SteamRC AK420-HDX Helicopter Kit (with Blades)

In the market for a mid-size heli, a friend recommended the AK420 (good price and cheap parts) and I am definitely not disappointed. I am not a hard 3D pilot, but I have so much pleasure flying some aerobatics and scale like maneuvers. The size is perfect for me, it is very capable, and looks great. I wish the canopy would be a little bigger, it looks nice but it is minimalist as it seems to be the trend, but can be more difficult to see in some situations. The manual (PDF only) could use some improvements, the parts come in numbered bags, but there is no reference to the numbers in the manual. If it is your first time building a heli from a kit, you may scratch your head a few times, but with common sense, you will make it. :) Note that the swashplate, rotorhead already come assembled. I am using the Nexus-XR flight controller with integrated RX, XDFly HDPo 85A ESC and XNova 3220-950 motor, and Torq micro/mini servos. Pulse battery 6S 2400 and 2600 (2400 is easier to fit).
Note that I had to "Dremel" the shaft of the motor to extend the flat in order to mount the pinion properly.

I love it looks amazing

For the price it is hard to pass up. I am flying mine on their engine an it flys fine. Parts prices are good.

This is my second AK420-HDX kit. The carbon Fiber is well cut and the aluminum parts are excellent. For the price, this kit is hard to beat. Flies on 4-6S and a wide range of head speeds.

Things to improve: Identify which parts are assembled with thread lock in advance. Parts are not always bagged in the order you need them.

Great 420 size heli! My second Steam 420.
Flies great & priced right.

After a bit of a mix up and an email, HeliDirect acted on my delivery in under a week. No email back with false promises or excuses. Just the action of gettin it to me as fast as they could. You read me right you guys.

The kit was really decent for the price point. Low parts counts and decent fit. The self tapping scews for the elevator servo I was using was too short for my servo tab. My boom actually had minor dents but wasn’t in a critical location for fitting to the tail case or the main frame. I like the look and size overall.

These are great kits to build and fly. The HDX moves the battery inboard and make a huge difference in stability,balance and 3D flying as well and smooth flight for the non 3d CROWD!!!

Great for a budget heli. Parts are budget friendly as well. Happy so far

This product is awesome