huge chances of getting detained on the other hand if ur luck is strong you will get it at ur doorstep without any customs
earliest delivery =20 days after the order has been placed+ days taken from fpo to reach your place
average 30 days
longest 2-3 months

Quote from: Samanth on April 20, 2011, 11:48:39 AM
This is the first time I am ordering via HobbyKing.com. How long do you think it'll take for it to arrive ?? Has anyone been cheated by HobbyKing till date ?

The record of Hobby King has been better than many other Hobby shops around the nook and corner of the world. I usually takes packages average of 3 weeks since dispatch from Hobby King to reaching India. The best case is 2 week and worst being 4 weeks. Be vigil as the customs may hold the package for it being BIG. Since it is a Foam plane, convincing them won't be a big hassle.

See this Biggie at Hoskote soon. What power system are you planning  ?

oh and I forgot to mention one more thing, HK has given me an Incorrect tracking number !!!
I told customer service about this...and they are absolutely useless....they are telling me to try again and if it doesnt work to contact them again !!
My Situation -
1)First time ordering via HK
2)its been 18 days since i ordered it and  12 days since its been shipped.
3)They have given me an Incorrect Tracking number.
4)I have still not received it !

whats the tracking number?

CP838012654HK

what if i dont receive it ? i heard that they give you a refund in the form of a gift coupon.

check the stats at: http://app3.hongkongpost.com/CGI/mt/e_detail.jsp?mail_type=parcel_ouw&tracknbr=CP838012654HK&localno=CP838012654HK

i don't have any idea if they give the gift coupons or not   

thank you anandrenuka !

Why you say its a wrong tracking number?

http://ipsweb.ptcmysore.gov.in/ipswebtracking/IPSWeb_item_events.asp?itemid=CP838012654HK&Submit=Submit

because when i tried it using hongkong post's website and tried 'mail tracking'  , it didnt work for me.

Ok So now you can keep an eye on the ips webtracking page.
But its sometimes very late in updation.

Keep your fingers crossed Samanth (hope I am spelling right ), you will be able to track it in a day or two.

And be prepared to wait for 3 to four weeks. I know what waiting means when you are ordering for first time.

anyways patience is the key

All the Best
Akshay

hmmm....oh.

Thanks Akshay !

Btw, did you check the last pic of this plane he has bought, the pic with the lady ?...this plane seems huge  

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=14465

Yes, this plane is quite big, the wingspan is 1800mm and the Fuselage length 1150mm.
But the dry weight is 800g.The wing is actually a 2-piece wing. I dont think the outer box will be big.
And I have seen most of the pics of this plane and read almost all the reviews.
I've done my homework and bought this plane

@Ujjwaana - I have already purchased all the electronics on ebay. I really like shopping for rc stuff on ebay. It arrives not too late, the prices are reasonable and if there is a problem, the seller has to refund.
My power system
ESC - 60amp w/BEC http://cgi.ebay.com/New-50A-ESC-w-BEC-40A-Brushless-Motor-combo-2Kg-plane-/190521100760?pt=Radio_Control_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c5bf149d8#ht_970wt_1139
Motor - 1660kv (this is really powerful ) with APC 10x7E prop.
Battery - 3S 30C 1500mAh + 3S 30C 2800mAh lipos in parallel
Servos -    D933MG Digital Metal Gear Servo 2.0kg/ 12g/ 0.10sec http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=10977
Tx/Rx - Spektrum DX6i/AR6200 Rx with satellite Rx

I'll add the FPV system after a flight test.

They changed all good 28 size motors
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=5655
below the description it says product no longer available

the replacement motor seems to be better
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=5655  

  My parcel of 3499gms  has reached Mumbai FPO. It's been there for 4 working days now.

http://ipsweb.ptcmysore.gov.in/ipswebtracking/IPSWeb_item_events.asp?itemid=CC903736023SG&Submit=Submit

This is my first order from Hking, do i have to personally go to Mumbai to get my stuff, or wait. It has an ARF kit, 4 servos, 3S LIPO 2200mah. 

Hi Vis,

what it states is send item to customs at the destination city.... so if it is Banglore your item has been forwarded to the banglore customs.

Thankyou I feel a lot better now.  

http://ipsweb.ptcmysore.gov.in/ipswebtracking/IPSWeb_item_events.asp?itemid=CC903736023SG&Submit=Submit

It does not show "Send item to domestic location (Inb)" it means, Fpo   guys have still not handled the parcel   ?

you are right, after a little research this motor does looks better.

Yes indeed.
My guess is you needed this motor for a parkflyer, Am i right ?

yes for running a 7x4 prop, i was very happy with the previous motor hence was thinking about buying it again. But any ways .. change is good