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WayneBrown · 06-15-2008, 03:06 PM

nope, three prototypes are flying in the XFC, but it's top secret. Shhhhhhh..

CatchmyCorsair · 06-15-2008, 03:48 PM

LOL. Figures, right after I buy mine.

Mercuriell · 06-16-2008, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by CatchmyCorsair

LOL. Figures, right after I buy mine.

I really wouldn't worry - most if not all manufacturers have something ''special' in the pipeline and would wither on the vine if they didn't. Given the length of time of the Aurora debut I wouldn't hold your breath waiting for a new MA bird - the Stratus is still cutting edge technology and a very fine piece of engineering - it occured to me yesterday what was different about this build - NO CA !! - I have only encountered two bits of plastic so far (fan shroud and anti-rotation fitting) - I would have no regrets about spending my $$$ here - I decided to go with one rather than the Aurora as it could be in my hands in 2 weeks and had been throroughly beta tested

DominicD · 06-17-2008, 01:41 AM

They better finish the MA450/Bandit/Fury/Whatitscalledtoday first.

Mercuriell · 06-17-2008, 02:12 AM

Posted Final Frame Assembly 32MB - finishing off the left frame pointing out a few changes or instruction errors - fitting out right frame and then mating up with the left and lower frame assembly - really enjoyable build this

Laurens · 06-17-2008, 11:40 AM

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nope, three prototypes are flying in the XFC, but it's top secret. Shhhhhhh..

On MA's website they mention Bobby and Nick placing 2nd and 3rd on the XFC, but no mention that they flew a prototype. If its true that means its still in the very early stages of being developed. I bet they'll take at least untill 2009 before they release it. That means I'll be buying a Stratus conversion kit first.

WayneBrown · 06-17-2008, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Laurens

On MA's website they mention Bobby and Nick placing 2nd and 3rd on the XFC, but no mention that they flew a prototype. If its true that means its still in the very early stages of being developed. I bet they'll take at least untill 2009 before they release it. That means I'll be buying a Stratus conversion kit first.

thats because it's a SECRET. now hush.

I don't think it will take that long... Especially given that it placed high on it's first outing.

Mercuriell · 06-19-2008, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by WayneBrown

thats because it's a SECRET. now hush.

I don't think it will take that long... Especially given that it placed high on it's first outing.

I have it on good authority that the trial machines at XFC were extremely early prototypes - only 2-3 weeks old and that it would be at least 9-12 months before we see any new 90 machine release from MA

q8hobbytime · 06-19-2008, 03:16 AM

come on guys it took MA 4 months to release a fuel tank, and we have been waitting on this 50 for more than a year now, and the new BW stratus if more than enought for every1 i guess

Bobbyk · 06-19-2008, 10:10 PM

Nice vids John,

Quick question

I have been scoping the Spectra G and it looks like it has some similarities with the Stratus, is this right or my wishful thinking?

Thanks

Robert

Laurens · 06-20-2008, 04:11 AM

The tail and head arec exactly the same, and the frame is almost the same. It just uses a heavier engine.

Mercuriell · 06-20-2008, 06:53 AM

Swash assembly and servo install posted - no great surprises here !

Swash & Servo Install 32MB wmv

Next up rotor head, fan shroud and frame stiffeners!

CatchmyCorsair · 06-20-2008, 06:58 PM

Is it a bad idea to use a zip tie around the clunk line outlet? I keep reading Hayes line slips off but I've never heard of anyone using a zip tie. (nitro noob here)

Mercuriell · 06-21-2008, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by CatchmyCorsair

Is it a bad idea to use a zip tie around the clunk line outlet? I keep reading Hayes line slips off but I've never heard of anyone using a zip tie. (nitro noob here)

I can't see a problem - that's what I have ended up doing with mine !

Mercuriell · 06-22-2008, 06:26 AM

Posted next vid of : Fitting Fan Shroud, Stiffeners and Canopy mods - next up will be Rotor Head and Tail Rotor

Mercuriell · 06-24-2008, 07:44 AM

Posted Rotor Head build - took a bit longer than anticipated - quite straightforward except inserting the inner radial bearings was a PIA

Laurens · 06-24-2008, 11:08 AM

I noticed you don't use braided sleeving John. I never did either, untill I noticed some chaffed wires on my Fury. I wouldn't take any chances if I were you.

DominicD · 06-24-2008, 11:38 AM

Rodents are great heli builders !!

gwk · 06-24-2008, 11:42 AM

Rats John RATS!

