RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible - Part III
[quote]ORIGINAL: hugj Hey To everyone. WHOOPIEE my hk550fbl has let and is on it's way to the states!!! I hope to get it soon? 1-5 weeks? When I get her i'll do a unboxing video and take pics or videos during the build! I'm going to retire the swift nx it has been a albertross eversince i got it I upgraded every thing trying to fix a poor design. The items going it the hk will be 1 beastx , 1 ar7000x, 3 savox cyclic servos, 1 savox tail servo kontronic esc castel volt regulator, edge 530mm main blades, align cf tail blades,1 1100kv motor. I hope it all works! Also the wife got a new align 550 canopy because she hated the one that comes with the kit. Wish me the best of luck, I'll keep you'all informed. Hugh [/quote] I will follow this closely.. I have almost pushed the button on a HK550 many times.... Congratulations and hoping it works out great..
Posted on: 9/17/2012 6:48 PM by Author "Rob2160" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible - Part III
[quote]ORIGINAL: sgbfly Lol, to oil or not to oil was a good one. Another classic was the vertical take off or slight drift to the left debate Actually I was quite culpable in those Anyway I see there are some videos to watch S [/quote] Don't oil.... Labelle... 107... I am convinced it is s space age lubricant introduced by aliens that creates a totally frictionless interaction between moving parts.. hence they never wear..... 1000 + flights on a $49 Hobbyking Heli and it is smoother than the day I built it... I have worn out and replaced a Brushless motor and 3 cyclic servos (hitech HS65MGs) on this heli but the bearings, gears, tail belt are all orginal.. PS.. the DS480 on the tail is also original. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VrcVmV7cKQ[/youtube]
Posted on: 9/17/2012 5:44 AM by Author "Rob2160" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible - Part III
[quote]ORIGINAL: sgbfly Really interesting thanks Rob! The great puzzle for me is that my 450 model on exibits the FFF nose-up phenomenon with fw zyx v3.5. Flash back to earlier versions & try as I might it won't happen. The frustrating part is that there are improvements to the firmware that are otherwise worth having! Anyway, on rebuilding that heli I installed better radial bearings in the grips and stiffer dampers. Is there any hope that that will make a difference? S [/quote] I guess it can't hurt... stiffer dampers will definately improve response.. I understand the frustration of having firmware that is overall better but introduces a new bug.... I had a GPS unit like that.. with the old firmware it was super fast and responsive, with new firmware it changed the whole display for the better and added great features but was 500% slower and less responsive.... Tom Tom eventually got it all sorted and I guess they will do the same with ZYX... maybe firmware 4???
Posted on: 9/17/2012 3:31 AM by Author "Rob2160" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible - Part III
[quote]ORIGINAL: Kozzy_98 Haha Rob, I told ya to keep yer paws off the 130X :D Glad the blade ejecting did not injure anyone. The main blades are like knives and the whole thing is one big flying chainsaw! With one of my MCPXs the tail boom is a little longer than the original, not the full 3cm that was suggested. The result is not a very good tail hold. One thing that will be very difficult to replace is the canopy posts from the main frame. On one of my MCPXs I only have the top 2 canopy posts. Also Rob you were once mentioning in your videos about you building a HK450GT kit and fitting it with a scorpion motor and a 60 Amp ESC. That would be one ripper of a helicopter! Fixed my #2 helicopter with a new flybar, main gear and main blades, so that should be all good. As for the #1, you all said that it was one of the newer HK401b gyros that was causing the tail wag. However I remember Rob being able to hover it with no tail wag with the DX7. Quite perplexing! [/quote] Yes, I completed the 450 Heli with the Scorpion motor and 60 Amp ESC.. I will upload the vids and link here shortly.. Its a beast but not quite as much as I expected... It ended up being a 450 Pro TT because I just love the TT... First vid is just testing the new heli.. it had a few bugs.. which are now sorted as per the 2nd vid..(give it a bit to upload) [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEcpD1i7Jx0[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fq8Rx2_WwJY[/youtube] As for the tail wag and it not happening on my DX7.. didn't you see my left thumb wiggling rapidly the whole time correcting the wag??? (just kidding)
Posted on: 9/17/2012 3:27 AM by Author "Rob2160" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible - Part III
[quote]ORIGINAL: ahamay [quote]ORIGINAL: ahamay [quote]ORIGINAL: Rob2160 Yes I find if I fly as fast as I possibly can (with the help of a dive) it becomes very twitchy and will pitch up dramatically with the tiniest input.. I had to dig deep into my memory banks to figure it out.. but I'd say a combination of retreating blade stall and flap back happening.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki
Posted on: 9/17/2012 12:17 AM by Author "Rob2160" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible - Part III
[quote]ORIGINAL: ahamay [quote]ORIGINAL: Rob2160 [quote]ORIGINAL: sgbfly I can't see how the HK head would be at the root of the problem. Bottom line is (imo) fw v3.5 does it and earlier firmwares don't! It's so frustrating as I can really tell a positive difference with the improvments they made in fw 3.5 As for keeping a little forward ele on. Yes that helps to a point, until
Posted on: 9/16/2012 11:15 PM by Author "Rob2160" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible - Part III
[quote]ORIGINAL: sgbfly Hi Guy's, It's not just Edmund havng all the fun! This is me heading off on a helicopter flying lesson The second pic is when I had the sticks in a hover (well hover of sorts as I was over correcting - lol) Simon [/quote] Fantastic mate!...
