Best bang for the buck.
08-27-2004, 11:22 AM
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Best bang for the buck.
I know you guys are asked this all the time, but will you please give me your 2 cents on the never ending question
In your opinion what is the best bang for the buck in a heli kit. I need every thing but the tx. ???? and or what would buy if you were starting all over again???
In your opinion what is the best bang for the buck in a heli kit. I need every thing but the tx. ???? and or what would buy if you were starting all over again???
08-27-2004, 11:53 AM
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RE: Best bang for the buck.
Pretty much the way I started out the first time after 2 years of research:
Assuming you still have your transmitter (and just taking a stab at the prices):
Piccolo fun kit $70
replacement ARL $12
micro receiver $20
2 6g servos $28
gy240 $120
schulze s. 105 $55 (?) (or TREC for $74)
pixie 7p $30 (gws ics100 would be cheaper)
3 cell LiPo $35
Charger (lpc-400) $60
I would also feel comfortable swapping the hummingbird in for the piccolo kit (is the HB offered as a no-electronics kit?)
This gives a very well behaved heli.
Assuming you still have your transmitter (and just taking a stab at the prices):
Piccolo fun kit $70
replacement ARL $12
micro receiver $20
2 6g servos $28
gy240 $120
schulze s. 105 $55 (?) (or TREC for $74)
pixie 7p $30 (gws ics100 would be cheaper)
3 cell LiPo $35
Charger (lpc-400) $60
I would also feel comfortable swapping the hummingbird in for the piccolo kit (is the HB offered as a no-electronics kit?)
This gives a very well behaved heli.
08-27-2004, 01:05 PM
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RE: Best bang for the buck.
I went the full sized nitro route to start out, and have been very pleased so far (my setup is listed below in my signature). The Raptor 30 & 50 kits are reasonably priced and they are pretty rugged & reliable. I've got ove 90 tanks through my Raptor 50 and have not had to replace a single part yet. If I had to do it all over again, I wouldn't change a thing 
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EDIT: Doh [:@] !!! You're probably asking about electric kits (since this is in the electric heli section)... sorry...
...EDIT: Doh [:@] !!! You're probably asking about electric kits (since this is in the electric heli section)... sorry...
08-27-2004, 02:12 PM
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RE: Best bang for the buck.
Yaa I'm looking for an electric Heli and something that comes with all the electrics like a RTF, that is aerobatic capable for the future.
I have batteries, chargers. radios ect. from my boats, cars and planes. All I need now is a little Heli to buzz the hood.
I have batteries, chargers. radios ect. from my boats, cars and planes. All I need now is a little Heli to buzz the hood.
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RE: Best bang for the buck.
the only thing id say is a hummingbird cp.
its hard to set up if u have no clue and a little harder on a crash.
i went the gws dragonfly rought.
i love it but make sure u get the direct drive tail.
its night and day between the 2.
its my .2 cents.
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its hard to set up if u have no clue and a little harder on a crash.
i went the gws dragonfly rought.
i love it but make sure u get the direct drive tail.
its night and day between the 2.
its my .2 cents.
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09-19-2004, 01:23 PM
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RE: Best bang for the buck.
how is the piccolo,can it be flown fast outside?? I want the fun and would upgrade it to bearings instead of bushings, als a head stiffiner and flatbottom blades. Will it preform better then a hummingbird v3 outside?? I dont have alot of room in my house to fly, would like a mico to fly outside with. Please help. Let me know which is best.
