Hey guys! I was wondering if anyone knew of a scale-replica AH-64 (D if possible) helicopter RC? I'd love to get one if I can, and I'd like a true helo, not the double-rotor ones that are popular nowadays.

Well, not "ready to fly" but I reckon THIS is the daddy of them all....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC_MAev0eyk

Parts available from indyhelis.com

The Helo in the video is cool but also a very expensive and complex model that is not a toy, they can be very dangerous in the hands of someone who is not a skilled pilot. So can any R/C Model Aircraft for that matter, so before you go run off and get one do some research into kits and skill levels and Radio requirements (helos use specialized r/c gear)if you are already an RC helo pilot then good luck.

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Those dual rotors might look gaudy, but they are much more stable than a single rotor. To my knowledge, no one really makes RTF scale heli's anyway. That Indy heli model is one of the exceptions that proves the rule. It's pretty much a custom made to order kit. Most hobby grade helicopters are sold as kits with a "sport" style canopy (the "race car" look, as some call it). The advantage is that it's easy to access the frame to do maintenance and adjustment when your first dialing the heli in. It also reduces weight and cost to go that route.

From there, if you want scale, you'll have to pick up a body that fits your size/type/brand heli. Apache bodies are somewhat rare, as the Ah-64 doesn't have a lot of room for parts inside, unlike a Bell Jet Ranger, MD500, or UH-60 Blackhawk.

That said, the 450 size Helis' are a good place to start. They sit about two feet long, and are relatively affordable (as far as Rotarty goes at least) at less than $500. Once you learn on something like an Align T-rex 450, you could possibly put this body on it:

http://www.scaleflying.com/AH-64-Apache-450_p_1821.html

Also, a link to the Trex
http://www.amainhobbies.com/product_info...urce=google_ext

Thanks guys. Yes, the first helo is way too big. At that size, I'll want it to fire hellfires.

I'm not looking for the ultimate helo, nor am I looking for ready-to-fly. I've assembled my own RC cars in the past so I'm not too scared of a helo. It's the challenge of flying and mastering one that appeals to me.

Then start with the Trex, and once you do master flying, then put a body on it. That's my advice at least.