ORIGINAL: markind
And the Velcro Straps not only are quick and easy and secure the battery pack very well, but they also provide a cushioned insulator between the motor and the battery pack.
Sorry to hear about your crash.[:@] Just look at it as a learning experiance and get that bird back in the air!
That velcro battery strap thing is a pretty good idea. Currently, I am using the Heli-Max supplied "hitech" rubberband mounting option.
However, I did use some double stick servo tape to tape a small piece of foam to one edge of each lipo. I did this in attempt to keep the heat from the motor off my lipo packs.
I also practiced nose in hovering for 3 more packs today. I must say I am getting better and not intimidated by it at all anymore. I can almost do a complete slooow piroete while keep the heli totally stable and in the "box", as Radd would say.
As far at the quality of the Axe, I am impressed. For less than $200 I was able to get a CP heli to learn on that flies well, is inexpensive to fix, and in my opion is very stable right out of the box. However, I already have my eye on a T-Rex 450 down at my LHS and will more than likely pick one up in the very near future. Because of this I am going to leave my Axe stock and save my pennies for the future T-Rex.
As for the T-Rex being expensive, I don't really agree with that. It is all realative. A new Traxxas Revo or Losi Muggy RC monster truck will set you back over $500 before you purchase any support equipment. And I have enough money tied up in my Losi XXX-T/Mamba Max 5700/ 3s lipo to buy a very nicely optioned T-Rex 450. As I add it up, one could almost get into a 600 for the money I have in that truck. [&:]
Keep up the good work everyone.
Here is a pic of my batteries with the foam insulation attached. And one pic of my Axe with my other RC toys.