Posted on: 9/16/2012 10:43 PM by Author "Rob2160" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible - Part III
[quote]ORIGINAL: ingleburn [quote]ORIGINAL: ahamay [quote]ORIGINAL: rikybob [quote]ORIGINAL: ahamay My mcpx has been out of action for months and I have some parts arriving today to freshen it up. I think when they get to a point when they need major repairs and lots of parts replaced [i]it's better just to buy a new one.[/i] [color=#FF0000]I disagree!![/color] [/quote] All the best! b [/quote] Yeah, I'm in two minds with this. If you keep on top of the repairs and replace things as they break then it's ok, but if you let it go and you need a heap of stuff then it adds up. I've just replaced basically everything except the board and servos. About $80 worth. I think next time it will be a brushless conversion. Jonesy [/quote] Or a 130X . [/quote] The 130X is great but there is something about it that does NOT appeal to my like the MCPX.. I can't put my finger on it... The MCPX is robust and crashable and sort of "expendable" as an aerobatic trainer.. the 130X at $299 just tips over into the NON expendable region for me.. and in all honestly.. my 450 Pro's fly much better than the 130X... for less $$$... Just my opinion.. I am looking forward to the new Nano CP X which is more durable and seems more capable even than the MCPX.. If anyone wants a 130X with two additional 450 Mah Batteries.. Basically as new.. with all the recommended mods "grommet" Tail etc... I'll part with it for $200 even..
Posted on: 9/16/2012 10:33 PM by Author "Rob2160" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible - Part III
[quote]ORIGINAL: ahamay [quote]ORIGINAL: rikybob [quote]ORIGINAL: ahamay My mcpx has been out of action for months and I have some parts arriving today to freshen it up. I think when they get to a point when they need major repairs and lots of parts replaced [i]it's better just to buy a new one.[/i] [color=#FF0000]I disagree!![/color] [/quote] All the best! b [/quote] Yeah, I'm in two minds with this. If you keep on top of the repairs and replace things as they break then it's ok, but if you let it go and you need a heap of stuff then it adds up. I've just replaced basically everything except the board and servos. About $80 worth. I think next time it will be a brushless conversion. Jonesy [/quote] Yes, I think there is value in keeping the MCPXs updated... I have a bunch of them now and only two fly 100% perfect with zero vibrations.. the others are all very flyable but don't have that "classy" new feel anymore... Hold off of buying another MCPX though.. have you seen the new mini CP heli from Blade? Looks like a great alternative.. http://www.bladehelis.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdId=BLH3300
Posted on: 9/16/2012 10:27 PM by Author "Rob2160" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible - Part III
[quote]ORIGINAL: sgbfly I can't see how the HK head would be at the root of the problem. Bottom line is (imo) fw v3.5 does it and earlier firmwares don't! It's so frustrating as I can really tell a positive difference with the improvments they made in fw 3.5 As for keeping a little forward ele on. Yes that helps to a point, until you want to start a maneuver like a loop and the heli snaps back abruptly all on its own Simon [/quote] Doesn't happen with a Flybar!.
