stokke
Well-Known Member
Went down to the post office today, picked up this beauty:
I've been contemplating getting a big heli these last weeks. Actually, getting a "big girl" was the plan from the very beginning. The 450 is great and all, I love it, but when getting into RC helis; I, like everyone else, gazed up at those big impressive machines hanging from the roof in my LHS.
After visiting a local FunFly last month, I realized almost everyone had something from Align Corp. Then and there, my obsession with the Align brand ended. I really respect Align and their products, as I know they represent some serious quality, but I'm that guy who wants to stand out from the crowd. So I've been looking at SAB Goblin, JR E-series and Mikado Logo's. And as fate would have it, the shop were I'm a regular customer had 30-40% on all JR last week - so I placed the order
In the box.
The size. I still can't get over how big this thing is!
Frame next to the 450.
Boom next to the 450.
The E8's blade holder next to the 450's.
Canopy line up.
My very first RC, the 228 Solo Pro.
My 450 PRO.
My new NEX E8
This is going to be a project stretching over months to come. As the parts I've gotten now is only the body, and I still need to fill it with electronics and put on some blades. I have already blown my budget, and can't really afford anything else until Octobers paycheck arrives. Meanwhile I have the 450 to keep me occupied, and I'll have good time to choose which parts to buy.
This is going to be a 3D machine to the bone. I'm going with all power on everything; from engine to servos. I do not have a unlimited budget, but I'm not cutting corners or making big compromises.
This build raises a lot of new questions, as this is no "super combo". So you guys better get ready to answer questions, as well as giving your opinions as to which parts I should use.
The plan, as of now:
Scorpion Motor (around 500kv).
Scorpion or Hyperion ESC (90amp or larger).
Batteries 65c (don't know which brand yet).
JR servos (HV type).
Raddix 600mm blades.
I'll begin with looking through the instructions tonight, the box'll just have to wait on the shelf for now.
I've been contemplating getting a big heli these last weeks. Actually, getting a "big girl" was the plan from the very beginning. The 450 is great and all, I love it, but when getting into RC helis; I, like everyone else, gazed up at those big impressive machines hanging from the roof in my LHS.
After visiting a local FunFly last month, I realized almost everyone had something from Align Corp. Then and there, my obsession with the Align brand ended. I really respect Align and their products, as I know they represent some serious quality, but I'm that guy who wants to stand out from the crowd. So I've been looking at SAB Goblin, JR E-series and Mikado Logo's. And as fate would have it, the shop were I'm a regular customer had 30-40% on all JR last week - so I placed the order
In the box.
The size. I still can't get over how big this thing is!
Frame next to the 450.
Boom next to the 450.
The E8's blade holder next to the 450's.
Canopy line up.
My very first RC, the 228 Solo Pro.
My 450 PRO.
My new NEX E8
This is going to be a project stretching over months to come. As the parts I've gotten now is only the body, and I still need to fill it with electronics and put on some blades. I have already blown my budget, and can't really afford anything else until Octobers paycheck arrives. Meanwhile I have the 450 to keep me occupied, and I'll have good time to choose which parts to buy.
This is going to be a 3D machine to the bone. I'm going with all power on everything; from engine to servos. I do not have a unlimited budget, but I'm not cutting corners or making big compromises.
This build raises a lot of new questions, as this is no "super combo". So you guys better get ready to answer questions, as well as giving your opinions as to which parts I should use.
The plan, as of now:
Scorpion Motor (around 500kv).
Scorpion or Hyperion ESC (90amp or larger).
Batteries 65c (don't know which brand yet).
JR servos (HV type).
Raddix 600mm blades.
I'll begin with looking through the instructions tonight, the box'll just have to wait on the shelf for now.