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tutelarRC · 03-15-2011, 01:45 PM

mCPx Paper Canopy - Red, Blue, Yellow, Green Camo

This may be the first aftermarket mCPx "hop-up"... and the best part, it is free.
Just download the attached pdf files. I printed the canopy on glossy photo paper and the tail on clear shipping label to make a sticker.

I will post detailed instructions later and different colors...

3/21 - Blue, Green, Yellow colors added...

Happy Flying!

Stravincy · 03-15-2011, 01:58 PM

That's pretty cool.

lamk · 03-20-2011, 07:58 PM

Thanks a million. How about a scale fuselage?

ifly_65 · 03-20-2011, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tutelarRC

mCPx Paper Canopy - Red Camo

This may be the first aftermarket mCPx "hop-up"... and the best part, it is free.
Just download the attached pdf files. I printed the canopy on glossy photo paper and the tail on clear shipping label to make a sticker.

I will post detailed instructions later and different colors...

Happy Flying!

Wow thanks for this. How cool! Does it weigh alot less than the stock set? How does it fly and can you feel a difference?

Keith C. · 03-20-2011, 08:18 PM

Thanks this is awesome!

Can you do pushrods and swashplates and blades and tail rotors like this? Just kidding. But it would be cool.

tutelarRC · 03-21-2011, 10:32 AM

Blue, Yellow and Green canopies added in original post...

Instructions coming soon.

Happy Flying!

Brad_M · 03-21-2011, 12:23 PM

Yes very cool!

Thank you

Keith C. · 03-21-2011, 04:28 PM

This is so awesome. Do you know of any for the msr?

Thanks...

755 robert · 03-21-2011, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tutelarRC

Blue, Yellow and Green canopies added in original post...

Instructions coming soon.

Happy Flying!

What are the chances of an FC3 fuse???

falke398 · 03-21-2011, 08:48 PM

love it!

b-master · 03-22-2011, 06:47 PM

loved the idea of a paper canopy

i decided to play with your design and knock up a few of my own in photoshop as i was bored today waiting for a delivery which dident arrive

enjoy some slightly diffrent designs and thanks to tutelarRC for the image sizing

anyway here is a few designs i did today they printed out great on thickish photopaper and quite robust i did add a small amount of bluetack to the nose to ballance my heli better though i used 100gsm photopaper

zoltarDO · 03-23-2011, 08:23 AM

I have done these with my msr and I think they are great quick alternatives when you want to play around. I am a little confused though how you cut the top part. I feel kind of dumb that I can't figure it out with the dashes and solid lines and the greyed out area. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks and great job!

tutelarRC · 03-23-2011, 07:28 PM

mCPx Paper Canopy - Quick Cutting and Folding Guide

This post shows the "details" of cutting and folding the paper canopy pdf documents contained in the first post.
(I will attach a pdf instruction sheet as part of the first post later)

Cutting: Cut out the perimeter and the solid lines of the darts.

(click on picture to view full size, or click on thumbnails at bottom of post)

Folding the Darts: Fold the solid line of the darts over top of the dashed line.

The middle dart is done in 2 steps. First the windshield overlaps right on top of left, then above the windshield overlaps left on top of right.

Folding the Nose: Make a gentle bend along the dotted line at the bottom.

Then fold the tabs under the nose.

Fold the "solid" side over to the dotted line of the other side.

If done properly, the two sides will "lock" together.

My Method to Glue: I love dollar store crazy glue. You know, the stuff with 4 small tubes in a pill bottle? To get the initial shape, I use scotch tape on the inside of the canopy . Now I can "open up" the front side enough to put a thin film of crazy glue on the dart. Press down and let the crazy glue do its thing! A thin film hardens instantly on photo paper.

Note 1: Tape each dart and glue, before going to the next dart - I work from the 2 side darts, then the windshield, then the top middle dart.
Note 2: After gluing the 2 side darts, I glue in another small piece of photo paper to strengthen the mounting holes.

For the nose, I hold the nose "shut" and spray accelerator into the inside of the nose. I then drop 3 drops of crazy glue onto the tabs and the seam.

Drilling the Mounting Holes: A 1/16" drill bit, spun by hand seems to work really well.

Enjoy!

tutelarRC · 03-23-2011, 07:30 PM

NOTE: I have removed the original pdf files in the first post. There is a clearance issue by the front servo links. If you have downloaded the files,
PLEASE DO NOT FLY WITH THE ORIGINAL DESIGN.
I have finished a design with proper clearance and will be uploading soon...

tutelarRC · 03-23-2011, 07:38 PM

Actually, my Kodak Hi Gloss photo paper is heavier than the stock canopy...

And the paper takes a beating. If it rips, a little scotch tape works wonders.

Creaky Cactus · 03-24-2011, 10:55 PM

I found some excellent canopy grommets for you (all). Take a look.
https://www.helifreak.com/showthread...73#post2794173

tutelarRC · 03-26-2011, 11:11 AM

New files have been uploaded into the first post to resolve the clearance issues.

I included a "blank" template for people who want to do their own graphics.

Happy Flying!

tutelarRC · 03-26-2011, 11:15 AM

Quick picture of the different colors available in the first post...

jfint · 03-28-2011, 01:58 PM

BMaster, I love your designs, but how do I get them to print out the correct size? They come out much larger than scale.

jfint · 03-28-2011, 05:23 PM

OH and TutelarRC these are awesome, when can we expect the paper hughes 500 ? ;-)!!!

