensive and why bother with the Graupner!!??

[astecme]

A Toy? Depends on your viewpoint. The 800 was poor it was a geared unit and the gears would break if loaded. the 800 motor would also burn out. The 820 is a better beast in that it is an Ali casting with plastic top, comes complete with the stub shaft and a flex drive line with coupler. The motor is an inline 500 and is probably underpowered for our type of use. The casting is heavy! The cost is 220euro incl tax at 19.5% from the Graupner shop. My view is that that is an insane price.

The other legs mentioned above - are they as complete? I know the REK leg seems good value at USD 70 ish. I can provide 3.5 sized mouldings for the top ( you will have to make them fit!

REK told me they are currently waiting for new material so I guess that narrows the field. Any comments on the high performance leg?

[sailr]

If you will follow the link shown in my last post you will see that the drive includes the adapter, shaft, flexshaft, mount, coupler, etc. for only $129.99 USD!