Hello all, I'm new to RC helicopters and new to this forum. I was recently inspired by mikeysrc videos on You Tube where he goes through one of these builds in great detail. I plan on picking up an EXI 450 V2 kit. Would somebody go through this list of parts I picked out and let me know ifit'sreasonable and that I'll have everything I need? I'm trying to keep the cost as low as possible while picking up quality parts. Any recommendations? The only other thing I need to decide on is the Tx/Rx combo. I really want a Dx6i but I'm not sure I want to lay out that amount of cash right now. It will cost more than the heli itself. Thanks!!

Parts from xheli.com:
<span style="color: #000000">Aluminum 450 Barebone Kit Version 2 RC Helicopter Barebone Kit w/ CNC/Aluminum Rotor Head
11T pinion gear

Parts from HobbyKing: (includes one extra servo just in case.)
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<tr> <td><input onblur="validateNumber(this)" size="2" name="11563493" value="2" type="text" /></td> <td>2002</td> <td>T2200.3S.30 - Turnigy 2200mAh 3S 30C Lipo Pack</td> <! <td>-</td> > <td>$33.98</td> <td align="center">510g</td> <td></td> </tr> </p>

<tr> <td><input onblur="validateNumber(this)" size="2" name="11563925" value="5" type="text" /></td> <td>21423</td> <td>HXT900 - HXT900 9g / 1.6kg / .12sec Micro Servo</td> <! <td>-</td> > <td>$15.75</td> <td align="center">95g</td> <td></td> </tr> </p>

<tr> <td><input onblur="validateNumber(this)" size="2" name="11564102" value="1" type="text" /></td> <td>912</td> <td>HK401B - Hobby King 401B AVCS Digital Head Lock Gyro </td> <! <td>-</td> > <td>$13.99</td> <td align="center">27g</td> <td></td> </tr> </p>

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You'll need an ESC as well. This one should work for your purpose.
Hobby King SS Series 25-30A ESC: $8.45
[link=http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=6460]http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=6460[/link]

If you plan on sticking with the hobby, you'll want to go ahead and lay down the cash now for the DX6i. You'll be much happier that you did. It'll cost you more in the long run to start with a cheap radio. I've been there with the cars, no fun.

Other than that, it looks good.