Is this helicopter a model that has been built or is it to play with? Do the parts move and open?
1636078
Yes, it is good to go. No assembly, just turn the blade and lock into place...stickers are even on...it comes with a display stand...you can play with it, sure...the blades spin (main blades and the rear blades), and you can turn the gun turit. My son really likes his and I like mine...the third is still in the box. The doors don't open (not on the model we got...ours is now four years old, so maybe things on this have changed since then). Its solidly built...we still have ours...I bought two of these from Amazon and one from eBay.
1636079
Yes and no. It is essentially a model with some degree of detail that looks pretty good on a mantle. As a toy it is very functional but fragile as it cannot handle rough play. In my opinion, it is more of an underdeveloped model that is functional as a toy for an older child.
1636080
It is a die-cast metal aircraft, fully assembled, with the rotors "stowed for shipment" (you pull up slightly on the top set and rotate them 90, and release to "lock" them in place). Mine is about 10" long (nose to tail, not counting main- or tail rotors), and both main cabin doors (left and right) slide open. The tail wheel is even in the correct location (at the end of the tail) for the Army version of the Blackhawk (on the Navy and Coast Guard versions, the tail wheel is at the back of the cabin, just aft of the main cabin doors.) The ONLY thing "lacking" is "glass" in the windows of the main cabin doors. Mine is the Medevac version, so there's no "turit" (turret) as mentioned by one of the other reviewers. ...and for the viewer that thought it was "very small"? - The Maisto version, at 4.5", IS "very small".
1636081
No, this helicopter is prebuilt and it can be be played with. Actually it was made much better than we expected. It is metal and the rotors move. We were very satisfied with our purchase.
1636082
no you don't have to build it it comes assemble it is more for a display piece the rotor move
64863
Yes, there are various sets of extra parts. Inexpensive. These helicopters are tough though. I've had mine a while and crashed it often. Nothing broken yet, but I'm going to order a parts set.
1817323
Yes it is, you can learn how to fly it but you should take a look to YouTube videos before trying to fly it.
1125401
It is made out of a heavy duty Styrofoam. My son has wacked it into walls, ceilings, fans, etc. and it has held up without cracking or chipping. I believe it needs to be Styrofoam to fly the way it does. Definitely an inside toy a gust of wind will probably take it away.
835639
This helicopter is plastic. And the ones I recieved were used and little pieces broken. also they are replicas, that do not fly
221890
As for this not being a good " 1st time helicopter". I disagree 100%. It's the toughest I have ever seen. If you fly it over grass, you will not break it in a crash.
1567754
I am a novice, but I do recommend this heli, very easy to fly. I did go out on utube and made some changes they recommended to the tail rotor, better battery, lighter balance bar. I reversed the rotors to give more clearance but stripped out the screws and had problems after that. Very durable and fun to fly.
581707
The helicopter is ready to fly out of the box. It takes a lot of practice if you haven't flown one before as others stated and I found out. I would order 2 extra batteries. I ordered 2 extra ones but I didn't realize that their technology was different and they don't last as long as the one that came in the box. I ordered extra parts but I haven't had to use them. The helicopter is very tough. It got caught in a strong wind when it was about 30' high and I shut it off to keep it from going across a road. Only the landing structure was cracked. The rotor blades have hit hard items many times without a problem. The helicopter is ready to fly out of the box. It takes a lot of practice if you haven't flown one before as others stated and I found out. I would order 2 extra batteries. I ordered 2 extra ones but I didn't realize that their technology was different and they don't last as long as the one that came in the box. I ordered extra parts but I haven't had to use them. The helicopter is very tough. It got caught in a strong wind when it was about 30' high and I shut it off to keep it from going across a road. Only the landing structure was cracked. The rotor blades have hit hard items many times... » Read More The helicopter is ready to fly out of the box. It takes a lot of practice if you haven't flown one before as others stated and I found out. I would order 2 extra batteries. I ordered 2 extra ones but I didn't realize that their technology was different and they don't last as long as the one that came in the box. I ordered extra parts but I haven't had to use them. The helicopter is very tough. It got caught in a strong wind when it was about 30' high and I shut it off to keep it from going across a road. Only the landing structure was cracked. The rotor blades have hit hard items many times without a problem. « Show Less
1561315
I would not recommend this helicopter. The first one we bought arrived with a broken transmitter, fought with the company for over six months to try and get a replacement. Finally involved the Better Business Bureau and company claimed they couldn't do anything for us since it had been so long, even though I had copies of all the emails I had sent to their customer service account. My son really wanted to play with this helicopter so we purchased a second one thinking that he would then have two helicopters in case one were to stop working. The newest one only lasted about a week and stopped working and the controller wasn't compatible with the older one. DO NOT buy, this helicopter is JUNK. I would not recommend this helicopter. The first one we bought arrived with a broken transmitter, fought with the company for over six months to try and get a replacement. Finally involved the Better Business Bureau and company claimed they couldn't do anything for us since it had been so long, even though I had copies of all the emails I had sent to their customer service account. My son really wanted to play with this helicopter so we purchased a second one thinking that he would then have two helicopters in case one were to stop working. The newest one only lasted about a week and... » Read More I would not recommend this helicopter. The first one we bought arrived with a broken transmitter, fought with the company for over six months to try and get a replacement. Finally involved the Better Business Bureau and company claimed they couldn't do anything for us since it had been so long, even though I had copies of all the emails I had sent to their customer service account. My son really wanted to play with this helicopter so we purchased a second one thinking that he would then have two helicopters in case one were to stop working. The newest one only lasted about a week and stopped working and the controller wasn't compatible with the older one. DO NOT buy, this helicopter is JUNK. « Show Less
2046094
Sorry - this plane doesn't fly at all. It only moves on the ground and the propeller spins. I thought it flew too when I bought it.
1951368
It is not a mini helicopter. It is an average size toy helicopter. Not one of the larger ones.
1750298
No, the model airplane doesn't fly. It's a really cool model that my 10 year old son enjoyed assembling. But any flying will only be through the imagination.
624896
I tell everyone NOT to buy this helicopter. This is not a quality r/c toy. The one I received I was never able to get trimmed (problems with turning like you mention). My advice is to return the device if still able and seek out a better quality replacement. You get what you pay for, i learned that the hard way on this heli.
911856
those tiny motors in the tail spin at amazing r_p_m's if the helicopter isn't that old I'm sure that they will send you a new tail motor and if they don't they only cost a couple bucks you can get them on Amazon
1026598
Dear JollyJoel: I'm sorry but I can't answer your question. Also, because I bought the helicopter as a gift for my grandson. Sorry.
406562
With the control sticks in a neutral position, does the helicopter hover steady or does it moves backwards? If it moves backwards, then the controls need adjusting. If it hovers steady, then something is wrong with the controls and I suggest returning it.
1520200
From the start the chopper would go up in the air about 6inches and crash. It did not go forwards or backwards why I don't know. It was a cheap toy as far as the material and construction was concerned. We got no satisfaction from the manuf. So if you end up purchasing it hope you have better luck.