RE: whats the difference?
Thanks Brian.....I noticed that the efl is alittle more expensive....is this because that it is suppose to be more efficient than the dfc head....thanks mike
Posted on: 5/18/2013 10:25 AM by Author "bigpapa1272" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11515200

whats the difference?
So I am looking at possibly getting a 500 class and I really like align but I don't know the difference between the pro dfc version and the pro efl version can anybody help....not a big price difference but I don't see the difference.....thanks for input
Posted on: 5/17/2013 11:07 PM by Author "bigpapa1272" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11514920

RE: Recommend me a new heli
Thanks for the cuddos on the name.......might consider second hand.....and I haven't even looked at eBay yet.....brain just not working yet I guess.....thanks for the tip john
Posted on: 9/14/2012 5:13 PM by Author "bigpapa1272" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11228762

RE: Recommend me a new heli
Hey guys....great thread by the way on the mcpx.....i am in about the same boat here ( all i have flown is a mcx2 around the house and am bored with it) and was wondering about the novus nano cp.....design seems almost the same as the mcpx but didnt know if anyone had any experience with it. i only ask cause my budget is tight and i can get it on easy pay (man i wish horizon hobby did this too!!!![:@]). Would appreciate honest opinions on this thanks. BIGpapa[:D]
Posted on: 9/11/2012 10:52 AM by Author "bigpapa1272" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=11225174

RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible
Man....you guys are driving me crazy with all of these heli videos....[:@] And that video of the quadrotor rob was amazing!!!! I WANT ONE NOW DADDY!!!!! I WANT A FEAST...I WANT A BEAN FEAST....sorry about that....just alittle wonka relaps there. Great vids by rob and brian....remember fellas we are laughing with you not at you.....[:D] A great big shout out to all of ya and iam so bummed just sittin in the wheelhouse on the boat[&o]....but momma might bring me my heli here on the boat tomorrow if i am at the main dock yeah!!!!! Anyway keep postin so i can keep reading and watching. PS. I will try to get some vid if i can of boat life for ya.
Posted on: 2/9/2011 11:17 AM by Author "bigpapa1272" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10323623

RE: Need a little advice please!
Thanks there rotor for the heads up on the hawk.....that helps alot. Also thanks to you there rafael and yes i meant 200... After what rotor said i might ask him about the hawk as to what version it is.. I was wondering if you could tell me if there is an electric conversion for this heli....i am not close enough to an area where nitro is always welcome. PS. What about gasser conversion?
Posted on: 2/8/2011 10:43 AM by Author "bigpapa1272" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10321081

RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible
Man your not kidding wes about the nose in part...i have done some inverted on the sim and brought it down into a hover but as soon as it stops in front....inverted or not.....it becomes confusing to me to. I think when we think it gets crossed...but when you just do it then it is instinct and not judgement that takes control. Before you ask though i have yet to hover successfully for more than a few seconds for real before putting it down much less do forward or 3d flight but on the sim i can because i am not worried about the thought of crashing and fixing it...it just happens easier on the sim.
Posted on: 2/7/2011 9:11 PM by Author "bigpapa1272" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10320116

RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible
Hey guys i just found another vid of a tarot doin 3d The guys is using 100% throttle curve that you can acually here pick up just as he lifts off. I think he used it to cut the hay in the field....[:D] Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gV9RlW_ubMU
Posted on: 2/7/2011 8:16 PM by Author "bigpapa1272" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10320014

RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible
Man that is one sick video wes and now I WANT A TAROT!!!!!! I blame that one on you wes[:D] Rob i finally got to watch the vids on the glue fixes and man that was a close one with the belt rubbing on the tail/gyro servo wire. Rikybob i feel ya on the that vw with eight legs you had in your garage there man I HATE SPIDERS!!!! But the pics on the rack look nice and i agree that the 500 definitly dwarfs the 450, i didnt know there was that much size difference. I THINK MY TAROT IS GOING TO BE THE 500!!!! I blame that one also on you wes[:D] Yall keep posting guys and i will touch base with yall when i get a good signal...Bigpapa PS. My 450gt alloy just came into the house and i am excited to put it together!!!! I unfortunatly must wait till i get home tomorrow to see it...bummer[&o] But i will put up pics as i get them! Thanks guys Bigpapa
Posted on: 2/7/2011 8:00 PM by Author "bigpapa1272" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10319988

