HobbyKing Online R/C Hobby Store : HK-450MT CCPM 3D Fully Alloy Helicopter Kit (Align T-Rex Compat.)

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14/07/2010
AerialVision (46%)
hi
can someone tell me what setup they have on thier heli that works.

21/05/2010
arfonzo (60%)
Hello

What is the difference between the GT and the MT model?

Alfonso

MichalisN (67%)
The 2 models are nearly the same. The only differences are carbon frame, the log printed on the boom and the main rotor head. The swashplate washout a bit better.
I am very pleased with my MT model. If you proceed with the MT model the Part F016 needs glue -Thread locker like TL680- because it gets loose quickly reasulting crash.

Regards
Michalis

arfonzo (60%)
Thank you very much for the reply Michalis.

I'll follow your advice.

Alfonso

specialist (70%)
i dont no but quality maybe

10/05/2010
tonybooger (46%)
Can anyone confirm if this has actually got a 4mm Feathering shaft?

Thanks.

Andrew (67%)
Its an Align V2 Trex copy.

3/05/2010
tonybooger (46%)
As my first ever CP heli, I can say my first ever hovers of a cp heli were made enjoyable, and ultra smooth with this HK450-MT heli!

Heres my vid of my maiden hovers of a cp heli(
hk450-mt)

Everything in my set up was purchased from hobbyking, except the align blades. I have not tried the blades that come with it, so I cant comment on those

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkYp9fLlb7Y

specialist (70%)
tebrikler

26/02/2010
monkeyhanger (63%)
I just ordered one of these helis, and decided on this:

TY2215-3350 Turnigy Typhoon 450H 2215H Heli Motor 3550kv

I read the comments on the motor and someone said they were using the F050 Pinion Gears, so that's what I got.

I'm new to the hobby and this is my first kit so I'm hoping it was a good choice.

It was also mentioned that the motor doesnt come with mounting screws, so I ordered some of those as well (M3X6)

24/02/2010
Wild (46%)
Tell me, what motor and gear to buy for this set

Wild (46%)
Tell me, what motor and gear to buy for this kit

freeeday (28%)
i have bougt the Turnigy E500 6T 4000Kv 200W Heli Motor and the 25A mistery speed controls
they going super!

15/02/2010
Supafast Raptor (49%)
Hi, just received my heli. Has thread lock been used at the factory? It seems a great shame to strip it all down just to check. Metal parts are quality items very pleased with it.

helibrit (42%)
It is highly recomended to tear down and thread lock pre built parts as you have to remember these are put together at a factory were they are rushed through an assebly line and speed is the key so for safety reasons do your own thread locking.Fly safe LOL Helibrit

28/01/2010
SPITFACED (55%)
Hello again, I am looking at stocking up on parts for repairs. I have just spotted the new V2 standard version that comes with more alloy parts etc, I am wondering as a beginner again would I be better off purchasing one of the cheaper $27.99 kits to do all my training on and holding onto the full alloy version for upgrade parts when i get more experience flying, ie are thge new V2 standard versions a good start for a beginner and do the minor plastic parts offer more forgiveness and flex in a small crash than its tougher brother all alloy. Thanks again for your advise in advance, Rod in Australia

helibrit (42%)
I would suggest getting mainshafts flybars 4mm spindles landing gear and heli blades. I have a full metal head and have crashed probably 20 times never any damage to parts exept shafts plastic will usualy break then you are replacing shafts and plastic parts. fly safe LOL Helibrit

28/01/2010
SPITFACED (55%)
Hello, I have my kit purchased and waiting for delivery, I have gone with the Turnigy E500 6T 4000kv motor, What Tooth Pinion gear should I use as a beginner, should I use the one supplied with the motor? I have 11, 12 & 13 tooth pinions plus what ever one comes with the motor, Thankyou to anyone who offers advice, Rod in Aus

18/12/2009
aruma (67%)
When this heli crashed,can black metal parts be bought?

HK stock parts are only blue metal parts.

Eric (38%)
You can buy a whole new kit for just slightly more than it would cost to order the "Blue" metal head from here!

Thats a good deal on 1 full set of "Black" metal replacement parts.

aruma (67%)
Thank you reply. I understood.
But that's out of stock :)

15/12/2009
xero67156 (52%)
Look at the stock canopy part #F047 for info on coloring the canopy. The epoxy method works great. I don't know about dying it. A buddy had mentioned just filming it (monokote) but after getting it on, it just peeled right back off. Maybe if you could get an overlap, you could get decent adhesion?

13/12/2009
Eric (38%)
Just a heads up: I have 2 of these kits, and the Main Drive Gear on both are Warped and Wobble very badly. The Stock Main Rotor Blades on 1 kit were also Warped Slightly.Plan on getting a Better Main Drive Gear (I am using the Align Blue Version, which also provides better cooling) and better blades. I ordered the 325mm Black and Yellof Carbon Fiber Blades from here and they work well.