Posted on: 9/16/2012 9:47 PM by Author "Rob2160" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible - Part III
[quote]ORIGINAL: ingleburn [quote]ORIGINAL: Rob2160 [quote]ORIGINAL: Ddaddy I oil mine about every 10 flights. Coughed up the dough for Boca ceramics on the 450 (450 tail bearings are aweful, both tail and grips (rest mediocre IMO)). I'm hoping they last more than 30ish flights. Been oiling all 500 bearings too...motor started squealing a few days ago...sigh, more bearings. Gonna go
Posted on: 9/13/2012 12:54 AM by Author "Rob2160" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible - Part III
[quote]ORIGINAL: Ddaddy I oil mine about every 10 flights. Coughed up the dough for Boca ceramics on the 450 (450 tail bearings are aweful, both tail and grips (rest mediocre IMO)). I'm hoping they last more than 30ish flights. Been oiling all 500 bearings too...motor started squealing a few days ago...sigh, more bearings. Gonna go with abec 3 though instead of cermaic. [/quote] Either I am super lucky,or super ignorant.. I have some HK 450 helis with over 1000 flights all on the original bearings and no issues.. got two HK 450 Pro's with over 500 flights each.. same deal. all original bearings and still going strong.. (I swear by Labelle 107) This heli has over 1000 flights, all original bearings as they came from HK.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9GSibNfBmU
Posted on: 9/13/2012 12:41 AM by Author "Rob2160" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible - Part II
[quote]ORIGINAL: Flying Fiz I don't know whether I'm elated or scared! because, for a recent birthday my wife bought me a one hour helicopter flying lesson. Unfortunately it is not with Bert Kammerer, it is in a real heli where after 30 minutes of instruction and safety briefly and signing death liability waivers they let me try and fly the sucker! I can only assume that the instructor will have his hand hovering mere millimetres from the sticks as I attempt this. The last time this happened, my wife bought me what I thought was a small plane joy flight all over Sydney and up the beach coastline, but it was actually a first flying lesson. I couldn't figure out why he was so keen on me wanting to steer the thing everywhere, and he probably thought I was the world's most inattentive student as all I was trying to do was look out the side window at the beaches below, all he kept on saying was it was better to keep the plane level and to look ahead. I felt like saying, hey listen buddy I paid (or my wife in this case) my two bits and I want to perve out the window. It was then I sort of cottoned on to the fact that it was a lesson and not a joy flight, and for the next 40 minutes I was worried about trying to land the thing, because he had me take off on my own! To my great relief, when we started to make our final approach he said now take your hands off the controls and dont touch anything again until we stop! I'll report on the heli lesson in due course. In the interim I'll be getting some tips from our real heli pilot Rob. http://www.heliscenic.com.au/index.php?main_page=page&id=1 This is the link, I think I'd rather just do the scenic flight. [/quote] I am very very excited for ya.. I will tell you all about the Robinson R22 AFTER you have your flight... No, they are ok.. but you need to respond and enter autorotation within 1.1 seconds of an engine failure or your rotor rpm decays to the unrecoverable stage... I was a 6000 hour aircraft pilot with 3000 hours as an instructor and 1000 on jets when I Started my helicopter conversion in 2005 My first solo in an R22 was the SINGLE most frightening moment I have ever had as a pilot.. I had to do 60 hours in the R22 to get my Commercial Heli licence.. Then I converted to the Turbine Squirrels.. (and breathed a huge sigh of releif) I still have only 60.1 hours in my logbook on R22s.... Here is during the latter part of the training... Practice landing on the Police Heli pads.. You can hear all the wonderful support from my colleagues and especially my best mate Sean at 4:33 [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBcvBdnNWtU[/youtube] You will love it Phil!
Posted on: 8/2/2012 7:04 AM by Author "Rob2160" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: Hobby King turbine!
[quote]ORIGINAL: GerKonig [quote]ORIGINAL: Rob2160 [quote]ORIGINAL: topspin As far as I can see the only people who will buy these motors are the ones who shouldn't even have one. And no liability when they get hurt. [/quote] I have to agree with this statement..... Small 450 Helis and foamies are one thing.... a kero sucking turbine is another... [/quote] And how about Cessna new Skycatcher
Posted on: 7/3/2012 5:49 PM by Author "Rob2160" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Hobby King turbine!
[quote]ORIGINAL: topspin As far as I can see the only people who will buy these motors are the ones who shouldn't even have one. And no liability when they get hurt. [/quote] I have to agree with this statement..... Small 450 Helis and foamies are one thing.... a kero sucking turbine is another...
Posted on: 7/1/2012 9:59 PM by Author "Rob2160" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: Hobby King turbine!
