[robpreston]

hi guys

I'm thinking of buying a new heli
I have a Walkera 60B and now that it's hard to get parts, looking at the Copter X 450 - 500
Whats everyones thoughts on these?

http://www.rotortech.ca/osc/product_...roducts_id=154
http://www.rotortech.ca/osc/product_...roducts_id=559

[Max]

I set up/flew a copterx450 for a friend.

Basically it is a TREX450 clone. Just like the Trex, it flew great. No issues.

Haven't flown the 500 so I cant comment on that one.

[rome]

i just started flying my HK GT 500 i got from Mike on this site, so far so good no problem, i find it better than ny 450, more visible anyway. For my style of flying 5 S lipo is enough power, unless you go 3d then you may have to go 6S. With the exception go the GY 401 gyro, the whole set up is HK . this set up looks promising, again for regular flying.

[4wdmt]

I'll definitely go for the 500 size also. Owning 450 and 500 T-Rexs, I like flying the 500 more. Stable yet responsive, even with some gusty wind around. Not to mention what rome mentioned...you see the heli more farther.

Good thing about the 450. Parts are much cheaper and can be a good pratice heli for any new maneuvers.

[Guest]

Gaui just announced a 500 size bird for really cheap to get people to buy from them check it out as well. Just remember you get what you pay for.

[hifly2104]

not sure about Gaui having a 500 coming out but I have the 550 really nice heli . It uses 2x3S or a 6S Ask Greg or Shane when they are coming back in stock http://www.rotortech.ca/osc/product_...roducts_id=464
HK sells the same Heli for less money but also less pieces. Rotor tech comes complete less receiver Gyro and rudder servo. Comes with servos motor batteries ESC bec and ships for free

[bensidus197217]

500 is the size you want I have gone through the gambit. Electric Honeybee ,Cp Pro,Shogun,Trex 450 clone( not bad there but still a victum of the wind) Blade SR, Corona 120,Blade MSR,Belt CP,now for Nitro Lite Machines 110 and a Century Hawk Pro (the best behaved of the bunch once you get it running). All the above take full attention but bigger is more forgiving especially in the wind. I am now putting together a HK500 with metal gear servos and most importantly a KDS flymentor. Why a flightmentor when I can operate these things without one? Because I want to fly scale get some bodies for it and I want it to behave like the real thing and the Flightmentor will get me there. So I have spent the last two years trying bto get it right for me and I think this is it. Also Nitro can be noisy and get the neighbours steamed at you stuff is also not cheap and with HK batteries for your bird flying is much cheaper. Yes I have used HK stuff and I am more than happy with it the only drawback is the american dollar markup and shipping cost

[Phil Noel]

Originally Posted by bensidus197217

....and a Century Hawk Pro (the best behaved of the bunch once you get it running). All the above take full attention but bigger is more forgiving especially in the wind. ....... Also Nitro can be noisy and get the neighbours steamed at you stuff is also not cheap and with HK batteries for your bird flying is much cheaper.

Considering your good experience with the Century Hawk Pro, you should take a serious look at their Swift 550NX (520mm to 560mm blades). About the same size, better power to weight ratio and unlike the nitro, no noise, no throttle curve or needle valves to contend with and even long flights if geared for duration....and all for about the same cost as getting a much smaller 500 (425mm blades) into the air.

As it uses standard sized servos, you can use standard servos also, that can be used on any bigger helis later.

[belcom]

450s are quick and harder to learn on. I crashed my 450 sport more than I would like so far. twice today actually 500 is much more stable.

I just ordered a CopterX 500SE V2 from here...

http://www.ehirobo.com/shop/product_...oducts_id=6193

only $125 + $40 for shipping and this includes CF blades. It's a nice deal. You can choose to ship it as gift right at checkout and no taxes or duties will apply. I've had experience with EXI 500 and that kit is not very good. I made it run well but it required a lot of troubleshooting and replacement Align parts.

From what I've read so far CopterX seems to be the best quality clone out there comes with all aluminum head and tail and fully compatible with trex 500 parts. Which will make it easier and faster to repair.

Best prices in toronto for Align parts here... www.rotorquest.com

[OICU812]

Get something larger then a 450 IMO, bigger is better. Easier to learn on, more stable and will take you further in the hobby as well. Only thing a 450 is good for is winter gym flying when you have to fly it, otherwise kick em to the curb.