The new Beam E4 V2 Advance comes into Australia!
The successor to the original Beam E4 is the Beam E4 V2 Advance. This new model has mistakenly been called the Beam E5 by the public.
The following information was provided by the Australian distributor BROOKNET RC Supply Specialist:
New improved one way sleeve / one way assembly:
So as you can see, a 1 piece one way sleeve with the shim at the base of the sleeve, larger / longer rotation sleeve and a collar eliminating the small movement we saw previously which makes for a even more precise fit than before!
New rear tail servo mounts in frame:
This will accomodate a mini and a micro servo standard plus also will fit a full sized tail servo mounted on the boom. The idea of having the servo mounted in the main part of the body is the centralised point of balance.
Strengthened airframe:
Another great part of this new design is the integrated battery tray and additional frame support. It also features slots in the under tray for greater cooling to the rear tail servo.
Small details…:
There are alot more smaller but very important feature sets that i haven’t run through here but just as an example, is the washout link new screws that hold it in place as opposed to standard screws.
Flybarless Head Assembly:
Yep you read correctly, attached are photos, of the new Flybarless system by Beam for Beam helis. It is genuine Beam so you know its nothing short of the best quality. This will work on most major Flybarless head solutions. The unit will be available as an optional purchase either for your E4 or your E5 Beam.
Some FAQs:
Will parts for the Beam E4 V1 still be available?
Yes we will continue to bring in and support the original Beam continually
Will i be able to buy the Beam E4 V1?
No, unless any of our retailers have existing stock, the new Beam E4 V2 Advantage is the replacement model.
What is the Beam E4 V2 Advantage?
It is the new version of the popular Beam E4 450 sized heli, earlier listed as the Beam E5, but renamed to the Beam E4 V2 (version 2) Advantage.
Tell me about the Flybarless head
The Flybarless head will replace the whole head assembly including the main shaft, you will need to purchase an electronic flybarless head controller like the Mini V Bar flybarless system. All parts on the Flybarless head assembly are coming in at the same time as the shipment, so it will be supported straight away for parts.
What will the parts support be like for the new Beam E4 V2 Advantage?
We have a huge array of parts online the day the the Beams arrive into stock, so the support will be there straight away and each of our retail outlets have made a commitment to have all the parts online shortly thereafter.
I have the Beam E4 V1 but would like to upgrade to the V2, is this possible?
Yes there will be a specific upgrade kit available very soon, with the first shipment, prices shortly to follow, and no its not a huge undertaking.. more details to follow.
What is Beam doing next?
Beam has plans to release a 50-size nitro, followed by a 600-size electric early in 2010. There are other size models on the planning board, but nothing has been confirmed as to when they will be produced/released.
For current pricing and availability in Australia, please see BROOKNET RC Supply Specialist! We are awaiting information from the USA distributor.
Without a doubt Beam E4 is an excellent heli, but terribly overpriced as if this heli is made of gold! Personally, I was shocked to see so huge numbers shown at http://www.brooknet.net.au/parts.htm which even hand down outperform .90 nitro (!) parts prices! 1AUD=.93USD. Are you crazy? Or, I guess, this is the first April fool joke in advance…