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frankreh@rogers.com · 12-15-2008, 01:56 PM

Hi Mercuriell

great job and I am glad that Norah likes it too

Frank

Merry Christmas

Laurens · 12-15-2008, 03:05 PM

After your BW stratus build thread I bought a.... BW Stratus.

Now I've seen all Furion vids. Now where did I leave my credit card?

Mercuriell · 12-15-2008, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LITHIUMSTATIC

Yep... Capi, it's like the hot chic with the big ugly nose.

LITHIUMSTATIC · 12-16-2008, 02:34 AM

I cropped out the rest of her, but you get the idea.

Finless · 12-16-2008, 09:37 AM

I love chic's with noses like that! Don't ask me why I just do.... Much better than HFG's gargantuan ESC

Bob

Mercuriell · 12-17-2008, 01:44 AM

Hmmm - the thread counter went up 1000 since Lith posted the pic - THATS what my build vids needed - guess I'll have to get a nose job done toooooo ....

Laurens · 12-17-2008, 10:35 AM

I want to do a how-to thread with her! What her number Lith?

Mercuriell · 12-19-2008, 04:47 PM

Posted manual for Furion 450

MA Furion - Manual 6MB pdf

Will try and get some flight vids today though the weather a bit rough (33°C and gusty)

Racer38 · 12-19-2008, 04:54 PM

Here is a link to the quick reference guide on the furion as well...

http://helirc.org/index.php?option=c...ownload&cid=61

Mercuriell · 12-19-2008, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racer38

Here is a link to the quick reference guide on the furion as well...

http://helirc.org/index.php?option=c...wnload&cid=155

Thanks very much for that parts reference

- haven't seen that publication - can also download it here

mahbouni · 12-21-2008, 02:51 PM

Saw one of these at my indoor club yesterday. The whole thing just oozes quality. It's definitely on my 'want list' now.

Wurzle · 12-26-2008, 11:17 AM

Started my build as soon as I could after the pressie ceromony yesterday afternoon and by midday today was on the head build. That's when it all came to a grinding halt. One of the blade grip hubs hasn't been threaded in the four holes and I'm stuck.
Now I've got to wait until Fast Lad Performance open again next Monday to see what can be done about it.
Talk about being pee'd off.
Anyway, apart from that the build has gone well and the quality appears great.
One question though. I have two spacers/washers in the box of bits left to fit but I can't find where the hell they go. They are 0.25 x 6 x 8.5mm. I'm pretty sure I haven't missed anything, but!!
Rgds
John.

Laurens · 12-26-2008, 11:42 AM

What would be a good motor choice if I want to use both woodies and carbons?

mahbouni · 12-26-2008, 11:52 AM

It depends how much performance you want when you use your carbon blades. If you want the maximum power possible then I would get a Scorpion 2221-6 and run a lower throttle curve with the woodies, but you'll need a decent ESC that can cope with full load at partial throttle, e.g. a Jazz 40-6-18 or a 55-6-18. If a Jazz ESC is beyond your budget then you could get a Scorpion 2221-8 motor instead but you won't have the same performance as the 2221-6. Then again you might not actually need an expensive ESC. See what pinions are available and do some calculations on what your headspeed is going to be.

mapleleafs · 12-26-2008, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laurens

What would be a good motor choice if I want to use both woodies and carbons?

use your current motor and just lower the pinion(1 or 2 teeth) when you are using woodies....

Laurens · 12-26-2008, 12:37 PM

I still have to order all stuff, got to get rid of my T500 first.

mapleleafs · 12-26-2008, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laurens

I still have to order all stuff, got to get rid of my T500 first.

yeah im not a big fan of my 500 either, but decided to stick with it and make the best with it.

just converted it to flybarless.
next ill upgrade the stock motor and esc to a 10-12S setup...
then add some bling here and there....

mlucia · 12-26-2008, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mapleleafs

yeah im not a big fan of my 500 either, but decided to stick with it and make the best with it.

Really? Both you and Laurens are not a fan of the 500. Curious as to why?

Laurens · 12-26-2008, 02:02 PM

Its a good flying heli, but I keep upgrading it because there's stuff I don't like about it mechanically. This adds up quickly. I just want something that doesn't need upgrades and doesn't get sloppy.

Finless · 12-26-2008, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlucia

Really? Both you and Laurens are not a fan of the 500. Curious as to why?

I have to say since you brought this up...... Nothing against the Furion or 450 helis as I love them BUT..... 500's right now are my best flying electrics!
I gotta say guys... 500 sized is turning out to be my favorite sized electric! It flies closer to a 50 sized than it does a 450 and power to weight ratio is right on kick arse! Price of flying per battery cost also in relation to 600 or 450 has to be better... I have not done the clacs myself but a 500 for me ROCKS.

