sierracharlie

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Getting ready to build my 1st heli from kit form. A Thunder Tiger 325 SE. What do you think would be the best servos and gyro for this machine? I will be using a Futaba RX.

BubbasanJohn

I would go by the specs listed in the heli's manual and get futaba servos that match it.  Same for gyro or FBL controller.

Barrymartin

Choosing the right servo depends on different factors. You have to consider the type of RC batteries you are using, the size, speed, and of course, torque. I also recommend futaba servos which is match with this machine, Futaba provides stand-out technology at an amazing value. You are sure to find the servo you need for any radio control model.

Solman

Servos do not have to match the receiver. It makes no difference at all. What you do want to match is the servos to the heli. I have had great success with the Hitec 5065 for cyclic. It is a digital servo and can be used with flybar or flybarless. If you don't go with the hitec, you can use them as a comparison. For the tail servo, I've had success with the Futaba 9257. It can also be used on a 500 size heli, so more than enough for a 450 size heli. For gyro, are you going FBL? For FBL, choices are almost endless. It all depends on what features you want and how much you want to spend.

PulseXT40

The best servo would probably be a set of MKS. Expensive but the best.

ATVAlliance

That heli is a 450 size one. That being said...I use Hitec HS65MG's on cyclic and HS5087MG on the rudder.

Ive been running these for 3 years now of light flying and not a single problem out of them thus far.

Not cheap, but not too expensive either.

Solman

HS65 are good, but are also analog. I would recommend paying a few dollars more and buying digital servos. That way if you go FBL, you will already have digital servos.

MKS has a very good reputation, but I would not say the best. There are others that have quite a good reputation as well.