[quote]ORIGINAL: David Jackson Good luck with the HK service. I have purchased a number items from HK, edf planes, prop planes, and motors. I have only receive two items, both escs, that worked perfectly out of the box. Everything else had damaged, and took it HK a minimum of one month to address the one issue that was finally resolved. Maybe their turbine will be fine, but do you really want to take a chance on the service/support provided for the engine. DO YOU FEEL THAT LUCKY! If so, maybe you can suggest some winning lottery number, LOL. [8D] [/quote] Not a flamer and not pro or against HK, I simply have had exeptional value from them.. Over 131 orders.. all arrived in perfect condition.. My fleet currently includes, 10 HK 450 size helicopters.. all flying perfectly, some almost 2 years old with over 700 flights... 1 x HK Spitfire.. cost me $69 bucks and has OVER 1000 faultless flights in 2 years.. Dozens of Turnigy and Nano Tech and Zippy batteries.. all PERFECT, except one that had a poor cell, but that was a single bad one in over 50 perfect batteries.. I have purchased 5 LiPos from LHS at a cost of around $50 - 80 each, and all of them have failed within 50 flights.. puffed, wires come loose, lack of power compared to Turnigy Batteries... For me its a no brainer.. my experiences with HK have been virtually perfect and I don't waste money on batteries that cost 5 times more but are inferior.. only a fool would do that.. 450 Helis and Foamies are a far cry from a Kero Turbine though..
Posted on: 7/1/2012 9:51 PM by Author "Rob2160" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible - Part II
[quote]ORIGINAL: ahamay [quote]ORIGINAL: ingleburn [quote]ORIGINAL: ahamay The INOLAB HGD202HB Servos are back in stock at hobbyking if anyone is interested. I was going to wait for thse but got align 415's instead. http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=5193 [/quote] You beat me to it Jonesy. Just got the stock alert myself. I was going to buy another set of 415's for the GT but might try these as Simon swears by them. Congrats on the news mate, I had all boys and would have loved a girl. Until they turned 14 that is and then it would be time to buy a gun. [/quote] They are about 20 bucks cheaper landed for a set of these over the 415's, I would give the inolabs a go for sure. Re the bub, thanks again. We both were hoping for a boy but we have a girl and everything is 100% good as far as develpments go so that is more important. I've got a few years to practice the don't touch my daughter voice [/quote]\ LOL.. one of the best movie lines I ever saw was in the movie "Secret Admirer" I actually found it.. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ0IP_oqHPw[/youtube]
Posted on: 6/27/2012 11:47 PM by Author "Rob2160" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible - Part II
[quote]ORIGINAL: rikybob Grrrrrrrr! Worst crash to date. Took the Thunder chicken out to re maiden after unfortunate dumb thumb. Inexplicably lost tail over grass and of course drifted toward driveway. Had to "flip the switch" over concrete. Postmortem: Align DFC main rotor grip arm Feathering shaft Main shaft Main gear Lower tray motor mount (bent long ago but since I was replacing things) Canopy Main and tail blades Rebuild on port Align DS410 servo Grrrrrrrrrrrr Did notice that the bearing grease that I put in the main rotors was somewhat "congealed" to a near dust like state. This concerns me. I need to find another bearing grease. Oh well, it's only wifes money! Gonna see what my LHS has in parts and if not.........international sellers! All the best! b PS No, I didn't get this one on viddy! [/quote] Eeeouuch!. Sorry to hear it Brian. :-(
Posted on: 6/27/2012 8:00 PM by Author "Rob2160" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible - Part II
[quote]ORIGINAL: ahamay My #16 just turned up before and like a big kid I had to test it straight away lol. Looks good so far. Pissing down rain here so no nice blue sky to test it with yet. On another note you may remember me telling you all I'm going to be a daddy later this year. Mrs J went for the 20 week scan with me in tow, and it's confirmed we are having a baby girl. How exciting...and a bit scary at the same time. Looking forward to it though. Jonesy [/quote] Congratulations on the baby girl... and the #16... all the best Jonesy.
Posted on: 6/27/2012 7:58 PM by Author "Rob2160" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible - Part II
[quote]ORIGINAL: sgbfly Hi Guy's, I had a little tinker with my $10 fbl heli today and fitted an eBay 12T pinion back to the motor. I was really pleased with the result as the screeching noise did not return. (I had previous had an Align 12T on there and the heli screeched but when I stepped down to 11T the screeching stopped). I missed the extra headspeed a 12T affords so I bought some from eBay just to see if they made any difference and the heli flew great and quietly.... [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yynct_x0wRY[/youtube] It was for sure the Align pinions, I had 2 on 2 different motors with no slippage and both screeched. Glad I solved that one as it was bugging me! Mind you it cost me new main bearings, main gear set with one way bearing amongst other things just to figure it out! lol Simon [/quote] I miss the sceeching...! Just kidding mate.. glad you got it sorted.. flying super smoothly!.
