RC Heli's

[Moose.]

Having read around I too am now leaning towards the Honey Bee CP2. From what I gather it's a bit easier to fly and, as you say, is pre-setup ready to fly (unlike the Belt CP).

However, the sensible part of my thinks getting the fixed pitch version:

http://www.rcmods.co.uk/e-sky-honey-bee-rtf-specia...

is more sensible as it's both cheaper and seems to be the simplest to fly.

Thoughts?

Edited by Moose. on Monday 3rd September 09:38

[Davi]

Moose. said:

However, the sensible part of my thinks getting the fixed pitch version:

http://www.rcmods.co.uk/e-sky-honey-bee-rtf-specia...

is more sensible as it's both cheaper and seems to be the simplest to fly.

The simplest to learn on (with the exception of the fear factor) is a large nitro - all micro's are very unstable in comparison so require a lot more input. That said, I think you learn quicker on a micro purely because you get to do so much more inputting it becomes second nature.

If you are going micro for your first heli, then IMO fixed pitch is the ONLY way to go. CP is difficult to set up for a beginner, and despite all the claims of "ready to fly" I've yet to find a single one that actually is. Of course, if you are a complete newbie you won't even know if it is or not until you've either given up or spent enough on repair parts to have got a 50 sized nitro with flying lessons...

Fixed pitch are a lot more robust, simpler to work on, no where near as fiddly and on the basic level will usually fly ok-ish even when poorly setup. Choose the FP wisely and you can always upgrade to CP later as well.

On the downside of fixed pitch heli's...no inverted flight, not as able to withstand wind, less chuckable.

Still absolutely bags of fun for little cash and you'll spend a lot less time and money tinkering and repairing, a lot more flying.

[CIS121]

I'm after a chepish heli and there seem to be pros of one of the Fixed pitch versions. However, I've already got a set of Lipos plus a full radio set for a plane, so keen to use these in a model. I was pretty much set on the Esky Belt for around £100, but does anyone know of a reasonable fixed pitch model for less that comes without radio/battery?

[Moose.]

You can get a barebones kit version of the Honey Bee:

http://www.buzzflyer.co.uk/Electric-RC-Helicopter-...
(although out of stock here)

Trouble is, by the time you've added the receiver/gyro/speed controller:

http://www.buzzflyer.co.uk/Electric-RC-Helicopter-...

plus a couple of servos, you're nearly at the same price as a full kit.

Edited by Moose. on Tuesday 4th September 09:45

[Wanchaiwarrior]

Ive just bought a Walkera 4ch, its good fun but exremely frustrating. Got no idea of what Im doing, no idea of setups, no idea of anythjing heli really but couldnt resist it and like I said, its good fun, especially as a time filler until I get my will to game back. Oh, and the 360 has just died again, 3 red this time.

[Messer]

I been reading this post and have been supplying many Esky Honey Bee King 2s in RTF state and they have been very reliable. The only problems that I have seen so far (in over 50 that I have sold in last couple of months) have been broken blades from crashing, snapped tail rotor controls (cost £2!) again from crashing and 1 electronic speed control that burnt out which cost about £5. Very good heli for beginners and parts for them are soooooo cheap.

I can sell all Esky models, but this is by far the most popular (from me anyway!)

PS blatant plug but I'm well cheaper than the above links ;-)

[rich 36]

Yes but are they idiot proof




Signed,
an idiot

[Messer]

Definately not! but very cheap to repair when an idiot breaks them :-)

[rich 36]

I've only just recovered (fiscally) from my last hobbyist debacle

I suspect it would've been money better spent towards PPL in real thing quite honestly,




(at least someone else mends them when I crash)

[CIS121]

Following on from my previous posts, I'm settling on an Align TRex copter.

Has anyone got an experience/knowledge of this and also of the various different versions of the 450?

[rich 36]

CIS121 said:

Following on from my previous posts, I'm settling on an Align TRex copter.

Has anyone got an experience/knowledge of this and also of the various different versions of the 450?

not me unfortunately, but will you report back your level of talent achieved?

it might certainly help me come to terms with my flamboyant failure


Richard

[Davi]

CIS121 said:

Following on from my previous posts, I'm settling on an Align TRex copter.

Has anyone got an experience/knowledge of this and also of the various different versions of the 450?

had a couple in the past, got a half built carbon one in a box somewhere! Still got an X400 which is almost identical sitting awaiting a rebuild. If you are looking for info on them the place you want is HERE

and it's associated forum

HERE

[slartibartfast]

wish i'd found this thread when it first started so i could help you guys out.

heres my advice:-
go for something like a hummingbird or little twister V2, they are harder but you can learn twice as fast because you can do it in the house or garden, it still took me about a year to get into circuits mind.

heres what i went to after the hummingbird, it's a twister 3D
http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y231/paulj1969/T3...
it was only £129 BUT you have to buy loads more to get it flying such as electronic speed controller, gyro, batteries, charger etc.
it is cheap on spares though, i even made a carbon fibre main shaft for it.

Paul