$1300 to get a 500 off the ground?

[int2str]

Hey guys!

Just playing with some numbers here...

Does this math look correct:

~ $510 T-Rex 500 CF + 500L + BL60G 60A ESC + 425 CF Blades
~ $190 FMA 10s (A123 capable)
~ $300 Servos (3 x $100)
~ $300 Dewalt A123 (2 packs = 20 cells = 2 x 7S A123 packs)
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= $1300

I have a spare AR6200, a GY4100 and a JR3400G for the tail (would that work?)

As I said, just playing with some numbers here...

Am I in the ball park?

[lodi]

Why A123s? Aren't they a little heavy for the 500? Check out a combo at www.grandrc.com. They will extend the combo price for extra lipos ($109 for the Aligns). Then, I would look at the Hyperion Duo, which will charge 10s, but more importantly will do 2 x 6s. I think you would be right around the same price and you wouldn't have to mess with making your cells and you would have a great charger. Just a thought.

[ChasHeliCop]

Ready Heli has them all in stock

T 500 CF w/ blades Our Price: $514.99 OOPS should be Our Price: $559.99
Kong power charger combo 2x 3s 2200mAh packs Our Price: $199.99
Kong Power 6s1p 2600mAH pack Our Price: $129.99
Hitecs HS5245's Our Price: $47.99 each

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Total $989 new total $1034

[schwaggs]

You can knock the price for the servos down too. Popular servos for the 500 run $55 to $75 each

[vicrc]

Things add up quick but it sure is fun when its in the air!

[raylepper]

Yeah, and a bad crash will only cost 1/3 of the price of the heli. How do I know, you ask? Let me just say that asphalt is quite a bit harder than grass.:rolling

[Moreflying]

Ready Heli has them all in stock

T 500 CF w/ blades Our Price: $514.99
Kong power charger combo 2x 3s 2200mAh packs Our Price: $199.99
Kong Power 6s1p 2600mAH pack Our Price: $129.99
Hitecs HS5245's Our Price: $47.99 each

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Total $989

Plus blades....65 more

[ChasHeliCop]

sorry, I copied the wrong price, it's $560 with blades

[int2str]

Why A123s? Aren't they a little heavy for the 500?

Recharge time.

I figured with A123s I can get away with owning less batteries and still have a few hours of flying.

[Moreflying]

:thumbup:Those darn 500 blades are pricey..

[Socal500]

You can get the kit for less with blades. Ctimrun paid 480 for CF kit with blades. It was $500 or $510 after tax at Utlimate Hobbies.

[gmohr]

Modefo's have kits on eBay for $439 + $10 shipping.

[ImNix]

You can get the kit for less with blades. Ctimrun paid 480 for CF kit with blades. It was $500 or $510 after tax at Utlimate Hobbies.

so what are you supposed to fly with no blades;)

[Socal500]

so what are you supposed to fly with no blades;)

What? Not quite sure what you mean.

I posted you can get the kit for less WITH blades. Meaning you can get the kit for less than the $514 and $559 prices mentioned earlier .

[ImNix]

What? Not quite sure what you mean.

I posted you can get the kit for less WITH blades. Meaning you can get the kit for less than the $514 and $559 prices mentioned earlier .

oops, i apologize, i read your post wrong, thats what i get for skimming posts!

sorry buddy

[Redwolf]

Made me break out my reciepts :shock:
New to helis. In deep!

T-Rex 500 CF-Motor-ESC-Main Blades $539
DX7 DSM 7Ch Radio $319
Futaba GY401/wS9257 $189
Futaba S9650 (3) $169
Lipo 6S1P 22.2v 2100Mah(20C) (2) $199
Hyperion ESO610DUO $269
ProPeak 20amp PS $65
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$1749
Does not even include to Deans, swash leveler, step down.

Never been flown....Cant' wait! but I will.
Workin the simulator, Bobs videos and surfin this forum.Great info :thumbup:
I think this is going to be a BLAST! :YeaBaby:

[jackp1]

well all i can say is i wish i lived in the states, mine cost around £1300 british pound, to get mine in the air.thats ruffly $2500 us dollars. but that included all the upgrades as well, & i mean all the upgrades, right down to a microheli flybar seesaw holder a complete metal head, complete metal tail the lot & to make it better first flight 1 min then down she went that cost £75 to fix but still im addicted :thumbup:

[TGibe]

I had most of this in an excel spreadsheet :oops:... Most was free shipping, but there were MANY times when I only needed a $25 part that I adding another $75 worth of upgrades so I could get free shipping (yeah, I'm a sucker...)

