heli-direct HDX500 any good? Or buy genuine lepton EX?

[M Carr]

I thought about purchasing one but not sure about it. looked at a few of the pictures of it and it appears to be a decent looking heli.
Anybody have one? or flown one? comments? how well does the HDX500 fly?

I am considering either the lepton or the hdx, the hdx seems to be a copy of the lepton, So I take it the parts are interchangeable?

Any advice on which one to get? I am also considering on just waiting for the "trex500" if there will be such a thing?
I am looking at purchasing something sized between the trex450 and 600.

Thanks for any input

[Gscott]

I would avoid it. The price difference is small especially once you figure the included motor with the HDX is crap. Also look at the current thread on Helidirect parts. That will give you a good indication of the quality of the HDX500.