Laurens · 06-24-2008, 11:58 AM

There's just a little error in your editing John, when doing the carbon flybar cage you already have the 2 balls on the flybar carrier, and after you mounted the carbon cage parts you add them in the build.

The Stratus flybar carrier is going to be the first part in my fury to stratus conversion.

06-15-2008, 03:48 PM	#42 (permalink)
CatchmyCorsair Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2006	LOL. Figures, right after I buy mine. __________________ Steve Trex 450 Pro = MSH Prôtos = Logo 600

06-17-2008, 01:41 AM	#44 (permalink)
DominicD The Capi My HF Map location Join Date: Oct 2006	They better finish the MA450/Bandit/Fury/Whatitscalledtoday first. __________________ Spreading capibara awareness since 2006

06-17-2008, 02:12 AM	#45 (permalink)
Mercuriell HF Support Thread Starter Join Date: Sep 2006	Posted Final Frame Assembly 32MB - finishing off the left frame pointing out a few changes or instruction errors - fitting out right frame and then mating up with the left and lower frame assembly - really enjoyable build this __________________ John

06-19-2008, 03:16 AM	#49 (permalink)
q8hobbytime Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2005	come on guys it took MA 4 months to release a fuel tank, and we have been waitting on this 50 for more than a year now, and the new BW stratus if more than enought for every1 i guess __________________ 2 X Synergy N9 ------- 2 X MA Stratus Blitz Avro ---------------------- Trex 600 N JR DSM2 X9303 What Goes Up Must Come Down www.kuwaithobbytime.com

06-19-2008, 10:10 PM	#50 (permalink)
Bobbyk Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2007	Nice vids John, Quick question I have been scoping the Spectra G and it looks like it has some similarities with the Stratus, is this right or my wishful thinking? Thanks Robert __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ <<< Ashlyn, daddy loves you more than his heli's, don't mind mummy >>> <<< ..............MA Spectra G (Supporting Made in USA), DX7.............. >>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

06-15-2008, 03:06 PM	#41 (permalink)
WayneBrown Join Date: Jan 2005	nope, three prototypes are flying in the XFC, but it's top secret. Shhhhhhh..

06-20-2008, 04:11 AM	#51 (permalink)
Laurens Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2004	The tail and head arec exactly the same, and the frame is almost the same. It just uses a heavier engine. __________________ Logo 800/Jeti DS16

06-20-2008, 06:53 AM	#52 (permalink)
Mercuriell HF Support Thread Starter Join Date: Sep 2006	Swash assembly and servo install posted - no great surprises here ! Swash & Servo Install 32MB wmv Next up rotor head, fan shroud and frame stiffeners! __________________ John

06-20-2008, 06:58 PM	#53 (permalink)
CatchmyCorsair Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2006	Is it a bad idea to use a zip tie around the clunk line outlet? I keep reading Hayes line slips off but I've never heard of anyone using a zip tie. (nitro noob here) __________________ Steve Trex 450 Pro = MSH Prôtos = Logo 600

06-22-2008, 06:26 AM	#55 (permalink)
Mercuriell HF Support Thread Starter Join Date: Sep 2006	Posted next vid of : Fitting Fan Shroud, Stiffeners and Canopy mods - next up will be Rotor Head and Tail Rotor __________________ John

06-24-2008, 07:44 AM	#56 (permalink)
Mercuriell HF Support Thread Starter Join Date: Sep 2006	Posted Rotor Head build - took a bit longer than anticipated - quite straightforward except inserting the inner radial bearings was a PIA __________________ John Last edited by Mercuriell; 06-25-2008 at 06:52 AM..

06-24-2008, 11:08 AM	#57 (permalink)
Laurens Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2004	I noticed you don't use braided sleeving John. I never did either, untill I noticed some chaffed wires on my Fury. I wouldn't take any chances if I were you. __________________ Logo 800/Jeti DS16

06-24-2008, 11:38 AM	#58 (permalink)
DominicD The Capi My HF Map location Join Date: Oct 2006	Rodents are great heli builders !! __________________ Spreading capibara awareness since 2006

06-24-2008, 11:42 AM	#59 (permalink)
gwk Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2004	Rats John RATS!

06-24-2008, 11:58 AM	#60 (permalink)
Laurens Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2004	There's just a little error in your editing John, when doing the carbon flybar cage you already have the 2 balls on the flybar carrier, and after you mounted the carbon cage parts you add them in the build. The Stratus flybar carrier is going to be the first part in my fury to stratus conversion. __________________ Logo 800/Jeti DS16

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