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futura · 06-09-2005, 08:55 AM

First topic post in this forum. Great group you have here and I can really appreciate this flush Shogun/Zoom information base.

Is there any difference between a Shogun 400 and a Zoom base kit?

...any difference in quality between OEM parts for one or the other?

capebob · 06-09-2005, 09:24 AM

I don't think there is any difference except the name and canopy stickers. This heli is sold in a lot of the world as a Zoom and in the us it's a Shogun. In other parts of the world it's has another name, but I forget what it is.

Bob

RCMADHELI · 06-09-2005, 09:45 AM

I have had a Graupner Micro Star and a Zoom 400 next to eachother, no difference, except for decals and tail boom/t.b. support/skids in another colour. It's also known as the Zap. Have a look at the numerous sites that sell these heli's and you'll find that all spare parts will fit all Shoguns/Zooms/Zaps and Micro Stars....

If you're looking for a new one to buy, make sure it has the new tail gears like on the following link: http://www.helihobby.com/html/ZOOM5.html (T0500-030 Tail Rotor Drive Shaft)

futura · 06-09-2005, 09:52 AM

Thanks guys,

I've been flying a hornet II for a few months and bought a shogun a month ago. parts replacement is my only concern.

If there are three or four manufacturers that make the same part, is there one manufaturer that makes a better bit?

BTW - got the beveled gears stock out of the box.....

...in fact, I couldn't resist the base shogun on sale recently for $99 and got a second one for standby from hobbypeople through my LHS.

thanks for your quick replys

RCMADHELI · 06-09-2005, 10:06 AM

Must say that some Brands deliver a better manual than others..... the best one I've seen is from Graupner and can be found here: http://www.shop.graupner.de/webapp/c...&show_cat=5408

Just download both PDF's, scroll down below (in the PDS's) for the English part of the manuals.

futura · 06-09-2005, 10:14 AM

....nice improvements in documentation, yes indeed. Thanks for that pointer. I had learned about the zoom/zap/shogun relationship but until now had never added Graupner to the mix.

Biggest reason I went to the shogun was availability and price of parts.....the added benifit was a solid flying micro electric heli.

RCMADHELI · 06-09-2005, 10:19 AM

sorry, link doesn't work properly... here are the attachments...

futura · 06-10-2005, 08:13 AM

Thanks again for your input everyone. I hope I can add something to the forum going forward.....

RCMADHELI · 06-10-2005, 08:23 AM

I needed a new main shaft, couldn't get it anywhere, in the end I found one from Graupner, the package includes the two alu Shaft Collars as well for a reasonable price. Too bad they didn't have the HP (hardened) one, but this may allow me to fly this weekend as long as the good weather is holding up.

Have a great weekend everyone! (It's 03:25PM over here..

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expensivehobby · 07-05-2005, 05:26 AM

Is this wat you guys are talking about?[/url]http://www.jappausa.comhttp://I saw their helicopter on hel....... :twisted:

06-09-2005, 08:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
futura Join Date: Jun 2005	Any difference between Shogun and Zoom base kits? First topic post in this forum. Great group you have here and I can really appreciate this flush Shogun/Zoom information base. Is there any difference between a Shogun 400 and a Zoom base kit? ...any difference in quality between OEM parts for one or the other?

06-09-2005, 09:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
capebob Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2004	I don't think there is any difference except the name and canopy stickers. This heli is sold in a lot of the world as a Zoom and in the us it's a Shogun. In other parts of the world it's has another name, but I forget what it is. Bob __________________ Samuel Adams field rep Buffalo Wings field rep Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm. Churchill

06-10-2005, 08:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
RCMADHELI Join Date: Jun 2005	I needed a new main shaft, couldn't get it anywhere, in the end I found one from Graupner, the package includes the two alu Shaft Collars as well for a reasonable price. Too bad they didn't have the HP (hardened) one, but this may allow me to fly this weekend as long as the good weather is holding up. Have a great weekend everyone! (It's 03:25PM over here..)

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06-09-2005, 09:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
RCMADHELI Join Date: Jun 2005	I have had a Graupner Micro Star and a Zoom 400 next to eachother, no difference, except for decals and tail boom/t.b. support/skids in another colour. It's also known as the Zap. Have a look at the numerous sites that sell these heli's and you'll find that all spare parts will fit all Shoguns/Zooms/Zaps and Micro Stars.... If you're looking for a new one to buy, make sure it has the new tail gears like on the following link: http://www.helihobby.com/html/ZOOM5.html (T0500-030 Tail Rotor Drive Shaft)

06-09-2005, 09:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
futura Thread Starter Join Date: Jun 2005	Thanks guys, I've been flying a hornet II for a few months and bought a shogun a month ago. parts replacement is my only concern. If there are three or four manufacturers that make the same part, is there one manufaturer that makes a better bit? BTW - got the beveled gears stock out of the box..... ...in fact, I couldn't resist the base shogun on sale recently for $99 and got a second one for standby from hobbypeople through my LHS. thanks for your quick replys

06-09-2005, 10:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
RCMADHELI Join Date: Jun 2005	Must say that some Brands deliver a better manual than others..... the best one I've seen is from Graupner and can be found here: http://www.shop.graupner.de/webapp/c...&show_cat=5408 Just download both PDF's, scroll down below (in the PDS's) for the English part of the manuals.

06-09-2005, 10:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
futura Thread Starter Join Date: Jun 2005	....nice improvements in documentation, yes indeed. Thanks for that pointer. I had learned about the zoom/zap/shogun relationship but until now had never added Graupner to the mix. Biggest reason I went to the shogun was availability and price of parts.....the added benifit was a solid flying micro electric heli.

06-10-2005, 08:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
futura Thread Starter Join Date: Jun 2005	Thanks again for your input everyone. I hope I can add something to the forum going forward.....

07-05-2005, 05:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
expensivehobby Join Date: Jul 2005	Is this wat you guys are talking about?[/url]http://www.jappausa.comhttp://I saw their helicopter on hel....... :twisted:

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