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12-06-2012, 08:27 PM | #161 (permalink) | |
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12-06-2012, 08:32 PM | #162 (permalink) | |
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12-06-2012, 08:35 PM | #163 (permalink) |
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Honestly... if you upgrade the servos and go 6s on the 450X... There is no competion (boy am I gonna hear it).. Hell... just putting the upgraded 3800kv motor in it makes it a screamer... If they do make a V2 450X... definently go with the polymer frame..... Kinda wish I would see more of that now...
P.S. $12 to replace the 450X frame... How much for a Trex? (just asking) Logo frame is inexpensive to replace also.... |
12-06-2012, 08:38 PM | #164 (permalink) | |
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12-06-2012, 08:39 PM | #165 (permalink) |
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12-06-2012, 08:40 PM | #166 (permalink) | |
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12-06-2012, 08:52 PM | #167 (permalink) | |
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12-06-2012, 08:54 PM | #168 (permalink) |
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The electronics in some of the blade products have been questionable.
I wonder if Blade will release a bare bones kits so we can outfit it ourselfs with quality gear. It would be an expensive way to go but we would find out what the frame is like. The Align 550 is quite good but a few people at my field have had some issues with stripping tail gears regularly. Based on the size of the frame (plus all of that battery space in the undercarrage that isn't used in this model i would imagine it will be similar to the Mikado design model of multiple helis per frame size. As others have said, Blade stuff fly's well for the price but QC needs to be addressed. If they airframe is solid and bearings dont wear out this will be a good heli. In saying all of this i dont think this heli will attract the experienced heli market. Anyone who has bought a 600+ size heli will likely overlook this. If you currently own a mCpx or 450 sized this will be a logical step if a 600 is too much of an investment. Just as people who have bought something other than an align will likely not go back to an align product it will appeal to the 'first big heli' market. I started with Align 600 and really enjoyed it. (still have it) but would likely not buy another one. Blade pro series (at this stage) will be a transition heli at best
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12-06-2012, 09:03 PM | #169 (permalink) |
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I'll say this. I want from mCPX to an Align 550. If this was out 6 months ago, I wouldn't have hesitated.
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Yes the Warp is definitely in my sights but $400 just for the frame, blades and motor...it's verging on the same money for my X5 and the 550X!
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I like the $8 frame replacement prices (I've...ahh...used a few ) but I'd like one twice as robust if they do stick with the CF impregnated plastic. Yes! Maybe a little baby logo style frame! Quote:
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12-06-2012, 09:23 PM | #172 (permalink) |
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A 6S 450 from Logo would immediately find its way into my hangar.
I hear ya on the Warp. I too am waiting for the kinks to be addressed. One thing that's certain though is that any issue found will be swiftly addressed and corrected by Compass. $400 is a bit steep but once you sell what you can of what you've got (450 airframe w/ motor) you can cut that cost down to a reasonable one. Especially reasonable when you consider what you'll be getting.
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12-06-2012, 09:56 PM | #173 (permalink) |
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One thing I dont understand is, why on earth would Blade even consider announcing this this new "pro" heli before the long awaited 500x is even in the hands of the general public....? Dont make any sense at all. You would think that they should have at least brought out the 500x and proved themselves in the market place....
It almost seems like a 550 anouncement is provided as a distraction to why the 500x is so late.... This smells to me like a bunch of PR..... I'll believe it when i see it.....
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12-06-2012, 11:12 PM | #174 (permalink) | |
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How would you feel if you just bought a 500 and a month later this was announced? I know what you'll say, "It's been on preorder status for so long." My guess in the delay was because of this. My assumption of the 3D being released is because there is no 550 3D Pro Series. Just my opinion. |
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12-06-2012, 11:48 PM | #175 (permalink) | |
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But I respectfully ask to let the people discuss what is on the subject of the thread. We all know other people have an agenda to sway potential buyers to the brand they like either by commenting negatively, joking and putting a smiley etc. This is OK, as you have an opinion, but please do not derail the topic by constantly posting about your alternative heli recomendation. One post sends the message. This post is not intended to offend anybody here, but just a polite way to say, lets keep it fun and an enjoyable read. To get back on topic, I am wondeing what a good 8s setup for this heli
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12-06-2012, 11:51 PM | #176 (permalink) |
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hmmm 151 posts (now 152).
HH has the best distribution channel and premiere support. Anyone can outsource mfg to china, so they can compete on price. Their marketing department is top notch as well. Align should be worried. Very worried. I guess that's why they signed Jamie. Perhaps next year we will see a few HH choppers at XFC. I always wondered why they didn't do this sooner. I thought left too much money on the table. Start with an mcpx, and before you know it, you will own a 700x pro series. Sounds like someone will eat Align for lunch, because someone looks very hungry. Great job HH on being hungrier than the mainstay. |
12-07-2012, 12:15 AM | #177 (permalink) |
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I hate how people keep bashing Blade. especially people who don't even own one or have even flown one. WBFAir must be an "expert" or something if he can pick out everything wrong with a helicopter just by looking at the pictures of it or w/e. I don't understand why people are coming to these threads to just bash it. if you're going to just bash it. stay away.
let the people who are actually interested in the product and discussing the product post in these threads. I for one am greatly interested in these. I know Blade is no SAB Goblin in terms of quality or performance, but they're not bad. HH has great customer service, and I can get parts at my LHS. if I could afford the 550 right now I would get it as soon as it comes out. I'm looking forward to eventually getting a kit to build, and hope they come out with some more pro series helis. |
12-07-2012, 12:33 AM | #178 (permalink) |
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This thread was trolled in force since I last saw it!! Wow!!!
Talk about people with an agenda. And I also hope that all the 550x threads can be merged. No point in having multiple threads on the same subject. Looking forward to getting some reviews from people who know WAY more then I do about this stuff and are in no way affiliated with blade/eflite. |
12-07-2012, 12:53 AM | #179 (permalink) |
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It does look nice but id take a warp 360 over it any day.
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Here is a video from last years big announcement. Check out the paint scheme.
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