Need advice on a purchase............

BlackRock

Hi all ,

I am interested in RC Helicoptering .......I got hooked after I got a Double Horse as a gift and repeatedly flew, crashed, and rebuilt it. I understand it is worth exactly what was paid , but the fun of take off and now being able o control it precisely , even with it's shortcomings are a blast for me. I do not know if I need RTF as I am very good at kit building . I also do enjoy complex kits . I understand that I should probably get a SIM and use that for practice. I am looking for advice on either a great kit and what It should contain or the best way to part it out............I have a $ 500 budget and would like something that can grow with my skill level.

Thanks
Erik

tombo242 · Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 12:20 am Post subject:

Hi Erick,

With lots of sim practice you should be fine with a Trex 450. Smooth capable fliers and can be tamed down with the radio. Limit the servos some and bags of expo and they're pussey-cats. Good to build as well, that way you really get to know your heli.

Tom.

BlackRock · Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 12:29 am Post subject:

Thank You,

I just looked at that online and It looks like $ 325 without Radio, Battery , Charger etc..........It's the Align TRex ?

wc_wickedclown · Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 1:23 am Post subject:

here you go man 109 fleabay rtf just needs charger

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SkyKing51 · Extreme 3D Joined: 07 Dec 2010 Posts: 428

nice copter Razz

that must cost more than $200 dollars..

wc_wickedclown · Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 2:06 am Post subject:

SkyKing51 · Extreme 3D Joined: 07 Dec 2010 Posts: 428

Yeah I 'm planing to get a 2nd copter my self , this i have in mind it flies like coaxial and has squash plate and study enough to fly.

platinum · Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 4:47 am Post subject:

Hi BlackRock,

I have a FAMOUS 450 PRO ARF.

platinum
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/Goal : relaxed flying with the least fixing. Very Happy

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BlackRock · Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 5:07 am Post subject: Wow

Thanks for all the info............This may be the one............just sounds cheap .............I have been beating this Dopey Double Horse to death and I am sure it can't last..........LOL

wc_wickedclown · Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 5:40 am Post subject:

titan trex 450 pro 140 bucks RTF Very Happy

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solentlife · Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 8:26 am Post subject:

E-bay has loads of Trex Clone RTF's and ARF for sale ...

I bought an Upforce RTF and all in with all the gear incl Heli 6ch radio 2.4ghz was less than $200 ...

came with all this gear ...

100% Trex 450 compatible for all parts ... and again Ebay scores here as you buy parts in job lots not singles ... clone parts are so cheap and it is better as you WILL crash .. WILL replace parts often ... and paying Align Trex prices would soon break the bank !!

I buy main blades in 10's .... flybars in 10's .... feathering shafts in 5's ... mainshafts in 5's ...... sets of plastic servo gears (worth swapping out to metal geared once you stop crashing every flight !) ..... 3 or 4 tail booms, 10 tail rotors .... 2 or 3 tail belts .... 10 main gear wheels .....

When it comes to main rotor heads and fixing parts in it b... it's actually cheaper and easier to buy a clone complete head of ebay and keep old for spare parts ...........

I also bought a complete Carbion frame / Metal gear upgrade kit - which in fact is a complete 450 without electronics or canopy for less than $30 ... this provides a complete back-up unit.

Sounds terrible .......... but it's all part of the learning curve. And using Ebay sources keeps costs in check.

Good luck ...

wc_wickedclown · Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 10:01 am Post subject:

nice

BlackRock · Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 5:31 pm Post subject: Thanks

Solentlife...............Thank you..............I am putting in an eBay order soon I think..........I will be including MANY extras as I know that crashing is part of Flying Smile