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99grandtouring · 11-04-2010, 09:52 PM

Guy I've been wanting a 500 heli for a while now. I bought a new gaui 425 but sold it after assembly. I'm wanting a heli that needs no upgrades and the protos seems like it.
Also I want to be able to use my 3s 2200 packs together and get more than 4 min flight times.

No 3d as of yet just starting aerobatics so what do you think?
Carbon kit with stock motor and esc fit the bill and have room to grow as I learn?

FlyNHelis · 11-04-2010, 10:00 PM

I would go with Align T-REX 500 ESP All metal from head to the tail assy. JMO!

Funky242 · 11-04-2010, 10:38 PM

I flew a T-Rex500 for +800 flights. Flying a Protos now for about 100 flights...

In my opinion the T-Rex is a heavy b*stard that sounds like an old coffeemill compared to the Protos.

I bought the plastic version and I am happy with it, flies very good. Only problem is the bearings that keep the tail output shaft. I didn't glue them in and they were worn out pretty quick. So right now I am waiting for a metal tail upgrade (although the stock plastic tail would do if the bearings are glued in).

I fly it now with 2450 and 2650 lipo's, and that gives me about 5'30" @ 2600 RPM. Learning 3D like funnels, tictocs, piroflips, with way too little collective management.

trickybit · 11-04-2010, 10:44 PM

I've said it before: The TRex is a Vette, the Protos is a Ferrari.

babyuh1 · 11-05-2010, 07:20 AM

Everyone needs at least one Protos!

alexf1852 · 11-05-2010, 10:16 AM

One is not enough. You need two.

babyuh1 · 11-05-2010, 03:11 PM

True! I have two and still am thinking about more.

povern · 11-05-2010, 03:44 PM

You need convincing?

Watch one fly, and listen to it, that is one cool sound.

Then fly it, that is one cool feeling.

Got two love them both, flew 5 packs today at lunch. Grinned from ear to ear on all 5 packs.

PitchOrDie · 11-05-2010, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alexf1852

One is not enough. You need two.

+1 ! , placed a pre order for the Mini Protos

99grandtouring · 11-05-2010, 08:29 PM

I've thought about the trex500 but I have a 450 and I kinda want to get away from align. Also with other 500s it would make sense to me that the heavier the bird the less flight time per mah you will get?

What kinda flight time could I get with a protos 2200mah pack and average head speed for sport flying?

Also is the factory kit with esc and motor a good combo or go aftermarket esc?

trickybit · 11-05-2010, 09:04 PM

450 to Protos was a great step for me. It's just a treat.

And you covet no helicopter. Except Logos.

Parts are multi-sourced. The plastic is great to work on (no locktite on the frames) and has little tunnels to tuck wire into and everything.

Can't comment on the flight time.

My early stock motor was great, I got a Castle ESC I didn't particularly like (and it's probably for sale if I can find it) so upgraded to Jazz. And VBar. So I guess my point would be that the recent stock imotor and ESC are supposed to be good, perhaps best. Spend the upgrade money on FBL.

M52 POWER! · 11-05-2010, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trickybit

450 to Protos was a great step for me. It's just a treat.

And you covet no helicopter. Except Logos.

Parts are multi-sourced. The plastic is great to work on (no locktite on the frames) and has little tunnels to tuck wire into and everything.

Can't comment on the flight time.

My early stock motor was great, I got a Castle ESC I didn't particularly like (and it's probably for sale if I can find it) so upgraded to Jazz. And VBar. So I guess my point would be that the recent stock imotor and ESC are supposed to be good, perhaps best. Spend the upgrade money on FBL.

+1 I went from 450 to a protos 500 stretch and it's a whole new experience. The sound, the power, the agility is amazing.

llbr22 · 11-05-2010, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M52 POWER!

+1 I went from 450 to a protos 500 stretch and it's a whole new experience. The sound, the power, the agility is amazing.

+2 My experience is the same.

alexf1852 · 11-06-2010, 01:59 AM

I went from an Esky Hunter coaxial to a Protos. Talk about first impressions. I was awestruck!

osyhaz · 11-08-2010, 09:51 PM

Im new on Protos and the only problem I have I it is that after flying a trex 500 it feels like a rocket when doing tictocs. I think Trex 500 is easier to fly if youre not on 3D but if youre looking for 3D in the future, Im sure you will enjoy more the protos than trex 500. It is simply amazing! A lipo that feels quite weak in a trex 500 feels really powerfull on the protos. I agree with almost all that people told me here about it, the only thing I think they miss is that they say it is a bad crasher, in my experience( 3crashes) looks like it isnt

Good lucK
Oscar

Bit-Man · 11-10-2010, 08:22 PM

Plus 1 on the gotta have 2!

I have loved every flight on the Protos's.
Is that the proper plural for Protos?

