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Ecaf · 05-15-2008, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Long Nguyen K.

I ordered mine from www.elektrorc.com and they said the first batch would be shipped out this week.

Long.

Spoke to Pete yesterday, he said the first order of kits and parts have shipped from Italy.

Shouldnt be too much longer.

jgoodwin · 05-15-2008, 01:26 PM

Great thread. Could you take a picture next to something that we can reference the size to? A 450 or a coke can? :-)

I might get mine tomorrow, but then again I might not. :-\

J

booger · 05-15-2008, 05:08 PM

some pics for size reference next to the t-500 should do quite well.

Long Nguyen · 05-15-2008, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by booger

some pics for size reference next to the t-500 should do quite well.

Did you test fly it?

booger · 05-15-2008, 08:29 PM

just some test hovers. still working on sizing the links in the head. still seems little jumpy. it is quiet as can be for a heli this size though, kinda spooks me that i can't hear it if it gets 20 feet away.

jgoodwin · 05-16-2008, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by booger

some pics for size reference next to the t-500 should do quite well.

Awesome. Thanks.

heliboy88 · 05-17-2008, 09:47 AM

The flybar paddles seems a lot smaller than the T500, is it the G.Paddles of the 450? If it is, will it be enough to handle the cyclic of a heli this blade size?
Thanks a lot for sharing booger, awaiting ur flight vids.

regards,

kgfly · 05-17-2008, 06:51 PM

Yes, the Protos uses a 2mm flybar and the same Gorilla Gear programmable paddles as are sold for the 450-class helis. Are they adequate ? Depends what flying style you want it to have I suppose. From the videos posted so far, they seem to work just fine for 3D. Until we see more end-user feedback it is hard to know for sure how they will suit other users (learners, scale etc.) but I suspect that they provide great agility at the cost of less inherent stability.

heliboy88 · 05-18-2008, 10:26 PM

Kgfly,

Thanks for the heads up, i think you're right about the vids posted by corrado and it seemed adequate enough even for hard 3D, just hope this application is really as good as the larger paddles that other 500/425 helis are using. We'll see the actual results from more owners soon.

cheers,

dezflyer · 05-19-2008, 02:21 AM

Flight report???

Long Nguyen · 05-22-2008, 12:16 PM

Kits and parts are now available at www.freedom-rc.com and www.readyheli.com

Get them quick!!!

Gscott · 05-22-2008, 01:05 PM

The paddles will be fine. I ran the normal Gorilla paddles on a Lepton and they really did speed up the cyclic. I have to agree with Corrado on this one. A 3mm flybar on a heli of this size is overkill. That's the same size flybar that is on a 50 sized heli (sorry 600 for the e-heli guys

).

LITHIUMSTATIC · 05-23-2008, 01:56 PM

Very cool heli.... can't wait to hear more about it.

EricW · 05-23-2008, 03:39 PM

Mine will be here at Monday

No gearing sound, just the SAB blades,+- 1550 grams AUW and 6S 2500 raw FP power going through a jazz 80 governor....yummy

, can't wait!!

Eric

LITHIUMSTATIC · 05-23-2008, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricW

Mine will be here at Monday

No gearing sound, just the SAB blades,+- 1550 grams AUW and 6S 2500 raw FP power going through a jazz 80 governor....yummy

, can't wait!!

Eric

The 2 things that draw my eye to this bird are the main frames and the very light weight. Man that thing is sooooo light compared to other birds it's size.

I'm expecting you to post detailed pics of your build with notes.

huskynox · 05-23-2008, 03:52 PM

Be proud, show your colors Corrado!!!!

huskynox · 05-23-2008, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EricW

Mine will be here at Monday

No gearing sound, just the SAB blades,+- 1550 grams AUW and 6S 2500 raw FP power going through a jazz 80 governor....yummy

, can't wait!!

Eric

Why is everyone running such a HUGE ESC on this heli? The batteries that are suggested aren't even rated at 80 amps continuous! I would think a 60 amp continuous with a 70 amp surge would be plenty.....?

The FP EVO25 6S 2500 is rated at 62 amp continuous....

Please correct me if I'm wrong. What does Corrado suggest? Anyone Eagle Tree'd this motor...?

EricW · 05-23-2008, 04:03 PM

I will be doing a full buildreport on a Dutch forum also Jeremy.
Not that much work (apart from translating

) to post the same report here in English if you like...
From what i've seen sofar it's a pretty easy and quick build.

Eric

EricW · 05-23-2008, 04:06 PM

I agree the Jazz 80 is a bit overkill...
But it is pretty light, has a sufficient on-board BEC for this heli, and a excellent Governor.
Definitly keeps the AUW low.
So it's a pretty expensive pick but imho the best pick..

Eric

LITHIUMSTATIC · 05-23-2008, 04:27 PM

I'm not sure but I bet a Jazz 40-6-18 would work too.

