Beginner upgrade

[Loz1972]

Cheers Joe
I like the look and versatility of the mcpx v2 so i'll look at getting one of those.

[Loz1972]

Just had a quick search online and it seems that you buy the helicopter and radio separately. Are there any shops that you can buy as a bundle?

[Pav]

You can get them as a bundle here... Blade mCP X RTF with DX4e - BLH3500 - V1

[Pav]

P.S I have a nano and a Mcpx, I wouldn't fly the blade Mcpx until I can fly the Nano exceptionally well, Just my opinion though..

[MaxwellB]

What a bargain !!!!

[Loz1972]

Has anybody had any experience with a company called Elite Models online?
They sell the Blade Mcp x version 2 RTF for £144.99 which I think is pretty good.

[buzzbird]

Has anybody had any experience with a company called Elite Models online?
They sell the Blade Mcp x version 2 RTF for £144.99 which I think is pretty good.

Be very wary. I believe Elite Models have gone bust. The website's still going and will take your money, but nothing will be sent.
There was a rash of orders not honoured earlier in the year. My advice - do NOT buy from Elite.
Elite models - Heliguy.com

This makes for interesting reading: http://www.maxbashing.com/mbforum/sh...-down&p=209737

[Loz1972]

Blimey that was lucky I asked. I'll keep looking.
Thanks for the heads up.

[Pav]

Try here for version 2 mcpx.. Blade mCP X Version 2 RTF with DX4e - BLH3600uk2 £114 RTF

[MartinW]

I personally would go for the MCPx over the Nano any day. I've owned both, love the MCPx, had one for about 18 months and then when the Nano came out I couldn't resist but actually found it to be a twitchy nightmare to fly. I persevered with it for about 8 months but never really enjoyed it so ended up selling it!

My progression has been:

Cheep toy thing for £20 as birthday present
Blade mSR (fixed pitch
Blade SR
Blade MCPx
T-Rex 450
T-Rex 250 DFC
Nano CPx

And I think that's not that much of an unusual line of progression, save for the fact that you won't see many bothering with an SR - and I wouldn't recommend one either, even if you could find one these days.

[Pav]

Blade mSR..Totem Hobbies - Plymouths No 1 RC Model Shop RTF

[Loz1972]

So I decided on a Blade msr x which should arrive on Tuesday and I can't wait - I'm a 41 year old man and I feel like a kid again!!
So my next question is what tools and spares should I get?
I'm going to pop into rc geeks in Crawley tomorrow and see what they've got.

[Loz1972]

So my new heli arrived yesterday..........WOW!!!!!

It's a completely and utterly different machine from the coaxl which will keep me busy for a long long time - great fun.

[Sheldrake]

Have fun it won't be long before you want something bigger!
this is a very addictive hobby.

[Pav]

So my new heli arrived yesterday..........WOW!!!!!

It's a completely and utterly different machine from the coaxl which will keep me busy for a long long time - great fun.

Cool enjoy your new heli..