[ScouserAndy]

I bought i diddy one from play and i'm hooked, i want a bigger one!

Can anyone recommend one?

No petrol ones just yet!

[gtcarling]

Check out the model zone link below they do r/c helicopters from £80 upto £150.

http://www.themodelcentre.com/dept.j...&subdept_id=37

[ScouserAndy]

thanks for link, havent got £80 spare tho, can goto £40 tho.

[Sporran]

i fly planes myself but would recommend this one

http://www.hightechscience.org/picco...helicopter.htm

does all the manouvers of the pukka jobs too and can easily fly it indoors too

EDIT just saw your post above lol, forget this chopper

[ScouserAndy]

i just want a bit of back garden fun and if i like it i'll think about spending more money on it. What are those dragonfly ones like off ebay for about £30? crap? or ok good fun?

[Sporran]

aint seen them tbh but for that price im sure it will be fun.

My newphew has an electric delta wing for crimbo that flies like anything

[gtcarling]

http://www.rcscale.co.uk/eshop/prodd...p?prod=DRAFL04

[ScouserAndy]

Originally Posted by gtcarling

http://www.rcscale.co.uk/eshop/prodd...p?prod=DRAFL04

any good?

[Sporran]

bargain for a 4ch unit, ideal for learning and getting your orientation sorted.

[ScouserAndy]

Originally Posted by gtcarling

http://www.rcscale.co.uk/eshop/prodd...p?prod=DRAFL04

gt do you have or seen this model, i may get this one. Is this the cheapest you seen it for? looks good

[Jenn]

Originally Posted by ScouserAndy

i just want a bit of back garden fun and if i like it i'll think about spending more money on it. What are those dragonfly ones like off ebay for about £30? crap? or ok good fun?

Bought one of Play for someone and just found it great fun. Now I don't know how it compares to others as it's the 1st one I've ever tried.
Just waiting for some nicer weather now to try it outside.

Reading this has just reminded me how much I miss my old hobby, radio control flying - I think I'm going to have to take it up again.

[RottenFox]

Originally Posted by ScouserAndy

i just want a bit of back garden fun and if i like it i'll think about spending more money on it. What are those dragonfly ones like off ebay for about £30? crap? or ok good fun?

http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Product.asp...338?ref=Search
is that what you are meaning?
my 6 year old has one,and its fantastic..he gets to play with it in every room bar the living room,as his flying skills arent great.
works fine indoors and outside too,in the garden.
only thing,is that if it gets a bit windy in the garden,it tends to get erratic,but still kept under control.
he has crashed it,into the ground,his sister,the dog,and its still going.

ive got one of these as well..got it for my christmas,from the wife.
its a Picoo-Z helicopter:
http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Product.asp...727?ref=Search
all i can say is fantastic fun,especially on those late night missions,involving nefarious attacks on the wife reading a book.

[mattrixdesign2]

you can get Picoo-Z - from Play for about £17.99, bought one for a laugh and they are great fun for short blasts.

I love tormenting the Mrs with it

[Breezimus]

I've got two RC heli's. Both electric and both with about a grand invested in them.

Beware getting hooked on these things, they're addictive and expensive - especially if you crash a lot.

[Tetlee]

Originally Posted by RottenFox

ive got one of these as well..got it for my christmas,from the wife.
its a Picoo-Z helicopter:
http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Product.asp...727?ref=Search
all i can say is fantastic fun,especially on those late night missions,involving nefarious attacks on the wife reading a book.

You got me inspired with that last comment there Fox

[RottenFox]

Originally Posted by Tetlee

You got me inspired with that last comment there Fox

what really beats is,is i used to own a remote control helium GoodYear blimp.
fantastic fun,blocking out the tv,with it,when the wife was deeply involved with eastenders,etc..
pity it "developed" a tear in it though,at least thats what she told me.

[Tetlee]

Originally Posted by RottenFox

what really beats is,is i used to own a remote control helium GoodYear blimp.
fantastic fun,blocking out the tv,with it,when the wife was deeply involved with eastenders,etc..
pity it "developed" a tear in it though,at least thats what she told me.

lol, I'd have sent that one in for a post-mortem

[sneeks]

I've always wanted to fly R/C helicopters, I may but the Dragonfly if it is good. I'll try find some online reviews first.

[RottenFox]

http://techdigest.tv/2007/04/review_wowwee_f.html
thats one review of it.
and this one has a video:
http://www.paramountzone.com/remote-...dragon-fly.htm
if you cant wait to get it delivered,if you do buy one,toysrus have a special on it for £29.87,and its about the same instore.

[sneeks]

Originally Posted by gtcarling

http://www.rcscale.co.uk/eshop/prodd...p?prod=DRAFL04

This was the helicopter I was considering buying. Has anyone flown one of these?

[RottenFox]

no flown one of them,but the Pico Z's big brother,i have flown(well,played with).
when i got my Pico Z,my mate had to better me,so he bought one of these:
http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Product.asp...achines/385719
its virtually the same as the one you linked to,10 minutes or so flying time,outdoors,etc..and it went over his house,and flew quite well,on a not so calm day.
i assume it will be very much the same,but available from the high street.

[Steve_P]

I have both a Picoo Z and a Gyrotor both by Silverlit but to be honest find them a bit frustrating as they are only 2 channel. i.e. you go up/down or rotate left/right and that's it. Whilst they are great fun and a laugh to fly there's no real feeling of being in control or having the ability to fly from point A to point B.

Anyone ordered from the following website?

http://www.nitrotek.co.uk/

I fancy trading up to a 4 channel chopper, I do like the look of the following two:

Walkera 5#6 for indoors fun.
Feralbeast Apache for scaring the neighbours.

They seem reasonably priced too.

S.

[RottenFox]

too many brands,too many helis from china..
some are knock-offs of each other.
with so many similar names,its a hard choice.
i ordered a mighty mosquito from play.com today,for £50,and noticed they have the knock-off of it,for £25,also,due out tomorrow.
i ordered both,just to see how they are,as i believe that they are 3 channel,and judging by reviews,etc,they seem to be great fun.
from picooZ,to micro/mighty mosquito,so hope they come soon.

and as for the picooZ,i put a plastic ended thumb tack,on the end of the nose,so it looks like a gunship cannon,and what a difference.
it flys great brilliantly,with a slow forward movement,but is still able to hover,depending on power and control.
far more controllable..next im going to strip the tail and get rid of the stickers.

[Artie Fufkin]

Originally Posted by RottenFox

..next im going to strip the tail and get rid of the stickers.

Fabulous post! De-badging an R\C toy must be as cool as it gets .

[RottenFox]

little modifications,like that make it easier to fly,and offer more potential for better trim,and controls,and also make it lighter.
some of the mods,on the net for various helicopters,improve them no end,and in turn allow for longer flight time,better stability,amongst other additions,as some,out of the box,arent exactly set up as well as hoped.
factory conditions,what with thousands being made,at a time,do not allow for individual testing.

so no need for sarcasm.

[Artie Fufkin]

My intent wasn't sarcasm; I gave you , not or .

[$lim$hady]

Ohhhh man, I bought this one last week

http://www.nitrotek.co.uk/MEH-678.htm


And upon me charging the battery, it exploded!

Nearly burnt down the house!

[Steve_P]

Originally Posted by $lim$hady

Ohhhh man, I bought this one last week

http://www.nitrotek.co.uk/MEH-678.htm


And upon me charging the battery, it exploded!

Nearly burnt down the house!

Blimey! I hope you, family & home are okay.

S.

[RottenFox]

Originally Posted by kherm

My intent wasn't sarcasm; I gave you , not or .

ok..sorry,my bad.