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03-31-2007 | 09:32 PM
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RE: Wheeeeeeee.......... Blade CP!
=P I was just messin...
I know how the ego stuffers when you have a crash, and you feel like you've ruined your baby... then after a while you realize that it looks terrible and the crash looked terrible, but it wont cost you too much to get back up in the air, and everyone else has had their crashes too and felt just like you're feeling..
The best thing you can do though is get it back in the air so you don't stew about it =) Since you're smarter than me and have two choppers you should be good to go =)
I know how the ego stuffers when you have a crash, and you feel like you've ruined your baby... then after a while you realize that it looks terrible and the crash looked terrible, but it wont cost you too much to get back up in the air, and everyone else has had their crashes too and felt just like you're feeling..
The best thing you can do though is get it back in the air so you don't stew about it =) Since you're smarter than me and have two choppers you should be good to go =)
03-31-2007 | 09:36 PM
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RE: Wheeeeeeee.......... Blade CP!
mrasmm,
I know you were jus' playin'....
the sarcasm, is part of what makes this thread so much fun!
by the way, probably not smarter than you... just glad to be smarter than the average bear!
I know you were jus' playin'....
the sarcasm, is part of what makes this thread so much fun!
by the way, probably not smarter than you... just glad to be smarter than the average bear!
03-31-2007 | 09:41 PM
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RE: Wheeeeeeee.......... Blade CP!
Smarter than the average beer??? 
Looks bad lookyj but like a black eye I have to congratulate you - I like it... NICE ONE!
A servo question - I can never get the right rear servo arm to sit exactly perpendicular with it powered up and all controls neutral. Moving the arm on the shaft will make it either arm down or arm up, not fine enough teeth to get it right on. What do you do in this case? Should I take the servo apart and re time the gears inside?
Looks bad lookyj but like a black eye I have to congratulate you - I like it... NICE ONE!
A servo question - I can never get the right rear servo arm to sit exactly perpendicular with it powered up and all controls neutral. Moving the arm on the shaft will make it either arm down or arm up, not fine enough teeth to get it right on. What do you do in this case? Should I take the servo apart and re time the gears inside?
03-31-2007 | 09:48 PM
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RE: Wheeeeeeee.......... Blade CP!
for all the talk about beer, and the simpsons fans out there...
to the tune Do Re Mi from sound of music =)
ahhht humm *tap tap tap*
Doh! A beer, I need a beer. Ray! the guy that sells the beer. Me, the guy, that drinks the beer. Far! how long it's to the beer. So, I'll have another beer. La-ts, and lots and lots of beer! Tea, no I'd rather have a beer! That will bring us back to Doh, Doh, Doh. Doh! a beer I need a beer.....
Thank you, thank you!
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to the tune Do Re Mi from sound of music =)
ahhht humm *tap tap tap*
Doh! A beer, I need a beer. Ray! the guy that sells the beer. Me, the guy, that drinks the beer. Far! how long it's to the beer. So, I'll have another beer. La-ts, and lots and lots of beer! Tea, no I'd rather have a beer! That will bring us back to Doh, Doh, Doh. Doh! a beer I need a beer.....
Thank you, thank you!
LOL
03-31-2007 | 09:51 PM
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RE: Wheeeeeeee.......... Blade CP!
No, don't retrim the gears. Just use the ball links to compensate for it. I have yet to ever get a servo arm to be exactly perpendicualr. Thats what the trim pots are for
Looky, thanks for clearing the G90 issue up for me. I have been contemplating a HH gyro for my CP but didn't think I could easily get it working with the 4 in 1.
mrasmm, everytim I use CA my fingers are bonded. My wife won't let me caress her when I am using it! Think I'll just wait till Monday and pickup a boom from the LHS. Thankfully mine carries most every part I've ever needed. If he doesn't have one in stock, he will take it off his demo units for me. Can't say enough good things about him.
Think I'll pull the CX2 out of the box and if the winds are right tomorrow, take her outside for a spin. Oh well, 3 beers and a visit to Bessie and I'm off to bed! Night all, thanks for the tips and fun times!
Looky, thanks for clearing the G90 issue up for me. I have been contemplating a HH gyro for my CP but didn't think I could easily get it working with the 4 in 1.
mrasmm, everytim I use CA my fingers are bonded. My wife won't let me caress her when I am using it! Think I'll just wait till Monday and pickup a boom from the LHS. Thankfully mine carries most every part I've ever needed. If he doesn't have one in stock, he will take it off his demo units for me. Can't say enough good things about him.
