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ChrisH · 10-09-2009, 02:13 AM

Haha, I am afraid that would blind me in flight

Just waxed the canopy, it looks like pure glass covering the colors!!

Shockwave 3K · 10-09-2009, 12:00 PM

What electronics do you plan to put in it?
That BLS257 looks mighty nice

ChrisH · 10-09-2009, 12:04 PM

S9257 for now but may upgrade to a BLS251 later.

fiveoboy01 · 10-09-2009, 02:39 PM

Chris can u post a pic of the airframe by a soda can, I'm havin a hard time visualizing the size of this bird.

ChrisH · 10-09-2009, 07:17 PM

Pictures as requested Bill.

It's pretty much the same size mainshaft-to-tailshaft as a T-Rex 500, but just looks bigger overall. The canopy is really big, the boom is 4mm larger OD than the T500's, and the head comes straight from the Logo 500.

Long Nguyen · 10-09-2009, 09:55 PM

Looks nice Chris!

Logo 400 has the same size shafts as the Logo 500 and 600 which are bigger than T500's

fiveoboy01 · 10-10-2009, 12:11 AM

Dang that thing is bigger than I thought it would be. Cool.

ChrisH · 10-10-2009, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Long Nguyen

Looks nice Chris!

Logo 400 has the same size shafts as the Logo 500 and 600 which are bigger than T500's

Yeah, they're all 10mm shaft, but different lengths. Kind of a ripoff at $18, but if you say they don't bend in a crash then it's worth it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fiveoboy01

Dang that thing is bigger than I thought it would be. Cool.

It looks really big for sure. The rounded-edge canopy makes it look like a much more serious helicopter

heliaddict22 · 10-10-2009, 02:04 AM

is that an A&W can....thats only in Canada...and my best friend's Uncle is one of the six owners of the entire franchise....hmmm...i wonder how it found its way to Cali...

cybinary · 10-10-2009, 07:06 AM

You can find A&W root beer all over the states, I see it all the time here in TX.

3D Dave · 10-10-2009, 01:57 PM

Yes, I've been buying A&W root beer (IMHO it's the best root beer) for over 30 years in Chicagoland.

Now, the pic that Chris posted is making me want my L400 NOW!

That's my favorite canopy color scheme too.

heliaddict22 · 10-10-2009, 09:14 PM

BUT you dont actually have A&W's...they have the best burgers in the world!!! and yes BY FAR the best Root Beer. I can tell you why too. the base to A&W is caramel, and the base to root beer such as Barq's is that ITS base is black liquorice...theres also a few other things that make it better, but i cant tell you that information

ChrisH · 10-10-2009, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3D Dave

Yes, I've been buying A&W root beer (IMHO it's the best root beer) for over 30 years in Chicagoland.

Now, the pic that Chris posted is making me want my L400 NOW!

That's my favorite canopy color scheme too.

How about a picture of your L500 canopy? Looks like you have the same scheme, those look awesome as well.

Quote:

Originally Posted by heliaddict22

BUT you dont actually have A&W's...they have the best burgers in the world!!! and yes BY FAR the best Root Beer. I can tell you why too. the base to A&W is caramel, and the base to root beer such as Barq's is that ITS base is black liquorice...theres also a few other things that make it better, but i cant tell you that information

Umm, yeah we do! A&W chains are all around here, especially in Northern California and along the coast. I also think A&W is the best root beer, it's the vanilla that does it for me ... But what does this have to do with an L400?!

Back on topic. All my electronics and other items have arrived. Off to continue the build!

**MIK2499 motor shim not pictured, it missed the photoshoot

bobmagoo · 10-10-2009, 10:44 PM

Chris,
Did you remember to sand the edges of your frames? Nice pictures! Even looks better in person. Too bad you couldn't put it on display at you workplace, LOL. If you haven't yet, you may want to spray the belt with dry graphite lube. I have the spray can if you need it. And you know Dan and I will bug you to ground the boom to the motor plate and then to the - side of your battery. Can't wait to see that bird jamming the skies.

ChrisH · 10-10-2009, 10:53 PM

Nope ... didn't sand the frames ... maybe next time I have the frames apart

I will probably give them a light sanding on the exposed edges as it sits now. Will do a ground wire as well.

How tight do you usually do belts on Logos? Pretty tight?

bobmagoo · 10-10-2009, 11:02 PM

You can still sand the inner side of the exposed frames. That way you won't cut yourself when you stick your fingers through them. It also prevents your wires from getting cut or chaffed. I have the belts on both my Logos tight. I believe its safer that way. If you want to spray you belt, let me know and I can drop off the graphite spray to you at your workplace tomorrow.

ChrisH · 10-10-2009, 11:07 PM

Email sent, thanks!

ChrisH · 10-10-2009, 11:49 PM

Ok guys ran into a bit of a problem ...

The hardened main shafts don't use e-clips for securing on the bottom below the gear. I got a plastic spacer/lock piece and a pin. I am ASSUMING this is the way it goes in, as this the only way I can think that the gear would be held in. However I'm not sure what the three holes are, nor why the e-clips weren't used (although it was kind of a pain to get those on, even with e-clip pliers). So ... is this right?

Sorry for low-quality phone pictures.

3D Dave · 10-10-2009, 11:50 PM

Here's a few

bobmagoo · 10-11-2009, 12:00 AM

That is how I had seen on Dan's 400. But I dont know what the 3 holes are for.

