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Oracle · 08-13-2009, 08:57 PM

I see you can get a new arf MX400pro w/ motor and esc for $130 or a MX450XS no mtr/esc for $170.

I couldn't find any parts at Tower. I saw on here some can still be had from other suppliers, but how long that lasts I don't know. So, would it be unwise to buy a MX?? I'm torn between a MX and a mini titan. Only hesitation about the MT is possibly having to split frames and more work to change main bearings vs easy job on sandwich frames like MX uses.

z_man_95 · 08-14-2009, 04:29 PM

Not sure how you searched but: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...FVSEARCH=mx400

http://www.lichann.com.tw/index.php?cPath=1 The prices are reduced after you place the order. Not sure why but it's always cheaper than what is posted on the site.

Oracle · 08-14-2009, 07:40 PM

Thanks for that! I used tower''s search for MX400 and others and it came up ziltch. Today though, did okay, under heli parts, list all. Pretty sure I'm going to go with the MT afterall tho. For $35. more its got a 40A esc vs 25A and figure clock is ticking on MX parts being produced even if they're available presently.

z_man_95 · 08-15-2009, 09:56 AM

Parts from the align 400 are a direct fit/replacement for the mx400. In fact, in my research, align made their heli from the mx400.
So as long as align is around you are safe.

Oracle · 08-15-2009, 12:27 PM

Hmmm - that's good. I noticed they look very similar. If I get the mx400pro I can get the metal head block upgrade for like $8. vs $40 for the MT. I worry the all metal mx450xs may be on the heavy side and I'm on a tight budget too (be about $240 when I include an esc/mtr). The mx400pro has mech ccpm tho so I wonder if it's okay or gets sloppy over time, ...?

z_man_95 · 08-18-2009, 11:18 AM

I upgraded from mechanical to electronic. The mechanical seemed VERY solid. I also had the pro links. There wasn't any play or slop in the setup, but I didn't fly it mechanical. I really don't see how it could get any slop though.

Oracle · 08-18-2009, 11:26 AM

OK great. I like m-ccpm just fine if it's well done. I'm not sure what the pro links are just yet, but with some helis I've had, an accumilation of error occurs with multiple links on each control. Thanks a lot!!

adam crosby · 08-18-2009, 03:17 PM

Only mx part that is not changable with align is the main gear. just stock up on 5 or 6 main gears and then you can use align parts. of course you might have to put on an align head byt they are cheap on ebay.
i would buy mx400 again without hesitation
adam

z_man_95 · 08-19-2009, 11:14 AM

Pro links are where you have ball links on the servo arms instead instead of the "z" bends.

newtek007 · 09-11-2009, 07:11 PM

I bought the MX400Pro for $99 at my LHS. Needless to say, scrap the tail...all of it. 100% Align Trex 450 from boom back. The landing gear design is weak. Will break. As stated before, the Main gear is different.

I second your choice on the MT. Parts are too hard to come by, and when it's all said and done I ended up buying a Trex 450 anyway. Better quality.

I did do some mods on the Ole' MX400 Pro just for giggles. No, it was not cost effective, just wanted to play around.

Heli_Flight · 04-19-2010, 11:45 PM

From the site at http://www.planecourage.com, you can find new productions of the mx-400 / x-400 available and the heli is shipping worldwide.

08-13-2009, 08:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Oracle Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2008	Still an okay time to buy a new MX? I see you can get a new arf MX400pro w/ motor and esc for $130 or a MX450XS no mtr/esc for $170. I couldn't find any parts at Tower. I saw on here some can still be had from other suppliers, but how long that lasts I don't know. So, would it be unwise to buy a MX?? I'm torn between a MX and a mini titan. Only hesitation about the MT is possibly having to split frames and more work to change main bearings vs easy job on sandwich frames like MX uses.

08-15-2009, 09:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
z_man_95 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2006	You won't have to worry about parts. Parts from the align 400 are a direct fit/replacement for the mx400. In fact, in my research, align made their heli from the mx400. So as long as align is around you are safe.

09-11-2009, 07:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
newtek007 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2007	That's what I started on. I bought the MX400Pro for $99 at my LHS. Needless to say, scrap the tail...all of it. 100% Align Trex 450 from boom back. The landing gear design is weak. Will break. As stated before, the Main gear is different. I second your choice on the MT. Parts are too hard to come by, and when it's all said and done I ended up buying a Trex 450 anyway. Better quality. I did do some mods on the Ole' MX400 Pro just for giggles. No, it was not cost effective, just wanted to play around. __________________ Why use lighter fluid when gasoline works sooooo much better! TREX 450SA \| TREX 500 \| TREX 600N \| Century Raven 50

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Heli_Flight Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2007	New Production - USA From the site at http://www.planecourage.com, you can find new productions of the mx-400 / x-400 available and the heli is shipping worldwide.

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08-14-2009, 04:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
z_man_95 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2006	Not sure how you searched but: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...FVSEARCH=mx400 http://www.lichann.com.tw/index.php?cPath=1 The prices are reduced after you place the order. Not sure why but it's always cheaper than what is posted on the site.

08-14-2009, 07:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Oracle Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Nov 2008	Thanks for that! I used tower''s search for MX400 and others and it came up ziltch. Today though, did okay, under heli parts, list all. Pretty sure I'm going to go with the MT afterall tho. For $35. more its got a 40A esc vs 25A and figure clock is ticking on MX parts being produced even if they're available presently.

08-15-2009, 12:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
Oracle Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Nov 2008	Hmmm - that's good. I noticed they look very similar. If I get the mx400pro I can get the metal head block upgrade for like $8. vs $40 for the MT. I worry the all metal mx450xs may be on the heavy side and I'm on a tight budget too (be about $240 when I include an esc/mtr). The mx400pro has mech ccpm tho so I wonder if it's okay or gets sloppy over time, ...?

08-18-2009, 11:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
z_man_95 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2006	I upgraded from mechanical to electronic. The mechanical seemed VERY solid. I also had the pro links. There wasn't any play or slop in the setup, but I didn't fly it mechanical. I really don't see how it could get any slop though.

08-18-2009, 11:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
Oracle Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Nov 2008	OK great. I like m-ccpm just fine if it's well done. I'm not sure what the pro links are just yet, but with some helis I've had, an accumilation of error occurs with multiple links on each control. Thanks a lot!!

08-18-2009, 03:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
adam crosby Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2007	Only mx part that is not changable with align is the main gear. just stock up on 5 or 6 main gears and then you can use align parts. of course you might have to put on an align head byt they are cheap on ebay. i would buy mx400 again without hesitation adam

08-19-2009, 11:14 AM	#9 (permalink)
z_man_95 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2006	Pro links are where you have ball links on the servo arms instead instead of the "z" bends.

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