I just bought my first ever R/C helicopter

[y2blade]

this is not going to end well

[Emsman]

What is it???

[Blakeatron]

Broken?

[y2blade]

liquid lunch + Ebay = Electric R/C helicopter on the way


thankfully I didn't go for Nitro
it should arrive mid week

[y2blade]

I'm watching as many youtube tutorials I can find


like this one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFzja0W_Iks

Edited by y2blade on Friday 22 October 21:22

[y2blade]

this lot are pretty good

http://www.youtube.com/user/MikeysRC


I feel out of my depth already

[jas xjr]

Look out for cool new toy. It is called a j car. It is a helicopter and a car. Maybe a bit too much of a toy. Around £40

[v8will]

You need to start off with a contra rotating blade model, I can vouch for the Twister bell

http://www.sussex-model-centre.co.uk/shopexd.asp?i...

For your 1st flights keep the tail towards you, don't chase the trim (think how'd you behave with a tank slapper, gentle control and don't over compensate) and once you get a few feet off the ground you won't have ground effect (rotor wash) so things will be a little easier to control.

Word of warning, be careful with Li-po batteries, they can be prone to swelling and there is a small explosion risk if they get overloaded. Mine get transported in a ammo box.

If you've bought a model with 3D capability I can assure you your 1st flight will be very short Any questions and I'll do my best to answer

[y2blade]

jas xjr said:

Look out for cool new toy. It is called a j car. It is a helicopter and a car. Maybe a bit too much of a toy. Around £40

eh?

[jas xjr]

y2blade said:

jas xjr said:

Look out for cool new toy. It is called a j car. It is a helicopter and a car. Maybe a bit too much of a toy. Around £40

eh?

A remote controlled helicopter which is also a car. I was told they will be tv advertised

[y2blade]

jas xjr said:

y2blade said:

jas xjr said:

Look out for cool new toy. It is called a j car. It is a helicopter and a car. Maybe a bit too much of a toy. Around £40

eh?

A remote controlled helicopter which is also a car. I was told they will be tv advertised

never heard of it...sorry

sounds a bit "for children" imho

[jas xjr]

It is a j kart. Take a look on amazon

[y2blade]

jas xjr said:

It is a j kart. Take a look on amazon

ah I see

you were taking the piss

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1pmbCY04Jk

[jas xjr]

I think it looks like fun but not very ph

[y2blade]

jas xjr said:

I think it looks like fun but not very ph

it looks fun...yeah I agree but not the sort of thing you'd want to be seen playing with a it like a fat lass or a moped

I'm soooo out of my depth with 6ch...I think my Ebay account should be linked to a USB Breathalyser lol

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=rc+hel...

[y2blade]

In the cold light of day it looks like I may have been better just lighting the fire with £20 notes than trying to master the new "toy"

[Hedders]

Which one have you bought?

[y2blade]

one of these
http://www.f1hobbies.com/shop.php?id=870&level...




I feel I may have bitten off more than I can chew


edit to add....yep I did bite off more than I could chew but had the sense to realize before I even opened the packaging...returned it to the store and have ordered something more suitable for a complete heli newbie

moral of story..don't drink and ebay

Edited by y2blade on Thursday 28th October 13:49

[Emsman]

Would you like to borrow a blade mcr so you can practise?
Weighs nothing, indoor only but dead easy and will give you the knack or orientation?

Happy to post with radio gear batteries and the like if it's of interest??

[Hedders]

I would be quite suprised if you even get it airborne before you have your first crash

Enjoy