Hello guys,

I would like to start a "small" helicopter scale project. I would like to know what are the good mechanics for a scale build and corresponding fuselage manufacturers (still !) available today.

Here is a list of useful links, that I will update following your feedback:

* 450 size:

Mechanics:

T-Rex 450L: http://www.align.com.tw/helicopter-en/trex450/
Tarot 450 V2 DFC FBL: https://hobbyking.com/fr_fr/tarot-45...006-black.html
Assault 450 FBL: https://hobbyking.com/fr_fr/assault-...opter-kit.html
Phoenixtech Chaos 450E FBL: http://www.scaleflying.com/Chaos-450...be_p_3435.html

Available fuselages:

RC Aerodyne : http://www.scaleflying.com/450-Size-Fuselages_c_33.html
HeliBody: http://www.copterx-france.com/fr/179...ages-class-450
MasterArtHelis: http://www.masterart-helis.de

Accessories:

Multiblade heads: http://www.ehirobo.com/rc-helicopter...s-multi-blades

* 500 size:

Mechanics:

T-Rex 500XT: http://www.align.com.tw/helicopter-en/trex500/
HK500GT w/ FB: https://hobbyking.com/fr_fr/hk-500gt...nd-extras.html
HK500TT FBL: https://hobbyking.com/fr_fr/hk-500tt...-w-blades.html
Phoenixtech? Chaos 500 EVO V2 FBL: http://www.scaleflying.com/Chaos-500...be_p_3436.html

Available fuselages:

RC Aerodyne: http://www.scaleflying.com/500-Size-Fuselages_c_25.html
HeliBody: http://www.copterx-france.com/fr/180...ages-class-500
Roban: https://www.motionrc.com/collections...class_size=500
MasterArtHelis: http://www.masterart-helis.de
PKM (PhuketHobbyModel), custom individually produced 500 size Fuselages: http://www.phukethobbymodel.com/index3.html, contact through email, best photos are on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/phukethobbymodel.shop/

Accessories:

Multiblade heads :

http://www.heliscale.com/index.php?m...mo1uqvck562002
http://www.ehirobo.com/rc-helicopter...s-multi-blades

* 550/.30 size:

Mechanics:

T-Rex 550X: http://www.align.com.tw/helicopter-en/trex550/
Phoenixtech Chaos 550E DPC V2 FBL: http://www.scaleflying.com/Chaos-550...be_p_3434.html

Available fuselages:

Funkey .30 fuselages: http://jettechmodels.com/funkey-scal...e-30-550-size/

Accessories:?

* 600/.50 size:

Mechanics:

T-Rex 600E: http://www.align.com.tw/helicopter-en/trex600e/
Phoenixtech? Chaos 600 Pro FBL: http://www.scaleflying.com/Chaos-600...be_p_2317.html

Available fuselages:

Funkey .50 fuselages: http://jettechmodels.com/funkey-scal...e-50-600-size/
RC Aerodyne: http://www.scaleflying.com/600-Size-Fuselages_c_28.html
Roban: https://www.motionrc.com/collections...class_size=600

Accessories:

Multiblade heads : http://www.heliscale.com/index.php?m...mo1uqvck562002

* Other useful/global links:

Scale asymmetrical blades (only clockwise rotation): https://spinblades.com
Scale asymmetrical blades (CW for 450+, CCW for 600+): https://derblattschmied.com/
Scale accessories for all sizes, including bellcranks for left side tail rotors: https://shop.microhelis.de/RC-Modellbau_1
Cockpit kits and scale accessories: http://www.fine-scalemodela.com

Thanks.

Excellent idea getting these all listed in one place! I would suggest adding sources for multiblade heads and scale blades for each size as well. I would add MotionRC for Roban Fuselages as well, they are the new USA distributor for Roban now. Might also want to add the Chaos Helis from RC Aerodyne under the mechanics section.

Thanks. I hope this will be useful for other builders. I have added the Chaos mechanics and a section "accessories" for each size.

Multiblade heads for 500-600 size: http://www.heliscale.com/index.php?m...mo1uqvck562002
Multiblade heads and scale blades for 450-500 size: http://www.ehirobo.com/rc-helicopter...s-multi-blades
Scale asymmetrical blades (only clockwise rotation): https://spinblades.com
Scale asymmetrical blades (CW for 450+, CCW for 600+): https://derblattschmied.com/
500 size scale blades: https://hobbyking.com/en_us/425mm-pl...in-blades.html
Scale accessories for all sizes, including bellcranks for left side tail rotors: https://shop.microhelis.de/RC-Modellbau_1
Beautiful but expensive 450-500 size Fuselages: http://www.masterart-helis.de
PKM (PhuketHobbyModel), custom individually produced 500 size Fuselages: http://www.phukethobbymodel.com/index3.html, contact through email, best photos are on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/phukethobbymodel.shop/

Nice links ! Added. Thanks.

Lets hope they replenish inventory .... lots of out of stock items for a long time.

Originally Posted by sidneyw

Lets hope they replenish inventory .... lots of out of stock items for a long time.

For Aerodyne? Yeah, I wouldn't count on it since they aren't the US distributor for Roban anymore. Might see some good clearance deals though. Good news is that any Roban products can now be special ordered through Motion RC by contacting customer service. Hopefully more will start showing up on their site soon.

I would also add fine scale modela for their cockpit kits and detail accessories: http://www.fine-scalemodela.com

Added. Thanks.
Are the Gartt mechanics still available for sale? http://www.garttmodel.com/EN/product...502&kindid=335 . I cannot find any dealer.
What about Blade mechanics compatibility?
Are the latest Trex mechanics a good fit with their tilted rotor?

Originally Posted by huey

Added. Thanks.
Are the Gartt mechanics still available for sale? http://www.garttmodel.com/EN/product...502&kindid=335 . I cannot find any dealer.
What about Blade mechanics compatibility?
Are the latest Trex mechanics a good fit with their tilted rotor?

I believe that Gartt makes the Assualt Helis for Hobbyking, but they only sell the 450 and 700 versions. Not sure about the other sizes though. The blade mechanics are hit or miss depending on the airframe. I'm working on stretching the blade 550X to a 600 and it fits in the funkey 600 Jetranger fuselage without any issues. Only major difference that could be an issue is that the anti-rotation bracket is located in front of the rotormast.

Hi, I have sent a request to CopterX France few days ago about availability of an Agusta 109 fuselage without any answer yet. Link to fuselage here: http://www.copterx-france.com/fr/fus...+109&results=3

I don't know if the company is still in business. Their Facebook page last post was on january 2016... Anyone has had any contact with them recently?Helibody.com website is no more. It seems represented by KY Model http://www.ky-model.com/. Are these Helibody fuselages still produced? KY Model Facebook page last post was in 2014 ...

Ordered this one from Jettechmodel.com earlier this month, took 12 days to arrive.

What size is it?

Originally Posted by getsuyoubi

What size is it?

50 or 600 size.

Nice long ranger ! What mechanic are you using ?