What next?

[Skidder]

Hello, This is my first post, so hi!

I've had an esky lama for a little while now and i'm really enjoying it. I'm in control (most of the time) and can pretty much put it where i want. I think it is not quite time to move on but it is definitely time to start planning my next model so i can figure out a budget. I have the esky simulator, which seems pretty poor but i have been flying other models on it too.

I would like to stick with electric and mini helis for now as i want to still be able to fly in my garden / empty park, rather than trecking to a flying field (i think my local club has a waiting list too.) My house is already cluttered with RC trucks and boats. I understand that larger nitro models may be a sensible alternative but not sure i want to take this path at the moment!

So what would be the next step? I'm not too worried about budget as i will just delay purchasing if i need to spend more. The priority is to buy a good model which can grow with my skills and i can get parts for. What would fit the bill? A T-rex, something else?

Also, i live in Thames Ditton, near Kingston / Surbiton, does anyone know of any indoor clubs or meets around here? Thanks for any help.

Skidder

[Stuart]

For me the most stable micro electric I've flown is the dragonus pro, however, I do believe the new T-Rex 450 SE V2 is as good. I must confess I was never a great fan of micro's but since muck about with the dragonus, I quite enjoy just a quick flight in the field next to my house. If your prepared to hang off on buying cheaper models it well worth saving up for the right gyro, servo's , motor etc. In terms of a simulator, the latest product to hit the market is the Phoenix sim.

The cost for a micro is as much for a .30 size, but I suspose you get the advantage of not having to trail everything around. I just went to Claypole outside Newark for the bank holiday weekend and took my Dragonus with me and had a flight in a local field for a brief bit of fun. Just couldn't really get away with that if I took a .30 or .50 with.

Not sure about local clubs to you, but the BMFA website has a list of them and I'm sure you will find a few new friends on the board that could be near to you.

[woody]

I have a TREX 450 SE V2 and have found it to be a very stable little heli, considering I am only a beginner. I love it.

[LipolyGone]

Hi Skidder
I bought myself a Thunder Tiger Mini Titan & it is very suited to the beginner. It isnt as good as a TRex V2 se or the dragonus Pro ll but then again its well under half the price
It builds realy well & flies just fine with a decent set of gear in it. I've had it several months & have yet to get one glitch on it & yes I am using 35meg gear in it & not the spread spectrum radio that everyone uses due to there little micro helis being radio glitch monsters.
If you cant afford to shell out £275 ish on a Align trex se V2 kit or £250 for a dragonus pro ll kit then A Thunder Tiger Mini Titan at under £100 for the kit could be for you.
Martin

[Disc]

For me the most stable micro electric I've flown is the dragonus pro, however, I do believe the new T-Rex 450 SE V2 is as good. I must confess I was never a great fan of micro's but since muck about with the dragonus, I quite enjoy just a quick flight in the field next to my house. If your prepared to hang off on buying cheaper models it well worth saving up for the right gyro, servo's , motor etc. In terms of a simulator, the latest product to hit the market is the Phoenix sim.

The cost for a micro is as much for a .30 size, but I suspose you get the advantage of not having to trail everything around. I just went to Claypole outside Newark for the bank holiday weekend and took my Dragonus with me and had a flight in a local field for a brief bit of fun. Just couldn't really get away with that if I took a .30 or .50 with.

Not sure about local clubs to you, but the BMFA website has a list of them and I'm sure you will find a few new friends on the board that could be near to you.

Claypole you were just down the road feel free to drop in on us!!!

[Stuart]

No problem. My parent's have just sold thier house in Claypole after over 10 years in the village. My step father works for dressor rand pumps I think its now called and he's got a move to the NE. So they are moving to Amble in the next few month's but I'll no-doubt have one more trip down before they move up north.

Skidder, your other option to find a good second hand one...save on the initial setup costs.

http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/classi...hp/product/241

[Disc]

No problem. My parent's have just sold thier house in Claypole after over 10 years in the village. My step father works for dressor rand pumps I think its now called and he's got a move to the NE. So they are moving to Amble in the next few month's but I'll no-doubt have one more trip down before they move up north.

Skidder, your other option to find a good second hand one...save on the initial setup costs.

http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/classi...hp/product/241

I know their are some local flyers out that way so becareful !!! They just fly on 35mhz thats all I know.

[Bikeracer]

If you want a 450 size electric heli,the Model Shop in Leed has the Dragonus Sa in for less than £75.00.

It's the same heli as the Dragonus Elite and Pro,but with composite plastic parts instead of CNC aluminium.
I really like my Dragonus Elite and a 450 size heli is very handy if you've got a bit of open space anywhere near at hand to just nip out and run a battery pack or two through it.

Allan

[Stuart]

That's one of the beauty's of having a frequency checker

[Skidder]

Thanks for the replies. I'll do some research into the Dragonus as well as the T-Rex.

[Skidder]

I could do with a quick update on this. I have a DX-7 on the way and will be getting phoenix to mess with but i am still undecided on the heli. I want to get good gear which i can transfer - from reading other posts i'm thinking gy-401, good servos, batteries etc. So in order to keep my initial costs down i'm looking at the base versions of the kits.

Mini Titan and the plastic dragonus look good to me price wise, would this be sensible? Or a basic t-rex? Or stick with the sim and wait to get a mid-high end kit? Thanks