What's wrong with this as a base unit?
 

Please take a look at this ebay auction. What is the catch? Seems shady, but pics look reasonable.

http://cgi.ebay.com/trex-3dx-450-SE-...QQcmdZViewItem

RE: What's wrong with this as a base unit?
 

The catch is that it's not A Trex 450 SE. It's a knockoff. The tip off is the 3DX. Also it is shipped in several boxes. An SE comes in a small metal case. If you are new to helis I HIGHLY recommend going to your local hobby shop & purchasing one from them. They will be there when you need help setting your heli up. If you must by from Ebay I had great results from a seller called Rc expert. Heliproz & Grand RC have some good deals on packages. Do yourself a favor & get Hitec 56 servos, a Futaba 401 gyro & I like the castle creations speed controllers.

ps Check out the finless bob trex setup videos at helifreak.com

RE: What's wrong with this as a base unit?
 

I agree with Rockhouse except on the servos. For Hitec servos the HS65's are a better fit in the Rex. However, I prefer digital servos and un the JR DS281's. If you skimp on the electronics you will regret it and will buy the good stuff in the near future.

RE: What's wrong with this as a base unit?
 

Thanks gentlemen for the set up advise, I need it or will need it soon. For the record, I knew it was not a trex, mainly because the box it is pictured with doesn't read trex. Align would not be that bashful. I guess I was just curious if anyone knew the 3dx to be junk, or a headache to work with, b/c in appearance it looks blingy. Since posting this thread, I saw one post discussing the HDX 450 (similar to 3dx) in which someone stated that they preferred their 3dx to their trex as it is along the lines of a refined SE. But you can't believe everything you read so I don't.

RE: What's wrong with this as a base unit?
 

My bad I got my numbers backward on the servos.

RE: What's wrong with this as a base unit?
 

do the digital servos reduce flight time? ........