HobbyKing Online R/C Hobby Store : HK-450 CCPM 3D Helicopter Barebone kit (Align T-rex Compat.)

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7/28/2010
SCHRODERS (50%)
V1 Feather Shaft confirmed

5/22/2010
maestros (50%)
I want to buy the HK-450GT full Alloy and i also want this one for the spare parts.
So is this compatible with the 450GT full alloy?
Because here it says 90% is compatible with t-rex
but the 450GT full alloy says 99% Compatible with trex.

dmarnaud2 (34%)
Although some of the parts will be interchangeable, they are mostly plastic. If you need a replacement head or tail, this is a cheap source of parts. I would suggest you just buy two GTs and you have a batch of spare parts. By the time you pay shipping on a couple spares, you could have bought a complete replacement bird. If you are learning, just buy a couple BB kits and viola, instant spares.

maestros (50%)
thank you for your reply, when you say: buy a couple BB kits and viola what do you mean?
Sorry bad english and i don't understand so good

epareja (27%)
He ment Barebone Kit.

maestros (50%)
oh thanks.

AlexSolo (55%)
Not good idea. If something will happen with head parts, You will change from alloy to plastic. Same about tail gear.

5/8/2010
tonybooger (46%)
Does this have the 4mm Feathering shaft??? I was thinking of using this for spares for my HK450-MT(except not using the plastic bits)
Would most of this be compatible with the HK450-MT?

Bas123 (40%)
It looks like it is the old version, so the MT, so I think it has the 3mm

pidjones (37%)
Verified (I just received mine) to be a V1 (3mm feathering shaft) head and tail. Good news is that the tail belt drive gear is splined to the shaft. Also has one-piece landing skid.

asdfrtyuvbnm (21%)
it is 100% compatible with the MT version. but it only has a 3mm feathering shaft.

bootstrap (79%)
Hi, My HK 450 barebones has the 3mm feathering shaft, I know this because on Sunday I had an unexpected sudden arrival with good old mother earth and sheered the feathering shaft. Luckyly I had spare align 3mm shafts so just 5-10 min job and all ready to go again.

5/4/2010
Bob1 (39%)
Considering it is V1... not sure... Is that similar to V2? What are the differences?

asdfrtyuvbnm (21%)
the difference is the feathering shaft and the amount of alu alloy. They v1 has a 3mm shaft and the v2 has a 4mm shaft. The 3mm shaft always bends in a crash and the 4mm never bends. but, due to the plastic head, it really doesn't matter because the plastic always breaks before the shaft does.Once you crash be sure to replace with v2 parts.

4/24/2010
r_g_r (88%)
Blade grips look like V1. There's a lot of plastic on the head. Possibly also 3mm feathering shaft?
Can anybody confirm that this kit is V1? Jason?

chrisdv (50%)
Like you say, are there v2 plastic main blade grips?
The thing is, on the cheap ver2 kit the main blade grips also look like plastic to me in the picture, bit different though. Spares are:F002(plastic) and F002U (metal). With F002U it's unclear wether it's 3 or 4mm and description does'nt say. Looking at the bearings I'd say V1. But there's also this kind of discussion going on.
I can't find any others, so no 4mm spares available at hobbyking?

The main differences between V1 and V2 are 4mm feathering and thrust bearings (like in de esky belt v2 king v3?), correct?
When I get it I wil measure the feathering shaft and let you guys know wether it is 3 or 4mm.

The one I have now is the 3mm so that would be fine by me.
Metal/alu parts of the are probably stronger but I'm not sure if they would survive a crash and they are more expensive to replace* so as a beginner I'll stick with the plastic v1 head then.

Bob1 (39%)
I am a beginner and just bought the kit... Is there a problem with V1 ?