Need a little advice please!
Have a gentleman who is looking to sell me a jr ergo 60 and a century hawk 60 for 2 bill minus the electronics. I am fairly new and dont know what to do so i figured some of you seasoned flyboys who might own or have owned these two birds might help me out . First from the outset let me say that the pics show a little dirt but the frame and gears seem in good shape. If any of you can tell me if they still make parts for these birds and where to get them. Are there any inherent problems that these two have that i should know about and lastly does it seem like a good deal. The guy is staight up and is a good man, but i think he is in the dark on these like i am. Much appreciation for the inputs that yall can give. Bigpapa
Posted on: 2/7/2011 7:35 PM by Author "bigpapa1272" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10319922

RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible
Thanks for the post there rob.....i am taking this all in Will check out you vids asap....on the boat my reception is not that fast in most areas but rest assured i am looking forward to it. Thanks again.
Posted on: 2/6/2011 8:05 PM by Author "bigpapa1272" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10317820

RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible
Thanks for the reply there rob. I am going to get some 107 asap! Another question for u rob....where all did yall use hot glue at on your helis....i heard yall say antennas on the reciever and then something about the servo plug.....is that where it plugs into the reciever? PS. I love the fleet there commander....nice pic:-)
Posted on: 2/6/2011 10:49 AM by Author "bigpapa1272" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10316785

RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible
Thanks for the shout out there rikybob i am reading all the posts and am enjoying it.....have not been able to do anything about putting my heli together yet.....it just made it to Dallas tx. yesterday according to the tracking and today is sunday......but that is ok i am on the boat for awhile anyway.....i am eating up the info on everything yall talk about though....i will (upon recieving my heli), tear the head down and the tail down and put grease in the thrust bearings, i will make sure the shafts have proper grease on them and i will loctite every screw ans bolt that is metal to metal. How am i doing soo far.....:-) Rob a quick question for you....you said that labelle 107 (hope i spelled it right) will work on whole heli....does that include the thrust bearings also? Ohh....and i will also download the manual for the trex450 se v2.....i believe that is the correct one for the hk 450gt ccpm alloy if i read yall's posts right..... Lastly a big shout out to all others that i have read about and didnt mention not fogetting nobody...:-)
Posted on: 2/6/2011 7:39 AM by Author "bigpapa1272" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10316335

RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible
Hey guys love all the posts that i have been seeing....thanks for the connect to this forum there rob....hope everything works out for you shawnm with your new heli plan. Hope to have my hk 450gt soon...i have all my other parts in. ...Just waiting on the heli kit....will post a pic when i get her done....keepem flying guys!
Posted on: 2/5/2011 7:51 AM by Author "bigpapa1272" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10314144

RE: How to build a cheap GOOD heli.
Thanks for the props there rob.....i am going to go to the forum you gave me right now
Posted on: 2/4/2011 7:05 PM by Author "bigpapa1272" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10313229

RE: How to build a cheap GOOD heli.
man yall got me all excited and i went and ordered me an hk450gt alloy....i am going to use my dx6i and reciever from my blade400 and some of the components like rob did til i can get others. I did get some of the servos you all recommended though. I had to wait on the motor and esc until later but i saw the flight of robs and was pretty impressed for blade motor and esc..I instead got some batteries and a good charger. Will post how it is going once i get it all together.
Posted on: 1/28/2011 3:16 PM by Author "bigpapa1272" in the forum "Electric RC Helis"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10296254

Time to get back in the game!
Well guys I have caught the bug again and have decided to put my axe back together. I am also getting a small micro for around the house, but that is another day and another dollar that momma lets me have. I have an original axe cp that I got a couple of years back. I need some advice on putting back together again like the six million dollar man (WE CAN REBUILD HIM!) Sorry I digressed right there. Anyway if any of you know of some improvement like HH gyro, Brushless upgrade, belt or torque driven tail mods that would make her more solid again I would appreciate any advice. Thanks again guys for any help.
Posted on: 1/26/2011 4:43 PM by Author "bigpapa1272" in the forum "Helimax"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10291115

RE: Learning to fly with 125 fp
Good luck with it and keep putting out posts as you improve. I am taking the same route. I have a gym at my church where i believe i can put in some good stick time witbout the wind being a factor until i get better. I handle a coax on sim very well but not somuch with the cp birds....anyway good luck.
Posted on: 1/26/2011 1:56 PM by Author "bigpapa1272" in the forum "Helimax"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=10290674

RE: It's b400 time for me!!!!!!!
Well heliman don't keep me on the edge man [:@]. Tell me how the upgraded servos and batteries are working for you. Also do you know of a good place to buy them at .
Posted on: 2/28/2008 2:11 AM by Author "bigpapa1272" in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7149004

