Which one to buy ?

[inpar]

Hi,

I'm going to move up to a cp heli and I've decided on T-REX 450.
I'm currently flying ( flying ha ) a 300 fpbd. My level of flying is still basic .. figure 8's/piro/stall turn, but I'm past the regular crashing stage and can manage a smooth controlled landing.

I've read so much about this model, that model, this deal, this combo etc etc that I'm now completely baffled.

So which model and electrics would you recommend, bearing in mind performance isn't a factor for me.

I have a budget ( she tells me ) of about £250 give or take a few.

Thanks,

Dave.

[Smoothound]

The main question is what you already have?

If you are buying everything from Tx to batteries out of that £250 then it will be hard if not impossible to do.

[beerdeor]

Hi is the budget 250 inc radio or just the heli i recently purchased a beam e4 with motor and speed controller for a snip over 250 now im no expert by a long shot but i can tell you that the quality is outstanding and you maybe should give it some thought just thought ide throw something else in the dish for you

cheers jim

[inpar]

My mistake, I should have said what I have.

Spektrum DX61 with AR6200 and a couple of 11.1v 1200mah batteries, An E-sky 1-0350 25 amp esc.The servos and gyro I have I wouldn't trust on a new heli.

Here are 2 of the deals I've seen :

450s kit
b'less motor
35amp esc
2200mah batt =£170

450xcde
4 servos (not named) 1 high speed 6g, 3 high torque 9g
3550kv motor
25amp esc
Align 2100mah batt
hh gyro ( not named ) =£239

Or would I be better off buying just the kit and electrics seperately ?

Thanks

Dave

[beerdeor]

Dave the old saying buy once buy right comes to mind i was in the same boat as you 6 months ago and my first upgrade was a belt cp cost £150 quid second flight binned it hard so upgraded all the plastic to cnc cost £70 then the gyro gave out upgraded to a hitech hg 5000 cost £108 then replaced the cyclic servos for hitech hs65 mgs cost £45 quid so all up i spent £350 odd on a heap which i sold in disgust thought long and hard looked at all the rex 450 models and decided the best one was the se v2 fully upgraded then i saw the beam e4 and thats what ive gone for and ive just finished building it after saving a bit here and there for the running gear took 3 months but its worth every penny as i now have a superb machine that will do more than i will ever be capable of
the upshot of what im trying to say dave is dont rush in and buy cheap take your time and buy right even if it takes some time you wont regret it

cheers jim
check out the beam at evolution rc

[inpar]

I hear what you say Jim, I have looked at the beam and it does look superb quality.

I think I will take your advice and save up my pocket money and hold fire, after all I still have 2 other helis to play with.

Thanks a lot Jim.

Dave.