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BennyTRD · 11-09-2008, 04:43 PM

Nice. Mine should be here anyday. Got the black version.

brian94066 · 11-09-2008, 10:31 PM

so did anyone else receive their gears?

if so, how are you liking them

jurassic5 · 11-10-2008, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brian94066

so did anyone else receive their gears?

if so, how are you liking them

I went for the yellow... should be here in the next weeks due to international shipping

Cédric

superbob · 11-10-2008, 09:50 AM

I like the gear in black but getting the set screws to go in is hard so i used a knife to open the hole a little bit and used a drill bit and when i tightened the set screws on the skid pipes they wouldn't tighten. anyone know what size set screw should be used i am using the stock set screws that can with the stock skids and had no problem. also the set screws seem to be to long because they stick out. Any Help

mapleleafs · 11-10-2008, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superbob

I like the gear in black but getting the set screws to go in is hard so i used a knife to open the hole a little bit and used a drill bit and when i tightened the set screws on the skid pipes they wouldn't tighten. anyone know what size set screw should be used i am using the stock set screws that can with the stock skids and had no problem. also the set screws seem to be to long because they stick out. Any Help

use the stock 500 grub screws......they are not meant to get tight, just snug enough to hold the skid in place.

rubbersoul · 11-10-2008, 11:54 AM

Superbob,

The stock grub screws will work. The material is unlike the original landing gear which is soft and brittle and very easy for the set screw to grab and start a thread. The miracle dragon material is hard and at the same time flexible. That is why we recommend installing the set screws first before installing the gear into the bottom plate. I read you have already removed some material. Just use more force to get the screw started. One good locking turn is enough to stop the skids from rotating. The grub screws on mine is also sticking out. If I wanted to hide it I will not use the grub screws and just put ca on it or I will drill a hole straight into the skids and locktite the screw for good measure

Let me know how I can help. Send me email direct at sales@rcrotros.com.

rubbersoul · 11-13-2008, 01:02 PM

In response to Superbob's experience, we have drilled a larger hole for the grub screws that locks the skid pipe. It shouldn't be a problem screwing those stock grub screws in from now on.

In other news, we welcome GrandRc.com to be our first dealer here in the US. They will be getting their first batch of this new product by tomorrow.

brian94066 · 11-13-2008, 04:38 PM

great thing! since Grandrc is only half an hour away

Finless · 11-13-2008, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rubbersoul

In response to Superbob's experience, we have drilled a larger hole for the grub screws that locks the skid pipe. It shouldn't be a problem screwing those stock grub screws in from now on.

In other news, we welcome GrandRc.com to be our first dealer here in the US. They will be getting their first batch of this new product by tomorrow.

Hey that's GREAT news!

See I told you to get some dealers

Congrats to Ed at GrandRC for getting the deal

Bob

simon021 · 11-14-2008, 08:23 AM

Any idea if these will work on the Atom 500 frame? I've not seen a T500 in person to compare how the gear attaches.

Finless · 11-14-2008, 10:22 AM

No they will not. The Atom uses a completely different mounting style.

Bob

simon021 · 11-14-2008, 10:24 AM

Bummer.

jurassic5 · 11-14-2008, 10:58 AM

Quick Question... Does this fits to a Logo 500 heli ? I just received them (thanks you rubbersoul).... but as I'm selling my TREX... I want to keep them for my next heli which is the logo 500

They look great, really nice yellow color....

Cédric

Finless · 11-14-2008, 11:08 AM

They will be too small for the 500 in my opinion. Trex500 swings 425mm blades. Logo 500 swings 500 and most use 550mm blades. It really is a much bigger heli than the T500... So I think the gear will be too small for a logo500.

Bob

mapleleafs · 11-14-2008, 02:01 PM

Just did my first couple flights with the new landing gear. Works great, i am much more comfortable to do some more advance auto's with the 500 because i know if i screw up the landing gear will absorb the bumps.

HighFreq · 11-16-2008, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rubbersoul

I forgot to answer your question about advantage over Gorrilla's product. No advantage except that we will make it available for the 500 and 600 Trex.

This project came out to provide a 500 version of the characteristics of a Gorrilla Gear. It is common knowledge that they have no plans of making it and I wanted one for my 500 and so do a lot of people. And so the 500 version is born. The 450 and 600 version were just the next logical step.