Sorry to go off subject here but if you haven't flown one of the many 500's out there then your missing a great electric heli!

Needless to say I gotta get this Furion myself!

Bob

12-15-2008, 01:56 PM	#41 (permalink)
frankreh@rogers.com Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2007	Hi Mercuriell great job and I am glad that Norah likes it too Frank Merry Christmas __________________ jaof

12-15-2008, 03:05 PM	#42 (permalink)
Laurens Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2004	After your BW stratus build thread I bought a.... BW Stratus. Now I've seen all Furion vids. Now where did I leave my credit card? __________________ Logo 800/Jeti DS16

12-16-2008, 02:34 AM	#44 (permalink)
LITHIUMSTATIC Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006	I cropped out the rest of her, but you get the idea. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Just a guy and his heli....

12-16-2008, 09:37 AM	#45 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	I love chic's with noses like that! Don't ask me why I just do.... Much better than HFG's gargantuan ESC 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!

12-17-2008, 01:44 AM	#46 (permalink)
Mercuriell HF Support Thread Starter Join Date: Sep 2006	Hmmm - the thread counter went up 1000 since Lith posted the pic - THATS what my build vids needed - guess I'll have to get a nose job done toooooo .... __________________ John

12-17-2008, 10:35 AM	#47 (permalink)
Laurens Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2004	I want to do a how-to thread with her! What her number Lith? __________________ Logo 800/Jeti DS16

12-19-2008, 04:47 PM	#48 (permalink)
Mercuriell HF Support Thread Starter Join Date: Sep 2006	Posted manual for Furion 450 MA Furion - Manual 6MB pdf Will try and get some flight vids today though the weather a bit rough (33°C and gusty) __________________ John

12-19-2008, 04:54 PM	#49 (permalink)
Racer38 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2004	Here is a link to the quick reference guide on the furion as well... http://helirc.org/index.php?option=c...ownload&cid=61 __________________ Craig Alias Racer38 Align 500L Dominator Graupner MZ-18 Last edited by Racer38; 12-21-2008 at 05:20 PM..

12-21-2008, 02:51 PM	#51 (permalink)
mahbouni Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2007	Saw one of these at my indoor club yesterday. The whole thing just oozes quality. It's definitely on my 'want list' now. __________________ Oxy2 210 \| Oxy3 285 \| Oxy4 380 \| Logo 480XX \| 600SX \| 650SX \| 690SX \| 700 \| 700XX \| VControl

12-26-2008, 11:17 AM	#52 (permalink)
Wurzle Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2007	Started my build as soon as I could after the pressie ceromony yesterday afternoon and by midday today was on the head build. That's when it all came to a grinding halt. One of the blade grip hubs hasn't been threaded in the four holes and I'm stuck. Now I've got to wait until Fast Lad Performance open again next Monday to see what can be done about it. Talk about being pee'd off. Anyway, apart from that the build has gone well and the quality appears great. One question though. I have two spacers/washers in the box of bits left to fit but I can't find where the hell they go. They are 0.25 x 6 x 8.5mm. I'm pretty sure I haven't missed anything, but!! Rgds John.

12-26-2008, 11:42 AM	#53 (permalink)
Laurens Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2004	What would be a good motor choice if I want to use both woodies and carbons? __________________ Logo 800/Jeti DS16

12-26-2008, 11:52 AM	#54 (permalink)
mahbouni Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2007	It depends how much performance you want when you use your carbon blades. If you want the maximum power possible then I would get a Scorpion 2221-6 and run a lower throttle curve with the woodies, but you'll need a decent ESC that can cope with full load at partial throttle, e.g. a Jazz 40-6-18 or a 55-6-18. If a Jazz ESC is beyond your budget then you could get a Scorpion 2221-8 motor instead but you won't have the same performance as the 2221-6. Then again you might not actually need an expensive ESC. See what pinions are available and do some calculations on what your headspeed is going to be. __________________ Oxy2 210 \| Oxy3 285 \| Oxy4 380 \| Logo 480XX \| 600SX \| 650SX \| 690SX \| 700 \| 700XX \| VControl

12-26-2008, 12:37 PM	#56 (permalink)
Laurens Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2004	I still have to order all stuff, got to get rid of my T500 first. __________________ Logo 800/Jeti DS16

12-26-2008, 02:02 PM	#59 (permalink)
Laurens Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2004	Its a good flying heli, but I keep upgrading it because there's stuff I don't like about it mechanically. This adds up quickly. I just want something that doesn't need upgrades and doesn't get sloppy. __________________ Logo 800/Jeti DS16

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