Think I'll pull the CX2 out of the box and if the winds are right tomorrow, take her outside for a spin. Oh well, 3 beers and a visit to Bessie and I'm off to bed! Night all, thanks for the tips and fun times!
03-31-2007 | 10:03 PM
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RE: Wheeeeeeee.......... Blade CP!
Lookyj,
I got the goods, checking next Saturday... Your crash,, join the club.. I've had way worse, just bragging on the crash. No pics.
Got to order more PARTS.=)
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I got the goods, checking next Saturday... Your crash,, join the club.. I've had way worse, just bragging on the crash. No pics.
Got to order more PARTS.=)
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DX7 Update....
I love this thing!
so far I have 4 heli's programmed into the controller....
two CX2's and two CP Pro's with AR6100...
however, only 3 of them are currently flying...
AND THE MAIN REASON TO OWN SEVERAL HELI'S
for every heli I get flying, it seems I end up smacking another into the ground!
my latest tragedy... the stock Blade CP!
DX7 Update....
I love this thing!
so far I have 4 heli's programmed into the controller....
two CX2's and two CP Pro's with AR6100...
however, only 3 of them are currently flying...
AND THE MAIN REASON TO OWN SEVERAL HELI'S
for every heli I get flying, it seems I end up smacking another into the ground!
my latest tragedy... the stock Blade CP!
03-31-2007 | 10:39 PM
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RE: Wheeeeeeee.......... Blade CP!
This is where my other AR6000 is going...in the CUB. It's a ParkZone J3 Cub...pretty nice. Got all the trims set, she should fly sweet!
03-31-2007 | 10:49 PM
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This is where my other AR6000 is going...in the CUB. It's a ParkZone J3 Cub...pretty nice. Got all the trims set, she should fly sweet!
This is where my other AR6000 is going...in the CUB. It's a ParkZone J3 Cub...pretty nice. Got all the trims set, she should fly sweet!
03-31-2007 | 11:01 PM
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RE: Wheeeeeeee.......... Blade CP!
Yeah...the turns are gonna be tight. That's why I adjusted the flight control surfaces for maximum throw.
ORIGINAL: wick246
Looks great crash! Your going to need quick reactions to fly that in the basement.
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This is where my other AR6000 is going...in the CUB. It's a ParkZone J3 Cub...pretty nice. Got all the trims set, she should fly sweet!
This is where my other AR6000 is going...in the CUB. It's a ParkZone J3 Cub...pretty nice. Got all the trims set, she should fly sweet!
04-01-2007 | 01:18 AM
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RE: Wheeeeeeee.......... Blade CP!
jeebus looky................ that musta been a real wince maker............. the ones that ya wince when it hits.......just because ya know its gonna be bad. You even tore a servo loose? Ouch!
Barrrick......... Rick, glad to see yer still in the States and not hiding ouside the US dodging angry ex boyfriends and Private Investigators......... We all missed you my friend and you are a huge part of this thread, Please check inwith us once in awhile. You are an inspiration to all of us! Plus ya braggart.....you have the only FLYABLE helis outta the box....... ( I am so kidding) Ya did make it look pretty easy in yer videos.
crash............ I need at least 20 of those kight kits.......... I need to blind anyone who sees me flying so as not to see how outta control I really am.......heh
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Barrrick......... Rick, glad to see yer still in the States and not hiding ouside the US dodging angry ex boyfriends and Private Investigators......... We all missed you my friend and you are a huge part of this thread, Please check inwith us once in awhile. You are an inspiration to all of us! Plus ya braggart.....you have the only FLYABLE helis outta the box....... ( I am so kidding) Ya did make it look pretty easy in yer videos.
crash............ I need at least 20 of those kight kits.......... I need to blind anyone who sees me flying so as not to see how outta control I really am.......heh
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04-01-2007 | 01:13 PM
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RE: Wheeeeeeee.......... Blade CP!
