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Beginners Corner > bored with cx2 now what..?
 
 
maxell44
Heliman
Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Ok so im getting bored slowly of my cx2. So what now. I dont want a Trex so hmmm maybe Im thinking Mini Titan SE...?...yes...? or no...?
08-06-2008 02:52 AM
 
 
rcmadness
Senior Heliman
Location: Midland, Texas - USA

After my CX2 I went to a B400 and it worked out pretty well for me. After learning to fly it I moved on but it was a great next step.

Just a thought

Finally got past the sweating palms!!!!!!
08-06-2008 02:57 AM
 
 
Ghostrider
Key Veteran
Location: San Diego, CA

I would say a Trex-500 if you wan't to stay electric. If nitro, a Raptor 30 would be good.

If you want to jump up and get something you can grow into, I would say a Trex 600N or a Vibe 50.

Sam Gammo
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness".
08-06-2008 03:01 AM
 
 
maxell44
Heliman
Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Well I bought a crashed b400 and got rid of it and kept all the electronics and radio. Personally Im dissapointed in it since I spent all that time online waiting and reading about it. But to see it up close in my hands. IMO cheaply made for a "suposed 3D flyer". Hollow main shaft..come on eflite what were you thinking...bad servos and esc too. Nope no b400 for me thats why I got rid of it. I wasn't gonna spend another $300 to repair it when a PNP version is like $279.99 CAD. The TT titan se is cnc and cf except the main frame and tail support mount and skids. Good quality heli IMO. I do however like the scale approach. 3D doesnt interest me @ all. Align makes a nice product but the 500 and 600's batterys are very ouch in price. Nice quality kits though. Id have to say Im getting very disciminating tastes with helis. The cx2 was a start and is a well made co-axe for the price. The axe cp was a money pit got rid of that too. I was able to fly and hover the axe cp all over (6 crashes in total) and the cx2 (one broken blade only since ownership). Ive mastered all orientations etc with it so I feel its time to move on to something good and scale'ish maybe something bigger for scale. I really dont find helis that bad and as hard as everyone says thus far. Maybe its just me..maybe I have the thumbs for it who knows.
08-06-2008 03:38 AM
 
 
llamont
Senior Heliman
Location: California

Hello all:

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The axe cp was a money pit got rid of that too. I was able to fly and hover the axe cp all over (6 crashes in total) and the CX2 (one broken blade only since ownership). Ive mastered all orientations etc with it so I feel its time to move on to something good and scale'ish maybe something bigger for scale. I really dont find helis that bad and as hard as everyone says thus far. Maybe its just me..maybe I have the thumbs for it who knows.

I hate to break it to you but you get what you pay for. The co-axial machines are nice to play with but the flight performance of a CX2 really cannot be compared to the flight performance of a full function, collective pitch helicopter. Your summary of the Blade 400 seems consistent with other reviews that I have heard about the product. People have said that the Blade 400's electronic components are generic and should be replaced in order to get the most potential out of the aircraft. Having not flown a stock (or upgraded) Blade 400, I cannot offer you anymore than hearsay.

What is wrong with the Trex 450? They are very popular, parts are cheap and they seem to be available everywhere, and they fly great when properly setup. The Mini Titan E-325 is also a great choice as it's stability has to be witnessed to be believed. I'm flying an HDX 450 V3, I'm working on a Mikado Logo 10, and I also fly a Trex 600E. I have flown the Trex 450 and the Mini Titan and they are both great ships. The Trex seems to be lighter and more agile and the Mini Titan is slightly heavier and more stable.

As far as your style of flying is concerned, maybe you should check out some of the F3C schedules. For more information on F3C, check out the F3C/FAI section here on RR.