I have to disagree on this one, Gorilla will hit the market very soon and will blow everything else away as usual

regards,

Corrado

aaron07 · 11-17-2008, 08:06 AM

I've got a set on order (not GG) but Do they sag a little on the back legs like GG used to?

brian94066 · 11-17-2008, 09:33 AM

mine didn't sag, which is a good thing since my field is rocky

rubbersoul · 11-17-2008, 09:41 AM

Hey Brian,

Sorry about your lockout yesterday. All the adults were rooting for you to give us a good show

. I didn't have a chance to take a look at your landing gear as I was already preparing to leave.

rubbersoul · 11-17-2008, 09:43 AM

I let mine sit for 1 week with battery installed for more weight and it did not sag.

11-09-2008, 10:31 PM	#62 (permalink)
brian94066 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2007	so did anyone else receive their gears? if so, how are you liking them __________________

11-13-2008, 04:38 PM	#68 (permalink)
brian94066 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2007	great thing! since Grandrc is only half an hour away __________________

11-14-2008, 10:22 AM	#71 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	No they will not. The Atom uses a completely different mounting style. Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco!

11-14-2008, 10:58 AM	#73 (permalink)
jurassic5 Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2006	Quick Question... Does this fits to a Logo 500 heli ? I just received them (thanks you rubbersoul).... but as I'm selling my TREX... I want to keep them for my next heli which is the logo 500 They look great, really nice yellow color.... Cédric __________________ Never Underestimate The Power Of Stupid People In Large Groups

11-14-2008, 11:08 AM	#74 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	They will be too small for the 500 in my opinion. Trex500 swings 425mm blades. Logo 500 swings 500 and most use 550mm blades. It really is a much bigger heli than the T500... So I think the gear will be too small for a logo500. Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco!

11-09-2008, 04:43 PM	#61 (permalink)
BennyTRD Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2008	Nice. Mine should be here anyday. Got the black version.

11-10-2008, 09:50 AM	#64 (permalink)
superbob Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2008	I like the gear in black but getting the set screws to go in is hard so i used a knife to open the hole a little bit and used a drill bit and when i tightened the set screws on the skid pipes they wouldn't tighten. anyone know what size set screw should be used i am using the stock set screws that can with the stock skids and had no problem. also the set screws seem to be to long because they stick out. Any Help

11-10-2008, 11:54 AM	#66 (permalink)
rubbersoul Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2008	Superbob, The stock grub screws will work. The material is unlike the original landing gear which is soft and brittle and very easy for the set screw to grab and start a thread. The miracle dragon material is hard and at the same time flexible. That is why we recommend installing the set screws first before installing the gear into the bottom plate. I read you have already removed some material. Just use more force to get the screw started. One good locking turn is enough to stop the skids from rotating. The grub screws on mine is also sticking out. If I wanted to hide it I will not use the grub screws and just put ca on it or I will drill a hole straight into the skids and locktite the screw for good measure Let me know how I can help. Send me email direct at sales@rcrotros.com.

11-13-2008, 01:02 PM	#67 (permalink)
rubbersoul Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2008	In response to Superbob's experience, we have drilled a larger hole for the grub screws that locks the skid pipe. It shouldn't be a problem screwing those stock grub screws in from now on. In other news, we welcome GrandRc.com to be our first dealer here in the US. They will be getting their first batch of this new product by tomorrow.

11-14-2008, 08:23 AM	#70 (permalink)
simon021 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2008	Any idea if these will work on the Atom 500 frame? I've not seen a T500 in person to compare how the gear attaches.

11-14-2008, 10:24 AM	#72 (permalink)
simon021 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2008	Bummer.

11-14-2008, 02:01 PM	#75 (permalink)
mapleleafs Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2007	Just did my first couple flights with the new landing gear. Works great, i am much more comfortable to do some more advance auto's with the 500 because i know if i screw up the landing gear will absorb the bumps.

11-17-2008, 08:06 AM	#77 (permalink)
aaron07 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2007	I've got a set on order (not GG) but Do they sag a little on the back legs like GG used to? __________________ 8S Trex 500 3026-1000KV, Jazz 55 10 32, Sportbec, 3 9650mg's, Vistabi V Bar V4 / JR8900. 8S Trex 600esp 4025-890KV, Jazz 55 10 32 with heatsink, Herc HC/HV bec, 3 JR8915's, Vistabi V Bar V4 / JR8900.

11-17-2008, 09:33 AM	#78 (permalink)
brian94066 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2007	mine didn't sag, which is a good thing since my field is rocky __________________

11-17-2008, 09:41 AM	#79 (permalink)
rubbersoul Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2008	Hey Brian, Sorry about your lockout yesterday. All the adults were rooting for you to give us a good show . I didn't have a chance to take a look at your landing gear as I was already preparing to leave.

11-17-2008, 09:43 AM	#80 (permalink)
rubbersoul Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2008	I let mine sit for 1 week with battery installed for more weight and it did not sag.

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