11-04-2010, 09:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
99grandtouring Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2009	need help convincing myself i need a protos Guy I've been wanting a 500 heli for a while now. I bought a new gaui 425 but sold it after assembly. I'm wanting a heli that needs no upgrades and the protos seems like it. Also I want to be able to use my 3s 2200 packs together and get more than 4 min flight times. No 3d as of yet just starting aerobatics so what do you think? Carbon kit with stock motor and esc fit the bill and have room to grow as I learn?

11-04-2010, 10:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Funky242 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008	I flew a T-Rex500 for +800 flights. Flying a Protos now for about 100 flights... In my opinion the T-Rex is a heavy bstard that sounds like an old coffeemill compared to the Protos. I bought the plastic version and I am happy with it, flies very good. Only problem is the bearings that keep the tail output shaft. I didn't glue them in and they were worn out pretty quick. So right now I am waiting for a metal tail upgrade (although the stock plastic tail would do if the bearings are glued in). I fly it now with 2450 and 2650 lipo's, and that gives me about 5'30" @ 2600 RPM. Learning 3D like funnels, tictocs, piroflips, with way too little collective management. __________________ Logo600 V-Stabi- BLS252/251 - Jive 80+HV - Scorp 4035-500 (12S)* Prôtos 500 - Microbeast - Sävox DS1250MG/MKS DS8910 - Jazz 80 - Scorp/MSH 3026-880

11-04-2010, 10:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
trickybit Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2007	I've said it before: The TRex is a Vette, the Protos is a Ferrari. __________________ PRÔTOS 500 Plastic, Logo 550SX/600SX, PRÔTOS Max2 up and flying! Team MSH USA, Team Cyclone, Team Xnova

11-05-2010, 07:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
babyuh1 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2008	Everyone needs at least one Protos! __________________ Please don't confuse my experience with pessimism! Protos 500, HCP100S, Raptor 50, many more!

11-05-2010, 10:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
alexf1852 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2009	One is not enough. You need two. __________________ MSH Protos 500, SAB 630

11-04-2010, 10:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
FlyNHelis Join Date: Sep 2010	I would go with Align T-REX 500 ESP All metal from head to the tail assy. JMO!

11-05-2010, 03:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
babyuh1 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2008	True! I have two and still am thinking about more. __________________ Please don't confuse my experience with pessimism! Protos 500, HCP100S, Raptor 50, many more!

11-05-2010, 03:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
povern Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2008	You need convincing? Watch one fly, and listen to it, that is one cool sound. Then fly it, that is one cool feeling. Got two love them both, flew 5 packs today at lunch. Grinned from ear to ear on all 5 packs. __________________ Screw It, I'm gonna fly. VControl, Neo, Hobbywing, Goblin 570(s)

11-05-2010, 08:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
99grandtouring Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2009	I've thought about the trex500 but I have a 450 and I kinda want to get away from align. Also with other 500s it would make sense to me that the heavier the bird the less flight time per mah you will get? What kinda flight time could I get with a protos 2200mah pack and average head speed for sport flying? Also is the factory kit with esc and motor a good combo or go aftermarket esc?

11-05-2010, 09:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
trickybit Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2007	450 to Protos was a great step for me. It's just a treat. And you covet no helicopter. Except Logos. Parts are multi-sourced. The plastic is great to work on (no locktite on the frames) and has little tunnels to tuck wire into and everything. Can't comment on the flight time. My early stock motor was great, I got a Castle ESC I didn't particularly like (and it's probably for sale if I can find it) so upgraded to Jazz. And VBar. So I guess my point would be that the recent stock imotor and ESC are supposed to be good, perhaps best. Spend the upgrade money on FBL. __________________ PRÔTOS 500 Plastic, Logo 550SX/600SX, PRÔTOS Max2 up and flying! Team MSH USA, Team Cyclone, Team Xnova

11-06-2010, 01:59 AM	#14 (permalink)
alexf1852 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2009	I went from an Esky Hunter coaxial to a Protos. Talk about first impressions. I was awestruck! __________________ MSH Protos 500, SAB 630

11-08-2010, 09:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
osyhaz Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2008	Im new on Protos and the only problem I have I it is that after flying a trex 500 it feels like a rocket when doing tictocs. I think Trex 500 is easier to fly if youre not on 3D but if youre looking for 3D in the future, Im sure you will enjoy more the protos than trex 500. It is simply amazing! A lipo that feels quite weak in a trex 500 feels really powerfull on the protos. I agree with almost all that people told me here about it, the only thing I think they miss is that they say it is a bad crasher, in my experience( 3crashes) looks like it isnt Good lucK Oscar

11-10-2010, 08:22 PM	#16 (permalink)
Bit-Man Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2009	Plus 1 on the gotta have 2! I have loved every flight on the Protos's. Is that the proper plural for Protos? __________________ 2x Blade 400 - 2x Copter X 450 - 3x Trex450 SE v2 - 1x CA'ed mSR - 3x MSH Protos 500 Carbon - Raptor E550 building! :glasses2:

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