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450 size - too small for guys over 50 ? :-)

Old 02-05-2012, 10:23 AM
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Default 450 size - too small for guys over 50 ? :-)

I've had about 20 flights or so on my blade 450 and had my first mishap - a rotor spill into the grass, costing me some broken blade grips and about 3 hours of internet research figuring out how to reassemble the blade grips with 12 parts, consisting of different size washers and bearings for each grip. Man, whas an exercise in finding the right combination of reading glasses and light sources :-)..

Don't know about you guys out there, but when I build my first one from scratch, I am thinking 600+ size.

Old 02-05-2012, 08:24 PM
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Default RE: 450 size - too small for guys over 50 ? :-)

Nah, I'm 58, Try one of these. We use them at work.

http://www.horizonhobby.com/products/tamiya-work-station-with-magnifying-lens-TAM74064
Old 02-06-2012, 12:33 AM
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Default RE: 450 size - too small for guys over 50 ? :-)

Naw you don't have to go 600 a 500 is big enough and a lot of fun to fly
Nice work stand by the way
Old 02-06-2012, 09:45 PM
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Default RE: 450 size - too small for guys over 50 ? :-)

for 50,800 is better,jeje
Old 02-10-2012, 10:21 PM
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for me,I like 450 more,could 800 be possible in 2012?

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Default RE: 450 size - too small for guys over 50 ? :-)

I am 68 and I fly 100, 250,450,500,550 size and enjoy them all.
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your lucky you didnt strip servos and have a boom strike to boot lol
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Default RE: 450 size - too small for guys over 50 ? :-)

I currently have a 250, 450, 550, 700, and .50 nitro. I like the 550 size best. I'm 55.
Old 02-21-2012, 10:04 AM
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Default RE: 450 size - too small for guys over 50 ? :-)

ORIGINAL: evan-RCU

I currently have a 250, 450, 550, 700, and .50 nitro. I like the 550 size best. I'm 55.
Ditto, I am 61 and have been flying since 1985. By far, my favorite sizes are my Swift 550 and 620.

Since getting the Swift 550, my smaller ones mow spend most of their time on the shelf.

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