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astrowolf67 · 12-26-2011, 08:54 AM

Just curious if anyone else took advantage of Horizon's sale on these? My LHS wasn't even aware of the deal, until I went and had them order one. They ended up ordering a few more sets after ours came in.

We got this set for my son for Christmas, and, I must say, I'm impressed. Horizon has had them on sale for 99.99, for both RTF helis, and a slew of extra parts, including blades, and full canopies. Upon opening them yesterday morning, my suspicions were confirmed. These are nothing more than mCX2's, without lights, with infrared cannons, and different bodies. All mechanical replacement parts, are listed as mCX2 parts. And, they work as advertised, until the wife starts going crazy with the TV remote. She actually took both my son and my self down at once with the remote

They have proven to be very durable, even surviving a couple of mid air collisions. My son had trouble learning to fly the little Scout CX, but, had no problems learning to fly these little 4 channel units, and, in no time, was giving me some serious competition. The cannon beam, in our home, has a range of at least 20 feet, and is actually a pretty narrow beam which makes it somewhat challenging. According to the instructions, the range can be adjusted, and for more helis, you can even specify teams.

So, at the current price of 99.99, you basically get TWO mCX2 RTF's, plus all the replacement goodies, and a ton of fun!

David

pakk · 12-26-2011, 09:37 AM

wow..... what a deal.

I just bought to MCXs for a lot more than that....

Pfloyd · 12-26-2011, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by astrowolf67

Just curious if anyone else took advantage of Horizon's sale on these? My LHS wasn't even aware of the deal, until I went and had them order one. They ended up ordering a few more sets after ours came in.

We got this set for my son for Christmas, and, I must say, I'm impressed. Horizon has had them on sale for 99.99, for both RTF helis, and a slew of extra parts, including blades, and full canopies. Upon opening them yesterday morning, my suspicions were confirmed. These are nothing more than mCX2's, without lights, with infrared cannons, and different bodies. All mechanical replacement parts, are listed as mCX2 parts. And, they work as advertised, until the wife starts going crazy with the TV remote. She actually took both my son and my self down at once with the remote

They have proven to be very durable, even surviving a couple of mid air collisions. My son had trouble learning to fly the little Scout CX, but, had no problems learning to fly these little 4 channel units, and, in no time, was giving me some serious competition. The cannon beam, in our home, has a range of at least 20 feet, and is actually a pretty narrow beam which makes it somewhat challenging. According to the instructions, the range can be adjusted, and for more helis, you can even specify teams.

So, at the current price of 99.99, you basically get TWO mCX2 RTF's, plus all the replacement goodies, and a ton of fun!

David

They aren't exactly mcx2s. The frames and skids are totally different as well as the 5n1.

richdash · 12-26-2011, 09:14 PM

picked up one for my son and one for my womans family... awesome little choppers and fly pretty much exactly the same as the mcx that my son already has.

SierraHotel · 12-26-2011, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Pfloyd

They aren't exactly mcx2s. The frames and skids are totally different as well as the 5n1.

I've heard they are like the mcx which is kinda disappointing because the force heli's are so S. L. O. W. I would hope the mcx2 is much faster.

Will the mcx or mcx2 c/f tail shaft work with the force rc?

astrowolf67 · 12-28-2011, 10:07 PM

I switched the one I use to the advanced setting on the swash plate, and, it made a pretty big difference. As for the tail, there is a square hole in the rear of the frame, so, I would assume one of the tails would fit. You might have to add a weight to balance it though.

David

Pfloyd · 12-28-2011, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SierraHotel

I've heard they are like the mcx which is kinda disappointing because the force heli's are so S. L. O. W. I would hope the mcx2 is much faster.

Will the mcx or mcx2 c/f tail shaft work with the force rc?

The mcx2 is alot faster...especially when you put the links on the longer balls on the swash.
The Force helis are slow, so you can line up and shoot at each other. Wish I still had mine. Best 4 channel coax I ever had.

SierraHotel · 12-29-2011, 02:01 AM

Thanks for the input fellows!

Just for kicks I flew it around without the tail section tonight, hilarious fun!

Timeetyo · 12-31-2011, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SierraHotel

I've heard they are like the mcx which is kinda disappointing because the force heli's are so S. L. O. W. I would hope the mcx2 is much faster.

Will the mcx or mcx2 c/f tail shaft work with the force rc?

Yes they will.

K.peters · 01-03-2012, 12:02 AM

just curious but what parts has everyone broken on these? So far I'm up to a landing gear, a frame (trying to remove piece of landing gear from inside frame) and an inner shaft ( I believe as it has a really bad toilet bowl effect.) ordered 3 new frames, two landing gear and 2 inner shafts. Also have hole in tail section from mid air collision with other heli. any advice on keeping the crack from spreading?

