Best Beginner's Buy?

[anth.payne]

Thanks for the advice. I had weighed up the pros and cons of buying elec a while bck now. Unfortunately, I am pretty set on nitro. Elec does not interest me at all - too clean! lol

Nitro is the way forwrd for me...

[disho]

you cant beat a raptor !!

[simon1]

I started on small electrics, neon blaze, mini titan, twister heli's, got a rappy 30 in may this year, never looked back, nothing beats it
No waiting for batteries to charge, then silly 6-8 minutes flights when you pay £30-40 for batteries. As a learner myself never felt I learned enough with the small electrics, by the time something clicks into place with your flying your battery is dying.
With a good battery pack to power your electrics on your rappy(when you get one)you will learn more due to longer, much longer flight times.
Parts are not that expensive, and i have found its not too thirsty on the fuel.

cheers
simon

[anth.payne]

Can anyone advise anywhere that sells raptor 30's/cheap combo deals. They seem to be few and far between - plenty Rappy 50's!

[Dedcalm]

Can anyone advise anywhere that sells raptor 30's/cheap combo deals. They seem to be few and far between - plenty Rappy 50's!

here are 2 options

Model Shop Leeds

Midland Helicopters

I would go with an OS37 engine rather than the 'combo' TT39 though

[unwind-protect]

My theory is buying one helicopter is cheaper than buying two...

Well, it was a good theory while it lasted...

[anth.payne]

Well, it was a good theory while it lasted...

Yeah it was

I get bored too easily - and i'm house bound for the next 6-8 wks

I would like something to 'play' with whilst building for the nxt couple mnth, and I didnt really want to 'play' with a Trex 600 NSP. I can get a Rappy 50 kit pretty cheap

[simon1]

Get yourself a mcx for whizzing around the house, you'll love it

[anth.payne]

whats an mcx, and are they relly cheap?

Its something i MAY consider for round the house if cheap enough

[EtheAv8r]

anth.payne Although my preference is electric, there is no reason not to go for a bigger nitro machine if that is your bag.... and you could seriously reduce your crash count and crash costs with a Helicommand.

I do and my Helicommand has definitely paid for itself in saving me from some definite imminent big crashes (but not all of 'em!).

[moyesboy]

FI you are buying new:
When you know roughly what you want, give either your local model shop, and/or the major suppliers (skyline, fast-lad, Leeds, midlands, revolution, midland) the chance to quote you on the job lot. They will make a few suggestions for some of the items.
The bottom line from a single supplier should be attractive even compared to the best price you can find for each part from different places. Plus with a decent order value the supplier is always more willing to help out should any poblems occur.

[simon1]

whats an mcx, and are they relly cheap?

Its something i MAY consider for round the house if cheap enough

E-flight blade mcx
They are a micro 4 channel heli, only 20 cm long, and featherweight!! I got mine for £80 from ebay new, thats all in, tx lipo and charger great for whizzing about indoors, parts dirt cheap, and about £6 per lipo

Go on

[anth.payne]

I could get a HoneyBee CP3 collective pitch 6ch elec heli for that price...

[tiddler]

Get yourself a mcx for whizzing around the house, you'll love it

If you've never flown a heli before, then the mCX is brilliant and perfect for the total novice. You will love it