[ZAtlLVos]

Where can I get a good beginners one thats not tiny, not massive and has easy/cheap to buy spare rotors etc (the things you break). I dont want a crappy one aswell.

Tah needed imo.

I know next to nothing about decent makes/sizes etc as you can tell.

Ive been looking at:

http://www.skylinemodels.co.uk/

and have also registered on a heli website.

Does anyone ahve any experience with them?

[forebirdo]

The Align TRex helis are very good helicopters. I haven't flown one myself but I have a couple of friends who have them and they are fine machines. The heli website you registered on should have plenty of info on TRex because it's a very popular helicopter.

My favourite Rc website is www.rcgroups.com where you will find lots of TRex info in the mini heli forum.

[ZAtlLVos]

Looking at that skyline website the TRexs seem pretty pricely, and it looks like they come with very minimal kit. Do you know anywhere that does a complete package from something like this model with pretty decent parts?

Sorta like a package built by enthusiasts that would be good to pickup and go?

[XiWm9O9S]

Batteries will cost.

If you go for a 450 size T-rex it's not to bad but you are still looking at around 8-9 mins flying time and then you have to recharge, if you go for a T-Rex 600 size (big) then you are looking at £150.00 for a decent battery that will probably last over 200 flights/charges before it starts to drop off in performance.. You'll need about 3 of them or you will go to the field, fly once and be charging for an hour or so before you even think of flying again.

You can spend less but then your batts wont last as long.

If you've never done this before then think about a sim.
They will teach you basic orientation (the real hard thing with helis) and how small your inputs on the Tx really need to be.
Phoenix is probably the best Heli sim there is right now but it's expensive at £80 but if it saves you one crash (and it will) it's pretty much paid for itself.
There are others that cost more and even some that are free but you pays yer money... as they say. Phoenix does have a T-Rex though and it's very close to flying a real one.

http://www.phoenix-sim.com/pages/downloads.htm

These things are not easy and will eat money to get started in the hobby but if you're really keen I can think of no better fun to be had in a field with your clothes on.[thumbup]
A small T-rex is no pushover, they can be a bit twitchy for a beginner.. A big 30-50 size is fine for a beginner but only IF YOU HAVE A CLUB so someone can teach you the basics, they just are more stable.

I fly a Raptor btw (Nitro) No probs with leccys cept the initial outlay but once you have done it they probably work out cheaper(Cost per flight) than Nitros in the long run. Just not as exciting

[ZAtlLVos]

Nitro does definately interest me if the heli is too big to fly inside (goal for 2nd heli)

Would I be better just looking for a decent 2nd hand nitro?

[CoenceLomneedtrue]

Most dangerous toy you can buy, really great way to kill yourself.

Two thumbs WAY up!!!

[forebirdo]

Nitro does definately interest me if the heli is too big to fly inside (goal for 2nd heli)

Would I be better just looking for a decent 2nd hand nitro?

I suggest you find a local club and see what the other guys are flying. Nitro or electris, they can help you if you have similar equipment.

BTW,
Electrics are not any less exciting than nitro. On the contrary.

[ZAtlLVos]

Went for a Medivac 47 to hone my skills on and have some cheap crashy fun while I save cash and build project 2, a nice £600+ Nitro Raptor something or other.

Seems my £200-300 range would only get my crap that would wear and break all the time.

Whats your experience of this phoenix rc simulator tah? Everyone on the forum I use seems to rave about it?

[forebirdo]

I have never tried it. There are people who love and hate all sims, I think any of the high end simulators are good enough learning tools.

I use Reflex XTR myself. Here's a full size screenshot I took. I flew with my monitor tilted 90° to get a better reference of the ground.

http://www.enrarot.net/images/reflex06.jpg


Here's a small screenshot with a different scenery and heli:

[ZAtlLVos]

Didnt realise the simulators looked so real. Might have to give it a go once I get my proper Tx.

[AnthonyKing]

Is the apparently new ESky Belt-CP any good? there's even a video included

http://www.buzzflyer.co.uk/RC-Helico...t-CP/p-91-370/

everything for £219.95

I know nothing but it looks on par with the basic align T-rex, only i have never seen a full kit (tx included) for a T-rex which doesnt make much sense considering they are extremely popular.

Im looking to trade up, i have 2 crappy "weightless" gyrotors that barely fly indoors

I want something stable outdoors in light/ maybe mild wind conditions
I have always really been after an eco or t-rex, would the esky be on par

[forebirdo]

The T-Rex is a much better helicopter. T-Rex helicopters are made by Align and they only make the helicopter kits, which is normal. Esky is a cheap manufacturer with crappy components. You get what you pay for. The shop you buy from usually has package deals with T-Rex helicopters and proper components.

[BoattyGonm]

My dad just bought a T-rex a few months ago. He really likes it a lot.[thumbup]

[AnthonyKing]

The T-Rex is a much better helicopter. T-Rex helicopters are made by Align and they only make the helicopter kits, which is normal. Esky is a cheap manufacturer with crappy components. You get what you pay for. The shop you buy from usually has package deals with T-Rex helicopters and proper components.

Know of any site where i could get a T-Rex ready to fly with a Transmitter included. i would also buy spare main blades, tail rotor and maybe 2 high capacity batteries?

Is the KX015020TAD1 : T-Rex 450XL(HDE) + Electrics Pack
/or KX015028TAD1 : T-Rex 450X CDE + Electrics Pack
/or KX015005AD2 : T-Rex 450X + Electrics Pack on the below page everything you need:

http://www.modelhelicopters.co.uk/ac...its_Align.html

No idea what the difference between them is though. the kits i included wouldnt have 3D flying capability would they?

Thanks. I have been looking to get into the hobby for quiet sometime, there was just never an easy option. Im getting really sick of that piece of flying styrofoam silverlit call a gyrotor.
Its just more than halfway down the page

[forebirdo]

I don't know of any irish dealers, I live in Norway and use www.elefun.no.

I'm not that familiar with the differences between the different T-Rex variants myself. You need a transmitter and a charger in addition to those packages. The shop should be able to suplpy that as well.