Lama Vs Blade Cx2

[gotheli424]

Hey guys im having a little trouble deciding. I got a lot of cash ( like 230) for xmas( great time of year i love it!) any ways i was wondering what heli i should get the Lama V4 or the Blade cx2? i heard they are both great starter helis but ive heard the blade has lift issues( is this true?) also why is the blade so much more $$$ just because of the companys rep or other factors! Please help me decide what to get Thank you!!

[hawkman]

As long as you can get parts easy enough...then its your choice...I hear that both are good little helis...theres a lot of junk out there...but these two types are popular.

[nigel_mck]

the blade cx2 usually has better parts support and also has a better radio system. But iv also heard stuff about control problems.... I dont own so I cant really tell u alot else.

[gotheli424]

Well think that im going to get the lama v4. anything i should know about with ths heli?

[Danimal]

The only thing that I found that needed to be addressed right away was the linkage on the swash. There was a lot of binding and the ball links were pretty tight. It was a vary ease fix. The linkages have a Z bend on the servo arm end that passes through a hole in the arm. They didn't lineup with the balls on the swash with out flexing them in toward the balls. A slight bend in the linkage and that was fixed. And to take care of the tight ball links just a little squeeze with some needle nose pliers and they moved freely. A bit of swash leveling and it fly's grate.

[gotheli424]

thanks for the advise. I still want to know why the blade is like 80 dollars more epensive tho anyone no??

[Danimal]

really don't have any idea why theirs such a price difference. I can only assume its because people are willing to pay the price. There's not much difference in quality or electronics so I just can't see what makes one more expensive than the other.

[gotheli424]

ok i just wanted to make sure that i get a good heli. cause i have the money ( but would rather not spend it) but thanks for the replie and the help i cant wait> off topic what are the heli/flying ufo things that have 3 or 4 small motors in a square or trianular pattern. looks like someone took like 4 rotor tails and taped them together? if you dont know thats fine