WICK246 - This is RICK and thanks for your interest ! Appreciated it much. Since you happen to mention flying TWO items, (with feet! ) maybe it will interest you to know that I DO FLY TWO planes simultaneously, and have done that for a long long time. Here are two pictures of what I use. Once the planes are attached, I take off with the powered plane and climb to altitude. I release the GLIDER, spiral down and taxi back the powered plane , and continue flying the glider until I land it (most usually in my hand).. This stuff entertains folks a lot. Some hard cases have objected to doing that claiming it's "dangerous"......YEAH... like a 5 oz. glider flying out of sight is dangerous. ?? The guy setting up the plane with the cowboy hat is ME... Just a small item, for your amusement. RICK
p.s. the only particular about doing this is that the wind should not be highr than 5m.p.h. because then the glider drifts away too fast. In that case, I need a "spotter" in case it goes O>O>S> ..... it is ALL A GREAT SPORT, isn't it ?
PP..SS.. the great looking flying field is our CITY OF HOUSTON provided SCOBEE FIELD.
You don't even have to join a Club, it's made on TAX $$$$$, although a Club does Manage the operation : The BAYOU CITY FLYERS
p.s. the only particular about doing this is that the wind should not be highr than 5m.p.h. because then the glider drifts away too fast. In that case, I need a "spotter" in case it goes O>O>S> ..... it is ALL A GREAT SPORT, isn't it ?
PP..SS.. the great looking flying field is our CITY OF HOUSTON provided SCOBEE FIELD.
You don't even have to join a Club, it's made on TAX $$$$$, although a Club does Manage the operation : The BAYOU CITY FLYERS
04-01-2007 | 01:45 PM
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RE: Wheeeeeeee.......... Blade CP!
I can't believe it!!!
my CP is back in the air already...
damage report -
Set of blades and 1 landing skid, that's it!
I bent the pitch link back, put on a new skid, and threw on my flat plasti's. There's a slight jitter (either spindle or main shaft) but she's still controllable and flies. I was able to hover through a full pack...
I'm shocked, I thought that heli was toast and was going to need a complete rebuild. Just goes to show, you never know what you're going to get!
my CP is back in the air already...
damage report -
Set of blades and 1 landing skid, that's it!
I bent the pitch link back, put on a new skid, and threw on my flat plasti's. There's a slight jitter (either spindle or main shaft) but she's still controllable and flies. I was able to hover through a full pack...
I'm shocked, I thought that heli was toast and was going to need a complete rebuild. Just goes to show, you never know what you're going to get!
04-01-2007 | 03:08 PM
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RE: Wheeeeeeee.......... Blade CP!
wnuk,
I know! when I saw that one of the blade grips flipped and the busted landing gear, I thought for sure it was toast...
it's a beautiful day here in LA, sunny 75... and just a slight breeze (the kind that keeps you on your toes!)
I love being able to fly outside!
Just finished my project bird. Had her hovering outside, looks like the pitch needs some adjusting and also have to make a run to the LHS for some small changes. The 3in1 I'm using that I got from ebay has a deans connection. The package also included a TP 910 and Eflite 800 with deans, however, I don't have a charger for the TP and that leaves me with only 1 pack I can use on this model.
The deans connection is much easier then the JST but I don't feel like changing all my packs over....
and I think I'll end up selling the TP 910
I know! when I saw that one of the blade grips flipped and the busted landing gear, I thought for sure it was toast...
it's a beautiful day here in LA, sunny 75... and just a slight breeze (the kind that keeps you on your toes!)
I love being able to fly outside!
Just finished my project bird. Had her hovering outside, looks like the pitch needs some adjusting and also have to make a run to the LHS for some small changes. The 3in1 I'm using that I got from ebay has a deans connection. The package also included a TP 910 and Eflite 800 with deans, however, I don't have a charger for the TP and that leaves me with only 1 pack I can use on this model.
The deans connection is much easier then the JST but I don't feel like changing all my packs over....
and I think I'll end up selling the TP 910
04-01-2007 | 03:24 PM
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rick, nice to hear your tax $$$ is being put to good use down there. there are 3 big private clubs in my area, however i'm sure most of the pilots wouldn't mind having sacramento fund a public field. we have plenty of inactive bases with non-op runways that can be used.
btw, that's a novel way to launch a glider, lol. most would have a buddy pilot the glider until the tow is landed, but your method definately sounds more entertaining to me. are you using a pcm to set neutral on the glider until you land? i've been waiting for a few of my buddies to get good & confident enough to tow my spirit elite glider up with my aerostar 60 trainer (scale style towline release setup on both planes already). i doubt i'd be successful trying to set a neutral pcm on the glider using a towline; for one the towline release operates off of my glider's elevator linkage.
btw, that's a novel way to launch a glider, lol. most would have a buddy pilot the glider until the tow is landed, but your method definately sounds more entertaining to me. are you using a pcm to set neutral on the glider until you land? i've been waiting for a few of my buddies to get good & confident enough to tow my spirit elite glider up with my aerostar 60 trainer (scale style towline release setup on both planes already). i doubt i'd be successful trying to set a neutral pcm on the glider using a towline; for one the towline release operates off of my glider's elevator linkage.
