Post by seaviper on Jun 11, 2014 10:35:18 GMT -4
Just got my new 470 size Bell 407 combo.
I am interested in knowing how much flight time people get and what % (or mah) of battery is used in that time. I plan on flying with the 6s 1250 recommended. However I could sacrifice some cockpit detail for a larger battery if needed. The cockpit looks so nice I hate to mess it up with a big battery.
Also, how about the mechanics? Any problems I need to look out for there? Do I need to disassemble and locktite anything in particular?
Any advice or tips about this bird are welcome.
Some observations before the build:
1. It looks to me like it will be hard to get to the battery to hook it up. I know on my BeastX machines the gyro has to be stable for several seconds after power is applied. This one has the Black Widow (which I am unfamiliar with). To be figured out. I have a Pulse 6s 2600 that I could put in the cockpit at the expense of the instrument panel and two seats. It would balance the bird nicely and give good flight times.
2. Overall quality seems good. Paint looks nice. The fiberglass is strong and carbon fiber has been used to reinforce the mech mount area extending down the sides of the fuse toward the gear. Nice.
The tail stinger on mine was a little loose. I can CA that. I like the scale details included.
3. The mechanics seem to be good. I have never flown with these mechanics before. I like the carbon fiber mount and strong plywood and blind nuts in the fuse.
4. The landing gear are metal. I am going to have to re-glue and re-paint the steps and gear. On mine the step mounts were loose and not glued very well to the steps.
5. The stand is beautiful. And it is SOLID. But, I am going to have to drill new holes to mount the metal part as the holes in the wooden base don't match up. The wood and emblems are also a little scratched. But some furniture polish should fix that. I'm thinking they should at least wrap or protect the base so it doesn't get scratched.
The bird came packed nicely, arrived a day early, and had no damage.
Looking forward to the build.
I am interested in knowing how much flight time people get and what % (or mah) of battery is used in that time. I plan on flying with the 6s 1250 recommended. However I could sacrifice some cockpit detail for a larger battery if needed. The cockpit looks so nice I hate to mess it up with a big battery.
Also, how about the mechanics? Any problems I need to look out for there? Do I need to disassemble and locktite anything in particular?
Any advice or tips about this bird are welcome.
Some observations before the build:
1. It looks to me like it will be hard to get to the battery to hook it up. I know on my BeastX machines the gyro has to be stable for several seconds after power is applied. This one has the Black Widow (which I am unfamiliar with). To be figured out. I have a Pulse 6s 2600 that I could put in the cockpit at the expense of the instrument panel and two seats. It would balance the bird nicely and give good flight times.
2. Overall quality seems good. Paint looks nice. The fiberglass is strong and carbon fiber has been used to reinforce the mech mount area extending down the sides of the fuse toward the gear. Nice.
The tail stinger on mine was a little loose. I can CA that. I like the scale details included.
3. The mechanics seem to be good. I have never flown with these mechanics before. I like the carbon fiber mount and strong plywood and blind nuts in the fuse.
4. The landing gear are metal. I am going to have to re-glue and re-paint the steps and gear. On mine the step mounts were loose and not glued very well to the steps.
5. The stand is beautiful. And it is SOLID. But, I am going to have to drill new holes to mount the metal part as the holes in the wooden base don't match up. The wood and emblems are also a little scratched. But some furniture polish should fix that. I'm thinking they should at least wrap or protect the base so it doesn't get scratched.
The bird came packed nicely, arrived a day early, and had no damage.
Looking forward to the build.