AT A GLANCE
Model: EC 130 Grand Canyon
Manufacturer: Roban Models (robanmodel.com)
Distributor: Motion RC (motionrc.com)
Type: Flybarless CCPM scale helicopter
Rotor span: 55.12 in.
Pilot skill level: Advanced
Time to assemble: 28 hours
Power req’d: 500Kv brushless motor
Radio req’d: 8-channel w/4 servos
Price: $2,399
Roban has built a great reputation for producing high-quality scale helicopters since 2011. I’ve found their ARF models to be surprisingly easy to assemble and finish. The beautiful EC-130 kit comes very well-packaged in an exceptionally large and very robust, partitioned box. As the fuselage comes fully painted it’s great to see the lengths Roban has gone to ensure the model arrives safely. Smaller inner boxes contain multiple bags that are all clearly labelled and referenced to each step of the build in the manual.
Many of the sub-assemblies are pre-built and only require installation to the main airframe. It’s worth spending some time with the downloadable 48-page
