500 Used trex 500

[bigone5500]

Is it worth it to purchase a used heli?

Trex 500 With Case And Extras! | eBay

Running a Scorpion 3026-1600 high performance motor and Hc3es Gyro with Bail-out feature. Torque Tube tail driven. Align 3G main blades. Carbon fiber vertical and horizontal stabilizers. Castle Ice 75 ESC.

www.ebay.com

 

[Tony]

If it's a good deal, yea. The link you posted, about $400 over priced. I look at the purchase knowing I'm about to tear this thing down to it's tight and curly's so I know it is in flyable condition.

 

[James M. Lewis]

I agree with Tony, everything looks OK, but make sure you're getting what you want. Trust your gut feeling

 

[Geena]

I have to agree with Tony too. I think it`s a bit over priced for what it is. The Heli Command 3SX has not been offered for a long time, and I`m not sure if the setup software for the Bavarian Demon 3SX will work. It should, seeing as how Bavarian Demon used to be Heli Command, but if it doesn`t..... you`re stuck with an expensive paper weight. There are also no really good photos of the frames, gears, ect. to show that there is no damage. I`m not trying to scare you away from the purchase, but maybe making an offer instead of forking over almost $800? The worst that can happen is he says no.

 

[D.O.G.]

Maybe a local hobby shop can help you out. There's always someone selling an RC vehicle.

 

[bigone5500]

I was thinking it was overpriced too. I'd like to have a 500 size heli but don't want to buy it new. I feel I can get a fair deal somewhere on a 500. I also am considering purchasing the new RealFlight Software. I need a good sim that is updated and has realistic controls. What really sucks though is I have to have internet to download RF. I don't know though. $199 is a bit pricey for a flight sim.

 

[James M. Lewis]

I have to agree with Tony too. I think it`s a bit over priced for what it is. The Heli Command 3SX has not been offered for a long time, and I`m not sure if the setup software for the Bavarian Demon 3SX will work. It should, seeing as how Bavarian Demon used to be Heli Command, but if it doesn`t..... you`re stuck with an expensive paper weight. There are also no really good photos of the frames, gears, ect. to show that there is no damage. I`m not trying to scare you away from the purchase, but maybe making an offer instead of forking over almost $800? The worst that can happen is he says no.

Geena brought up some very good points to consider

 

[Rackman]

I'm sure there's one out there that's going to be the one for you..the right one is going to come along..as for a flight Sim.. I had the RF 8 and it was good but my transmitter that came with it brought do to an accident with my Grandson but for what it was. but I found a sim at RC-THOUGHTS.com & it's the Phoenix 5.5 at no cost to you. Only a donation if you choose too..& the only thing you really need to buy is a controller cable from eBay that offers 22 In1 RC USB Flight Simulator With Cable for just under $15.00 ..comes with a few different interface cable to work best with your transmitter.. seems to work just fine for me..but just a thought..well best of luck to you for sure..

 

[Rackman]

I just got done looking thru a bunch of my stuff and found that I have an extra controller cable here if you feel you want to move forward with trying out different sims. You just let me know how to send & it's yours.

 

[bigone5500]

I have Phoenix 5.5. It's no longer updated and I really like the graphics in RF. It will be next year before I can buy it. I have to save up $1500 for my driveway to my new shop.

 

[Rackman]

I understand..well great..yeah I'm sure you'll enjoy RF 9 it's a great program..glad to hear you have something that you can currently fly on your PC then..

 

[bigone5500]

I hope it will work on my laptop. I plan to purchase RF evolution. One thing that doesn't sit well with me is you have to download it on steam and it still costs $200.

 

[Rackman]

Oh dose it..yeah if it were me I think I would try to find a hard copy..but that's just me I seem to have the worst of luck with pc's lol

 

[Rackman]

 

[bigone5500]

They don't include a physical disc with evolution. Steam download only. So in my mind I am paying $200 for a controller.

 

[Rackman]

Oh yeah that would be crazy..I didn't know that. I Really that that came with a hard copy disk..oops ok

 

[D.O.G.]

They don't include a physical disc with evolution. Steam download only. So in my mind I am paying $200 for a controller.

it's not what you want but take a look at this sim Model Helicopters, Planes, Drones and Cars -AccuRC 3rd Generation RC Flight Simulator

 

[bigone5500]

it's not what you want but take a look at this sim Model Helicopters, Planes, Drones and Cars -AccuRC 3rd Generation RC Flight Simulator

I have that one on steam. I just like RF better.

 

[Tony]

I need to give AccuRC another try. It's been a couple years now. And yep, I need a new sim as well for obvious reasons lol

 

[James M. Lewis]

I hope it will work on my laptop. I plan to purchase RF evolution. One thing that doesn't sit well with me is you have to download it on steam and it still costs $200.

OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!