500CF Kit $485.90
3 Hitec 5245MG servos $134.99
Futaba GY401 Gyro w/S9254 Digital Servo $219.90
Metal Tail Unit $42.99
AR7000 DSM2 7Ch Receiver $99.99
Metal main Shaft bearing Block $26.99
5 Align 6S 2600 Batteries $642.98
G-Force ESD and 2 Static wicks $112.36
Spare Align 425mm CF blades $69.55
Many small orders for the following: Stars & Stripes Canopy, eagletree display, zeal tape, 0 degree tool, rdlohr tray, align tools, Trueblood swash tool, liposack, 600e Rudder Servo Mount, RevCo pinion, CF tail blades, alum Hex bolts, 600 Standard Landing gear/Skids/Grommets, Align hex tools, Western Robotics LIPO alarm $326.96

Total = $2,106.96 :wow2:

That doesn't count the TP1010C and balancer I bought a few months back (and have been using for my 450)

But it is worth every penny :thumbup:

http://helifreak.com/picture.php?albumid=612&pictureid=4650

[raylepper]

I had most of this in an excel spreadsheet :oops:... Most was free shipping, but there were MANY times when I only needed a $25 part that I adding another $75 worth of upgrades so I could get free shipping (yeah, I'm a sucker...)

500CF Kit $485.90
3 Hitec 5245MG servos $134.99
Futaba GY401 Gyro w/S9254 Digital Servo $219.90
Metal Tail Unit $42.99
AR7000 DSM2 7Ch Receiver $99.99
Metal main Shaft bearing Block $26.99
5 Align 6S 2600 Batteries $642.98
G-Force ESD and 2 Static wicks $112.36
Spare Align 425mm CF blades $69.55
Many small orders for the following: Stars & Stripes Canopy, eagletree display, zeal tape, 0 degree tool, rdlohr tray, align tools, Trueblood swash tool, liposack, 600e Rudder Servo Mount, RevCo pinion, CF tail blades, alum Hex bolts, 600 Standard Landing gear/Skids/Grommets, Align hex tools, Western Robotics LIPO alarm $326.96

Total = $2,106.96 :wow2:

That doesn't count the TP1010C and balancer I bought a few months back (and have been using for my 450)

But it is worth every penny :thumbup:

http://helifreak.com/picture.php?albumid=612&pictureid=4650

YEAH BABY! Enjoy, enjoy.:smokin:

[deanholmes]

Check out www.rchover.com, I spent around $940 similar setup. one of the largest stockiest on Align products, excellent prices and knowledgeable support. Bricks and Mortar store as well. Sorry for shameless plug, but these guys are great and I don't see them mentioned much around here.

[TGibe]

Check out www.rchover.com (http://www.rchover.com), I spent around $940 similar setup. one of the largest stockiest on Align products, excellent prices and knowledgeable support. Bricks and Mortar store as well. Sorry for shameless plug, but these guys are great and I don't see them mentioned much around here.

I ordered some of the items from them as well as ReadyHeli and DeeTee Enterprises... All are safe bets for price and service...

I probably spent an extra grand on batteries and upgrades all told... :banana

[silverado777]

What are good servos for the T Rex 500 at a decent price?

[justin keaton]

i dont know were you all are bying parts but thats unreal price for the 500 kit, i got mine when they first come out for 499 and they still are 499 when they get more in stock. and s9650 servos are only 51.99 so instead of the 300 dollars for servos there really only 150. so there is 200 you can knock off but thats the way i went you might want better than that.

[FreeFlow]

I just ordered a Trex 500 from Modefo's on eBay for $439 + $10 shipping and it's on its way. I'll be looking for the electronics to get it RTF.

M

Blade CX2
LMH Corona 120
Trex 450
Trex 500 <<Soon to be in Fleet))

[garyl]

[QUOTE=FreeFlow;697075]I just ordered a Trex 500 from Modefo's on eBay for $439 + $10 shipping and it's on its way. I'll be looking for the electronics to get it RTF.

I just made the same buy. Modefo's on Ebay is the best deal around!!