UCanDoo

I've decided I no longer want to wait till May 29th (I turn 20) for my Heli LOL! So I need help to decide what to get. There are 2 options I'm looking at:

1. Raptor 30v2 kit plus 49bb upgrade, OS32, Muffler, FREE UPS! $379.99

OR

2. Raptor 30v2 kit, 49bb, OS37 SZH, CARBON 550s, Muffler!!! $479.99

For an extra $100 I get a bigger motor and carbon blades. I know for a fact the added power would be much better for 3D (which I am learning on the Sim - SO much fun!) All in all would I be stupid NOT to go with the upgraded kit if I have the money? What's your opinion? Any other advice? I'm going to be making the purchase in the very near future and I figured I'd ask some questions before I do anything.

WhtBronco

Of those choices I'd get option 2 for sure. On the other hand that's what I paid for my Raptor 50 V2 with TT50 engine and wood and carbon blades and have been very pleased with it. Check into the 50 a bit before you buy. I think in the long run you will be more pleased with 50 and the 50 V2 comes with the 49 BB kit standard.

Some folks have bad things to say about the TT engine, but mine has been flawless from the start. It fired up first try and did not need either needle touched to fly. My LHS reports the same number of bad engines between the OS50 and the TT50 so take your pick, but the TT50 is much cheaper when purchased with the kit.

UCanDoo

A 30 is much cheaper to fix if something goes wrong. It's still a pretty big heli (my friend has one). I don't need anything high teck at this point. The 30 will do anything the others can do right? I started with planes and didn't go out and get the biggest best one for a reason. I'd like to do the same with the helis. When I get good I could just upgrade what I have. The prices are from HeliProz.com, all I'm missing is servo's with this kit, correct?

UCanDoo

This would be another options:

HyperRaptor 50 PRO package!! Free UPS, HOT Pkg! $699.99

HOT PACKAGE and WHAT A DEAL!!! ORDER NOW - LIMITED QTY AT THIS PRICE! Goes beyond the Best Selling Velociraptor by upgrading to the OS.50 HYPER engine PLUS adding MPV0100 Carbon Fiber 3D Fin Set, PLUS MVP Carbon Rear Servo Mount along with all the other SUPER performance and reliability upgrades already included in the VelociRaptor! Raptor 50 V2 kit includes metal swashplate, larger tank, Raptor 60 tail hub and grips, Hatori-style muffler, carbon lower frame brace, new V2 body and decals. Comes with driven tail . THIS package includes the OS 50 SXH HYPER - one of the most PERFECT heli engines ever sold! PLUS the best flying blades on the planet, the ones WE fly and the 3D guys love, Mavrikk 600mm Carbon PRO G4 series (instead of the TT blades) , PLUS 80mm Carbon tail blades, PLUS MPV0095 CNC Stabilizer Control Arm Set AND Aluminum mixing arms with bearings, PLUS the Mavrikk Head Button WITH bearings, PLUS the MPV1002 Metal tail slider ring set with CNC yoke, bearings and slider, PLUS The SUPER MPV0096 Alum. CNC washout set - CNC base, arms, bearings & hrdw included. AND the $30 MPV0349 CNC Push-Pull Elevator upgrade AND MPV0100 Carbon Fiber 3D Fin Set, PLUS MVP Carbon Rear Servo Mount!!!! WHAT A PACKAGE - This kit includes over $400 of way-cool and USEFUL upgrades. BIG SAVINGS on a WAY COOL Heli Package! ORDER NOW - LIMITED QTY AT THIS PRICE! *Free UPS Ground in the 48 states


What do you think? Remember I'm a beginner! I have countless hrs on the sim and I have been flying a f/p humming bird. All advice is welcome!!!

BarracudaHockey

My Feedback: (11)

The prices between the 30 and 50 parts don't differ alot and the parts in many cases are the same.

I've got the OS in my 50 and that really is the way to go. If you can afford the hyper go for it, its got even more power than the OS50 which has better power than any of the TT engines and they are easier to tune.

I got the veloci-raptor package and have been very happy with it and Heliproz. The 30's don't have the power to weight ratio of the 50's so its harder to do some of the more extreme manuvers and you have to be better with collective pitch management where as a 50, esp a hyper has the brute power to push through a tough manuver.

Either way you won't be sorry but you'll probably be upgrading the 30 to a 50 sooner or later so save yourself buying twice.

As for what else you'll need, besides servo's you'll need a gyro, 6mm hex start extension and a glo plug extension.

UCanDoo

SOLD! Guess I'll go with the hyper. LOL I wanted it really badly but wanted some options before I actually purchased. I started with a .40 plane and wanted a .60 or larger after approx 5 flights. I can't wait to get this bird!!!!!!!

BarracudaHockey

My Feedback: (11)

Trust me you won't be disappointed.

UCanDoo

That's what I here! I can't wait!!!

WhtBronco

The HyperRaptor 50 PRO should be amazing. The parts cost is the basically the same for 30 and 50 size Raptors from what I've seen. I've only replaced 2 parts thus far and they both fit the 30 and 50, the flybar paddles and the washout hub.

I know all my OS engines have been easy to tune and have run great. I will say atleast for my TT50 it has been as well. In fact I have not yet HAD to adjust the high end needle even with a temp change of 60 degrees. I have turned the high end in 6 clicks to reduce the smoke a bit so I could see the heli while it's hovering though. My buddy has the OS50 in his R50 V2 and he has a bit more power, but mine runs a couple minutes longer on a tank.

Abraxxas

I have the HyperRaptor Pro... you'll LOVE IT. Engine runs like a top and has tons of power, fly's great too!! Happy for ya man

Brian

UCanDoo

Thanks, btw heliproz was saying something about a carbon push rod for the tail fin or something, did you use that? Can't wait! I'm so Excited! I've gotten pretty damn good at 3D on G3~!

FLYBOY

My Feedback: (11)

I use the carbon pushrod for the tail with the tail mounted rudder servo. Huge nice. Its a good way to go. You will like that heli. Its a good one.

Might get a couple sets of the cheaper glass blades and use them till you get proficient. Save the good carbon blades for later. I wouldn't drop to woodies though. There are so many ways they can warp and cause you headaches. TT makes good glass blades that are great for learning. They don't warp and they are pretty cheap. Almost comparable to wood in price, but worth the difference.

Good luck, you will like it.

UCanDoo

I purchased the carbon rod and other carbon thing (for the servo mount). I'll go ahead and get some glass blades (good thinking). The kit comes with wood blades and plastic fin (as well as carbon which I'll save). If flying is anything like G3 I'll have no probs (we'll see). My bird should be here my next friday (I can't wait!!!). I'm even more excited then my first plane! Sad thing is because I can just run up the street and fly the heli I'm not sure the planes will see much action anymore. Anyways...I'm SO excited!

Not bad for a 19yr old eh?

brhinehart

What gyro and radio are you going to put in it?

UCanDoo

Hyper Raptor Specs:

-Fut. GY401 w/9254
-(4) S9252
-Futaba R127DF
-futaba 7Cap
-Carbon Rods for rear servo mount and tail fin (won't be used till I get good)
*Comes with Both Carbon and plastic (wood blades - may trash them and get glass blades)*

BarracudaHockey

My Feedback: (11)

Carbon rods and tail mounted servo's are nice if you like hot oil covered servo's and them busted in a crash.

Stick with the canopy mount, set up properly you won't be able to tell the difference in flight. (yes i've flown it both ways)

macsense

My Feedback: (1)

My Raptor - Limited Edition
more pics.- runryder gallery - macsense.

UCanDoo

I recieved my hyper today! Should be ready for flight by next weekend!