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John Gr · 11-09-2015, 11:19 AM

I've got a Trex 500 ESP and a Blade 500 3D and they are both fly bar versions and I'm happy with the performance but my main question is which one will have better parts availability in the future? One has to go because of my downsizing program. I've got way more spares for the ESP so hopefully it is the one to stay. In addition I really don't want to go flybarless at this time, just an old fart that likes the old school way.
Thanks for any comments.
J.

Gladius · 11-09-2015, 11:26 AM

I think both will have parts for a long time to come, so I would recommend keeping the one that you like better. Also, the Trex 500 is more popular, so you may have an easier time finding multiple vendors for those parts, whereas the Blade will probably only have parts available from Horizon Hobby.

danfornow1 · 11-09-2015, 11:27 AM

With Blade stepping away from larger helicopters, you are already going to find that the 500 3D has little value and parts will become an issue sooner rather than later.
The Trex has good parts support at many online shops along with numerous after-market suppliers. IMHO its an easy decision.

John Gr · 11-09-2015, 11:53 AM

Thanks guys
I was hoping you would say that
John

11-09-2015, 11:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
John Gr Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2009	Getting back at it I've got a Trex 500 ESP and a Blade 500 3D and they are both fly bar versions and I'm happy with the performance but my main question is which one will have better parts availability in the future? One has to go because of my downsizing program. I've got way more spares for the ESP so hopefully it is the one to stay. In addition I really don't want to go flybarless at this time, just an old fart that likes the old school way. Thanks for any comments. J. __________________ Is that why they call it a Jesus bolt?

11-09-2015, 11:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
Gladius Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Maryland	I think both will have parts for a long time to come, so I would recommend keeping the one that you like better. Also, the Trex 500 is more popular, so you may have an easier time finding multiple vendors for those parts, whereas the Blade will probably only have parts available from Horizon Hobby. __________________ <> Trex 600 ESP FBL, Trex 500 ESP FBL, Gaui X3, Oxy 3 <> <> Builds in progress: Logo 600SX, Synergy 516 <> *Spartan Vortex VX1e*

11-09-2015, 11:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
danfornow1 Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2013	With Blade stepping away from larger helicopters, you are already going to find that the 500 3D has little value and parts will become an issue sooner rather than later. The Trex has good parts support at many online shops along with numerous after-market suppliers. IMHO its an easy decision. __________________ MCX2, 120SR, Blade 4503D w/Robird G31, Trex 500 w/RC Aerodyne A109 Scale Fuselage, 2X Trex 500's, Trex 550 w/ BD3SX, 2X Goblin 570's, 2X Goblin 700's w/BD3SX DX6i, DX9, Phoenix Sim, and a credit card. HF member #178,534, AMA

11-09-2015, 11:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
John Gr Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Oct 2009	Thanks guys I was hoping you would say that John __________________ Is that why they call it a Jesus bolt?

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