hawkkw
Heliman
Location: Salem, Va
| Hey, if you guys are determined to pit a MX and Trex,
don't worry about the "right" or "proper" setup and
put the SAME setup in both and see what happens. Same
motor, blades, same everything. While your at it, just
stick an old 3S 15C pack on both, something the average
Joe starting out might have. You're right STCYR, the
MX will weigh in lighter, that's one difference. But
you'll notice an even bigger difference when you try
to match up the gear ratios. That's because the MX has
a smaller main gear. Sure, the ratios will cross over
pretty well if you run one less tooth on the MX pinion
but the diameter of the main gear is what ultimately
kills the MX 450. That's the scenario that played out
in my back yard. The Trex can handle and deliver more
torque and that's a beautiful thing when you're running
12 or 13 deg. blade pitch like you need for serious 3D.
If you doubt me, just think about the rear sprocket on
a 10 speed bike. The larger the gear, the easier it is
to pedal. The same principal applies to heli's. It's
called a mechanical advantage and it by far makes up
for what the Trex loses in weight. I think my MX is
3 grams lighter, but trust me, it doesn't factor into
this comparison.
To me, the Trex is an improved 400, when the blades grew,
the main gear also grew proportionately. The MX is a
warmed over 400, re-packaged with all of the option parts
no one could afford for 150$. Actually, they're back up
to $400 so congratulations if you got one at the discount.
By comparison, the Trex jumps out of the box and the
Mx just casually makes an appearance.
Hate me, debate me, whatever. That's just the truth as I
see it. The MX is a great flying heli, its just how you
arrive at that greatness that the new guy doesn't under-
stand. It needs a bit of help and no, don't expect to
buy one and intimidate a guy with a Version 1 Trex, much
less a Version 2.
Oh, by the way Dinky, you wrote "ASS" on the internet, I'm
tellin' Mark Ryder! |
