Axe and Blade
 

I was looking into getting an Axe..but my LHS says they stock, or are going to stock soon, parts for the Blade CP....what are the differences between the two heicopters aside from:

Battery:Nimh Vs Lipo-Obvious advantages there.
Weight:Axe=heavier...Heavier is usually more stable.
Parts: From what Ive read, the Axe parts are a bit pricier.
Cost: Axe is going for about 170 shipped at some places, 200 for the Blade.

From the videos I've seen and from what I've read, people seem to say the Axe is more stable in hover. Not sure if that's true as they're giving one sided opinions..or if there's any truth to it?

If I buy I almost feel like I have to buy from my LHS if they're willing to help me out with advice, etc...But that means it will probably cost me slightly more than I could get it for.

RE: Axe and Blade
 

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=5638183

you could check that out and see if that helps at all. Also with the blade you can add things like the super skids or a bigger battery pack to lower the cg and make it more stable.

The main thing that I think is it would be better to have what your LHS carries so you can just go get a part if you need to so you can just get back up in the air right away, instead of waiting some time for mail order to come. Sounds like you're leaning that way too =)

go with the cpp though instead of the cp. Here are a couple of articles I wrote that tell you why.
http://www.heli-max.net/mediawiki/in..._CP_and_CP_Pro
http://www.heli-max.net/mediawiki/in..._Pro_to_the_CP

RE: Axe and Blade
 

My vote is for the Blade. I have had a Blade CP for two years now and love every minute. I have had other mirco and mini helicopters but the Blade has been my favorite and the least expensive to operate and repair when needed.

RE: Axe and Blade
 

MrAsmm, as usual I appreciate the advice. I think I'll go with the Blade. I like the looks of it and I like not being limited...even if I never cross those boundaries. It'll be a father's day gift..trying hard to convince the wife to let it be an early Father's Day, lol.

RE: Axe and Blade
 

Hellion179,

Mrasmm and I are good friends, he has a lot of great advise and is very knowledgable on the Blade Series.. Take what he says, as an informative advantage over others. The CP is a great starting heli, the thing that I may suggest to take into consideration is the Blade CP Pro, a little more money to start with, howerver itt has the advantages of upgrading to a brushless motor and/or a G90 Head Holding gyro as your lever of experience increases. Just food for thought, and think what your long range goal may be, too. I've had many helis over the last 1 1/2 years and the Blade is my favorite. Regardless, what heli you decide on, it can be frustrating at times and can get to be expensive. Supporting your LHS is a good thing, however, we all have to protect our wallets(yuk-yuk). Many parts, concerning there cost are set by the manufature and will not vary, from the LHS or online purchases.. That's for E-flite part numbers only. Many other heli parts are compatible/exact replacements for Blade parts and of lesser cost too.

Good luck and keep us posted, any help, you know where we're at,

Dave / Choppersrule
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RE: Axe and Blade
 

yeah, no prob =)

plus you get the whole wheeeee thread support crew, which of course includes both me and choppers plus a bunch of other really good guys. We have alot of fun over there =)

I agree with choppers (he also has some great advice, and alot more experience than I do), go with the cp pro. It's alot cheaper to downgrade that one than it is to upgrade the cp, plus even if you upgrade the cp you wont have the 3 in 1 for the brushless and gyro upgrades.