On Thu, 17 Apr 2008 22:38:59 +0100, Carl Farrington
<carl@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>I've still done nothing more than hover the T-Rex 450SE V2 in the tiny
>back yard, but at least I'm building up my sim time.
>
>I just switched over to the Synergy N9 on the Phoenix sim, and it's so
>much better to fly than the little T-Rex, so I'm considering the idea of
>selling the T-Rex and going for something proper sized.
>
>Do you reckon that's a good idea? One of the attractions of the T-Rex
>was the cheap parts prices. I live about half a mile from Revolution
>Models as well, and they stock all the parts. Last time around I had a
>Sceadu 30 which they didn't stock anything for, and the parts weren't so
>cheap for that one when I could get them.
Bigger birds are mopre stable and easier to fly. The increased size
certainly helps with maintaining orientation as well.
>So, firstly is this a stupid idea? and secondly what's a good big heli
>that has cheap parts? Would that be a Raptor 90? or Raptor 50?
The Trex600 parts are pretty inexpensive. The big ticket items are
blades. You're looing at $75 for a set of decent blades. Good blades
will run you over $100. However, occasionally you can get Radix
(Curtis Youngblood's brand) blades with cosmetic flaws for $80. NICE
blades (my personal favorites ATM) and the flaws are imperceptible
when they're spinning.
The downside to a larger electric heli is the battery costs.
$300/pack is about the average for good packs.
A Trex 500 would be a good compromise - sits between the 450 and 600
as far as physical size.
If you want to go Nitro, the Trex 600 nitro flies nice too. Raptors
are ok, but are "older" technology. I don't even fly my Raptor 50
anymore 'cuz my 600's fly better and are cheaper to crash.
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