Newbie here

[kawasakizx636]

hey whats up everyone.
I heard about this site thru a different forum, i think i'm gonna like it here. lots of usefull information.

I just purchased a new t-rex 450se V2 with gy401, s9650, 65mg's, and the dx7 w/ar7000

Is this a good set up?????

I've watched the finless video's on how to put it together but alot of it looks high tech for me right now, hoping things will seem a lil easier once i have it in my hands. It will be my first heli and my first time putting one together.

Anyone have anything to say that i should know about while putting this heli together.

Thanks for the help

[kgfly]

Hi kawasakizx636,

Welcome to Helifreak, you are going to love it!

Excellent setup you have chosen there. You might want to consider picking up an AR6100 or AR6100e Rx for your T450. A tad lighter than the AR7000 but mostly more convenient to mount.

Good plan to watch all the Finless T450 build videos first.

Have you considered batteries and charger yet ? If you do not already have a decent DC power-supply and a NiCd charger then I recommend the eStation BC6 as the best and most convenient charger around for the packs used for small eFlight like the T450. If you just need a good DC-input LiXx charger then the FMAdirect CellPro4s is an excellent choice.

For batteries there are lots of choices. FlightPower EVO 3s 2170 25C are widely regarded as the best, particularly for the thirsty 430XL motor that comes in the SEv2 kit. The AirThunder 3s 2200 25C packs are a very interesting alternative well worth considering. If you want budget packs that might not give quite the same peak performance or lifetime as the premium packs then take a look at Hextronik D9 3s 2200 20C.

In terms of learning to fly it is very worthwhile getting a simulator, even the somewhat low-end FMS (which is free) and a USB cable to connect it to your DX7 will be a valuable training aid. For a more sophisticated solution I suggest Phoenix.

Also take a look at this training guide, many people have found it to be very valuable: http://www.dream-models.com/eco/flying-index.html

Very important to get yourself some good quality tools and supplies including:
* Metric hex drivers
* Metric screw drivers
* Hobby knife and blades
* Loctite 243 (known as "blue threadlock" and is a blue liquid in a red bottle)
* Soldering iron (40W or more)
* Some cable ties

To start with I recommend you leave the CF blades and sexy FG canopy aside and get yourself a few sets of Align 325 Pro woodies (or the slightly cheaper ones from tech-mp) and a plastic canopy. Save the cool stuff for when your skills have developed somewhat. It is good to have a few spares on hand, something like this:

3 x pair of 325 wooden blades (Align or TechMP)
2 x flybar
2 x pkt of feathering shaft
2 x pkt of main shaft
2 x pkt of main shaft bearings
3 x main gear
1 x pkt of tail boom
1 x fin set
1 x pair of black "batman" tail blades
1 x gorilla-gear landing gear

Enjoy!

Kenneth

[kawasakizx636]

thanks for the info, for now i'm just gonna set up the rex with the stuff i bought, i know i should get some other blades and canopy but i just spent alot of money and am gonna just try this for now, and when i brake something then thats when i'll stock up on parts.

as for a sim, i ordered the phoenix sim so i'm gonna play with that for a while till i try out my real one

[Iceman140]

Oh I love it when people fly sims. It makes so much sense rather than learning the hard way. Best advice I heard is learn to fly the sim like your crashes were actually going to cost you money. B4 that, I would catch myself "playing" the sim and crashing on purpose rather than flying the heli back to me first, landing safely, and then resetting.

Anyone know which heli in RealFlight G3.5 w/ FP1 is closest in flight to the Trex 450? I'd like to see how it flys. Thx. :glasses2:

Ed

[Jermo]

Kawasaki,
we don't get anything out of your buying a sim. No kickbacks or such. Investing in a good sim will be the CHEAPEST investment you'll ever make towards your flying career imho. You'll learn and progress much faster. Without a SIM prepare yourself for alot of repairs and downtime. Also expect to take a LONG time to learn to fly without crashing. I know guys that have been flying Copters for 2 years and only barely do anything beyond slow circles. If you got into copters to fly you may want to strongly consider the advice you've been given. Like I said..we have no vested interest other than being a friend to you.

Ice, There are several models made for G3.5 for the 450 and 600. Check out the simulator forum further down. If you ever get a chance to come down around the Charlotte NC area give me a call. I'll buddy box you on my 450.

[kawasakizx636]

alright i recieved everything on monday and tried out the sim yesterday, i had a few problems setting up the tx to work right. Its a pretty cool sim except i still can't figure out how to make to come up a lil slower.

[Iceman140]

Jermo-

That would be great. My Dad lives in Tarpin Springs Fl and is always trying to get me to come down. I lived in Fl for 4 years so I've made many trips back and forth via I95. Thanks again. :)

Ed