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07-26-2008, 01:00 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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Lepton vs Trex 500
Hey all,
i know this is a Lepton Forum, so it's going to be fairly baised, but I just wanna get a feel for my choices. I can't afford anything for a long time, so I really just thinking aloud. Basically, regarding build quality/durability, performance, flight times and price etc (usual questions), how does the Lepton fair against the Trex 450 and 500? I have a 450, but I would like to get something bigger in the near future (within the next year or so) so I'm primarily looking and the 500, and now also the Lepton. Any tips/opinions etc? Thanks!! |
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07-26-2008, 04:42 PM | #2 (permalink) |
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I own a lepton and a 450SEV2 and when I go out I use the 450 more because I am more comfortable with it as I am still a noob.
If the 500 is as good as the 450 then it should be stunning to fly. I can sit looking at the lepton all day and the build quality is 10/10 and I think it will be my favourite to fly,I just gotta get past being nervous first. They both have a strong following but I can't say anything about the 500 as I don't own one but I have heard one or two posts on here from people that have both and they preffer the trex. Do a search on here try searching"lepton vs trex 500" and see what comes up. I apologise that I can't give much detail on them but I am too new to try and point you in a direction. I hope this helps a little. Danny. |
07-27-2008, 03:26 PM | #3 (permalink) |
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Lepton is by far lighter. You will do with 4S what is needing 6S on a Rex. Overal material quality is uncomparable. Just the screws questions...Lepton Parts will be more expensive. Hirobo is expensive. So if you think you may crash often... The Lepton is also a lot more quiet (because of the Delrin main gear probably).
I have another heli that could be perfect. The JR SVE (Vibe 500E with Japan canopy). Quality is unbelievable (T-500 is very bad on that point), flys very well (better than the T-500 according to a friend that tried both) and parts are 20 to 30% cheaper while being of a far better quality. JR is selling a version with Hacker motor and Esc. Made for 4S but you can use 5S is you want strong power. The best adress to order it is RC champ in japan. Cheap, efficient and full stock of parts. One more time, T-500 can't compete with the SVE (it's exactly like compare T-600 and JR Vibe 50.) So i will advise you the JR Super Voyager E if you are an average pilot or the Lepton if you want max power and don't care about crash. Nicolas |
07-29-2008, 09:46 AM | #4 (permalink) |
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I have a Lepton and flew a improperly set-up Trex500 last weekend.
The Trex was like a cute BRICK. The Lepton is expensive but its miles ahead of the Trex quality wise and mine flies like a rocket on rails
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04-19-2009, 08:00 PM | #5 (permalink) |
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flew a improperly set-up Trex500 last weekend.
perhaps it would be better if it were set up right. what is the average crash cost the Lepton?
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04-21-2009, 10:08 AM | #6 (permalink) |
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The comparison is Japan VS Taiwan. That's the difference. You get what you pay for with the Lepton, pure Japanese quality that can't be beat.
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04-22-2009, 12:22 AM | #7 (permalink) |
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how many people fly T-rex's and how many people fly Leptons?
I guarantee you that at any field the T-rex will overwhelm the Hirobo Lepton, Like the Raptors do everywhere ive ever been |
04-22-2009, 06:58 AM | #8 (permalink) |
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Mabe you could go on a game show, special interest, the bloody obvious.
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04-22-2009, 07:11 AM | #9 (permalink) | |
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Quote:
Henseleit make wonderful heli's but you hardly ever see them in the USA and here in Australia What conclusion would you draw from that? Here in Australia - the Raptor is basically extinct You hardly ever see them now and if you are unfortunate enough to own one, you can't even sell them now (no buyers)
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04-22-2009, 09:48 AM | #10 (permalink) |
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The one thing I've noticed in this hobby, it's like keeping up with the Jones's. The first guy to get something cool, the next guy has to get one too but the imporved version. Everyone in your area is buying one because Bobby Jones has one. I noticed it quite a bit here in town. Jason Krause flew for MA, there were a lot of MA heli's around. Then he started Synergy and everyone here in town was getting one. Now that he is with Align, there are TRex's all over the place out here. It's probably the same thing where you live. I can tell you that there are only 2 people that I know of that have Lepton's in my area. Me and another guy. We both mail order our parts because there is no Hirobo support out here anymore.
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04-22-2009, 03:30 PM | #11 (permalink) |
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i have no hirobo pilots out here, i was looking at the Lepton myself because I'm not impressed with the T-rex 500 at all, nor the 600NSP. i dont see that many T-rex's out here either, at least we all still have SOMETHING to fly anyways.
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04-22-2009, 03:37 PM | #12 (permalink) |
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If you're no pro get what you can find parts for easiest.
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04-22-2009, 05:33 PM | #13 (permalink) |
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Fully agree with Tmblewd
The Trex500 is a nice little heli that flies well - it's a tad heavy but that's not a big issue The 600NSP version does not do anything for me - it's just bling I do like the 600N
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04-22-2009, 06:17 PM | #14 (permalink) |
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I used to agree with "JaggedEdge" only because it was so much easier to get your heli flying if it crashed. I'd try and use what the LHS sold in order to get parts easier. But, nowadays, it's so much easier for me to just mail order what I need. Then I don't have to deal with the BS from the LHS.
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04-23-2009, 12:31 AM | #15 (permalink) |
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see im not patient enough to wait for the truck, when i have an LHS 10 Mins down Rt.34.
im about to say screw it on a few things, like Lipo's and ESC/Motors cuz theres more variety and better prices. But all in all they need to make a living, my LHS owner has been VERY accomodating to me, including letting me wrench on the machine on her counter after i bought the parts. |
04-24-2009, 10:23 AM | #16 (permalink) |
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Well, that's cool. Not too many LHS will let you work on your Heli in the shop. There's one here that will do that, but I would rather work on mine in my house so I don't have to listen to the commontary. Course I can also turn up the radio and drown out the kids.
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04-24-2009, 11:13 PM | #17 (permalink) |
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no commentary at mine, all helis
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04-29-2009, 01:17 AM | #18 (permalink) |
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Very easy to have Lepton parts from Japan. And quick too.Lepton and T-500 can't be compared. The T-500 is a heavy truck. The Lepton is by far lighter and very efficient. I'm using mine with old batts i can't use anymore on my Vibe 500E. The Lepton is still happy with them. I think the Protos is also a very good choice beeing eaven lighter and really well made. Cheap parts i heard. Beside you can't compare the Vibe 500 and the T-500. This last one is the one NOT to buy. Quality is so low...
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