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John Cook · 10-02-2009, 07:52 PM

ehe! I got 2 more 55HZ's and Hatori 56R/556 pipes today direct from Japan

I'm loving this motor. Pricey, but nice.

btw Bert is the devil for tempting us

John Cook · 10-03-2009, 09:33 AM

4 tanks on the first 55hz today in about high 40's F weather. Hands were freezing

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Motor was absolutely a beast. Needed to go 1/4 turn richer on the mid and a couple clicks on the main needle to get it happy in this cold weather. Still running the Align muffler for now, and will probably do so the rest of this season as the power is great, and I don't really want to mess with anything now that it's broken in, and time is so limited in flying here before the snow flies

Not sure how much the power had to do with the cold weather and how much was just straight motor power. Anyway, the Velocity 50 was bouncing around the sky with MORE power than my 90's in normal spring/summer weather. Tic tocs were effortless and aileron tic tocs were fast and insane

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jhheli · 10-03-2009, 07:59 PM

Man I need a video if you have a brave camer man post a video oh and how much where the 2 motor and pipes after shipping, how long are your flight times just curious.

John Cook · 10-03-2009, 09:42 PM

left the idle at stock
not sure if I can get a camera person :o

2 motors and pipe
I'll have to check on that, it was about $250-260 shipped for the 2 pipes
and the 2 motors were about $550 shipped or so

Al Miessner · 10-08-2009, 08:19 PM

thank you for the video and info Bert. My decision is final on the OS 55Hz. thanks to your input

John Cook · 10-08-2009, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tick77

thank you for the video and info Bert. My decision is final on the OS 55Hz. thanks to your input

hey
talk to Tim he and AL might come to Rockford on Sat if weather holds out.
You can see mine

TheBum · 10-10-2009, 02:53 PM

My LHS got three OS .55 engines this week and I almost bought one today. The only thing stopping me was the thought of my current credit card balance and that fact that I'll still have two other helis I can fly. I found it interesting when comparing the .55 side-by-side with the .50 that the head is shorter on the .55 due to the fins being closer together.

hornet dave · 10-12-2009, 11:45 AM

yup. the head on the hyper 50 was a bit of a tight fit into the raptor 50, so OS made the 55 a little more compact.

andyv · 10-19-2009, 03:48 AM

Hello

I'm from Switzerland and would like to order an OS 55 Hz-H and Hatori muffler 556 in Japan. Would it be possible that someone could send me a good and cheap address.

Thanks and Best regards, Andy

3DBEAM · 10-22-2009, 02:57 AM

so whats the pipe to get, os or the hotori

TheBum · 10-22-2009, 07:40 AM

Here's a good thread with Bert's comparisons of the various pipes. He seems to like the OS more than the Hatori but he says they're all very close in power; ease of tuning is the distinguishing factor.

http://www.allmyrc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=160

It looks like I'm going to get a new OS 55 sooner rather than later. I had some stock that hit my long-time target price yesterday, so I cashed in.

3DBEAM · 10-24-2009, 01:49 AM

yeh Alan, grab one of these engines before the stock market crashes as per usual. i just order one $295 Australian and it does look like the OS pipe is the go $105 aust. how much do you guys pay for these in U.S. Dollars ?

TheBum · 10-24-2009, 06:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3DBEAM

yeh Alan, grab one of these engines before the stock market crashes as per usual. i just order one $295 Australian and it does look like the OS pipe is the go $105 aust. how much do you guys pay for these in U.S. Dollars ?

I have no worries. I got out of it what I put in plus enough to pay taxes, so the remainder is free money to gain or lose.

The US prices are around $299 for the engine and $130 for the OS pipe (according to Tower Hobbies). It appears that the pipes may be delayed in the US and most places don't have the engines; I just lucked out that my LHS got three of them and they're holding one for me.

TheBum · 11-01-2009, 04:29 PM

So far, I'm impressed with the "little things" as I'm in the process of swapping engines. The o-ring on the backplate is a major improvement IMO, as is the crank that allows you to see the rear bearing without having to disassemble the engine or even remove it from the heli!!

Felt · 11-01-2009, 04:46 PM

Alan,
The LHS here told me that funtech is making the OS pipe and that is why they both look the same. Having said that, since Bert limes the OS better than the SAB, maybe the funtech pipe is the way to go considering price. What are you thoughts?

TheBum · 11-01-2009, 04:49 PM

I'm trying my Hatori SAB-50 first, since I already have it. I don't know yet what I'll do if I decide I need more; a lot depends on others' experiences with the FunTech pipe.

Felt · 11-01-2009, 04:58 PM

Yea I would much rather spend 80 dollars vs 160.00.

TheBum · 11-01-2009, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Felt

Yea I would much rather spend 80 dollars vs 160.00.

According to Tower Hobbies, the OS pipe will be $130. Still, $80 sounds much better.

