No wonder why helis arent cheap

February 18, 2007 Filed under: T-Rex 450S CF — jwz1982 @ 10:41 pm

So. This is what I need to get the bird in the air:

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Assembled - One 450S CF kit

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When I open the kit

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on their way - Futaba gy401 heading hold gyro + digital servo (for the tail)

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fitted - 3 x hitec HS-65MG metal gear servos for the swash

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fitted - Futaba R146iP reciever
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dont have - A good Lithium Polymer (LiPo) battery to run the heli
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good Tx - Futaba Field Force 7

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my only flying at the time - Phoenix R/C Simulator

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need - a collection of rc-heli tools

Bird on its way :-D

Filed under: T-Rex 450S CF — jwz1982 @ 6:45 pm

So. I ordered a T-Rex 450S CF with a carbon-frame. Should be here week after next week.

The 450S CF can be upgraded to match the 450SE (Superior Edition), so I will be replacing a part of two every time i replace broken parts (i WILL break parts).

So heres the beauty: