Well I've been flying a coxial now for about 5 months and am ready to to go to a ccpm heli. Here's my question.... I have been reading that heils with seperate tail motors burn out quickly. Is a belt or shaft driven tail rotor better than an individual tail motor heli???

Any input would be awesome!!!
Thanks

Yes they do and yes they are. Belts are cheaper, simpler and more common in smaller helis.

any suggestions on a brand that can be purchased in a shop??

Trex 450

is there a certain 450 you would reccomend over another??
450xl
450se v2
450 se

If you have the money. I would go with the 2007 V2. That helicopter is about perfect for a helicopter that size.

I second the T-Rex SE V2.

I also recommend getting a simulator to help with the sizable leap from a Co-Ax to a CP heli.

Vince

p.s. I see that you are about 2 hours away from me. If you want to see several different versions of the T-Rex, consider a road trip up.

Wow, small world. I was looking into getting a TRex 450 as well in the Canal Winchester area. Which shop do you use in the area? (vmiller) I'm new to RC Helicopters and need to get all the tools and such along with the heli. I was looking online to get it, but if I can get it local for a reasonable price, I will go that route.

I have been going to hobby town on hamilton road north of morse rd.
They have a great selection and very knowledgeable staff

Vince

Thanks!

I think you should get the Falcon 3D. It is also shaft driven and it comes ready to fly for $300. You can get it at Hobby Lobby, here is the link to it: http://hobby-lobby.com/falcon.htm

Isn't it difficult to get parts for those???

No, you can get parts for the Falcon 3D at Hobby Lobby in this link: http://www.hobby-lobby.com/falconparts.htm