10-09-2009, 02:39 PM	#44 (permalink)
fiveoboy01 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Madison, WI	Chris can u post a pic of the airframe by a soda can, I'm havin a hard time visualizing the size of this bird. __________________ Dirty B - LARCC/RRAMS/MARCS *FLEET:* Blade 150S

10-09-2009, 07:17 PM	#45 (permalink)
ChrisH HF Support Thread Starter Join Date: Aug 2007	Pictures as requested Bill. It's pretty much the same size mainshaft-to-tailshaft as a T-Rex 500, but just looks bigger overall. The canopy is really big, the boom is 4mm larger OD than the T500's, and the head comes straight from the Logo 500. Attached Thumbnails

10-09-2009, 09:55 PM	#46 (permalink)
Long Nguyen Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2007	Looks nice Chris! Logo 400 has the same size shafts as the Logo 500 and 600 which are bigger than T500's __________________ Long Nguyen

10-10-2009, 12:11 AM	#47 (permalink)
fiveoboy01 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Madison, WI	Dang that thing is bigger than I thought it would be. Cool. __________________ Dirty B - LARCC/RRAMS/MARCS *FLEET:* Blade 150S

10-10-2009, 02:04 AM	#49 (permalink)
heliaddict22 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008	is that an A&W can....thats only in Canada...and my best friend's Uncle is one of the six owners of the entire franchise....hmmm...i wonder how it found its way to Cali... __________________ - Logo 400SE w/Blueline Mini-V, ICE75, FBL EDGE 470's - Thunder Tiger Mini Titan E325 Flybarless w/SK-360 Gaui head - Align T-rex 250 w/ DS760 + JR DS3500G

10-09-2009, 02:13 AM	#41 (permalink)
ChrisH HF Support Thread Starter Join Date: Aug 2007	Haha, I am afraid that would blind me in flight Just waxed the canopy, it looks like pure glass covering the colors!!

10-09-2009, 12:00 PM	#42 (permalink)
Shockwave 3K Join Date: Aug 2008	What electronics do you plan to put in it? That BLS257 looks mighty nice

10-09-2009, 12:04 PM	#43 (permalink)
ChrisH HF Support Thread Starter Join Date: Aug 2007	S9257 for now but may upgrade to a BLS251 later.

10-10-2009, 07:06 AM	#50 (permalink)
cybinary Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2006	You can find A&W root beer all over the states, I see it all the time here in TX. __________________ Currently Flying! Logo 400 V-Bar: Hacker A40-12S, Jive80, 9650s, BSL241, 6s1p 3300 Lipo Lepton EX Installed in Airwolf: Hacker A30-12XL, CC80, 3102s, 401/9257, 6s1p 3300 A123 Retired Helis - Blade CX, Blade CPP, TRex450SE,

10-10-2009, 01:57 PM	#51 (permalink)
3D Dave Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Area	Yes, I've been buying A&W root beer (IMHO it's the best root beer) for over 30 years in Chicagoland. Now, the pic that Chris posted is making me want my L400 NOW! That's my favorite canopy color scheme too. __________________ Diabolo 700UL / Logo 700 / Oxy 5 / Goblin 500 / Oxy 2 FE / Blade 180CFX / mCPxBL / nano CPS / V-Bar NEO / V-Bar Control / uBrain / DX7

10-10-2009, 09:14 PM	#52 (permalink)
heliaddict22 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008	BUT you dont actually have A&W's...they have the best burgers in the world!!! and yes BY FAR the best Root Beer. I can tell you why too. the base to A&W is caramel, and the base to root beer such as Barq's is that ITS base is black liquorice...theres also a few other things that make it better, but i cant tell you that information __________________ - Logo 400SE w/Blueline Mini-V, ICE75, FBL EDGE 470's - Thunder Tiger Mini Titan E325 Flybarless w/SK-360 Gaui head - Align T-rex 250 w/ DS760 + JR DS3500G

10-10-2009, 10:44 PM	#54 (permalink)
bobmagoo Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2008	Chris, Did you remember to sand the edges of your frames? Nice pictures! Even looks better in person. Too bad you couldn't put it on display at you workplace, LOL. If you haven't yet, you may want to spray the belt with dry graphite lube. I have the spray can if you need it. And you know Dan and I will bug you to ground the boom to the motor plate and then to the - side of your battery. Can't wait to see that bird jamming the skies.

10-10-2009, 10:53 PM	#55 (permalink)
ChrisH HF Support Thread Starter Join Date: Aug 2007	Nope ... didn't sand the frames ... maybe next time I have the frames apart I will probably give them a light sanding on the exposed edges as it sits now. Will do a ground wire as well. How tight do you usually do belts on Logos? Pretty tight?

10-10-2009, 11:02 PM	#56 (permalink)
bobmagoo Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2008	You can still sand the inner side of the exposed frames. That way you won't cut yourself when you stick your fingers through them. It also prevents your wires from getting cut or chaffed. I have the belts on both my Logos tight. I believe its safer that way. If you want to spray you belt, let me know and I can drop off the graphite spray to you at your workplace tomorrow.

10-10-2009, 11:07 PM	#57 (permalink)
ChrisH HF Support Thread Starter Join Date: Aug 2007	Email sent, thanks!

10-10-2009, 11:49 PM	#58 (permalink)
ChrisH HF Support Thread Starter Join Date: Aug 2007	Ok guys ran into a bit of a problem ... The hardened main shafts don't use e-clips for securing on the bottom below the gear. I got a plastic spacer/lock piece and a pin. I am ASSUMING this is the way it goes in, as this the only way I can think that the gear would be held in. However I'm not sure what the three holes are, nor why the e-clips weren't used (although it was kind of a pain to get those on, even with e-clip pliers). So ... is this right? Sorry for low-quality phone pictures. Attached Thumbnails

10-10-2009, 11:50 PM	#59 (permalink)
3D Dave Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Area	Here's a few Attached Thumbnails

10-11-2009, 12:00 AM	#60 (permalink)
bobmagoo Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2008	That is how I had seen on Dan's 400. But I dont know what the 3 holes are for.

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