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HELICOPTERS | Home » » » BLADE MSR X RTF | | | | | | | Description: | | Blade raises the bar yet again with the mSR X; the world's first fixed-pitch ultra micro heli with advanced AS3XTM flybarless stabilization. | | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 16.2 inches | | Product Width:
| 8.5 inches | | Product Height:
| 5.7 inches | | Package Length:
| 16.0 inches | | Package Width:
| 8.0 inches | | Package Height:
| 8.0 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 6 reviews |
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10 of 11 found the following review helpful:
Not a good place to startJan 02, 2012
By R. Miller
This may be the best heli ever, but it's not the best to learn with!
My problem: I learned with a 3 channel heli (Syma 109) and then tried to jump to this bad boy. Bad choice. The MSR X is fast and darty. It takes skill to hover. My biggest problem, however, stems from the difference in control methods from a 3-channel heli and a 4-channel heli; my reactions were improperly hardwired, and with the MSR X, you don't have time to deliberate.
I purchased a Blade MCX and have been learning how to control a 4-channel helicopter on a MUCH more stable platform. After only a couple of days, I'm feeling much more confident. My reactions have adapted more quickly because I've had more air time and less crash time.
I gave the MSR-X four stars because it seemed spleenish to rate it poorly due to my lack of skill. I didn't give it five stars because I already broke the tail fin and tail prop. Yes, I crashed, but the crash was pretty unspectacular.
Bottom line: If you're already proficient with a 4-channel helicopter, go right ahead. If not, look at the MCX.
*** Update: I've practiced for a couple weeks with the MCX, but I still can't control the MSRX indoors--so I took it to the park and had a blast zipping it around. I think that's the next step with this thing: venues with plenty of room and no walls. I've seen the guru at the hobby shop fly it indoors, so I know it can be done. I'm getting closer.
*** Update: After a few practice sessions at the park I'm getting the hang of piloting this little spitfire. I can now pilot the MSRX indoors (poorly). It still takes a great deal of concentration and I have to dump the throttle when things get out of hand, but I can zip from room to room now. It's more fun flying outside. I broke the blade grip after hitting a tree. Picked up a $3 spare and fixed it in five minutes. The MCX is boring now; I gave it to my son.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Great and fun micro Heli, with some issuesJan 08, 2012
By Eest155
First lets be clear - this is not to be confused with a first gen mSR. Its harder to fly and its a steep learning curve especially if you don't have prior 4 or 6 channel heli experience. If you're new to helis, get a mCX2, mSR (if you can find one), or a NE solo Pro first to get the controls down and you'll be in a better place to jump to this.
Having said that, its that much faster and more fun to fly once you learn to do it. The stock TX is OK, but you will want a computerized radio (Spektrum DX6i is popular) to really bring this heli into its own. But those radios are as expensive as the heli itself unless you get them used. This RTF heli comes from Blade with the heli, a transmitter,(TX) a battery, a charger, a small screw driver and an extra tail rotor. (I'd rather they put a set of blade grips and hardware in instead of the tail rotor, more on that below.)
Now to be honest, this heli has some weak spots in durability out of the box. First and foremost: If you crash it under power, and you will eventually, expect to break a link ball off of the stock blade grips. This is the most common thing to break, so get a few of those grips as spares. Fortunately the grips are the same as the first gen mSR and the mSR aftermarket grips and rotor heads will work. Using them will increase the reliability of the heli significantly.
Secondly, the main motor seems to burn out much quicker than the original mSR motor did, so you'll need to keep a few of these handy as spares too. ($10 a pop) Some people are reporting some servo trouble also after flying it for awhile. Mostly some TLC will fix it with no problem, but you need to know what works for this. I have one servo horn on mine (Part on the servo that drives the push rod) that seems to have stripped out early so I have a warranty ticket in with the manufacturer. I don't think Blade is selling the servo gearing separately from the 4-n-1 board for this like they did for the mSR.
If you don't mind all of the above and do get some flying time in with it, it turns out to be a real blast to fly. Much faster and more responsive than a coax, Solo Pro, or first gen mSR. It can handle being outside in low winds (5-10mph max) with little problem. Experts will be able to fly in slight gusts too. Its a great trainer for bigger fixed pitch/CP helis and if you get comfortable with it, you can probably handle a small CP heli such as the mCPx with little extra effort.
If it didn't have the issue with the blade grips and main motor I'd give it a higher rating. As it is, I can only give it 3 stars, since the maintenance issues take something away from the fun factor right out of the box.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Fun, challenging, safeFeb 19, 2012
By HenriKraken
I was trying to choose between the mSR X and the mCP X2. As far as I can tell the major difference between the two is that the mCP X2 has the capability to rotate the angle of attack of its rotor blades. The mSR X does not have this capability. I chose the mSR X because its my first helicopter, I was afraid the mCP X2 might have been a little more complicated than I want to attempt right away. I am happy with the mSR X although in restrospect I would have bought mCP X2 instead (even though its a little more expensive).
The mSR X tends to break "blade grips" (which are replaceable). I have broken a lot of blade grips, because I am flying it very aggressively. I have also broken the main body frame, a main rotor blade, the vertical tail fin, and the canopy. But then again, I am flying it very aggressively. All of these are replaceable, and its easy to replace any part if you just have patience.
Overall I like it regardless.
A great challenge and funFeb 12, 2012
By carr869
This is not a toy. It's a RC helicopter. Fun, challenging and the next step to flying a colective pitch heli. I used it to move up to the MCP-X. Now thats a even tougher challenge but don't rush it. Use this to make the move. you'll get to love this little heli.
fast little heli with an issueFeb 03, 2012
By Bob
This is a little live wire. Played with it some last night. It's a big step away from Syma three channel helis which I have been playing with. Ordered a MCX heli this morning to get more use to four channel heli controls for the transition to this model.
It's strong, quick and fast.
Have experience with real fixed wing aircraft and fixed wing RC planes but these little RC helis are different and fun.
Out of the box, one of the jackscrew servo parts on the heli appears to be possibly hanging up/binding/sticking frequently. When I find some silicone liquid I have on hand, will lubricate it lightly with a medical syringe to see if that will fix the problem. If the silicone lube takes care of it, may update this review and raise my rating to four stars.
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