12/12/2009
Nicholas (48%)
Has anyone tried out the new torque drive system (V3) from align on one of these to get rid of the problematic belt drive?

3/12/2009
Realkorky (78%)
I ll be waiting for the HK450 Pro MT :)One thing, aluminium stabilizers are really stupid. Even plastics are better. Vertical often touches ground, so it bends.HK450 Plastic canopy is great. Only problem is cannot be painted. Ok, sure not cool as a GF but it is really strong. So this canopy is best for new pilots.

24/11/2009
clivem (40%)
is this a 4mm or 3mm feathering shaft!

lyclyc (59%)
v2, 4mm feathering shaft with thrust bearing.
received mine.
motor mount is not metal though.
main bearing block, tail pulley block, tail boom clamp, tail rotor casing all metal (or aluminium to be precise)

Guenther (63%)
is there a multi-blade-head available for a main shaft diameter of 4 mm?
i found the "Penta-Bladed Rotorhead" (***********rc-expert****/scale-cnc-5-blades-penta-bladed-rotorhead-for-trex-450-lm45002-p-1239.html?RCsid=d7vb6rop8mbej02a373c2rgdu6), but it's 5 mm main shaft *-(

21/11/2009
emthered (66%)
It would have made more sense to include CF or GF frames. A glass fibre canopy would have been nice too. I think, for those reasons, some buyers will pass on this one.

Bullitt5094 (74%)
Someone posted that they are FG or GF blades, whichever you want to call them.

19/11/2009
Bullitt5094 (74%)
Are ALL the components on the head metal. The pic looks like some are still plastic.

lyclyc (59%)
all metal. except the anti rotation bracket, still plastic.
received mine.

peasea (63%)
Only plastic bits are the ball links

18/11/2009
nowinkk (82%)
What is the size of the feathering shaft? 3mm or 4mm?

Fernando (74%)
i gues its 3 mm, 4 mm its only on SE V2 version

17/11/2009
Fernando (74%)
why not comes whit a cool canopy ???

17/11/2009
pidjones (37%)
This is indeed a great deal compared to getting the HK450 and then adding the metal tail and head. One more thing would make it a world-beater. PLEASE upgrade the screws! They aren't just soft metal - they aren't made correctly. I had to cut a 1/16" driver to make one that would assemble my HK450 kit.

Offer an IMPROVED screw kit as an accessory, too!

nowinkk (82%)
About the hex driver, 1.5mm doesn't seem to fit well, or is it 1/16" instead? This applies to HK450 model as well.

Quix-fz (50%)
i'd recommend to get an additional 1/16 hex. it makes live much much easier

nowinkk (82%)
Well, 1/16" hex driver isn't common in the rc hobby market, I supposed. Where can I find one?

Bullitt5094 (74%)
If you get a "machined" 1.5mm driver you'll have no problems with the screws. I use this one from Dynamite on the three HKs I've built with zero problems. ****dynamiterc****/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=DYN2900

16/11/2009
Bullitt5094 (74%)
What is the main blade material? Wood, FG or CF?

Quix-fz (50%)
it's fibreglass.

16/11/2009
hhrhhr (55%)
is this V1 or V2?

Wireman (53%)
How about if you replace the canopy with a painted one. I think most people would pay an extra dollar or two for that. Otherwise it's a real good deal! Thank you Hobby King!

This customer was awarded a credit for their answer.

16/11/2009
Agonzalez (39%)
wow! what a price!, please keep the postage undder 1 kilo for us wanting only the kit!

luckysoul (68%)
"Upgraded belt pulley gear & shaft. (No-slippage)"

well, it still look the same to me? still the white plastic one. so in what way have it upgraded? stronger glue?

Jason5001 (4%)
It has knurling on the shaft, a keyway and we're refering to the pulley in the body of the heli, not the shaft on the tail.

kevinb120 (70%)
Finally a heli with no BLUE, this would make for the ultimate cheap scale build.

pidjones (37%)
A Sharpie will turn the blue to black fast!

slumberjer (88%)
Drop the metal frame. FG frame please..

Straight Up (80%)
JASON: the comments all seem to point to a common theme: CF frames and a nicely painted canopy. Put the price up to cover these items and I suspect you will get a LOT of new buyers.

Heath (63%)
I for one like Al not CF. When CF breaks, its broke. Al can easily be reformed. So here's one vote AGAINST CF.

the Sven (48%)
One vote against a canopy. WHO gives a **** about the canopy whether plastic or fiberglass... in the end you can buy one separately. I'm going for the MD500 scale body myself...

Kinsey03 (79%)
Anyone have problems with missing parts. Mine did not have the tail boom, tail boom supports, flybar, pushrod or servo brackets for tail boom. I sent email three days ago with no response and do not have a scale or camera to support my claim like they say to do. Will see what happens.

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