comet 500 v2

[johndyl]

thanks johndyl...
i will aim for trex 450 then...
just to be sure...which one should i get....the cf or alloy ones...??or others...??

cf or alloy frame wont matter that much..

metal head and if possible tail.. btw luckysoul's one is having an auction.. i am sure he'll help u to fix it up if u get from him

[migpilot]

huh.??..who is tat..i dun understand..??

[jansonfinn]

huh.??..who is tat..i dun understand..??

bro johndyl is refering to this

[migpilot]

thanks....
i would want to get as a kit wif electronics....or rtf....
it would be confusing and wasting $$$ if i buy kits and the electronics seperately...

[bobby]

hi
i'm selling my trex 450 kit
do u interested?

[migpilot]

not yet...will get a bird at end of the year...

[johndyl]

fyi, as u move into the world of real rc helis, u have to setup everything urself, including buying ur own electronics..

those that come packaged from the shop in on bundle are usually junk..

since u have till EOY, i suggest u visit more FF and research more first

[edmond22]

thanks....
i would want to get as a kit wif electronics....or rtf....
it would be confusing and wasting $$$ if i buy kits and the electronics seperately...

If it is confusing and wasting $$$ to you, you still have quite a fair bit to absorb and learn actually. To us the more seasoned flyer, you are actually saving money buying the right stuff the first time round be it separate or together.

I agree with johndyl, packaged ones are usually not quite there.

[Ivan M]

Yeah I saw the Comet500 at one of the booths in Shanghai show.
Selling for less than RMB400?!?!?!?!?!?!?

Crazy price!

[migpilot]

so johndyl is trying to tell me that package ones are not that gd..
and its better to get it seperately....okayy..
then how about the assembly..,..is it better to assemble the heli ourself than assembled..??.
but then do you have any suggestions bout the comet 500..??.
my minds still on it...

[Ivan M]

so johndyl is trying to tell me that package ones are not that gd..
and its better to get it seperately....okayy..
then how about the assembly..,..is it better to assemble the heli ourself than assembled..??.
but then do you have any suggestions bout the comet 500..??.
my minds still on it...

It is always preferred if you can self assemble - from there you can learn more about the machine.

Of course, it is more common nowadays that the heli kit comes partially assembled, with only the main shaft (with rotor head), frame and tail left to put together.

Either way is fine but like what Johndyl and Edmond mentioned, spending less than doesn't save you more - you'll end up having to pay more for a better radio, servos, gyro, motor, ESC you might as well just get them separately.

Moreover your considerations should also cover availability of parts locally as you're new, crashing is quite the norm.

[johndyl]

even if it comes assembled u shld always take it apart to check, locktite all metal parts while u r at it

[edmond22]

even if it comes assembled u shld always take it apart to check, locktite all metal parts while u r at it

I agree with you kekeke but I dun practise it or rather partially. I scrutinised it, pick a few to loctite there and here kekeke.

I guess experience do count lol. I will usually fly a new heli easy for the first few flights, land very frequently with a few tools and I usually get the few usual suspect that requires tightening down. Of course, I still experience the odd screws that will go missing entirely.

Top of the stuff I lose:
Screw for frame (usually 1 or 2 at most)
Screw for Header Tank (tangles like a mad doll)
Screw for boom brace (tangles like a mad doll)
Screw for Glow extension (tangles like a mad doll)
Screw for Canopy

Must check list:
Whole Rotor head, all ball links
All control mechanics and ball links
Engine/motor mount sitting gear meshing shaft guide whatever, all stuff moving, better check at least once.

[migpilot]

thanks for the info...
and i strongly agree wif wat Ivan M says...
the electronics in rtf package are not that gd...and are low quality....
my 35c...was bought as a rtf package and the esc and servo were easily jammed...the gyro was also not that stable during flight...then now, the transmitter is spoilt...ohh man...
i've bought spares, and some other upgrades for nothin...
i've wasted $$1000 plus....
should get a gd heli....
now that i know...thanks...
alrite...my next question...
the trex 450 s/cde...how its performance.??..is it gd..???

[zattan22]

all helis comes the same without proper electronics
i think you better tell us your budget
and your current status like battery, charger and esc.........etc

its improtant to serach a better value for your rc future