Need advice/Blade400 vs Helimax 400
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Need advice/Blade400 vs Helimax 400
Looking for advice on purchasing either a Blade 400 or Helimax 400. I have some experience with helicopters.....just not sure which way to go here......any suggestions from owners would be greatly appreciated. I am looking at the RTF versions of both.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
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RE: Need advice/Blade400 vs Helimax 400
Both will fly about the same. Go with the Blade. Horizon hobbies has excellent CS.
If you are looking at something that will last for years without having to be upgraded look into the Align 450 Sport supper combo (it has everything except TX/RX) and then pick your TX/RX of choice.
my $.02.
If you are looking at something that will last for years without having to be upgraded look into the Align 450 Sport supper combo (it has everything except TX/RX) and then pick your TX/RX of choice.
my $.02.
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RE: Need advice/Blade400 vs Helimax 400
Just bought a Blade 400 a couple days ago and absolutely love it. I've flown a Trex before, can't say I can tell much of a difference. Then again, I'm not a competition level 3D pilot or anything, I just like putzing around and doing basic manuavers.
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RE: Need advice/Blade400 vs Helimax 400
You can read the review about Blade 400 on this link www.rchelicopterfun.com/blade-400.html
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RE: Need advice/Blade400 vs Helimax 400
I would recommend the b400 also. If you like to crash like most of us heli pilots do, you will likely upgrade to better servos since the stock ones have nylon gears that like to strip. If you do upgrade the b400 servos, check your ESC temp after a few minutes flying. The stock servos have a low current draw and upgraded servos will likely use more power.
Rather than upgrade the stock 25a ESC, consider adding a separate BEC like the Sport BEC from Dimension Engineering or the programmable 10amp BEC from Castle Creations.
Just my $.02
Rather than upgrade the stock 25a ESC, consider adding a separate BEC like the Sport BEC from Dimension Engineering or the programmable 10amp BEC from Castle Creations.
Just my $.02