04-01-2007 | 03:37 PM
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RE: Wheeeeeeee.......... Blade CP!
Barrick/Rick/Old Phhart,
You never stop amazing me, two planes at once, Jezzz oh wezzz. I have a tough go on one... You don't drink any of that WILD TURKEY like Arrow does before flight do yo?
Glad your back and not in jail or something... Give us a update once in awhile..
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You never stop amazing me, two planes at once, Jezzz oh wezzz. I have a tough go on one... You don't drink any of that WILD TURKEY like Arrow does before flight do yo?
Glad your back and not in jail or something... Give us a update once in awhile..
Dave / Choppersrule
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ORIGINAL: Barrrick
WICK246 - This is RICK and thanks for your interest ! Appreciated it much. Since you happen to mention flying TWO items, (with feet! ) maybe it will interest you to know that I DO FLY TWO planes simultaneously, and have done that for a long long time. Here are two pictures of what I use. Once the planes are attached, I take off with the powered plane and climb to altitude. I release the GLIDER, spiral down and taxi back the powered plane , and continue flying the glider until I land it (most usually in my hand).. This stuff entertains folks a lot. Some hard cases have objected to doing that claiming it's "dangerous"......YEAH... like a 5 oz. glider flying out of sight is dangerous. ?? The guy setting up the plane with the cowboy hat is ME... Just a small item, for your amusement. RICK
p.s. the only particular about doing this is that the wind should not be highr than 5m.p.h. because then the glider drifts away too fast. In that case, I need a "spotter" in case it goes O>O>S> ..... it is ALL A GREAT SPORT, isn't it ?
PP..SS.. the great looking flying field is our CITY OF HOUSTON provided SCOBEE FIELD.
You don't even have to join a Club, it's made on TAX $$$$$, although a Club does Manage the operation : The BAYOU CITY FLYERS
WICK246 - This is RICK and thanks for your interest ! Appreciated it much. Since you happen to mention flying TWO items, (with feet! ) maybe it will interest you to know that I DO FLY TWO planes simultaneously, and have done that for a long long time. Here are two pictures of what I use. Once the planes are attached, I take off with the powered plane and climb to altitude. I release the GLIDER, spiral down and taxi back the powered plane , and continue flying the glider until I land it (most usually in my hand).. This stuff entertains folks a lot. Some hard cases have objected to doing that claiming it's "dangerous"......YEAH... like a 5 oz. glider flying out of sight is dangerous. ?? The guy setting up the plane with the cowboy hat is ME... Just a small item, for your amusement. RICK
p.s. the only particular about doing this is that the wind should not be highr than 5m.p.h. because then the glider drifts away too fast. In that case, I need a "spotter" in case it goes O>O>S> ..... it is ALL A GREAT SPORT, isn't it ?
PP..SS.. the great looking flying field is our CITY OF HOUSTON provided SCOBEE FIELD.
You don't even have to join a Club, it's made on TAX $$$$$, although a Club does Manage the operation : The BAYOU CITY FLYERS
04-01-2007 | 04:28 PM
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RE: Wheeeeeeee.......... Blade CP!
Lookyj,
Something to consider, about the deans and JST connectors. See my picture, I made a "Y-Connector" that has both the deans and the JST plugs... The chargers are your basic Celectras'. I use a car battery to power them. I use to work for NAPA after I retired, for two years.. Hmmmm, EX-EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT, got that battery for 25 bucks... I've been using this set up for almost a year. Works great for me. Charging three batteries at a time, eliminates alot of waiting, and I do have a fire extingquisher right there.
Dave / Choppersrule
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Something to consider, about the deans and JST connectors. See my picture, I made a "Y-Connector" that has both the deans and the JST plugs... The chargers are your basic Celectras'. I use a car battery to power them. I use to work for NAPA after I retired, for two years.. Hmmmm, EX-EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT, got that battery for 25 bucks... I've been using this set up for almost a year. Works great for me. Charging three batteries at a time, eliminates alot of waiting, and I do have a fire extingquisher right there.