03-20-2011, 08:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
Keith C. Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2010	Thanks this is awesome! Can you do pushrods and swashplates and blades and tail rotors like this? Just kidding. But it would be cool. __________________ _______________________________________ Mavic Pro - Inspire 1V2 - Blade Apache AH-64 - NanoCPS - Trex 600N - Spektrum DX7G2 - Assorted Blade small helicopters - Pitts S1-S airplane

03-21-2011, 12:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
Brad_M Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2011	Yes very cool! Thank you __________________

03-21-2011, 04:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
Keith C. Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2010	This is so awesome. Do you know of any for the msr? Thanks... __________________ _______________________________________ Mavic Pro - Inspire 1V2 - Blade Apache AH-64 - NanoCPS - Trex 600N - Spektrum DX7G2 - Assorted Blade small helicopters - Pitts S1-S airplane

03-22-2011, 06:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
b-master Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2011	Some new designs loved the idea of a paper canopy i decided to play with your design and knock up a few of my own in photoshop as i was bored today waiting for a delivery which dident arrive enjoy some slightly diffrent designs and thanks to tutelarRC for the image sizing anyway here is a few designs i did today they printed out great on thickish photopaper and quite robust i did add a small amount of bluetack to the nose to ballance my heli better though i used 100gsm photopaper

03-23-2011, 07:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
tutelarRC Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Apr 2007	Cutting & Folding - Quick Overview mCPx Paper Canopy - Quick Cutting and Folding Guide This post shows the "details" of cutting and folding the paper canopy pdf documents contained in the first post. (I will attach a pdf instruction sheet as part of the first post later) Cutting: Cut out the perimeter and the solid lines of the darts. (click on picture to view full size, or click on thumbnails at bottom of post) Folding the Darts: Fold the solid line of the darts over top of the dashed line. The middle dart is done in 2 steps. First the windshield overlaps right on top of left, then above the windshield overlaps left on top of right. Folding the Nose: Make a gentle bend along the dotted line at the bottom. Then fold the tabs under the nose. Fold the "solid" side over to the dotted line of the other side. If done properly, the two sides will "lock" together. My Method to Glue: I love dollar store crazy glue. You know, the stuff with 4 small tubes in a pill bottle? To get the initial shape, I use scotch tape on the inside of the canopy . Now I can "open up" the front side enough to put a thin film of crazy glue on the dart. Press down and let the crazy glue do its thing! A thin film hardens instantly on photo paper. Note 1: Tape each dart and glue, before going to the next dart - I work from the 2 side darts, then the windshield, then the top middle dart. Note 2: After gluing the 2 side darts, I glue in another small piece of photo paper to strengthen the mounting holes. For the nose, I hold the nose "shut" and spray accelerator into the inside of the nose. I then drop 3 drops of crazy glue onto the tabs and the seam. Drilling the Mounting Holes: A 1/16" drill bit, spun by hand seems to work really well. Enjoy! Attached Thumbnails

03-15-2011, 01:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Stravincy Join Date: Mar 2011	That's pretty cool.

03-20-2011, 07:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
lamk Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2009	Thanks a million. How about a scale fuselage?

03-21-2011, 10:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
tutelarRC Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Apr 2007	Blue, Yellow and Green canopies added in original post... Instructions coming soon. Happy Flying!

03-21-2011, 08:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
falke398 Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2009	love it!

03-23-2011, 08:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
zoltarDO Registered Users Join Date: May 2008	I have done these with my msr and I think they are great quick alternatives when you want to play around. I am a little confused though how you cut the top part. I feel kind of dumb that I can't figure it out with the dashes and solid lines and the greyed out area. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks and great job!

03-23-2011, 07:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
tutelarRC Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Apr 2007	NOTE: I have removed the original pdf files in the first post. There is a clearance issue by the front servo links. If you have downloaded the files, PLEASE DO NOT FLY WITH THE ORIGINAL DESIGN. I have finished a design with proper clearance and will be uploading soon...

03-23-2011, 07:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
tutelarRC Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Apr 2007	Weight of the mCPx Paper Canopy Actually, my Kodak Hi Gloss photo paper is heavier than the stock canopy... And the paper takes a beating. If it rips, a little scotch tape works wonders. Attached Thumbnails

03-24-2011, 10:55 PM	#16 (permalink)
Creaky Cactus HF Support Join Date: Dec 2008	I found some excellent canopy grommets for you (all). Take a look. https://www.helifreak.com/showthread...73#post2794173 __________________ The Cactus - Just pick up the sticks, and FLY! Blade (mCX, CX2, mSR, mCP X, mCPX BL; 180 CFX, 400) * T-Rex (450SE2, 600E) Blade (Nano QX, 200 QX) * DX7 * Phoenix v5.5k Helis and MRs wrecked while-U-wait since 2008-05-27

03-26-2011, 11:11 AM	#17 (permalink)
tutelarRC Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Apr 2007	New files have been uploaded into the first post to resolve the clearance issues. I included a "blank" template for people who want to do their own graphics. Happy Flying!

03-26-2011, 11:15 AM	#18 (permalink)
tutelarRC Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Apr 2007	Quick picture of the different colors available in the first post... Attached Thumbnails

03-28-2011, 01:58 PM	#19 (permalink)
jfint Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2006	BMaster, I love your designs, but how do I get them to print out the correct size? They come out much larger than scale.

03-28-2011, 05:23 PM	#20 (permalink)
jfint Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2006	OH and TutelarRC these are awesome, when can we expect the paper hughes 500 ? ;-)!!!

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