Hi @PJ1977 congratulations on your purchase. Firstly i could not find your motor specs on your post. Your motor specification largely determines the current requirement for your ESC. You should have an overhead of around 20%+ max load otherwise you could trip out the ESC via overload or even worse your ESC could ignight (Castle Cremations - i mean Creations have been know to spontaneously combust in the past). Now you need to make sure you really check the basics. Remember if you can fly a small helicopter - you can fly a bigger helicopter. The difference is largely in your mind - infact a larger helicopter is usually more stable - but can do more damage of course.

 

Pj I have an assault 700.
It's flies great with all components being hk or similar.
Yeah check your motor specs first before purchasing the speedy.
20 % headroom is good.
Enjoy and upgrade when you replace the parts.
easy

 

Nothing really wrong with "clone" helis, I started with an Align clone 450..... The trick is going with genuine parts when upgrading the "second-line" parts. Some clone parts are good enough, but when you get into harder flying, the lesser quality parts will show themselves at the most inopportune moment.... Usually after a mild crash.

 

Hi @PJ1977 , I too built an assault 700 and found it a great no fuss heli . Just check your swash mine was a bit sloppy and I eventually upgraded it .
ESC , 120a will be fine paired with I'm guessing the 750mx 530Kv motor ? I'm running one in my mostro and have seen 140amp spikes on speed runs , just use the recommended settings from align - 12kHz pwm & medium timing .
Servos , spend as much as you can afford .
I have a motto regarding electronic toys -- I'm too poor to buy cheap !!