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[Guest]

Thanks to all you guys, i'm impressed with this site for the helpful comments.

[Euclid]

Don't be a stranger Buckshot. When you've taken the plunge come back and tell how it is going.

[Guest]

I've been on other forums of various topics but i've never had so much response in so little time.
Thanks to all, the info is very helpful.

[PeteStewardson]

Is the WLToys v911 just a Blade MSR clone?

[tomatwalden]

Is the WLToys v911 just a Blade MSR clone?

No. it's a 4-channel, FP beginner heli with 45-degree flybar so pretty much functionally identical. But not a clone in the same vein as Align/hobbyking for example.

[myxiplx]

I honestly don't know which came first, I know the v911 has been out for a long long time, they're on the 3rd revision of the airframe I believe, it's certainly well proven.

[tomatwalden]

I honestly don't know which came first, I know the v911 has been out for a long long time, they're on the 3rd revision of the airframe I believe, it's certainly well proven.

I honestly didn't think it was a knock-off clone, but this page pretty much boasts about as though it's a good thing! Frankly, the opening gambit of the sales pitch is downright offensive IMHO.

"...Let's face it, some factory do make replicas. WF Toy bought the original one back to factory and clone it, V911 is the result. Let's not talk about right or wrong,..."

"Let's not talk about right or wrong" ? Sheesh ...

WL V911 Micro Helicopter (Black & Orange) - HeliPal

Frankly - that alone would make me dig out a few more beer tokens and get a Blade heli.

[Peteski]

I see they've even cloned the Tx!

The big advantage I see with the Blade MSR and MSRx is that you can fly it with a decent Spektrum Tx if you are looking for consistency and longevity. I've used the same DX8 transmitter with every single model I own, from Blade mCX2 through to Oxy 3 and for the sim too. A quality Tx makes a huge difference to the feel and control, even on basic models. The cheap transmitters that come with the likes of the V911 and Blade RTF combos are really not in the same league. If you are looking to progress in the hobby, it's better to stump up for a decent Tx from the start and then buy BNF (bind 'n' fly) models from the likes of Blade. They are not cheap, but plenty of bargains pop up in the used section. Something like a Spektrum DX6i should work well on a budget.

[Guest]

After a lot of umming and ahhing iv'e just sent for a G-Maxtec GS881 4 channel 2.4G helicopter. It's only £16 quid so it's not the world if i total it or it goes bang after a few months.
Any of you guys know about this little jobby? I know it's only cheap and cheerful (nasty?) but i thought it'll get me into flying a single rotor.
Cheers.

[tomatwalden]

I'll be amazed if anybody here has heard of that. Certainly I've never come across it. It looks like a clone of a clone of an mSR or similar. I could only find two vids on youtube, neither in English. But for £16 (including transmitter?) you've not invested too much, so I hope you'll have fun with it!

The problem will be when you crash it (and it will be "when", not "if"), and you'll find spares are not available anywhere ... Whereas, for the Blade mSR, from a big heli store in the Midlands with next-day shipping ...

Blade mSR - Blade - Helicopter Standard Spares - Heli/Multirotor Spares | Midland Helicopters Ltd
not to mention Fast Lads, RC-hero.co.uk, Align-trex.co.uk ... all stock spares, in the UK for the major brands.

[Guest]

I know it's some non-descript make but hey, for 16 notes i reckon it's worth a punt. When it's knackered i can always make use of the screws and stuff.

[Guest]

I've had the little GS881 for a couple of weeks now, only been 3 or 4 evenings without any wind for me to give it a go.
I'm impressed with it for the amount it cost, it's getting me used to the 4 channel flying.
It makes my other heli (MJX T-34 3 channel) seem a little boring by comparison if i'm honest.
I'll be looking for something a bit bigger in the future, this is where you guys come in!
I'de like your opinions, I'm looking at the likes of the MJX F-45/F-49, WLtoys V912 etc.
What's the best out of those 3 helis or indeed any others that fall into that sort of price bracket?
I obviously don't want anything too twitchy or advanced at this early stage of my flying career!

Thanks.

[tomatwalden]

The next move you should make to progress is into 6 channel helis. Frankly I wouldn't and won't recommend anything ludicrously cheap as its a false economy.

look for a Blade mCPX. Either the v2 or the BL version paired with a DX6i or similar transmitter. Or for more money, there's now the Blade 230s which is a 6 channel, ie collective pitch trainer heli with stabilisation modes and panic button.

[myxiplx]

Agreed, if you're enjoying the flying and want something a little better it's worth spending the money to get a decent quality model now. The Blade 230S is pretty much the best model you can get now as a stepping stone to full 6 channel models.

The mCPX is superb, and probably a little more robust than the 230S due to it's smaller size, but it has a much steeper learning curve. The 230S with it's built in stability modes, and rescue button makes it an easy trainer and once you move up to the more agile modes it's a pretty capable heli.

[Peteski]

If I was starting out right now I'd just get the Blade 230S as mentioned above. It's worth it for the SAFE mode alone and you wouldn't have to buy another heli in a couple of weeks.