E-Razor 450 Review - 3D Helicopter for Beginners - NOW 2.4GHZ!

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I got mine from Xheli. The one shown here is 72mhz, but the radio is exactly the same as the 2.4ghz version, the only difference is the frequency, programming is similar.

THIS IS THE BEST RTF system out there right now! It has all the features a beginner-intermediate 3D pilot could ask for. And now with the 2.4GHZ radio, it's even better value!

What makes the E-Razor a good helicopter for a beginner?
The E-Razor 450 is a tough heli that wont SHATTER like other helis when crashed into the ground, I would say its about as tough as a Trex 450 SE v1. The spare parts are plentiful and cheap, which makes it an affordable heli to fly and crash. The heli is also very easy to work on, some features making servicing easier: removable servo trays, single split plastic frame, and a single piece metal tail case. The price is deceiving, but this kit gives you good quality parts for your hard earned dollar. You don't need to spend $700 on a Trex system, this one will do it for you.

If youre a beginner and want to get into flying RC helicopters, but have no clue where to begin, read below:

The right way to start off your RC hobby is by purchasing this RTF kit, purchasing a SIM, a training kit, spare parts, CA, locktite, and a complete tool kit. Install the sim, and practice hovering, all orientations, forward flight in all directions, everything in normal mode and idle up mode. Learn all about lipo safety and heli safety. Learn everything there is to know about taking apart and repairing your heli. Learn everything about setting up the helicopter, setting up the 120CCPM system, and all the throttle curves, all the pitch curves, exponential, travel limits, gyro gain, setting up the tail, etc. Set up the E-Razor 450 as youve learned. Confirm that everything is working properly. Then head out to a local park thats open, with no kids or pets running around. (It is suggested that you get MAAC insurance and join a club. There is always a risk of injuring others, you take all responsibility for your actions.) Power up, and take your first flight by hovering, feel the adrenaline rush through your veins, finish off by landing, and wiping the sweat off your head, as you smile at your success. (If youre willing to put in the time and patience to get into the RC helicopter hobby, its a rewarding experience. If not, it could become frustrating)

Spare Parts you will need in case of a crash:
(You could also purchase only the parts you've broken, and wait a few days for shipping. If you don't like to wait, the parts below are typically required after being broken)
- Main Shafts
- Feathering Shafts
- Flybars
- Main Gear
- Tail Shafts
- Tail Booms
- Carbon Fiber Main blades ($8.60 for 325mm) (Don't get 335mm, you don't need that extra length)
- OR Fiberglass blades ($3.62 for 325mm), these are fine, they performed well in this video, BUT I would prefer CF, only because they're better for 3D, if you're hovering and learning, fiberglass is heaver, and will provide a more stable flight.
- CF tail blades (62mm) If they're sold out, get plastic, they're fine.
- Landing skids, if you don't want to CA them back together.
- The vertical and horizontal fins, (stabilizers)
- Tail belt
- Tail boom struts
That's a lot of extra parts(And doesn't cover some, such as tail parts, main hub, tail case, etc.), but it's what could commonly break during a crash. It's very hard to predict what you'll need. You get free shipping on orders more than $100, so you could wait until you crash, and order the parts, it won't come out to $100, but it might if you add a heli case with the order, or the $50 2.4ghz exceed radio set, which is probably what I would do.

Upgrades:
- 2.4ghz radio. NEW: The new model being sold at xheli has the 2.4GHZ radio already!!! Get it while it's in stock!
- Horizontal and Vertical Stabilizers. The Trex 450 fins are much more flexible and don't break when you crash.
- Carbon fiber main and tail blades. It would increase performance and agility, it's worth the price.

Good Luck!

PS: Head to www.rcuniverse.com for all your answers, it's a huge knowledge database waiting for YOU to learn from!

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[DavidSunshine867]

2 people bought this helicopter and crashed it right away!!!

DON'T BE LIKE BILL AND TED!!!

You can't buy this helicopter and fly it if you have no experience in flying this helicopter.

YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND HEAD HOLD/RATE HOLD, IDLE UP/NORMAL MODES, PITCH CURVES, MAIN BLADE PITCH MEASURING, AND MOST OF ALL, YOU NEED TO PRACTICE ON THE SIMULATOR BEFORE YOU BUY THIS.

You will crash, guaranteed, if you have no experience with a helicopter that uses a SWASH!

Cheers, and have fun!

[fredmarques2]

Hi again David, once again i congratulate you for your pacience and sharing your info with me.. Folowing your set up prcedure i was able to give (normal mode) -3 degree pitch (throtle down) to +10 degree pitch throtle up. what is the procedure to set up the tail servo , im not sure if ive also changed the servo horn position so i ask you your pacience and knowlege once again so that i can finaly get airborne

Thanks

Fred

[DavidSunshine867]

@fredmarques2

hey, sorry I've been too busy to catch up on things.

So I'll try to help you the best I can through my phone.

The best way I can recommend setting up the tail, is to google for Helifreak finlessbob white, he made videos of 450 trex setups, find the tail one, it's your gold!

The knobs, it sounds like it's working like my video right?

If so, then it should work fine.

I'll try to find better answers once I get time on the computer.

Cheers!

[DavidSunshine867]

Hi Fred,

Pitch is the bottom of your normal pitch curve, turn on the heli, unplug the motor, and set this to negative 5 degree of pitch or less, 3 min. PLT is pitch limit travel, the top of your normal curve, max positive pitch in normal, set this to max, that's fine, make sure your pitch is 10 or more.

Make sure you unplug the motor before doing this.

Idle up has no settings, they are all fixed.

Cheers.

[fredmarques2]

Hi again David, first of all ide like to congratulate you for your tips since, as you already now, the instructions that come with the heli are a litle bit confusing, and more to people( like me) that arent yet familiarazed with rc helis. one more question, in Ci mode the labels near the pots say that the left knob becomes PIT ajustment and the right one PLT, what do they mean?

[DavidSunshine867]

@fredmarques2

Hey Fred,

I've posted a tutorial video, but it won't let me link it.

It's the latest video in my profile, titled E-Razor 450 Radio Setup Tutorial

showing how I set up my radio.

If you can get it working the same, your heli should fly fine.

Cheers.

[fredmarques2]

@DavidSunshine867

Hi again David, ive already done what you ve told me and the both pitches are correct altought right knob (pot) is almost full ccw (left) and the right knob at the most cw (full right) positions to achieve + 11 degrees... is this ok? and now just one more info, how do i set up the tail servo and linkage since i do not remember if i ive touched it in the past... i promise this is the last help i need so that i can have a go this weekend... thanks once again David...

[DavidSunshine867]

@fredmarques2

cont'd:

Once you've locked it, your 6CH switch should be down. AIL up, ELE up, THR down, RUD down. Set all trips to centre, some people say drop throttle trim, but I use middle on all my helis.

5CH - This is your gyro setting, down is rate hold mode, DO NOT USE THIS. You want it up towards you, this is head hold mode and the only way to fly.

6CH 3D - down away from you is normal mode, fly in this mode. Up towards you is idle up, fly in this once you are ready for 3D.

GL.

[DavidSunshine867]

@fredmarques2

Hi Fred.

I started the PDF document, but then figured that instructional videos would be better. I've made those videos but haven't had time to do the video editing and get them posted.

I'll try to explain here:

The radio, you'll have A,V,H,C,Ci modes. C stands for CCPM, i is for inverted. You WANT Ci for the heli. The rest are airplane modes, do not use them.

Set your left knob to 40%, and right knob to 90% or so.

Scroll through to make urs set to Ci. And lock it.

[fredmarques2]

@DavidSunshine867

Hi i also have a e-razor 450 RTF heli. In the introduction of your video you say youre going to create a pdf file regarding every aspect of seting up the heli and radio that comes with it... My question is that ive messed up with the linkages (width) and and two buttons (potentiometers) and im afraid to get of the ground like this... please, please can you help? do you have that info already. P.S the radio that comes with my e-razor is the 35 Mhz not the 2,4 Ghz ok.

thanks