RC Helicopter info/discussion thread - Page 2

Diehard · 25th July 2007, 11:18 AM

I learnt on a trex 450 first ever heli, no crashes to date, Its and awsome heli, flys so good.

To Balance the blades u use the provided Tape they come with, you dont take weight off them.

jakes · 25th July 2007, 11:23 AM

yeah, i guess thats the point im trying to make

fair enough, if you only want to spend a minimum get the lama and enjoy it

but if you want to learn then its definitely not the only or even best way to go, and a more capable heli is a viable option

DJ Fusion · 25th July 2007, 11:27 AM

For sure, and can you post some impressions after your first T-Rex flight.

jakes · 25th July 2007, 9:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by /\pocalypse

All those TRex parts look awesome

do post back with more pics as its built

(Agg edit: pics removed due to malware warnings

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DJ Fusion · 26th July 2007, 7:54 AM

Looks good so far, are you using loctite on the fixed screws?

Diehard · 26th July 2007, 9:12 AM

Blue ThreadLock is a must! On any Screw that goes into metal, you dont want your bird to fall out of the sky and crash cause a screw has come loose.

jakes · 26th July 2007, 9:31 AM

yep, two different types of loctite come in the kit

jakes · 28th July 2007, 10:31 AM

Squeezer · 30th July 2007, 10:18 AM

Thats one nice looking heli you're building there. The instructions look pretty comprehensive as well.

For my Blade CX2 bought the New Boom kit and heatsink and put them on my heli yesterday. Can't believe how stable the little heli is compared to my old dragonfly

DJ Fusion · 30th July 2007, 10:57 AM

Nice one squeezer! Do you notice a little more responsiveness and a quicker FFF with the new tail?

Squeezer · 30th July 2007, 12:05 PM

certainly although any FFF is limited severely by where I have been flying it ( 4 metre x 4 metre ).

Hopefully There will be some still days next weekend where I can take it outside. Inside is also fairly limited ceiling hight wise due to ceiling fan and pendant lights.

Have gone through about 5 battery pack charges now and no breakages of anything yet.

Can really get some crazy speed spins with the new tail going clockwise

Going to try and get the missus to take another video of it flying.

Diehard · 30th July 2007, 1:54 PM

If anybody is wanting some cheap blades for the trex450 or other 325mm heli, The ones of ebay for $9.50 are pretty good value, They are stronger then Align pros and balanced as good as the align blades.

Lethal_Lynx · 30th July 2007, 7:12 PM

Hey I am looking at getting a chopper, I have a PiccoZ want something bigger.

I was looking at the T-Rex choppers, from http://www.wattsuprc.com.au/

If I was going to buy one which one should I get and also what accessories/spare parts?

Not looking to spend too much, but what do you guys and girls think?

DJ Fusion · 30th July 2007, 8:16 PM

If you want a CP I'd consider a Dragonus II now that they're starting to come into the country. A lot cheaper than a T-Rex, and according to some of the guys on rc-groups who own both, much nicer to fly as well. It's a big leap from a Picoo to a CP though, have you considered a CX or even an FP?

Lethal_Lynx · 30th July 2007, 8:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ Fusion

If you want a CP I'd consider a Dragonus II now that they're starting to come into the country. A lot cheaper than a T-Rex, and according to some of the guys on rc-groups who own both, much nicer to fly as well. It's a big leap from a Picoo to a CP though, have you considered a CX or even an FP?

Sorry to ask but wtf is "CP, CX and CX"?

Also I like the old style, with one blade at the top and one on the tail.

30th July 2007, 7:12 PM	#28
Lethal_Lynx Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Brisbane Posts: 265	Hey I am looking at getting a chopper, I have a PiccoZ want something bigger. I was looking at the T-Rex choppers, from http://www.wattsuprc.com.au/ If I was going to buy one which one should I get and also what accessories/spare parts? Not looking to spend too much, but what do you guys and girls think? __________________ ZALMAN Owners Club Member #2 Successful Trades With: breech - Rickster - CHrishang - jasonriley - pomdomz - _scotteh - Link87x - kmeck0 - infiltraitor - RONIN_1972

25th July 2007, 11:18 AM	#16
Diehard Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Newcastle Posts: 354	I learnt on a trex 450 first ever heli, no crashes to date, Its and awsome heli, flys so good. To Balance the blades u use the provided Tape they come with, you dont take weight off them.

25th July 2007, 11:23 AM	#17
jakes Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: brisbane Posts: 269	yeah, i guess thats the point im trying to make fair enough, if you only want to spend a minimum get the lama and enjoy it but if you want to learn then its definitely not the only or even best way to go, and a more capable heli is a viable option

25th July 2007, 11:27 AM	#18
DJ Fusion Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,870	For sure, and can you post some impressions after your first T-Rex flight.

26th July 2007, 7:54 AM	#20
DJ Fusion Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,870	Looks good so far, are you using loctite on the fixed screws?

26th July 2007, 9:12 AM	#21
Diehard Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Newcastle Posts: 354	Blue ThreadLock is a must! On any Screw that goes into metal, you dont want your bird to fall out of the sky and crash cause a screw has come loose.

26th July 2007, 9:31 AM	#22
jakes Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: brisbane Posts: 269	yep, two different types of loctite come in the kit

28th July 2007, 10:31 AM	#23
jakes Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: brisbane Posts: 269

30th July 2007, 10:18 AM	#24
Squeezer Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Adelaide Posts: 6,442	Thats one nice looking heli you're building there. The instructions look pretty comprehensive as well. For my Blade CX2 bought the New Boom kit and heatsink and put them on my heli yesterday. Can't believe how stable the little heli is compared to my old dragonfly

30th July 2007, 10:57 AM	#25
DJ Fusion Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,870	Nice one squeezer! Do you notice a little more responsiveness and a quicker FFF with the new tail?

30th July 2007, 12:05 PM	#26
Squeezer Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Adelaide Posts: 6,442	certainly although any FFF is limited severely by where I have been flying it ( 4 metre x 4 metre ). Hopefully There will be some still days next weekend where I can take it outside. Inside is also fairly limited ceiling hight wise due to ceiling fan and pendant lights. Have gone through about 5 battery pack charges now and no breakages of anything yet. Can really get some crazy speed spins with the new tail going clockwise Going to try and get the missus to take another video of it flying.

30th July 2007, 1:54 PM	#27
Diehard Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Newcastle Posts: 354	If anybody is wanting some cheap blades for the trex450 or other 325mm heli, The ones of ebay for $9.50 are pretty good value, They are stronger then Align pros and balanced as good as the align blades.

30th July 2007, 8:16 PM	#29
DJ Fusion Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,870	If you want a CP I'd consider a Dragonus II now that they're starting to come into the country. A lot cheaper than a T-Rex, and according to some of the guys on rc-groups who own both, much nicer to fly as well. It's a big leap from a Picoo to a CP though, have you considered a CX or even an FP?