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trka · 03-09-2012, 11:46 AM

Hi everybody,
decided to try nitro heli (no nitro experience at all, flying only HK450 with co-pilot 2 till now). After some research thinking about getting a used Raptor 50 of T-REX 600, just found one for $650, need your opinion about this deal:
TREX 600 Super PRO
OS 50 Hyper with Thunder tiger Redline 3D muffler
Align CF blades
Align DS610 cyclic servos
Futaba S9253 throttle servo
Futaba GY611 with S9256 on tail
Futaba GV-1 governor
Align 2 in 1
AR9000 receiver.
Seller claims everything in perfect condition. Is it a good deal after all for a nitro beginner or should I go with something else? Planning to hook co-pilot 2 on it. Thanks

pril250 · 03-09-2012, 03:30 PM

How many Gallons through the engine is a critical factor and whether the rear bearing and/or piston rings have been replaced is important. The electronics sound of fine standing. I guess it would be a brilliant deal if it were $150 cheaper but I am not in the US so I could be wrong on the price part. The engine's condition would be the deal breaker here for sure.

Luvmyhelis · 03-09-2012, 03:36 PM

yeah, sounds kind of $$$ high to me for a nitro heli also.

trka · 03-10-2012, 07:12 AM

Thank you for the answers, just noticed that posted to a wrong forum, meant to do it in T-rex 600 nitro . Will repost in there

trka · 03-10-2012, 07:21 AM

Thank you for the answers, just noticed that I placed a post to the wrong forum, meant to do it in the T-rex 600 Nitro. Will repost in there

pril250 · 03-10-2012, 10:10 AM

That should definitely not detract from the validity of the resposes

fastflyer20 · 03-10-2012, 10:34 AM

Agree with the other posts, for anyone getting into helis, a used T600 has to be the best deal going, ton of aftermarket parts, Align still offers all spares. Since it is not the hottest new heli, they are heavily devalued. Some people selling them don't realize this and ask more than what they are worth.

The 50 is also a great engine and easy to tune, the issues are how many hours are on it and how was it cared for. They are underpowered by todays standards, but will do all basic maneuvers easily.

With any used heli, count on going through it and checking all bolts for proper loc-tite, replacing any worn bearings and checking all wires. I always mentally add this to the selling price and adjust my offer from there. An example is the price of a ring, sleeve and bearings for the engine can cost more than the engine is worth.

This is one reason why some people prefer new, cost more, but you know what you are getting. But the right used heli can be a less expensive way to get in the air.

"Perfect condition" means different things to different people, and this is if they are all honest. Some are so picky, that everything is in great condition. Others are not experienced enough or don't have the mechanical ability to know the difference.

03-09-2012, 11:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
trka Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2009	Need your opinion Hi everybody, decided to try nitro heli (no nitro experience at all, flying only HK450 with co-pilot 2 till now). After some research thinking about getting a used Raptor 50 of T-REX 600, just found one for $650, need your opinion about this deal: TREX 600 Super PRO OS 50 Hyper with Thunder tiger Redline 3D muffler Align CF blades Align DS610 cyclic servos Futaba S9253 throttle servo Futaba GY611 with S9256 on tail Futaba GV-1 governor Align 2 in 1 AR9000 receiver. Seller claims everything in perfect condition. Is it a good deal after all for a nitro beginner or should I go with something else? Planning to hook co-pilot 2 on it. Thanks

03-09-2012, 03:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
pril250 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2008	How many Gallons through the engine is a critical factor and whether the rear bearing and/or piston rings have been replaced is important. The electronics sound of fine standing. I guess it would be a brilliant deal if it were $150 cheaper but I am not in the US so I could be wrong on the price part. The engine's condition would be the deal breaker here for sure. __________________ T-Rex600-ICE100,WR10ABEC,Scorp4025-1100+17T,Kasama head,QUK Swash CNC Tail,G-Force blocks,3152,DS760+BLS251,DX7+AR7000,FM. Blade400-CC ICE50,Scorp2221-8+12T,Sonix Head&Tail,5A BEC,HS65HB,Quark+3500G,AR7000,Align Carbon blades,TRex500 Skids,Flymentor.

03-09-2012, 03:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Luvmyhelis Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2010	yeah, sounds kind of $$$ high to me for a nitro heli also. __________________ If it can be done wrong, I will find a way to excel at it.

03-10-2012, 10:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
pril250 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2008	That should definitely not detract from the validity of the resposes __________________ T-Rex600-ICE100,WR10ABEC,Scorp4025-1100+17T,Kasama head,QUK Swash CNC Tail,G-Force blocks,3152,DS760+BLS251,DX7+AR7000,FM. Blade400-CC ICE50,Scorp2221-8+12T,Sonix Head&Tail,5A BEC,HS65HB,Quark+3500G,AR7000,Align Carbon blades,TRex500 Skids,Flymentor.

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03-10-2012, 07:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
trka Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Aug 2009	Thank you for the answers, just noticed that posted to a wrong forum, meant to do it in T-rex 600 nitro . Will repost in there

03-10-2012, 07:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
trka Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Aug 2009	Thank you for the answers, just noticed that I placed a post to the wrong forum, meant to do it in the T-rex 600 Nitro. Will repost in there

03-10-2012, 10:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
fastflyer20 Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2008	Agree with the other posts, for anyone getting into helis, a used T600 has to be the best deal going, ton of aftermarket parts, Align still offers all spares. Since it is not the hottest new heli, they are heavily devalued. Some people selling them don't realize this and ask more than what they are worth. The 50 is also a great engine and easy to tune, the issues are how many hours are on it and how was it cared for. They are underpowered by todays standards, but will do all basic maneuvers easily. With any used heli, count on going through it and checking all bolts for proper loc-tite, replacing any worn bearings and checking all wires. I always mentally add this to the selling price and adjust my offer from there. An example is the price of a ring, sleeve and bearings for the engine can cost more than the engine is worth. This is one reason why some people prefer new, cost more, but you know what you are getting. But the right used heli can be a less expensive way to get in the air. "Perfect condition" means different things to different people, and this is if they are all honest. Some are so picky, that everything is in great condition. Others are not experienced enough or don't have the mechanical ability to know the difference.

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