10-02-2009, 07:52 PM	#21 (permalink)
John Cook Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008	ehe! I got 2 more 55HZ's and Hatori 56R/556 pipes today direct from Japan I'm loving this motor. Pricey, but nice. btw Bert is the devil for tempting us Attached Thumbnails __________________ ):> KBDD MKS Servos Scorpion Power Systems/Batteries Spartan RC

10-03-2009, 09:33 AM	#22 (permalink)
John Cook Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008	4 tanks on the first 55hz today in about high 40's F weather. Hands were freezing . Motor was absolutely a beast. Needed to go 1/4 turn richer on the mid and a couple clicks on the main needle to get it happy in this cold weather. Still running the Align muffler for now, and will probably do so the rest of this season as the power is great, and I don't really want to mess with anything now that it's broken in, and time is so limited in flying here before the snow flies Not sure how much the power had to do with the cold weather and how much was just straight motor power. Anyway, the Velocity 50 was bouncing around the sky with MORE power than my 90's in normal spring/summer weather. Tic tocs were effortless and aileron tic tocs were fast and insane . __________________ ):> KBDD MKS Servos Scorpion Power Systems/Batteries Spartan RC

10-03-2009, 07:59 PM	#23 (permalink)
jhheli Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2008	Man I need a video if you have a brave camer man post a video oh and how much where the 2 motor and pipes after shipping, how long are your flight times just curious. __________________ Justin Harris It is better to measure 10 times and cut once, than to cut 10 times and measure once. Sponsored by : KONTRONIK, OPTIPOWER, PRC, CANOMOD

10-03-2009, 09:42 PM	#24 (permalink)
John Cook Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008	left the idle at stock not sure if I can get a camera person :o 2 motors and pipe I'll have to check on that, it was about $250-260 shipped for the 2 pipes and the 2 motors were about $550 shipped or so __________________ ):> KBDD MKS Servos Scorpion Power Systems/Batteries Spartan RC

10-08-2009, 08:19 PM	#25 (permalink)
Al Miessner Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Oct 2007	thank you for the video and info Bert. My decision is final on the OS 55Hz. thanks to your input __________________ Flying Hard makes it fun (AnimAL) GrandRC Team Pilot \, Team Ninja Pilot

10-10-2009, 02:53 PM	#27 (permalink)
TheBum HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2007	My LHS got three OS .55 engines this week and I almost bought one today. The only thing stopping me was the thought of my current credit card balance and that fact that I'll still have two other helis I can fly. I found it interesting when comparing the .55 side-by-side with the .50 that the head is shorter on the .55 due to the fins being closer together. __________________ Alan (just call me "Bum"; no need to be so formal) HeliFreak Support Protos Max Evo 700 (Brain 2), Protos Max V2 770 (iKON 2), Synergy 516 (Brain 2), Oxy 2 (Falcon 12) Graupner MZ-32 Experience is something you gain only after you need it. I wouldn't mind social media so much if it didn't involve people.

10-12-2009, 11:45 AM	#28 (permalink)
hornet dave Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2005	yup. the head on the hyper 50 was a bit of a tight fit into the raptor 50, so OS made the 55 a little more compact.

10-19-2009, 03:48 AM	#29 (permalink)
andyv Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2009	Hello I'm from Switzerland and would like to order an OS 55 Hz-H and Hatori muffler 556 in Japan. Would it be possible that someone could send me a good and cheap address. Thanks and Best regards, Andy

10-22-2009, 02:57 AM	#30 (permalink)
3DBEAM Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2009	so whats the pipe to get, os or the hotori

10-22-2009, 07:40 AM	#31 (permalink)
TheBum HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2007	Here's a good thread with Bert's comparisons of the various pipes. He seems to like the OS more than the Hatori but he says they're all very close in power; ease of tuning is the distinguishing factor. http://www.allmyrc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=160 It looks like I'm going to get a new OS 55 sooner rather than later. I had some stock that hit my long-time target price yesterday, so I cashed in. __________________ Alan (just call me "Bum"; no need to be so formal) HeliFreak Support Protos Max Evo 700 (Brain 2), Protos Max V2 770 (iKON 2), Synergy 516 (Brain 2), Oxy 2 (Falcon 12) Graupner MZ-32 Experience is something you gain only after you need it. I wouldn't mind social media so much if it didn't involve people.

10-24-2009, 01:49 AM	#32 (permalink)
3DBEAM Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2009	yeh Alan, grab one of these engines before the stock market crashes as per usual. i just order one $295 Australian and it does look like the OS pipe is the go $105 aust. how much do you guys pay for these in U.S. Dollars ?

11-01-2009, 04:29 PM	#34 (permalink)
TheBum HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2007	So far, I'm impressed with the "little things" as I'm in the process of swapping engines. The o-ring on the backplate is a major improvement IMO, as is the crank that allows you to see the rear bearing without having to disassemble the engine or even remove it from the heli!! __________________ Alan (just call me "Bum"; no need to be so formal) HeliFreak Support Protos Max Evo 700 (Brain 2), Protos Max V2 770 (iKON 2), Synergy 516 (Brain 2), Oxy 2 (Falcon 12) Graupner MZ-32 Experience is something you gain only after you need it. I wouldn't mind social media so much if it didn't involve people.

11-01-2009, 04:46 PM	#35 (permalink)
Felt Registered Users Join Date: May 2008	Alan, The LHS here told me that funtech is making the OS pipe and that is why they both look the same. Having said that, since Bert limes the OS better than the SAB, maybe the funtech pipe is the way to go considering price. What are you thoughts?

11-01-2009, 04:49 PM	#36 (permalink)
TheBum HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2007	I'm trying my Hatori SAB-50 first, since I already have it. I don't know yet what I'll do if I decide I need more; a lot depends on others' experiences with the FunTech pipe. __________________ Alan (just call me "Bum"; no need to be so formal) HeliFreak Support Protos Max Evo 700 (Brain 2), Protos Max V2 770 (iKON 2), Synergy 516 (Brain 2), Oxy 2 (Falcon 12) Graupner MZ-32 Experience is something you gain only after you need it. I wouldn't mind social media so much if it didn't involve people.

11-01-2009, 04:58 PM	#37 (permalink)
Felt Registered Users Join Date: May 2008	Yea I would much rather spend 80 dollars vs 160.00.

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