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T-Rex 450SA "Help Get Me On The Right Track" - 4/8/2008 3:24:39 AM   
Takedown



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Status: offline 		Well I've decided to stay away from the off brands and stick with Align Heli's. I found basically what Ive wanted and it seems very capable as a good all around heli. Im talking about the T-rex 450SA. I plan to buy one here soon and put some nice brushless/lipo electronics on it. Im not looking to spend alot on electronics so heres what I had in mind...

ESC- http://www.****/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=2166
Motor- http://www.****/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=2033
Lipo (3s)- http://www.****/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=6284
Lipo (4s)- http://www.****/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=6245

Im not sure which lipo voltage I should get. I'd imagine that 3s would be more than enough for me.

But ya Im basically new to the "Heli Scene". I would love to start with a nice heli and the 450sa looks like the ticket. Im willing to pay bigtime $$$ for broken parts as long as Im able to eventually Master Hovering and normal flying so that I can start 3d.

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RE: T-Rex 450SA "Help Get Me On The Right Track&q... - 4/8/2008 4:31:39 AM   
gnd2


 

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Status: offline 		If you want to stay away from the off brands, why not just get something like this with the Align motor and ESC?
http://www.helidirect.com/product_info.php?cPath=29_221&products_id=3127

Not trying to say that what you're looking at is bad, just not sure why you wouldn't stick with the Align stuff, at least to start.

And a 3S battery should be more than fine to get you started.

You also might want to look into a simulator. You can learn to fly without one, but it will save you money and downtime in the long run.

< Message edited by gnd2 -- 4/8/2008 4:33:33 AM >

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RE: T-Rex 450SA "Help Get Me On The Right Track&q... - 4/8/2008 4:47:30 AM   
srouthouse


 

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Status: offline 		i would not run one piece of equipment you listed.

hang out relax take your time in the forums you have some learning to do. youll thank me ltr

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RE: T-Rex 450SA "Help Get Me On The Right Track&q... - 4/8/2008 5:28:00 PM   
Druss


 

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Status: offline 		I've got to agree, first you say you want the trex to "stay away from non brands" then you go and pick mostly non-brands. The motor is actually specified as a car motor would be. Get the align 3700kv w/ 35x motor/esc and a good lipo. You only need 3S for the battery.

You seem to be under some sort of misconception. Think of it in terms of cars, would you put a cavalier motor and electronics into a corvette?

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RE: T-Rex 450SA "Help Get Me On The Right Track&q... - 4/8/2008 7:01:07 PM   
Takedown



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Status: offline 		The reason Im going with offbrand UH products is because I want to try them out.

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RE: T-Rex 450SA "Help Get Me On The Right Track&q... - 4/8/2008 9:30:56 PM   
Takedown



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Status: offline 		I know their capable of having the same quality of many name brand products out their accept for a ton less. If they happen to not be what Im expecting then I'll look into name brand stuff.

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