It's b400 time for me!!!!!!!
Well I took the plundge and bought the b400 after reading some favorable reviews. Being that this is my second helicopter but first with real capability of a cp system, I was wondering a couple of things and was hoping some of you all could help. 1st. What batteries and chargers do you all recommend. And 2nd. Talk to me about upgrade on servos. This is one of the things they talked about in the reviews that the stock servos don't center well. Anyway if you all could help that would be great.[:D]
Posted on: 2/27/2008 4:33 AM by Author "bigpapa1272" in the forum "E-Flite Helicopters"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7144079

RE: Man that's alot of money!
They haven't stopped the entire line, I just heard about the mx450 and possibly the mx400. I didnt say I couldn't afford it I said its hard to convince the financial head of my money (i.e. my wife) to give it all up at once .I have done my research and been to some flyins at the local field and know all about the expense of the hobby. But thanks to you all for the advice so far.
Posted on: 2/22/2008 5:50 AM by Author "bigpapa1272" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7117334

RE: Man that's alot of money!
Sorry Ecklund it took me so long to reply but i believe i heard it in one of the heli max forums or possibly at heli freak forum.
Posted on: 2/19/2008 8:18 PM by Author "bigpapa1272" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7103733

RE: Man that's alot of money!
Haven't really had any time to observe a kenetic 50 and not sure if i have time to go to local air field to fly seeing how its a nitro, but would like to see video of someone flying fullout 3d on one if you know of one.Also it was the electrics i was looking at . But thanks anyway.
Posted on: 2/13/2008 4:13 PM by Author "bigpapa1272" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7070475

RE: Man that's alot of money!
yeah your right but like i said i wish i could afford to go somewhere else but i have that little finance problem.[&o]
Posted on: 2/13/2008 3:48 PM by Author "bigpapa1272" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7070347

Man that's alot of money!
I heard that Tower Hobbies is giving up on just about the whole helimax line. I was considering buying one , not because it was the best on the market but because T.H. offer the easy pay plan and combos. My question is does anybody else know of a hobby store that offer an easy pay or installment plan online. Sorry but i can't convince my finance officer at home to give a full loan for a decent setup.[:@] I was looking at a trex or mini titan and all nessesities. Thanks for any help you can provide.
Posted on: 2/13/2008 3:27 PM by Author "bigpapa1272" in the forum "RC Helicopter General Discussions"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=7070242

man I'm never going to get it right
O.K. here it is in a nut shell. I got my axe cp , did about 3 flights and crashed.Big surprise there. anyway i got the parts needed to fix it finally and put it back together and now i think i fried the board.not sure but i have no control over my tail rudder controls. it still comes on to stabalize but i get no stick response and the tx.Now the helicopter is surging on the throttle and when i give it almost full thottle it slows down. i have a second battery that im charging to see if it is the battery. any thoughts from yall experts out there would be much appreciated. thanks
Posted on: 12/2/2007 12:30 PM by Author "bigpapa1272" in the forum "Helimax"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6703620

RE: Does anyone have a clue about the TREX 500 yet?
Thanks guys for the info. I hope it is good . I had thought of getting a B400 from e-flite but I hate to get anything I haven't seen out in the playgrounds yet if ya know what i mean.[:)] Its not that I'm not impressed with the trex450 I just don't have alot of local setup for any helis. So I've only got the internet to go by.
Posted on: 11/11/2007 3:51 PM by Author "bigpapa1272" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6610282

Does anyone have a clue about the TREX 500 yet?
I have heard alot about the new 500. But no one has a release date on it yet though. Just wondering if anyone knew something about it[:D]
Posted on: 11/11/2007 12:23 AM by Author "bigpapa1272" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6607909

RE: O.K. now what?
thanks kenny4842 i'll try that tomorrow. and thanks to the other guys for the tips about the arrows i'll look into that to as a hopful long term fix.[:D]
Posted on: 10/10/2007 10:36 PM by Author "bigpapa1272" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6475563

O.K. now what?
So i crashed my axe cp the other day[&o]. But that is no surprise any way i looked on the forum for axe cp and i seen where people used knitting needles for the tail boom. I found the right ones but the inside seems to be just a hair to narrow for the tail boom assembly to fit back in . I would apreciate any help you all could give.
Posted on: 10/9/2007 10:15 PM by Author "bigpapa1272" in the forum "RC Helicopter Beginners Forum"
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/fb.asp?m=6471437