DougsRC
Elite Veteran
Location: MA
| Great info tryan as usual  I am even cheaper than tryan and right now have even less disposible income, like 0. Let's say for example you wanna go REALLY, REALLY cheap. A better radio is highly recommended but as much as I want one I just can't do it. I can tell you the stock TX is a lot better than the stock Eflite radio , 10 times better. I am still using it and actually like its simplicity but it has very limited functions. If you buy a barebones King for example For say $70 bucks, you will have to get a TX, 4 servos, a gyro, a motor, an ESC, a receiver, it adds up quick like tryan said.
If you are not sure you are going to be in this hobby for a long time the RTF has everything you need EXCEPT the motor and speed control which will not last long.
So far I spent 150. on the RTF kit
50 bucks on Brushless motor and ESC
60 bucks on telebee HH gyro
50 bucks on CNC head ( not neccesary)
20 bucks on JR tail servo
17 bucks x 4 cheap li-pos( had 3 x 30 buck li-pos already
13 bucks hobbywing UBEC
Thats $ 411. bucks
I spent more than that in ONE month when I had the Eflite Blade CP, I have had the King for like 3 months now I think. My prices are not including blades and spindles and stuff like that but it goes to show you how cheap you can go if you want to. I am using the stock ESKY li-po charger and it works alright for what it is. I also put rechargable ni-mh bats in the TX so I don't have to keep buying alkalines. I'm not saying what I have done is the best way but it is one way to go. Often if you try to go too cheap you end up buying TWICE, that ain't cheap either, buy as much quality as you can afford if you think you will be in the hobby for more than a Month. |
, but is the T-Rex really that much better and worth the extra dollars when compared to the King or Belt CP? I here it flys better but...... who knows? Appreciate the help here guys. Cheers.
But on the bright side I love this heli to death and would do it all over again