05-15-2008, 01:26 PM	#22 (permalink)
jgoodwin Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2006	Great thread. Could you take a picture next to something that we can reference the size to? A 450 or a coke can? :-) I might get mine tomorrow, but then again I might not. :-\ J __________________ T-Rex 600 - 12s - 4025-630kv - 14T - 6965HB - 770-3D - S9254 Protos - 6s - MSH - 14T pinion - DS3405MG - HG-5000 - HSG-5083 T-Rex 450 - 3s - 430L - 13T pinion - 65MG - LT2100T - JR3500G www.helichaos.com under construction? http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=grizzlyadams72

05-15-2008, 05:08 PM	#23 (permalink)
booger Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2007	some pics for size reference next to the t-500 should do quite well. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Trex 600 the original with adk flybarless conversion Trex 600 Pro XLPower Specter V2 Align TREX 700E

05-15-2008, 08:29 PM	#25 (permalink)
booger Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2007	just some test hovers. still working on sizing the links in the head. still seems little jumpy. it is quiet as can be for a heli this size though, kinda spooks me that i can't hear it if it gets 20 feet away. __________________ Trex 600 the original with adk flybarless conversion Trex 600 Pro XLPower Specter V2 Align TREX 700E

05-17-2008, 09:47 AM	#27 (permalink)
heliboy88 Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2006	The flybar paddles seems a lot smaller than the T500, is it the G.Paddles of the 450? If it is, will it be enough to handle the cyclic of a heli this blade size? Thanks a lot for sharing booger, awaiting ur flight vids. regards, __________________ Richard (rich) Trex SE v2 -- HS65MG, GY401+9257, CC35, 430XL, GG, G Paddles, K&B Tail Blades Trex 500 CF -- HS82MG, GY401+9257, stock ESC and motor, Align metal upgrades, K&B Tail Blades

05-17-2008, 06:51 PM	#28 (permalink)
kgfly HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2006	Yes, the Protos uses a 2mm flybar and the same Gorilla Gear programmable paddles as are sold for the 450-class helis. Are they adequate ? Depends what flying style you want it to have I suppose. From the videos posted so far, they seem to work just fine for 3D. Until we see more end-user feedback it is hard to know for sure how they will suit other users (learners, scale etc.) but I suspect that they provide great agility at the cost of less inherent stability. __________________ Kenneth * MSH Protos Stock motor/15t/Align75/Align DS510/GL730+DS520/7s A123 2300 * TRex450CF/430L/12t/CC45/HS65mg/L2100T/KP 3s 2200 25C or 4S LiFe Previous rides: HX242, W5-4, TRex450(HDE), TRex450(SE), QJ-EP8v2, BCX2 ,Logo10, Hurricane550 SIM: Phoenix (previously also Reflex/XTR, ClearView, RF, FMS)

05-18-2008, 10:26 PM	#29 (permalink)
heliboy88 Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2006	Kgfly, Thanks for the heads up, i think you're right about the vids posted by corrado and it seemed adequate enough even for hard 3D, just hope this application is really as good as the larger paddles that other 500/425 helis are using. We'll see the actual results from more owners soon. cheers, __________________ Richard (rich) Trex SE v2 -- HS65MG, GY401+9257, CC35, 430XL, GG, G Paddles, K&B Tail Blades Trex 500 CF -- HS82MG, GY401+9257, stock ESC and motor, Align metal upgrades, K&B Tail Blades

05-19-2008, 02:21 AM	#30 (permalink)
dezflyer Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2007	Flight report??? __________________ ---DeZ---

05-22-2008, 12:16 PM	#31 (permalink)
Long Nguyen Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2007	Kits and parts are now available at www.freedom-rc.com and www.readyheli.com Get them quick!!! __________________ Long Nguyen

05-22-2008, 01:05 PM	#32 (permalink)
Gscott Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Grove City, OH	The paddles will be fine. I ran the normal Gorilla paddles on a Lepton and they really did speed up the cyclic. I have to agree with Corrado on this one. A 3mm flybar on a heli of this size is overkill. That's the same size flybar that is on a 50 sized heli (sorry 600 for the e-heli guys ).

05-23-2008, 01:56 PM	#33 (permalink)
LITHIUMSTATIC Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006	Very cool heli.... can't wait to hear more about it. __________________ Just a guy and his heli....

05-23-2008, 03:39 PM	#34 (permalink)
EricW Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2007	Mine will be here at Monday No gearing sound, just the SAB blades,+- 1550 grams AUW and 6S 2500 raw FP power going through a jazz 80 governor....yummy , can't wait!! Eric __________________ One day I got stung, and now I love rotor sounds...Team RIGIDHELI.COM T-Rex 700N Pro, Compass 7HV ult., MSH PRÔTOS

05-23-2008, 03:52 PM	#36 (permalink)
huskynox Registered Users Join Date: May 2007	This would be a more appropriate canopy! Be proud, show your colors Corrado!!!! Attached Thumbnails __________________ 500CF - 3650's, 3500G, Spartan, Stock ESC, Stock Motor, TP 6s Pro Power 2700mAh PROTOS - 3650's, 3500G, Spartan, Scorpion 3026-880, ICE Lite 100, TP 6s Pro Power 2700mAh 600E - 8717's, 8900G, Spartan, Scorpion 4025-890, CC HV85, TP Pro Power 8s 3850mAh Kasama Srimok - 8717HV's, 8900G, AR7100R, Spartan, YS 91SR, Hatori SB19

05-23-2008, 04:03 PM	#38 (permalink)
EricW Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2007	I will be doing a full buildreport on a Dutch forum also Jeremy. Not that much work (apart from translating ) to post the same report here in English if you like... From what i've seen sofar it's a pretty easy and quick build. Eric __________________ One day I got stung, and now I love rotor sounds...Team RIGIDHELI.COM T-Rex 700N Pro, Compass 7HV ult., MSH PRÔTOS

05-23-2008, 04:06 PM	#39 (permalink)
EricW Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2007	I agree the Jazz 80 is a bit overkill... But it is pretty light, has a sufficient on-board BEC for this heli, and a excellent Governor. Definitly keeps the AUW low. So it's a pretty expensive pick but imho the best pick.. Eric __________________ One day I got stung, and now I love rotor sounds...Team RIGIDHELI.COM T-Rex 700N Pro, Compass 7HV ult., MSH PRÔTOS

05-23-2008, 04:27 PM	#40 (permalink)
LITHIUMSTATIC Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006	I'm not sure but I bet a Jazz 40-6-18 would work too. __________________ Just a guy and his heli....

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