Posted on: 6/27/2012 6:28 PM by Author "Rob2160" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible - Part II
[quote]ORIGINAL: Flying Fiz Good news / bad news, Bad news, Practicing with the MCPX in the back yard and lost it to the bush, down a ravine, and gone forever. Well I guess a 130X is now a no brainer. Good news is that I could fly my fast 880mm Size Mustang and better news it delivered itself out of the top of a BIG tall tree that I inadvertanly flew it into. It was stuck there for an hour and then just dropped down to the bottom of the tree and I smacked it with a small log and down she came. See vid of first real flight, actual first only lasted 30 seconds before the tree ate it. Didnt have the balls for the Stryker, but I promise I'll vid the first attempt at that for your viewing pleasure. Here is the fast Mustang, http://youtu.be/IjCtl5nmTXk best Phil [/quote] Great vid and super smooth flying of the Mustang! Sorry to hear about your MCPX, if you get another the V2 has a different tail rotor which really helps avoid blow out.. Also as ahamay suggested, better batteries make a huge difference, when flying with Hyperions the tails on my MCPXs are solid, when switching back to the eflite batts it feels less locked in during flips.. We will have to fly again soon..
Posted on: 6/23/2012 7:09 PM by Author "Rob2160" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible - Part II
[quote]ORIGINAL: ahamay I won't bore you with all my vids posted up here from now on...you can subscribe to my youtube page if you want to. But this session this morning was a milestone for me, getting the GT inverted... so I thought it's worthy [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoshwCs97-8[/youtube] [/quote] Great vid mate.. and I'm impressed with the Nose In Inverted... Awesome skill!... I agree with your comments on the MCPX.. it is perfect for building skills.
Posted on: 6/22/2012 6:33 PM by Author "Rob2160" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible - Part II
[quote]ORIGINAL: sgbfly [quote]ORIGINAL: ahamay I won't bore you with all my vids posted up here from now on...you can subscribe to my youtube page if you want to. But this session this morning was a milestone for me, getting the GT inverted... so I thought it's worthy [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoshwCs97-8[/youtube] [/quote] Great video mate! Heli looks well dialed in! Cool inverted! Geez I'm going to have to buy a mcpx.... S [/quote] Simon, I promise you on my LIFE... 2 weeks with an MCPX will do more than 12 months practice attempting inverted with a 450... I know that from experience...
Posted on: 6/22/2012 6:28 PM by Author "Rob2160" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: spektrum vs JR
[quote]ORIGINAL: jetster81 [quote]ORIGINAL: Rob2160 [quote]ORIGINAL: jetster81 I inadvertantly did a test when range checking some new models recently and discovered that if when you walk away with a Spektrum TX and you turn your back on the plane (ensuring that someone is safely holding on to the model) thus standing between the TX and model, then you will lose signal every time. I did the same
Posted on: 6/12/2012 7:24 AM by Author "Rob2160" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: spektrum vs JR
[quote]ORIGINAL: jetster81 I inadvertantly did a test when range checking some new models recently and discovered that if when you walk away with a Spektrum TX and you turn your back on the plane (ensuring that someone is safely holding on to the model) thus standing between the TX and model, then you will lose signal every time. I did the same experiment with my Multiplex evo set and not once did I lose signal,just saying. [/quote] Your TX must have been faulty.. I have 2 x DX6is, 2 x DX8s and a DX7s, and they all have perfect excellent range... here is a real range test with a DX8.. 2.8 Kilometers.. and Perfect. (all my spektrums are the same) [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMCahz4tNXg[/youtube] Even the humble little ultra micro Spektrum models have awesome range... check this video for the MCPX Helicopter with a DX6i [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVIR0a9s8TE[/youtube]
Posted on: 6/12/2012 4:32 AM by Author "Rob2160" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: spektrum vs JR
I have used both JR (11X) and Spektrum (2 x DX8s and a new DX7s) all with equally good perfect reliability.. I do thorough range tests on every new radio / RX and combination after binding.. I also fly Futaba 8FG and do similar tests.. they are all virtually identical.. but the best range results by FAR were with a JR11X Tx and a Spektrum AR8000 Receiver.. it was 30% better than using the JR Receiver... Here is a vid.. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Gl6e25m9WU[/youtube]
Posted on: 6/12/2012 4:28 AM by Author "Rob2160" in the forum "RC Jets"
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RE: If you could only have FIVE airplanes, what would they be?
