Cheapest Trex 450 clone helicopter build / setup #1

An introduction to a video series where you can learn how and where to buy all the parts to make a nice flying Trex 450 clone helicopter for only about $280. That includes EVERYTHING needed to fly.

2.4Ghz transmitter and receiver
http://mikeysrc.com/Store-Radio-Gear.html

The Mikey's RC 450 helicopter
http://mikeysrc.com/Store-450-Heli-Kits.html

2200mah 20C 11.1v li-po flight battery
http://mikeysrc.com/Store-Lipo-Batteries.html

4 servos
http://mikeysrc.com/Store-Servos.html

Mikey's RC heading hold gyro
http://mikeysrc.com/Store-Gyros.html

Brushless motor
http://mikeysrc.com/Store-Heli-Brushless-Outrunner-Motors.html

Brushless ESC
http://mikeysrc.com/Store-Speed-Controllers-(ESC).html#50

The video series will show you everything from where I got the parts, how to put it all together, how to set up the electronics and how to program the transmitter throttle / pitch curves, sub trims etc.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• trex
• 450
• SE
• V2
• t-rex
• rex
• version
• II
• align
• allign
• clone
• cheap
• cheapest
• low
• price
• EXI
• helicopter
• nitro
• planes
• xheli
• throttle
• pitch
• curve
• heading
• head
• hold
• gyro
• 3d
• brushless
• motor
• upsidedown
• flying
• no
• crash

[JoeGoalie]

Almost three years later, would you still recommend this build?

[MikeysRC]

@JoeGoalie Not really anymore, when you can find a RTF 450 heli of a similar quality for under $200 on amazon or ebay.

[frankie122]

i need help finding a 450 but cant buy a align trex 450 helpp....in your opinion is e-flite or esky any good in the 450 range? plus i would also want to buy a scale fuselage to go with my 450 so if you can tell me which brand can fit the usual fiber glass fuselages let me know like a bell 202 jet ranger and so on,,,

[MikeysRC]

@frankie122 go to xheli dot com and buy the EXI 450 clone. Way better heli for your money than Esky or Eflight. They also have scake fuselages.

[elmardus]

Does this tutorial also work for the HK450V2??

[MikeysRC]

@elmardus Yeah it should.

[Twisterr1000]

I got the exi 450 v2 frame. Will 325mm main blades for a trex-450 work on my frame ?

325mm Main Blade For Align Trex Trex 450 Helicopter(HXT_7) <<<<<<<<<< title on website. Think it's a uk site

[tooserious4u79]

9 people must have paid too much for a trex lol. This is a great video series because I just purchased one

[Weetbix1969]

@ZeerosFate the regular one is has an alloy/foam case with it and the cartoned is in an box with polystyrene - best to pull it completely apart and check everything has been loctited then reassemble (you dont want the tail coming apart while spinning at over 8000RPM) - send me a private message if you want any other info can also let you know where to get the manual online although you can get the TRex one and it will do and i can let you know the address of a good forum group

[ZeerosFate]

@Weetbix1969 They have a regular version and a "cartoned" version for $100 less. Why they would charge less for sending the heli inside a box is beyond me.

[Weetbix1969]

@JoeGoalie look at ehirobo.com for the CopterX 450 SEv2 its a good clone and has all alloy parts and they are good trustworthy Hong Kong site

[ZeerosFate]

@MikeysRC That's what I noticed, I was thinking of building on my own until I found a TRex 450 Clone for under $200 RTF brand new, sold locally. I have no idea how they do it.

[JoeGoalie]

@MikeysRC Anything I should look for specifically for a good deal? I kind of liked the idea of building it myself though. Have a little bit of personal pride and investment in it, kind of like building your own PC.

[CaptianCrash44]

these videos are great. are you still selling the components on your website? if not, where is a nice place I can get them? I think it would be more fun to build the heli than to just buy one. thanks.