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armedforces0331 · 07-02-2009, 08:22 AM

Dropping a complete Kasama Head into Raptor 90SE will there be a major difference in flight characteristics, quicker response --on line with the newer 90's ??

Also I am looking for a Video of a 90SE with Kasama Head

Badger50 · 07-02-2009, 08:06 PM

Hey armedforces (And thanks for your service

) Here are a couple of links you may want to look over before you start your Kasama build. This was started by the pilot that you see in the video.

1) Kasama build thread:
https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=75618

2) Flying with the Kasama:

jim's raptor 90 (8 min 48 sec)

You will see the difference with rolls and flips and a quicker all over all cyclic response. I will also tell you that if you crash this thing, your wallet ain't gonna be too happy. It can be a real bugger to get the flybar out, and you may have to replace the see-saw if you do. It is a very solid and high quality piece of equipement and gives the Raptor a very solid and contoled feel to it, and if you are an experienced flyer...You will love it

Good luck with the build, get home safe to your family, and good luck with your Raptor.

armedforces0331 · 07-03-2009, 05:10 AM

Badger50,
Hey thank you for response and yes we are very close of coming home I can't wait

. With this said I use to have a raptor 50 titan, sold it. However, upon return I will be purchasing a the new Raptor 50 TITAN SE and after I master all the 3D and become a smooth pilot I will be getting the 90SE. The reason for all the questions I had a very difficult decision making between Raptors and T-Rex helis. But even tho Raptor is an old platform I will go with it two reasons, it has been proven to be a very well build heli, it can be mod it to fly just like a T-Rex 700 or better and lastly wife loves how the Raptor looks LOL

.

Fudge · 07-03-2009, 06:06 PM

Hey armedforces0331 gotta please the wife right?!!
I wouldn't know not married yet

Any ways I got a rapator 90 se as my first heli, hovered it once, my friend crashed one, and I decided to sell mine and get a 30-50 size, so good call not going right for the 90!!

O and props to you for not jumping on the T-rex fad, all the guys I know with raptors are selling thier raptors to get t-rexs after they get them, they wish they hadn't!!!

keithgr148 · 07-04-2009, 07:39 PM

I love this head so much that I bought two of them . the head is on sale right now $199 when I bought my first one they where $399 . good luck with your build this site realy helps .I got alot of tips from Badger50 thanks again

JimLerch · 07-07-2009, 08:46 AM

My R90 with the Kasama head did the funky chicken for a few dozen revolutions. End result was $120 in damage. For another $60 I got a whole new Kasama head from GrandRC @ $179.99

If you can spare $200 bucks, I highly recommend this head along with the hardened Kasama 520mm flybar.

:YeaB aby:

rvjunior · 07-07-2009, 10:44 AM

LMAO @ " trex fad " I almost went with the 700 just because of the amount of info out there on it, especially on here but I love my 30 and said screw it Im going with the 90. Lerch what servos are you running in your 90? I'm trying to figure out what to put in my SE.

JimLerch · 07-07-2009, 12:31 PM

The Align DS620s and they kick but and take names!

I also just killed ANOTHER JR DS8900G tail servo. Yup, I replaced it with an Align DS620 too and it works just fine!

rvjunior · 07-07-2009, 01:48 PM

I like the price tag on the aligns a lot better then the $139 a piece for the JR 8717s I was looking at lol.

Fudge · 07-07-2009, 02:34 PM

What do you guys think of the JR DS8717HV servos?
Also JimLerch what gyro are you using? (cause I just bought the JR G7703D/S8900G servo/gyro combo, and wondering if I should just ebay the servo, and get a align or try my luck with that one?)

Badger50 · 07-07-2009, 07:37 PM

Hey Jim: With regards to the Kasama 520mm flybar, does it have recessed cut out areas that line up with the flybar contol arm set screws that give the proper "droop" angle? Or is just rounded throughout the entire length of the bar? The reason I'm asking is, have you ever tried taking the flybar out of the see-saw? The burs that are created by the the conrol arm set screws make it darn near impossible to get through the bearings on the see-saw. Or do you have a secret Jim "The Engineer" method of avoiding this painstaking effort

. Thanks in advance buddy

07-02-2009, 08:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
armedforces0331 Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2006	Kasama Head Dropping a complete Kasama Head into Raptor 90SE will there be a major difference in flight characteristics, quicker response --on line with the newer 90's ?? Also I am looking for a Video of a 90SE with Kasama Head Last edited by armedforces0331; 07-02-2009 at 08:48 AM.. Reason: Additional Question