Dave / Choppersrule
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ORIGINAL: lookyj
LHS for some small changes. The 3in1 I'm using that I got from ebay has a deans connection. The package also included a TP 910 and Eflite 800 with deans, however, I don't have a charger for the TP and that leaves me with only 1 pack I can use on this model.
The deans connection is much easier then the JST but I don't feel like changing all my packs over....
and I think I'll end up selling the TP 910
LHS for some small changes. The 3in1 I'm using that I got from ebay has a deans connection. The package also included a TP 910 and Eflite 800 with deans, however, I don't have a charger for the TP and that leaves me with only 1 pack I can use on this model.
The deans connection is much easier then the JST but I don't feel like changing all my packs over....
and I think I'll end up selling the TP 910
04-01-2007 | 06:50 PM
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RE: Wheeeeeeee.......... Blade CP!
lookyj,
here is something you might find useful if you want to keep that pack.
It's an adaptor that converts lipo TP balance ends to the JST balance ends that the eflite uses. Only $3 bucks =)
http://www.commonsenserc.com/product...products_id=85
or
http://www.commonsenserc.com/product...products_id=89
Or if you are handy with soldering, you could just put a new JST balance end on the pack, of course, just make sure that you insultate the ends so they don't short or you could have a fire on your hands
http://www.commonsenserc.com/product...products_id=92
here is a JST connector that you could solder on as well.... I think this one is a bit pricey, because I can get them for less than half that at my LHS
http://www.commonsenserc.com/product...roducts_id=236
this is what you really need =)
http://www.heli-fever.com/product_in...products_id=84
here is something you might find useful if you want to keep that pack.
It's an adaptor that converts lipo TP balance ends to the JST balance ends that the eflite uses. Only $3 bucks =)
http://www.commonsenserc.com/product...products_id=85
or
http://www.commonsenserc.com/product...products_id=89
Or if you are handy with soldering, you could just put a new JST balance end on the pack, of course, just make sure that you insultate the ends so they don't short or you could have a fire on your hands
http://www.commonsenserc.com/product...products_id=92
here is a JST connector that you could solder on as well.... I think this one is a bit pricey, because I can get them for less than half that at my LHS
http://www.commonsenserc.com/product...roducts_id=236
this is what you really need =)
http://www.heli-fever.com/product_in...products_id=84
04-01-2007 | 07:05 PM
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RE: Wheeeeeeee.......... Blade CP!
Rick those are some great pictures! Would love to see that set up in action. I don't see the danger in it but maybe I'm a loose cannon, there always seem to be those who have time to fret over nothing.
Chopper which T Rex do you have? How is it set up and how does she fly? I know this is a CP thread but you don't mention that one much.
Off to visit the parents and have dinner. Back tonight to work on my project cp's while watching the new Planet Earth? show on the Discovery Channel tonight. Hope you all had a good Sunday...
Chopper which T Rex do you have? How is it set up and how does she fly? I know this is a CP thread but you don't mention that one much.
Off to visit the parents and have dinner. Back tonight to work on my project cp's while watching the new Planet Earth? show on the Discovery Channel tonight. Hope you all had a good Sunday...
04-01-2007 | 07:45 PM
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RE: Wheeeeeeee.......... Blade CP!
Wick246,
My Trex is a 450X, kinda like bottom of the line, for a Trex.. However, I got it at a very good price with the DX6 system. It was a package deal, for like $450. That was 6 months or so ago, now they have the 450XL for a tad more, with the DX6 Spectrum system.
See the link, the Spectrum Package, about 3/4 down the page, two versions, Kit form, build it yourself for $499, or RTF for $725.
Link: http://www.helihobby.com/html/trex_helicopter.html
It Hovers/Flys just great, a dream come true. You can't really compare the Blades to a Trex. The Trex wins by a very large margin.
It's not for indoors, unless you're in a super advanced class.
When you decide to advance, get a Trex, you won't be sorry. The Trex is by far the most popular Heli, in the world.. Parts are readily available and inexpensive.
Dave / Choppersrule
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My Trex is a 450X, kinda like bottom of the line, for a Trex.. However, I got it at a very good price with the DX6 system. It was a package deal, for like $450. That was 6 months or so ago, now they have the 450XL for a tad more, with the DX6 Spectrum system.
