I can now see why people choose Align over Thunder Tiger!

[JasonJ]

Originally Posted by G MAN

You forgot one of the main reasons people choose the 600 over the raptor is it flys much better also.

The new SE has eliminated that as a factor. They changed the one big "problem" with Raptors, the head. Now with the increased pitch range, it's a whole new helicopter. How it flies is subjective as well. What might be better for some could be worse for others.

I have no opinion on the T-rex 600 because I have never flown one, but I have flown a Vibe 50. In my opinion, there wasn't enough difference in flight between that Vibe and my converted Rappy to compel me to run out and buy a Vibe.

Also, the only way to be truly well informed is direct, in person comparison. Fanbois and bashers on internet forums are poor indicators of the true quality of anything. People defend their choices feverishly, so you really have to hunt for objective opinion.

If a person has not directly experienced something, their opinion is of no use.

[Blades345]

Originally Posted by Farrell

Has no one mentioned the Raptor Crash Kits? There is no good reason to buy booms and shafts individually. A $25 crash kit for the R50V2 comes with "Main Shaft, Spindle, Flybar, Landing Gear Strut, Tail Pitch Control Fork, Tail Control Rod, Tail Rod Guide, Tail Support Rod End, Tail Boom, Ball Link." That is a great deal, regardless of what Align has to offer.

-Farrell

Where can I buy all that for $25 dollars?????? Point me to it and I'm there!

[Blades345]

Originally Posted by G MAN

You forgot one of the main reasons people choose the 600 over the raptor is it flys much better also.

Sorry GMAN, but I definitely have to disagree with you on this one, the Raptor is a better tracking, better flying machine.

[Farrell]

Originally Posted by Blades345

Where can I buy all that for $25 dollars?????? Point me to it and I'm there!

Actually, I just found some for $17...

http://www.chiefaircraft.com/rcmsec/...CrashKits.html

"TTR 3833
PHOTO
Raptor 50 V2 Crash Kit, Thunder Tiger
$17.00"

-Farrell

EDIT: and here is another for $22.50. Same part number but they claim it's for the R30?
http://www.ultimatehobbies.com/istar...d=TTR3833!1009
I know for a fact that Thunder Tiger #3833 is for the Raptor 50 V2

[Czech-Dave]

Originally Posted by heli-cuzz

There are many other people you forgot to mention that choose other brands over Align and TT.

That is a very polite description for the bloody truth, couldn´t put it better.....

David

[JasonJ]

Originally Posted by Blades345

Where can I buy all that for $25 dollars?????? Point me to it and I'm there!

Heliproz has them.

[skunkworx]

Originally Posted by JasonJ

Just wait. Eventually there will be another "must have" company . . .

Funny thing is that "must have" doesn't always mean it's the best! There will always be front-runners I suppose, but you can always see what's trendy by the most commonly posted items. Parts support definately wins out in most people's cases, but the almighty buck speaks even louder. Everyone would have a much different opinion of things if they had stuff just handed to them instead of having to pay. You would fly what you truly like, not just what you can afford.

[Twister773]

man all this reading is making me hope i made a good decision haha...i have a trex600e that i am gonna trade for a trex 600nitro or a raptor 50.

[Darkside41]

Originally Posted by Twister773

man all this reading is making me hope i made a good decision haha...i have a trex600e that i am gonna trade for a trex 600nitro or a raptor 50.

I sold my 600e and bought a Raptor 50V2. At first I thought I made a mistake but I'm finally getting used to the engine tunning and installing a govenor made all the difference in the world in how it compares to the 600e.
Parts are ultra cheap IMO and especially so if you buy used packages. I have enough spares now to build 3 full helis plus some. I only was able to keep a handfull of items for the 600e

[JasonJ]

Originally Posted by Twister773

man all this reading is making me hope i made a good decision haha...i have a trex600e that i am gonna trade for a trex 600nitro or a raptor 50.

I think you will be happy with either helicopter. The important thing is to have fun and not get caught up in the Which Is Better hype.

[skunkworx]

It is what you make it. I think Align wins most people over because of cheap parts or having the huge parts support. Most other companies can't seem to get this kind of coverage so they get left in the dust. I do have to admit their ambitions have kicked the crap out of all the other manufacturers on the innovative front, but they're far from the top of the pile when it comes to quality. Align just hits that fine balance most people are looking for. Most people are also awed by the shiny new stuff and Align is a relatively new company (compared to MA, Century, or ThunderTiger for example). Sometimes that's all it takes!

[Professor Chaos]

Well Put Skunkworx