[quote]ORIGINAL: markhamregular Now that we have so many responses, can anyone with time on his hand can tell us the top 5 ??? [/quote] I think everybody just did! Opinion is unique to each of us. . . I'm sure many people have zero interest in my top 5 as i dont even know half of the planes mentioned in this thread. Find your top 5. That's the beauty of this hobby. It is many things to many people
Posted on: 6/11/2012 9:27 AM by Author "Rob2160" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: If you could only have FIVE airplanes, what would they be?
Almost 34 years in this hobby... Only 5 planes.... These would be my choice (I have over 20 planes and 14 Helicopters) Click on each plane for a flight video.. 1. Eflite micro SBACH 342 - A total blast to fly and great for the reflexes 2. My Hobbyking Spitfire - $69 and over 750 flights now.. super fun!. 3. Stryker F27Q - Love the speed 4. The Parkzone Spitfire - I love the retracts 5. My Hobbyking 450 Pro TT Helicopter - The cheapest Heli I have and the one I enjoy flying the most....
Posted on: 6/10/2012 6:52 PM by Author "Rob2160" in the forum "Questions and Answers"
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RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible - Part II
[quote]ORIGINAL: ahamay The e-flite ds75 servos that were in the b400 were garbage..unfortunately it sounds like you were a victim of these. The new DS76 and DS76T which are in the B450 and 450 X are a much better servo. I don't own either heli but a friend does and I would put money down (not a lot coz I don't have a lot ) that the B450 would be a much better heli and fly better than any of the spiros entry level 450 type clone kits (after the frustration of getting an electronics package that wants to all work together). Blades are great if you want RTF and don't want to build. I would not buy one but they are ok for what they are, I like to build. The B450 has some wierd engineering on it compared to the align or align clones, mainly plastic which makes them lighter. You notice this straight away when you pick one up. When I was first starting to fly, ie building my first clone heli, I had no idea what it was supposed to behave like. Sorting out gyro gain, tail wag, trim issues, blade tracking etc was a big hurdle after actually building it. If I had had the chance to fly something like the b450 with training gear to start with I would have a much better idea of what the clone needed to be setup like. Hope that makes sense. You can pop a b450 straight from the box into a hands off hover. I would never discourage anyone from buying a RTF B450 as a first heli to learn with and avoid all the pitfalls of a build. Jonesy [/quote] That is great news that the DS76 and 76T servos are much better. I was so close to buying the 450 X but it was $499 and I just can't bring myself to do it.. I could build a really great 450 Pro Flybarless for much less... I love the smaller Blade helis and am holding my breath for the 130X.. Please Please Please come soon!
Posted on: 6/7/2012 5:21 AM by Author "Rob2160" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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RE: HK-450GT CCPM Alloy T-Rex compatible - Part II
[quote]ORIGINAL: rikybob Hiya Kidz! The storms past and was able to slip outside for a few lipos! I have some observations: 1) I'm a "Lipo Snob"! There, I said it! I got to fly the pants off of the MCP X after a good R/R and new Hyperion batteries and WOW those Hyperions are amazing! I threw the little bloated Nano's in the garbage immediately and then ordered another 3 Hyperions! Additionally, I noted that clean as hell servos completely eliminated "wet dog shakes"! 2) I got to fly the Thunder Chicken and it just makes me want to order the DS415s's but I'm sooooooooo cheap! I flew it with the new battery and it makes me smile! Anyoooooooooooooo please enjoy my viddy blather (In about an hour)! b [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFtX8bbmhCw[/youtube] [/quote] yes I gotta agree.. the hyperions ARE amazing in the MCPX, it performs about 20% better and I never had a tail blow out... Micro Heli batts seem ok too but I haven't tried aerobatics with them yet due to rain in Perth and my latest MCPX (bought yesterday) is by far the smoothest and most vibration free MCPX I own, so I don't want to break it (ruin it) too soon.. I will try to watch all your vid... got to about 3 minutes when the hotel internet gave up the ghost.... 5 Star Perth Hyatt and Dial Up modem internet speeds... KEERRAP!
Posted on: 6/6/2012 9:15 PM by Author "Rob2160" in the forum "T-Rex heli"
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