Mine are both FBL now

[buzzsaw 46]

Hey guys,

Pretty dead in here lately. I converted my Pro a few months back with an RJX head and BeastX. The Elite just got done yesterday with a micro rondo and RJX head.

I only had time for three flights before I lost day light but have it flying OK. I'm having some wierd bobbling on the down part of pitch pumps and a vague wandering hover, I suspected it was the Rondo at first but I think it might be the cheap generic CF blades. They are very light and have quite a bit of lead. The MS Compsit blades on the Pro are about ~5g heavier and hang very nuetral. so I'm going to try the MS blades on the Elite and see if it dosen't help.

I also added three layers of trim tape to the leading edge of the generic blades to try and get them to hang a bit more nuetral. They do, fingers crossed that they will fly better now.

[krimo]

Originally Posted by buzzsaw 46

Hey guys,

Pretty dead in here lately. I converted my Pro a few months back with an RJX head and BeastX. The Elite just got done yesterday with a micro rondo and RJX head.

I only had time for three flights before I lost day light but have it flying OK. I'm having some wierd bobbling on the down part of pitch pumps and a vague wandering hover, I suspected it was the Rondo at first but I think it might be the cheap generic CF blades. They are very light and have quite a bit of lead. The MS Compsit blades on the Pro are about ~5g heavier and hang very nuetral. so I'm going to try the MS blades on the Elite and see if it dosen't help.

I also added three layers of trim tape to the leading edge of the generic blades to try and get them to hang a bit more nuetral. They do, fingers crossed that they will fly better now.

Nice looking birds! Is the RJX head this one, P/N: EDN-1199U for the T-Rex 450 from Helidirect?

http://helidirect.com/rjx-flybarless..._928_1818.hdx?

Are there any other parts you need to have to use this head and create an FBL Dragonus?

Thanks.

[buzzsaw 46]

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dProduct=11795 This is the head I'm using. I also had to use T-rex links as the head is lower profile.

[krimo]

Originally Posted by buzzsaw 46

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...dProduct=11795 This is the head I'm using. I also had to use T-rex links as the head is lower profile.

Thanks buzzsaw, that part is a lot less costly than the helidirect part. The silver framed Dragonus looks really cool, did you purchase it direct from RC'er?

[buzzsaw 46]

Your welcome.

The silver frame does have some bling factor. I bought that one built but never completed or flown from a guy in NY. The carbon framed Pro is the nicer heli but just doesnt POP like the Elite. I bought the Pro kit when they were first released in the US at the end of '06.

[krimo]

Originally Posted by buzzsaw 46

Your welcome.

The silver frame does have some bling factor. I bought that one built but never completed or flown from a guy in NY. The carbon framed Pro is the nicer heli but just doesnt POP like the Elite. I bought the Pro kit when they were first released in the US at the end of '06.

Is the Elite frame thicker than the 450 Plus frame? Can you get the Elite or Pro from anywhere other than RC'er? I had an opportunity a few months ago to purchase an Elite but I was broke so I couldn't get it.

[buzzsaw 46]

I'm no sure if Hobby People have the frame sides for either Elite or Pro. They are the same thickness so if you find the sides in stock they will mount to you kit no problem.

I just got another head from Hobbking the one I linked and it came with the swash links this time.

[Arbo]

other than the head, what do you need to make the dragonus flybarless? (i.e. controller??)

Thanks

[buzzsaw 46]

Ya, my Pro has a beastX and the Elite has a micro Rondo. Both work good and both have pros and cons.

[Arbo]

thanks i will look into those

the thought of a less complicated head makes the switch sound like a good idea

[buzzsaw 46]

For Rondo http://www.rchelicanada.com/batterie...m/prod_28.html

For BeastX, spektrum TX http://www.ampdraw.com/product/29368...Control-System

[Arbo]

well, I put the head you use on my watch list as its not in stock.

[buzzsaw 46]

Hope it comes back in to stock quickly for you.

[Arbo]

Yeah, hopefully they are not out of stock too long.

Hey, I read somewhere that normal align 450 shafts are the same as the dragonus shaft, is that correct?

[buzzsaw 46]

That I dont know. I might have to get one at some point, but I still have a few packs of stock shafts to use up.

[DeadTom]

Originally Posted by Arbo

Yeah, hopefully they are not out of stock too long.

Hey, I read somewhere that normal align 450 shafts are the same as the dragonus shaft, is that correct?

Well they are the same diameter but the holes are in the wrong place, so if you can drill that small of a hole in the trex shafts then yes they are the same, good luck.
Tom

[Arbo]

I am waffling on even putting this one together and in the air. Just seems the lack of parts and such, and when will they run out completely, it might just be better to put money into a different 450 sized heli.

[buzzsaw 46]

Cant say I blame you, I have thought about getting a mini Protos since they came out, but I have a nice stock pile of parts and dont crash much so I just keep flying my DII's.

[DeadTom]

Originally Posted by Arbo

I am waffling on even putting this one together and in the air. Just seems the lack of parts and such, and when will they run out completely, it might just be better to put money into a different 450 sized heli.

Well don't let that stop you, there are plenty of parts as long as you order from HobbyPeople.net or from Rcer.com. Rcer.com is in Hong Kong and the shipping is the killer, but HP usually has everything including the carbon and aluminum parts. They only carry the basic kit and not the Elite or Pro.
Put it together and fly it you won't regret it....unless you crash and have to order parts. I, like Buzzsaw, have a nice stock pile of parts and a spare basic kit, just in case
Tom

[Arbo]

Right now the problem is finding a new main shaft. RCer has them, but I am not willing to wait the month+ for some shafts (which seems to be how slow ordering from there is from what I have read).