Take care and safe flying
Loren
08-06-2008 05:50 AM
 
 
TJinGuy
Elite Veteran
Location: Socorro, NM - USA

I have to point out once again that when starting out with your first CP heli, just start with one of the cheaper plastic versions. There is nothing wrong with the TRex450S or the base MiniT. They both fly great and hold up well. Then you can upgrade them as you require. That is the important term there, "require". Most folks get all googly-eyed at the CF and CNC parts but those thing really don't help you until you are ready for them. And besides, many of the CNC upgrades are not all that useful. Like the tail units for example. The plastic version works just as well as the $75-$100 cnc version, so why spend money on it? This is especially important on the Mini as HeliDirect sells a whole line of CNC head parts that work really well and cost like a 3rd of the TT or Align counterparts. That not only saves you money when you upgrade but if you break something, the replacement parts are that much cheaper. It sucks having to pay $30-$40 for every part in a TRex450SE head and there are a lot of them.

- Chris

Variety+spice+life+supporting_paper_towel_industry=
King2+Rex450+Protos+Concept30
08-06-2008 06:27 AM
 
 
maxell44
Heliman
Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

F3C/FAI

I tried to find the "F3C/FAI" section thru the search mode here but came up with nothing. Do you have the link..? I prefer the titan due to the changable hiller ratio on the wash out arms and to tighten of loosen the tail drive belt all you have to do is remove the whole tail section in one piece instead of fiddling with anything else. Ive read all the reviews on it. I prefer the titan se over the trex due to that stability it has. Apparently the stock plastic version has an issue with the rotor head...something to do with the fit on the main shaft as I read and understood. I have a guy who can set it up for me after I build it so I know it will fly right. Hes very good from what Ive heard. Ya I do like scale flying and would never attempt 3D at all. It seems to have that realistic appeal to me as aposed to throwing a heli all over the sky. Seems unatural to me. The trex from what Ive read has some issues and could be very twitchy. They all have thier issues I know that from my reading online but I prefer TT. Im in no rush. After my experience with the axe cp and the cx2 I feel its time to take the plunge and get something decent and good quality. I real heli.
08-06-2008 10:03 AM
 
 
TachyonDriver
Veteran
Location: Chipping, Lancs, UK

In addition the mini Titan has a rather nice scale looking Cobra fuselage kit available in several different paint schemes AND it has the upswept tail gearbox.

Tach.

Little Spinning Bundle of Joy® DON'T DISS THE DINO!!
08-06-2008 12:41 PM
 
 
macsgrafs
Senior Heliman
Location: Barnstaple, Devon, UK

I went from a CX2 to a mini titan, but looking back I would have gone to a trex 600! The trex 600 is far more stable than the smaller heli's & gives you more thinking time. My advice, practice on a simulator for at least 20 hours, then get a trex 600E.

Check out my heli videos as a newbie on youtube:-
http://www.youtube.com/user/Macsgrafs

Ross

Seems to me that ALL heli's beat the air into submission
08-06-2008 01:15 PM
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Friday_2008
Heliman
Location: Athens, Greece

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I have to point out once again that when starting out with your first CP heli, just start with one of the cheaper plastic versions. There is nothing wrong with the TRex450S or the base MiniT. They both fly great and hold up well. Then you can upgrade them as you require. That is the important term there, "require". Most folks get all googly-eyed at the CF and CNC parts but those thing really don't help you until you are ready for them. And besides, many of the CNC upgrades are not all that useful. Like the tail units for example. The plastic version works just as well as the $75-$100 cnc version, so why spend money on it? This is especially important on the Mini as HeliDirect sells a whole line of CNC head parts that work really well and cost like a 3rd of the TT or Align counterparts. That not only saves you money when you upgrade but if you break something, the replacement parts are that much cheaper. It sucks having to pay $30-$40 for every part in a TRex450SE head and there are a lot of them.

+1 for the above
08-06-2008 01:50 PM
 
 
maxell44
Heliman
Location: Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

Good advice. But I already have time on the axe cp and did very well with it. I have mocho time on the cx2 and basically can fly it anyway anywhere in any direction so I dont really feel the titan se will give me much of a problem. From what Ive read and been reading the titan seems to stay locked in a hover and with the option of changing the bell hiller ratio and white paddles I cant go wrong. I have the DX6i radio and can dial in some expo to tame it even more and if I lower the pinion I can reduce the head speed to a more managable level.
08-09-2008 02:01 AM
 
 
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