Post by bobsdivco on Mar 3, 2014 11:31:15 GMT -8
When I first started flying CP heli's I chose a Walkera V400 D02. I found it to be a flimsy underpowered copter. I "broke" it dozens of times (it doesn't take a full on crash to damage the 400, a hard landing is more than enough to create big repairs) so I learned how to work on it, very quickly. Being the hard headed Swede that I am (You can always tell a Swede, but you can't tell him much!) I stayed with this bird, but modified it heavily ie: I double sided the frame, added a tail support,and replaced both motors and ESC's with brushless. Even with all of that I gave up on this helicopter. When the G400 came out I was very hesitant to purchase one. I finally pulled the trigger because I have all of the parts to make the G400 more reliable than stock. I have since had a "brain storm". I'm thinking I might add a brushless tail motor to my V450 D01 and also add the necessary parts from the G400 to create a SOLID chopper that has GPS with RTH. Does anyone see why this wouldn't work? I know the tail motor is a must because the V450 has a belt drive which is not compatible with the G400/V400 electronics. Any input would be appreciated. Dr. Bob