DuncB (42%)
I have received this kit and can confirm that it is the V1 version with the cheapo landing gear but does have the black fins. Don't recommend buying this for building up a helicopter when you can get the V2 with blades and canopy for an extra $7 but this is great for spare parts

shutt40 (58%)
The big advantage to this kit over the V2 is in shipping weight. With this kit at 649g you can add a motor, esc, 4 servos, pinion, gyro and fiberglass blades and still be under the 1kg shipping weight. Rx ready less a canopy, saves 7 bucks on the kit and 10 bucks on shipping just for 1mm in feathing shaft size

4/22/2010
lyclyc (59%)
both picture looks different. first picture is with white horizontal and vertical fin and landing skid while second picture is black.
from first picture, the rotor head looks like come with 3mm feathering shaft.
i wouldn't be surprised if it comes with a 3mm feathering shaft. and HK, where is the 4mm feathering shaft?

Wireman (53%)
Read above:
Kit includes black landing gear and tail fin.

/Wireman

boss-fet (41%)
Got mine today. 3mm feathering shaft, all plastic head, not blue screw set, thin metal side plates, plastic motor mount, 1 piece black plastic landing gear, all plastic tail, all plastic. Where/What is V2? Shipped in the same size box that I always get.

4/22/2010
Burnaby (71%)
Almost at a throw away price. Fly it hard, on first sign of any issue chuck it for new BB. Nothing like NEW parts.

tommo85 (39%)
It is a good philosophy. However, higher quality components, do fly better under harder flight conditions. That said though, at this price, your comment is most valid for any beginner. Or even buy two of the 450GT's if you want to fly hard. Either way, the price of this heli kit is unbeatable.

4/21/2010
Blind Vision (55%)
perfect, -but i do hope i will newer need it.

Blind Vision (55%)
will this be a new "standard" for all sizes ? (450,500,600 and eventually the beasty 700)

4/21/2010
vinay2070 (18%)
V1 or V2? looks like its V1 with 3mm feathering shaft.

kademiller (50%)
It says it is V2

Looks like a sweet deal. I even like how it says it has black skids and fins.

ragamofyn (65%)
Sorry, where does it say V2?

Viper DaSnake (17%)
Take a look at the orignal:
HK-450 CCPM 3D Helicopter Kit (Align T-rex Compat.)

THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN REPLACED BY V2. WE WILL CONTINUE TO CARRY SPARE PARTS FOR THIS HELI, HOWEVER PLEASE SEE THE LINK BELOW FOR THE UPGRADED V2 VERSION, AT THE SAME PRICE!
Discontinued item
This item is no longer available and has been replaced by another item.
Click here to view the newer item. <<< sends you to this new kit.

Dont know if that means this is their second style of this heli or if it's actually a V2..??..??

ThomasSpooren (65%)
i can confirm this version is the V1

4/21/2010
Eric1180 (-53%)
Great for repair parts

4/21/2010
kstmark (70%)
hmmm barebone kit... very good idea. If you will sell it in the gt version it would be better

Deano (69%)
Good call - the GT version would be great

Tempest42 (76%)
IN the description there needs to be a list of all head and tail plastic parts, feathering shaft size,and more detailed pictures of head and tail parts.
Scott 4-21-2010

Fugitive_Bill (72%)
kademiller, like ragamofyn, I'd to know where it say V2 too. Or are we dummies? Like Blind Vision I'd like to know if there will be BB's for the 500+ sizes as well.

Crashinbash (80%)
Whats the excitement all about? This just looks like the HK 450 already availible without the main blades for 7 bucks less?

pidjones (37%)
Looks like a good crash kit to me!

primo400 (25%)
When you crash you need blades and if all the parts are plastic is like downgrading your heli. But it is a good concept, If you want to practice new moves, it is a good option

Wireman (53%)
Crashinbash, don't forget the extra $5 you have to add for shipping the other one. And this one also let you add some more stuff up to the 750g level when you order it.

Crashinbash (80%)
I see they have now discontinued the version with the blades and using this one. For me it doesn't save any money in shipping where I live at this weight over the previous :(

LARRYB (34%)
Just received 3 of these. I assembled one kit and tried flying it yesterday. It was difficult to hover and seemed that there was a point in spinning up that it would just jump up and be real hard to hold a hover. I have also purchased the GT PRO version and it is better flying than this version. I bought these for crash kits and found that there is way too much differance between the 2 models. But for $20 they are a good deal.

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