See the link, the Spectrum Package, about 3/4 down the page, two versions, Kit form, build it yourself for $499, or RTF for $725.
Link: http://www.helihobby.com/html/trex_helicopter.html
It Hovers/Flys just great, a dream come true. You can't really compare the Blades to a Trex. The Trex wins by a very large margin.
It's not for indoors, unless you're in a super advanced class.
When you decide to advance, get a Trex, you won't be sorry. The Trex is by far the most popular Heli, in the world.. Parts are readily available and inexpensive.
Dave / Choppersrule
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ORIGINAL: wick246
Chopper which T Rex do you have? How is it set up and how does she fly? I know this is a CP thread but you don't mention that one much.
Off to visit the parents and have dinner. Back tonight to work on my project cp's while watching the new Planet Earth? show on the Discovery Channel tonight. Hope you all had a good Sunday...
Chopper which T Rex do you have? How is it set up and how does she fly? I know this is a CP thread but you don't mention that one much.
Off to visit the parents and have dinner. Back tonight to work on my project cp's while watching the new Planet Earth? show on the Discovery Channel tonight. Hope you all had a good Sunday...
04-01-2007 | 08:27 PM
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RE: Wheeeeeeee.......... Blade CP!
mrasmm,
thanks for the links! not sure what I'm going to do yet......
choppers,
that's a pretty nice charging station! I have four of the eflite 2-3 cell charges, with AC power...
that's the main reason why I'm going with the JST connections.
thanks for the links! not sure what I'm going to do yet......
choppers,
that's a pretty nice charging station! I have four of the eflite 2-3 cell charges, with AC power...
that's the main reason why I'm going with the JST connections.
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RE: Wheeeeeeee.......... Blade CP!
Sounds great, I won a 450XL HDE kit (new) off of ebay. Just learning what radio gear and upgrades to include when I build it. In the sim the 450 CDE flys just incredibly, I wasn't sure if it was an accurate representation or not, glad to hear it sounds about right. For now I put the box up on a shelf to look at while I learn and save for the radio stuff.
ORIGINAL: choppersrule
Wick246,
My Trex is a 450X, kinda like bottom of the line, for a Trex.. However, I got it at a very good price with the DX6 system. It was a package deal, for like $450. That was 6 months or so ago, now they have the 450XL for a tad more, with the DX6 Spectrum system.
See the link, the Spectrum Package, about 3/4 down the page, two versions, Kit form, build it yourself for $499, or RTF for $725.
Link: http://www.helihobby.com/html/trex_helicopter.html
It Hovers/Flys just great, a dream come true. You can't really compare the Blades to a Trex. The Trex wins by a very large margin.
It's not for indoors, unless you're in a super advanced class.
When you decide to advance, get a Trex, you won't be sorry. The Trex is by far the most popular Heli, in the world.. Parts are readily available and inexpensive.
Dave / Choppersrule
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Wick246,
My Trex is a 450X, kinda like bottom of the line, for a Trex.. However, I got it at a very good price with the DX6 system. It was a package deal, for like $450. That was 6 months or so ago, now they have the 450XL for a tad more, with the DX6 Spectrum system.
See the link, the Spectrum Package, about 3/4 down the page, two versions, Kit form, build it yourself for $499, or RTF for $725.
Link: http://www.helihobby.com/html/trex_helicopter.html
It Hovers/Flys just great, a dream come true. You can't really compare the Blades to a Trex. The Trex wins by a very large margin.
It's not for indoors, unless you're in a super advanced class.
When you decide to advance, get a Trex, you won't be sorry. The Trex is by far the most popular Heli, in the world.. Parts are readily available and inexpensive.
Dave / Choppersrule
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ORIGINAL: wick246
Chopper which T Rex do you have? How is it set up and how does she fly? I know this is a CP thread but you don't mention that one much.
Off to visit the parents and have dinner. Back tonight to work on my project cp's while watching the new Planet Earth? show on the Discovery Channel tonight. Hope you all had a good Sunday...
Chopper which T Rex do you have? How is it set up and how does she fly? I know this is a CP thread but you don't mention that one much.
Off to visit the parents and have dinner. Back tonight to work on my project cp's while watching the new Planet Earth? show on the Discovery Channel tonight. Hope you all had a good Sunday...
