about to buy a 130x but......

[Bhujang]

You're welcome patmacca you wont regret the 130X it flies great out the box, there have been some lemons happening but HH will replace anything like that! I just upgraded my canopy just for the hell of it rather than for performance, bling I guess, though some same they have a much better performance rate than the stock canopies... had a rant at first as they don't fit direct you have to mod them, which for the price I think it terrible! But well happy with it now so happy with my 130X the way it flies and handles as well as working on it AS lot safer than a 450X too, especially for park flying, not everyone has huge open spaces with no public around! The only other weak part ( from a crash) is the tail boom, these need to be in pristine condition or you will have tail wag and they split real easy and don't show it! If I have a serious crash I just replace it. Usually you can tell as they then twist which they wont do as new. When you drop a fresh one on class it rings out but a split one thuds and is dull sounding... Here is where I got mine and this makes them well cheap if you get 10 or more http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/e-flit...square-cf.html

[patmacca]

Very nice, wow the colour on canopy and blades really pop. Great for orientation! ! Good idea on the tail replacement too. Might have to come to you for spare lol.

[expensivhobby]

Can I just add my bit. I have all sorts of birds inc bl conversion mcpx 130x 300x trex500 and trex600n. Mcpx is brilliant would not be flying without its help but I can't get it to do much other than circuits. The 130x has been nothing but hassle all the Time but saying that when its right it's just awesome and confidence enspirin( no good in anything more than light winds). Now the 300x this is where I would put my money cheap (extra £50-£60) more stable easier to see still need a field but this is what i am learning 3d on (I put it in upside down hard two weeks ago total bill was £65 and one evening tinkering) small helis have there place but it's not learning 3d imho

[patmacca]

Thanks for the input and i get your point. For me there's a limitation on space so a 300 although great value now, just doesn't quite fit my needs! Probably will go for the 450 when (if) I step it up.

[Mike Sanders]

I can't agree that the 130 costs as much to repair as a 450. I have bent them both many times. Average cost 450, approx £30. Average 130, £10 or less.

I am sure you will love the 130, best of luck.

[simon1]

I agree the 130x is peanuts to fix, its a bit fiddly, but its a nice flying little heli for its size. Its not very reliable tbh, if you can put up with fiddling with it every now and again its a winner

[tomatwalden]

I love my 130X. My first one was a lemon though, but got it replaced no problem. Since then, I've only had issues following crashes. As to the relative costs of parts versus a 450 - I don't buy that TBH. For starters, most crashes on a 130X will result in no broken parts due to small size and mass. A 450 crash *will* results in repairs - with the exception of very mild tip-overs.

Can't comment on the mCPX BL, but look after the 130X and it'll serve you well.

[patmacca]

Thanks guys yes the 130x would be miles better on the wallet in terms of crash repairs. I meant the 450 would be a down the line purchase once my skills are there. Ive had several in the past but again only ever felt brave enough to fly sports!

[kenny d]

I have two 130x's ( need two to keep one going ) and a mcpx bl , for me It,s the mcpx bl all the way , they both fly similar , the 130x weighted with a 450 battery is slightly better in the wind , you wont be disapointed with any of them , kenny d

[rapidgaz]

about to buy a 130x but......


Here is my 130. Now with a few upgrades and fly very well. Tail holds better now it has a spin 8000 in it.

[Bhujang]

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Here is my 130. Now with a few upgrades and fly very well. Tail holds better now it has a spin 8000 in it.

looks sweet :-) was the spin 8000 an easy install? Does the built in esc handle it ok? I was wondering about the HP08 for mine...

[patmacca]

Very nice, so the upgraded motor was easy to replace then? Did you need to change the esc as well? When you say the tail holds better did you upgrade the tail section before the motor?

[rapidgaz]

about to buy a 130x but......

So far built in esc is fine so far. About 15 flights. Fitted all upgrds on tail first. Was better but the spin must help with higher head speed, and not as easy to bog.

[Bhujang]

Have you tached the HS? What is the higher HS? :-) I might have to upgrade as the canopy is a lot heavier...

I'm also curious what KV the motor is and how easy it was to install? I notice the HP08S comes as a 16500, 13200 or 11800 kv motor. Also wondered what pinion you use?

Thanks for the info :-)

[danch]

Re: about to buy a 130x but......

I'm also curious what KV the motor is and how easy it was to install? I notice the HP08S comes as a 16500, 13200 or 11800 kv motor. Also wondered what pinion you use?

Thanks for the info :-)

It's a 8000kv motor, took me about 20 minutes to install & it comes with a 11t pinion

Took a bit of modding the frame as its a wider motor so you need to open up the motor opening

Hth

Dan