K.peters · 01-03-2012, 12:13 AM

almost forgot. And one motor. Turns out if you plan on using your heli as a Christmas tree orniment its better to hang it by a string with the battery pulled out. Not by ramming into it at full tilt, panic and try to pull full reverse out of it to really get it bound up. Not that I would know about these things, just trying to save everyone a few motors. :-)

SierraHotel · 01-03-2012, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K.peters

almost forgot. And one motor. Turns out if you plan on using your heli as a Christmas tree orniment its better to hang it by a string with the battery pulled out. Not by ramming into it at full tilt, panic and try to pull full reverse out of it to really get it bound up. Not that I would know about these things, just trying to save everyone a few motors. :-)

LOL, I was flying mine at my inlaws and had taken quite a bit of medication that day and yeah heli met the Christmas tree. No damage.

astrowolf67 · 01-08-2012, 08:40 AM

Umm, yea, guilty of hitting the tree a few times here also. As for the tear in the canopy, a piece of good clear packing tape should patch it up pretty easy, and prevent the tear from spreading. One of ours has a tear in the nose of the canopy from a mid air collision. It was in a spot that allowed me to be able to patch it from the inside with tape. We love these little helis, and, fear of defeat taught my 11 yr old son how to fly four channel control very quickly

David

K.peters · 01-08-2012, 09:51 PM

I've actually stocked up on frames and landing skids. not sure if just the combo pack was discontinued or if it was parts and all. Got 2 frames from heliproz.com (all they had left) and 3 skids from lhs (all he had). Seems everyone else wants an arm and a leg for the ones they have left. it would really be to bad if they discontinued it all.

12-26-2011, 08:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
astrowolf67 Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2011	Force Combo Battle Pack Just curious if anyone else took advantage of Horizon's sale on these? My LHS wasn't even aware of the deal, until I went and had them order one. They ended up ordering a few more sets after ours came in. We got this set for my son for Christmas, and, I must say, I'm impressed. Horizon has had them on sale for 99.99, for both RTF helis, and a slew of extra parts, including blades, and full canopies. Upon opening them yesterday morning, my suspicions were confirmed. These are nothing more than mCX2's, without lights, with infrared cannons, and different bodies. All mechanical replacement parts, are listed as mCX2 parts. And, they work as advertised, until the wife starts going crazy with the TV remote. She actually took both my son and my self down at once with the remote They have proven to be very durable, even surviving a couple of mid air collisions. My son had trouble learning to fly the little Scout CX, but, had no problems learning to fly these little 4 channel units, and, in no time, was giving me some serious competition. The cannon beam, in our home, has a range of at least 20 feet, and is actually a pretty narrow beam which makes it somewhat challenging. According to the instructions, the range can be adjusted, and for more helis, you can even specify teams. So, at the current price of 99.99, you basically get TWO mCX2 RTF's, plus all the replacement goodies, and a ton of fun! David

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12-26-2011, 09:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
pakk Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2011	wow..... what a deal. I just bought to MCXs for a lot more than that....

12-26-2011, 09:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
richdash Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2011	picked up one for my son and one for my womans family... awesome little choppers and fly pretty much exactly the same as the mcx that my son already has.

12-28-2011, 10:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
astrowolf67 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Sep 2011	I switched the one I use to the advanced setting on the swash plate, and, it made a pretty big difference. As for the tail, there is a square hole in the rear of the frame, so, I would assume one of the tails would fit. You might have to add a weight to balance it though. David

12-29-2011, 02:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
SierraHotel Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2011	Thanks for the input fellows! Just for kicks I flew it around without the tail section tonight, hilarious fun!

01-03-2012, 12:02 AM	#10 (permalink)
K.peters Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2012	just curious but what parts has everyone broken on these? So far I'm up to a landing gear, a frame (trying to remove piece of landing gear from inside frame) and an inner shaft ( I believe as it has a really bad toilet bowl effect.) ordered 3 new frames, two landing gear and 2 inner shafts. Also have hole in tail section from mid air collision with other heli. any advice on keeping the crack from spreading?

01-03-2012, 12:13 AM	#11 (permalink)
K.peters Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2012	almost forgot. And one motor. Turns out if you plan on using your heli as a Christmas tree orniment its better to hang it by a string with the battery pulled out. Not by ramming into it at full tilt, panic and try to pull full reverse out of it to really get it bound up. Not that I would know about these things, just trying to save everyone a few motors. :-)

01-08-2012, 08:40 AM	#13 (permalink)
astrowolf67 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Sep 2011	Umm, yea, guilty of hitting the tree a few times here also. As for the tear in the canopy, a piece of good clear packing tape should patch it up pretty easy, and prevent the tear from spreading. One of ours has a tear in the nose of the canopy from a mid air collision. It was in a spot that allowed me to be able to patch it from the inside with tape. We love these little helis, and, fear of defeat taught my 11 yr old son how to fly four channel control very quickly David

01-08-2012, 09:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
K.peters Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2012	I've actually stocked up on frames and landing skids. not sure if just the combo pack was discontinued or if it was parts and all. Got 2 frames from heliproz.com (all they had left) and 3 skids from lhs (all he had). Seems everyone else wants an arm and a leg for the ones they have left. it would really be to bad if they discontinued it all.

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