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04-05-2011, 10:19 PM | #21 (permalink) |
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I think its the only 450 size heli that have:
1- thicker spindle and spindle bolts ( 2 mm tool vs 1.5) 2- support bearing on top of the motor like 700 size 3- third bearing on the main shaft. Pure quality |
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04-06-2011, 03:36 AM | #22 (permalink) |
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- 4. i never saw such holding fixtures (? correct word - sorry...) for the stopnuts in the bladeholders... very comfortable...
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04-14-2011, 06:37 PM | #23 (permalink) |
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Mini tail is miles better than pro. Holding much better in backward high speed hurricanes and no tail wagging tendencies at all. No slop anywhere !
Good quality from motor, esc, bearings, design, etc. Waiting for stretch mini, heh heh... |
04-16-2011, 12:00 PM | #25 (permalink) |
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just got my mini in the mail also. looking forward to getting up and going. I have always flown align birds so a change of pace will be nice. i am very happy to hear you guys all like this heli so much i must say its gotta be the best looking 450 i have seen yet.
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04-16-2011, 03:48 PM | #26 (permalink) |
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Well, after who knows how many weeks of owning this helicopter I finally was able to finish it this morning and maiden it this afternoon. 20 mph winds here in Ohio and this thing handled it amazingly. Keep in mind my point of reference for handling wind is a Trex 250 so you can imagine that I was impressed.
I'm surprised by how stable it is and how cool the drive train sounds. The thing just hangs in the air no matter if it's up-right or inverted. Absolutely awesome.
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04-19-2011, 03:55 PM | #27 (permalink) |
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Told ya so.
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04-26-2012, 02:21 AM | #28 (permalink) | |
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Both Helis seem like they fly on rails and I've read tons about the stability and ease of flight on the Rave 450 3D that appeals to an intermediate pilot like myself. Still learning 3D basics. May I ask what setup you chose for your Mini Protos? (e.g. servos, gyro, etc...) My eventual build will incorporate a Spektrum DX8 and if I get the Mini Protos I'll get the BeastX. I'd go full on flybarless with the Mini Protos.
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04-27-2012, 08:30 PM | #29 (permalink) | |
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Go Mini P, you won't go back.
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04-27-2012, 09:11 PM | #30 (permalink) | |
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04-28-2012, 03:05 AM | #31 (permalink) |
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I had a rave3D and had about 200 flights on it. When I sold it I was still on the original set of the black gears that I installed when I got it. I spent some time making sure gear mesh was correctly set and after the initial 6 or 8 flights taking it easy I reset the gear mesh and then flew the crap out of it. I never had a crash on the heli it was just flawless. The only parts replaced were the dampeners, thrust bearings and some plastic links. I sold it as getting the parts in OZ and the price of parts was quite high but I think the MP is about the same price. I went the MP as my local store I buy from is the importer of the mini protos so it was easier for me to get parts and backup service shall I need it. One thing I loved was how it locked into fast hurricanes and funnels. The other I really liked was auto's.
I can't really say which one is better as I only had 12 flights on my mini.
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04-28-2012, 03:26 PM | #32 (permalink) |
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Well, let's just say my Rave experience was the total opposite of yours! Mine split a torque tube in 3 out of 8 flights I had on it. The last one split, which then caused a violent tail wag, which stripped the gears, which then jammed up the entire drive mechanism causing a 'blade stop auto' from about 200ft up. I put what was left in a shoebox and sold it (losing my a$$ of course). The fact that spare parts for it cost more than they do for my Fusion 50 just adds insult to injury.
I also know of a CYE field rep that built his first Mini Rave. On his 3rd flight, the TT gears let go, and the tail shaft split, so he promptly sold it for a Mini-P..... And he never looked back. The Mini Protos has been 100% trouble free for over a year of flying now. No comparison, in my experience.
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04-28-2012, 03:52 PM | #33 (permalink) |
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No Question About It...
With all the input I've received and everything I've read, it's settled with me...I'm purchasing the Mini Protos and building it flybarless. Everything I need is at A Main Hobbies and it'll be headed my way by Monday!
It'll have the MKS servo's, BeastX goodness, and some Fusuno bling for good measure. This will be my first build and I seriously can't wait. The honor would of gone to the Rave 450 3D but I've had my fill of unnecessary repairing with my Walkera micro Helis and there's no denying that there are issues with the Rave's Tail Drive Assembly and Gearing. I haven't sworn off the Rave 450 yet and I'll keep my eye on what the guys at CY do to remedy those issues. Course...once I've built and flown my Mini Protos, I may just lose my Rave Desire.
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04-28-2012, 03:54 PM | #34 (permalink) |
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It happened to a club-mate of mine. His Rave(s) aren't getting any loving since he got a 6S Mini Protos.
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04-28-2012, 07:17 PM | #35 (permalink) | |
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04-28-2012, 07:48 PM | #36 (permalink) |
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No, it won't be over then, when you have your first mini protos. After a while you will want more Protos action, like a stretch mini or Protos 500 or 700.
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04-28-2012, 08:31 PM | #37 (permalink) | |
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04-28-2012, 09:55 PM | #38 (permalink) |
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Me too, though a TDR would be nice.
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04-29-2012, 03:39 AM | #39 (permalink) | |
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With the Rave...how many years since it's been released and there are still issues with it...change to black gears, add shims, use metal gears...etc. Not sure why CY hasn't issued an Official notice to Next-D about it. The Mini Protos it is! Question though ??? I see a lot of the Mini Protos build on HeliFreak using Tail Servos rated at 4.8V (JR DS3400G/3500G); was there anything required in the setup to ensure that the Tail Servo didn't get zapped with 6.0V?
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04-29-2012, 04:08 AM | #40 (permalink) | |
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The mini is a kit that is able to be put together by just about anyone and it should fly fine. As for your tail servo I am pretty sure the output by the YGE BEC is 5.5v so I would be confident that it will run that voltage fine through the tail servo. The 4.8v rating is for the old rating of a nicd 4 cell pack which charged is between 5.6-5.8v although it drops down fairly quickly. If your still worried you can get a step down that will drop the voltage by about 0.7v
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