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01-05-2008, 03:50 PM | #21 (permalink) |
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Every major online retailer in US will stock kits and parts.
What you don't like about plastic frame? Corrado
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01-05-2008, 06:49 PM | #22 (permalink) |
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I think this looks pretty cool.
FWIW here are some first impressions from the pix. 1. This frame maybe be VERY strong because of the shape and molding design. What is the actual material? Some sort of loaded polycarbonate? 2. I like the thick landing gear tabs on the frame. Maybe even put a gusset (45° brace) between the tab and the frame. Make 'em REALLY tough. 3. Not sure about those slots with the washers. Any chance for slipping? 4. Not sure but the canopy mounting studs look like plastic. They get a lot of repeated stress. I'd replace them with metal. 5. Not structural, more assembly choices: if there's potential for damage but I'd put the gyro below the tail boom block, not on top and move the tail servo to the left side of the heli — put the boom between it and the advancing blade/paddle. 6. I like the bungees for fixing the battery (and it looks like the ESC, too). I can never get velco straps to feel really tight. 7. The plastic parts in the head look solid. Are the metal parts prototype or production? 8. I'd love to see more pix of the tail. 9. I love the canopy. But I like Italian sports cars, too. So when will these things start shipping? |
01-05-2008, 07:43 PM | #23 (permalink) | |
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Just never been a fan of them, thats all. Heli looks great. Love the big pullies for the tail belt. And one belt for everything is just awsome. Super quiet, the only thing you should hear are the blades. Just from looking at the pics I would suggest a stacked frame and alum main blade grips, the mixer is the first thing to break off in a crash and then your looking at new blade grips for a stripped hole or broke boss. Everything else looks awsome. Very nice features. DK |
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01-06-2008, 04:13 AM | #24 (permalink) |
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1. This frame maybe be VERY strong because of the shape and molding design. What is the actual material? Some sort of loaded polycarbonate?
PA66+30% Carbon Fiber (no flex) 2. I like the thick landing gear tabs on the frame. Maybe even put a gusset (45° brace) between the tab and the frame. Make 'em REALLY tough. Don't forget it has Gorilla Gears, those alone take a lot of the impact in case of crash 3. Not sure about those slots with the washers. Any chance for slipping? No chance of slipping, those move only to accomodate different kind of servos 4. Not sure but the canopy mounting studs look like plastic. They get a lot of repeated stress. I'd replace them with metal. We prefer canopy stands to brake in case of crash, with metal post the frame could be damaged 5. Not structural, more assembly choices: if there's potential for damage but I'd put the gyro below the tail boom block, not on top and move the tail servo to the left side of the heli — put the boom between it and the advancing blade/paddle. Can do that, no problem 6. I like the bungees for fixing the battery (and it looks like the ESC, too). I can never get velco straps to feel really tight. same problem here with velcro 7. The plastic parts in the head look solid. Are the metal parts prototype or production? Pre production 8. I'd love to see more pix of the tail. will dhow them soon 9. I love the canopy. But I like Italian sports cars, too. @Rototiller I think frame won't flex too much, plastic is PA66+30% Carbon Fiber (very very stiff and light) We don't like metal grips too much, plastic grips are solid and we have a spare bags of 4 blade grips for 4,99$, just the plastic, difficult to beat that. Corrado
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01-06-2008, 07:48 AM | #25 (permalink) |
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Thanks for the responses. All good with me. What is the AUW planned to be?
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01-06-2008, 12:23 PM | #26 (permalink) | |
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Sounds like everything was well thought out, I agree with the plastic canopy holders. Save the frame when possible.
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01-06-2008, 03:11 PM | #27 (permalink) |
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AUW without battery is 1130-1150 grams (depends on servos)
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01-06-2008, 09:17 PM | #29 (permalink) |
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fwiw...
The more I look at this thing, the more I like it!! I like plastic frames! Please Hurry!! John. |
01-07-2008, 05:39 PM | #30 (permalink) |
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Battery is still plugged into ESC in the photos
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01-08-2008, 09:44 PM | #31 (permalink) |
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Looking good! I like the looks of it for sure.
Cant wait Bob
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01-09-2008, 10:08 PM | #32 (permalink) |
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I love the plastic frame. I'm sick of the "if-it's-not-carbon-fiber-or-CNC-aluminum-it's-crap" attitude.
Put in my pre-order this afternoon! Been looking at a Rex 500, but this is superior in just about every (if not every) way. |
01-10-2008, 12:27 AM | #33 (permalink) |
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Must be my eyes. The frame almost looks like that of a Blade 400?
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01-10-2008, 03:05 AM | #34 (permalink) |
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Must be your eyes
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01-10-2008, 01:35 PM | #36 (permalink) |
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ElektroRC. I found a list of vendors who will be carrying the heli and spare parts on the RCGroups thread:
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showp...&postcount=474 It's not really a preorder considering the price or release date has not yet been released, but Pete can put you on a list for the first batch. I contacted GrandRC to see about a pre-order, but didn't have much luck. |
01-10-2008, 07:37 PM | #37 (permalink) | |
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This is nuts. I'll start my 500 build this weekend. And I'm already planning the next airgasm. |
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01-12-2008, 10:27 AM | #38 (permalink) |
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I'll be waiting to hear some flight reports on this one. I like the fact that its a single belt drive. 1) It's unique in that size heli. 2) It'll be alot quieter and you won't need to deal with gear mesh spacing. I'm looking forward to it.
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01-12-2008, 02:59 PM | #39 (permalink) |
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Today the mail man gave me my T14MZ Fasst module so i installed a 6CH Fasst receiver on the heli. Since the instructions of the receiver say to space the antennas at 90° for maximum performance we decided to add antenna holders on the Landing Gears to make installation easier and best performance for those of you that will be using Futaba Fasst systems.
Some pics of what it'll look like, we just made holes on the prototype but there will be holders on the final version. We cacthed this mod on the last call since Landing gear mold is the last one we are manufacturing (we will start machining the mold tomorrow morning).
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