Rotorworkz Helifreak Extreme "HFX" Build Thread

[Ticidytoc]

I took some pictures of different pack options to use on this frame. 8s and 10s, 6s packs would be no problem in any config.

The 5s 3700's are the largest pack that will fit under the bearing blocks on this frame, the 3700's fit tight, but they fit. (2) 4s sticks or (2) 5s 3300's will also fit no problem.

You could use the battery try up and also mount a pack on it to lift the CG even higher, I'm not a fan of this so I prefer to stand my bricks on end.

Hope this helps.

[bullaculla]

Is the frame shorter than the HFE? It looks like the main gear is closer to the bottom. I guess thats why the bigger motors can fit under the canopy.

[Raven_darkcloud]

It looks good ticidy. You are lucky to one so quick. I will put that frame one after I kill the stuck one.

[Ticidytoc]

Thanks guys.

Yes the frames sit lower because the height was removed from the lower portion of the frame. The 3700 10s sticks just clear the lower bearing block, anything thicker and it wont fit.

[jT415Gz]

Tomorrow will be the 25th so I assume the frames will ship out to their paying owners?
Also what city are they departing from and what kind of delivery type will be used?
Hopefully... via USPS Priority Mail, 2-3 days.

[WillJames]

Man that thing is Thanks for sharing your build pics Matt!!!!!

[SteveL]

Talked to Charlie last night and he was boxin up kits

[gwk]

Got my USPS shipping notice from Rotorworkz for the HFX frame a few minutes ago. Thank you Charley!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen: George

[Charley Stephens]

Howdy all,

All pre-orders were shipped out today from Florida :wink: so it will be a couple days
I am feeling under the weather today But wanted to get you guys your kits shipped out Thanks for being patient

Charley

[Finless]

Bummer Charlie..... I hate yo hear you being under the weather! Your one of the healthiest MOFO's I ever met too! GET BETTER MAN!

Bob

[gwk]

Get well soon Charley!! Getting the preorder HFX frames sent out while you are sick is above and beyond the call of duty. We thank you for it. Hope you are feeling better soon!! George

[jT415Gz]

Much props to Charlie and Matt.
Right on!

:glasses2:

[dfrazier]

Thanks Charley. I am waiting patiently. I took mine apart tonight so I will have it ready when the new frames arrive.

Do these have written instructions or will you be posting them on your website?

Thanks,
David

[Finless]

As soon as CHarlie gets me a frame (I bet it is on the way) I will be doing a build vid. Also I know Charlie will have some instructions on his web site as he always does...

In the mean time I bet Matt (or Charlie when he is feeling better) will answer any questions you have!

Bob

[Ticidytoc]

Yes the instructions will be on his site. They are easy to follow so you shouldn't have any issues. I used them when I built mine and didn't find anything confusing. It's pretty hard to mess these up.

If anyone has questions just ask away in this thread, it will be helpful to everyone.

Get well Charley !

[Charley Stephens]

Thanks Guys I feel atleast 70% better today still a little yuk in the gut but that should pass
Anyways when you get your kits please post any questions on assembly or errors in instructions and I will do my best to address it

Thanks Again Guys

Charley

[Charley Stephens]

Kits should start rolling into some of your happy hands I have posted the instructions I hope there are clearer than mud :wink: lol please let me know if I can help. I will post linkage lengths tonight
http://rotorworkz.com/html/hfx.html

Also I plan to add a PDF file for printing

Enjoy,

Charley

[Finless]

And a video by me later

Bob

[dfrazier]

Mine showed up yesterday. Hopefully I will start building mine today.

[Ticidytoc]

Great, lets see some pics when you start getting it together.