07-07-2009, 08:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
JimLerch Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2007	My R90 with the Kasama head did the funky chicken for a few dozen revolutions. End result was $120 in damage. For another $60 I got a whole new Kasama head from GrandRC @ $179.99 If you can spare $200 bucks, I highly recommend this head along with the hardened Kasama 520mm flybar. :YeaB aby: __________________ James Lerch - Raptor 90, JR Vibe 500E, Gaui 550E, Xcell Razor* (*=On Loan) http://lerch.no-ip.com/atm (My homebuilt telescope site) http://lerch.no-ip.com/ChangFa_Gen (My 15KW generator project) http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=JlerchTampa (my you-tube crash videos) http://lerch.no-ip.com/Hat_Cam ("Hat Cam" for recording flights)

07-07-2009, 10:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
rvjunior Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2007	LMAO @ " trex fad " I almost went with the 700 just because of the amount of info out there on it, especially on here but I love my 30 and said screw it Im going with the 90. Lerch what servos are you running in your 90? I'm trying to figure out what to put in my SE. __________________ Raptor 30V2,90SE EXI 450 Pro illicittrendz.com Its better to die on your feet than to live on your knees.

07-07-2009, 12:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
JimLerch Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2007	The Align DS620s and they kick but and take names! I also just killed ANOTHER JR DS8900G tail servo. Yup, I replaced it with an Align DS620 too and it works just fine! __________________ James Lerch - Raptor 90, JR Vibe 500E, Gaui 550E, Xcell Razor* (*=On Loan) http://lerch.no-ip.com/atm (My homebuilt telescope site) http://lerch.no-ip.com/ChangFa_Gen (My 15KW generator project) http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=JlerchTampa (my you-tube crash videos) http://lerch.no-ip.com/Hat_Cam ("Hat Cam" for recording flights)

07-07-2009, 01:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
rvjunior Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2007	I like the price tag on the aligns a lot better then the $139 a piece for the JR 8717s I was looking at lol. __________________ Raptor 30V2,90SE EXI 450 Pro illicittrendz.com Its better to die on your feet than to live on your knees.

07-03-2009, 05:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
armedforces0331 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Dec 2006	Badger50, Hey thank you for response and yes we are very close of coming home I can't wait . With this said I use to have a raptor 50 titan, sold it. However, upon return I will be purchasing a the new Raptor 50 TITAN SE and after I master all the 3D and become a smooth pilot I will be getting the 90SE. The reason for all the questions I had a very difficult decision making between Raptors and T-Rex helis. But even tho Raptor is an old platform I will go with it two reasons, it has been proven to be a very well build heli, it can be mod it to fly just like a T-Rex 700 or better and lastly wife loves how the Raptor looks LOL .

07-03-2009, 06:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Fudge Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2008	Hey armedforces0331 gotta please the wife right?!! I wouldn't know not married yet Any ways I got a rapator 90 se as my first heli, hovered it once, my friend crashed one, and I decided to sell mine and get a 30-50 size, so good call not going right for the 90!! O and props to you for not jumping on the T-rex fad, all the guys I know with raptors are selling thier raptors to get t-rexs after they get them, they wish they hadn't!!!

07-04-2009, 07:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
keithgr148 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2008	I love this head so much that I bought two of them . the head is on sale right now $199 when I bought my first one they where $399 . good luck with your build this site realy helps .I got alot of tips from Badger50 thanks again

07-07-2009, 02:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Fudge Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2008	What do you guys think of the JR DS8717HV servos? Also JimLerch what gyro are you using? (cause I just bought the JR G7703D/S8900G servo/gyro combo, and wondering if I should just ebay the servo, and get a align or try my luck with that one?)

07-07-2009, 07:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
Badger50 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Oct 2007	Hey Jim: With regards to the Kasama 520mm flybar, does it have recessed cut out areas that line up with the flybar contol arm set screws that give the proper "droop" angle? Or is just rounded throughout the entire length of the bar? The reason I'm asking is, have you ever tried taking the flybar out of the see-saw? The burs that are created by the the conrol arm set screws make it darn near impossible to get through the bearings on the see-saw. Or do you have a secret Jim "The Engineer" method of avoiding this painstaking effort . Thanks in advance buddy __________________ Mike: Rap-90 3D x 2, Rap-50 x 2, Fury 55, Rex-450, Hirobo Squark. *"Depression is nothing more than anger, without enthusiasm"*

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