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[Raven_darkcloud]

Hay bob what are the skids made of? I'm keeping a close eye on all the new elects while saving up over the summer. Also if I get the video wright, that frame can fit mid size servos? What sizes can it take? The lepton is curently at top of my list.
Thank you for all the vids and info.

[Rockohaulic]

The design of the boom supports seems very unconventional. Why use ball links to install boom supports? With time, won't they develop play?? :!:


You did it again! You explained why the ball bearings for the thrust bearings go on the way they do with the closed end towards the grip and now I will always get this right!! Sweet!

Thanks Finless!

[Finless]

Hay bob what are the skids made of?

There one piece plastic... I think I see a need for gorilla gear

That frame can fit mid size servos?

Yea like 3150, 3102, Hitec HS85's (go MG metal gear on those), etc. I will be showing HS85's then later going digital with the Airtronics 94761.

The design of the boom supports seems very unconventional. Why use ball links to install boom supports? With time, won't they develop play??

Yea I knd of dont like that myself... I would hate to see one pop off and go into the rotor. I may mod that later

Bob

[z11355]

the current gorilla gear are about 25mm narrower.

you fly alll the time w/ balll links and most of the time, if one of those 'pop off', it's a whole
lot worse than a boom support coming loose. I think it's a misplaced fear.

[Finless]

Well what I meant was later someone makes a after market gorilla gear

I would not use the Trex gear on this for sure.

Well I agree about the ball link but on this bird unsnap one from the boom. Becasue it is a link on the fram as well it can move all over the place unlike bolted on boom supports we have seen before. It certainly is way more easy to go into the rotor with this design. I am not saying it's a big deal but is more likely say of you were inverted than other heli's.

Bob

[Finless]

Step 17 is up and for steps 18 and 19 I will have some of my own ideas to share

Bob

[Finless]

Just posted setps 18 & 19.... Simple stuff but I put in some good build tips for new people.

Bob

[LITHIUMSTATIC]

YIPPY MORE VIDEOS!!!!!!!!

[Finless]

Lith.... where you been lately? Racing that car or something

Bob

[LITHIUMSTATIC]

Working, Haven't had time to do anything with the car and I'm waiting on my valve covers to come back from polishing.

I was watching the Lepton vids and I'm inspired to go out in the shop tonight and work on my Raptor50 electronics.

That is a great looking heli for a Lepton name!!! Better than I thought it was going to be. I'm impressed. I've heard Hirobo makes really nice quality stuff.

Guess I better make that other DVD cover before I go to bed.

[vaigod]

Step 18+19....................... Hirobo, Hirobo, Hirobo, Hirobo. Was wondering how many times you were gonna say that. LOL!!! Good stuff though, as usual.

[Finless]

Originally Posted by vaigod

Step 18+19....................... Hirobo, Hirobo, Hirobo, Hirobo. Was wondering how many times you were gonna say that. LOL!!! Good stuff though, as usual.

Sorry I dont get it. I dot think I am saying Hirobo am I? Are you talking about the title page that says Hirobo Lepton EX?

Bob

[vaigod]

I was referring to the building of the flybar cage. "Make sure the links are opposing, Hirobo, Hirobo, and Hirobo, Hirobo"..........It just seemed like there was about 6 or 8 Hirobos in about 10 seconds time. I just love the sound of that word. It's funny all by itself. Great video, Bob.

[Finless]

Ah OK.... kind of like my canopy trimming vid... scribe, scribe, scribe, scribe

Bob

[Rob Theunis]

Thanks alot Bob.

Regards from Holland.

[Finless]

Step 22 "partial" has been posted.
It is clear if you follow the steps in the manual you may have to do some dissassembly depending ont he motor used. I am using as Hyperion 3025-10 and you will simply not get access to the motor screws with the main gear, pinion, and boom installed. Again your experience my vary depending on the motor used.

Enjoy,
Bob

[vaigod]

kind of like my canopy trimming vid... scribe, scribe, scribe, scribe

yup.... The only thing that I could keep thinking as I was hearing the "Hirobos" was the Simpsons episode with the "Flaming Moe". "Well you know Homer, All Moe and Know Moe makes Moe a Moe Moe"... LOL. Great Stuff Bob.

[skid]

Bob cant you just stud that motor with long set screws. Loctite them in, then use nylock nuts with washers on top of plate. then you can use a wrench from the sides. I'm guessing here without having one in my hands.

oops just now noticed no accsess from sides

[Finless]

Originally Posted by skid

Bob cant you just stud that motor with long set screws. Loctite them in, then use nylock nuts with washers on top of plate. then you can use a wrench from the sides. I'm guessing here without having one in my hands.

oops just now noticed no accsess from sides

Possible but I think it is still going to be a problem as they are sunk down in the plate. Posting a vid now of the completion so this will give you an idea of how tight things are in there!

Bob

[shauntot]

hey bob,

not actually a video of a lepton build, but i just wanted to share a flying video of one of our locals back here in the Philippines, wringing out a brand new lepton

Lepton 3D (2 min 35 sec)

(video courtesy of lewd skywalker of rcphilippines.com)

hope u guys enjoy...tnx!