ORIGINAL: gcopter
Rafael, no need to apologize.
You're right, I'm a newbie. That much is true.
Thus far, my r/c heli experience has been limited to mSr and a 120 SR.
I was planning on getting a Blade 400 next, though I can't still get it out of my head that wind impedes my learning from advancing. I wanted something heavier and "wind resistant", hence, my "love" for a t rex 550.
This is why a post my question here, to get opinions from the pros. In your's, what so complicated about a FBL machine that requires experience?
Exactly what does FBL entails?
BTW, totally off topic, but, I used to be stationed in Ft. Riley in the early 80's. You in the military as well?
Thanks for replying.
Hi,
Don't waste your money on the Blade 400.. you can get much better quality for a fraction of the cost... My Blade 400 was a lemon, faulty servos from brand new...
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgoztDiEZ7k[/youtube]
Can I suggest you start with a 450 size clone? You can build one for well under $200 and they handle the wind fine... I fly mine in 30 kt winds regularly..
The 450 Clones are much more powerful and stable than the Blade 400 which has too much plastic in the critical parts of the head... Clones are generally all metal..
They are also much less expensive to build and repair. Jump over to this thread, lots of good information about the 450's
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_10052781/tm.htm
I'll link some vids of my helis, I have 6 x 450s (because I really just enjoy building them also, and they are so darn cheap... One kit cost me $10... yes really.... Its the first vid...)
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5AeH48c5Rg[/youtube]
This is my most powerful heli (cost me around $180)
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-si10pPToXY[/youtube]
and another...
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q-JUJR6NlbU[/youtube]