Now i've done it too............

**MarkG_R1** · 09-02-2012 12:52 PM

After careful deliberation I've just placed an order for a Gootch 450 V2 SE kit from Heli's from Devon, Its on its way already

I've been doing a bit of tinternet research on my CP Pro 2 and discovered its a bit of a dinosaur and not really worth doing much with in the way of upgrades which is just as well considering the price of an all Alloy head for it :0

I bought a new main frame as there was some damage to it and also a set of superskids from the U.S of A
Last night i stripped the old frame bit by bit and built up the new one

Just took it outside for its first hover and it feels more stable and now looks like a decent heli rather than having that horrible twig landing gear

Very happy with the results and itching to start building my first 450 sized heli

**dieselcarb** · 09-02-2012 01:47 PM

thats identicle to my old helichopper take 2 mins to put to gether after threadlocking it al but do take your time its set up that will get the cogs going

**MarkG_R1** · 10-02-2012 01:06 PM

The kit just turned up

it looks like quality stuff
off to get the tools out now

**danch** · 10-02-2012 01:35 PM

Nice one Mark, from what I have read on these they are great kits & one of the best align copies out there.

Keep us updated on how the build goes, have you bought the electics for it?

Dan

**MarkG_R1** · 10-02-2012 06:23 PM

Making progress

The kit is fantastic even for a novice like me, its gone together really well
I've yet to purchase electrics so i'm open to suggestions for everything really,

I'm chuffed to bits with it

**danch** · 10-02-2012 07:05 PM

Great kit, electrics I would recommend :

Savox 0257's on Cyclics
Align DS520 on Tail
Standard Align ESC
Align 450MX Motor
Align GP750 Gyro

Think that would give you a good base to start

Dan

**Bikermurg** · 10-02-2012 08:07 PM

Looks very nice, was thinking about getting one of these. lot of people suggested the Tarot but ya can't get them cos there out of stock, Also i like the idea of a UK supplier so if things are not how they are supposed to be and parts need to be changed its not a round the world trip.
I'd love to afford a trex but can't so a clone supplied here is a great idea.

**MarkG_R1** · 10-02-2012 08:16 PM

I could have paid more for a secondhand trex but i'm very happy with what i have here, I think the quality is amazing
I'm shopping for all electrics now, I can hear my wallet begging for mercy

**MarkG_R1** · 12-02-2012 07:35 PM

Any more suggestions for electrics peeps?
I'm going to buy the best i can afford

**Bikermurg** · 12-02-2012 10:04 PM

I would agree with Dan, From the research i have done for my build what he suggests is great, the only difference on my list is tower pro 90 servo's and a hobbywing platinum esc.
It's all a compromise of great kit and good value.

**JoeBailey** · 12-02-2012 10:12 PM

For a flybar heli HS65mg servos all the way, never broke one on my 450SEv2.
search for a second hand gyro, with the flybarless craze theres loads going cheap. An Align GP750, Futaba GY520, Spartan Quark, evan a futaba GY401 will happily do the tail job when paired with an align ds520 servo.

Joe

**MarkG_R1** · 14-02-2012 07:48 AM

I've bought a gp 750 gyro and a ds520 tail servo so far
Is it advisable to have a motor in before the cyclic servos?

**heliguy chris** · 14-02-2012 08:00 AM

Align Esc,
Savox SH-0263mg,
Xtreme productions Spin motor,
Spin blades,
Align GP790,
Align DS520.

**chucky21022010** · 14-02-2012 09:21 AM

I second the hitec65mg's I crashed my 450 countless times and those servos are still strong. I converted mine to fbl with the same servos. Tail servos are more on preference, I use jr ds3500g with 401 when mine is still flybarred.

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