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Post by Chris Reibert on Aug 11, 2012 15:50:03 GMT -4
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Post by Chris Reibert on Aug 13, 2012 9:21:22 GMT -4
Bell 407 Build Part 1 ;D
Bell 407 Build Part 2
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Post by sgmason on Aug 13, 2012 9:40:45 GMT -4
It looks like there is only one bearing for the main shaft, or is there more support in the black box that the main goes through? Also are the head and tail plastic or anodized aluminum? One last thing, where the heck does the battery go? Now hurry up and get the rest of the build video and pictures up, slacker ;D
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Post by Chris Reibert on Aug 13, 2012 10:37:48 GMT -4
It looks like there is only one bearing for the main shaft, or is there more support in the black box that the main goes through? Also are the head and tail plastic or anodized aluminum? One last thing, where the heck does the battery go? Now hurry up and get the rest of the build video and pictures up, slacker ;D Ask and you shall receive... 1. There are 3 bearing blocks up top, and 3 in the rear gearbox. 2. Head and Tail assembly are plastics. Possible upgrades later. 3.Crap never did talk about the battery... It goes in the belly under the cockpit and seats. Great Questions George Here are some reference pictures
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Post by Valkman on Aug 13, 2012 11:13:04 GMT -4
That's a nice model to have on display. When did RCA start doing these? How you any idea the fligth times for it as I don't know what size battery it can take.
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Post by Chris Reibert on Aug 13, 2012 12:33:21 GMT -4
That's a nice model to have on display. When did RCA start doing these? How you any idea the fligth times for it as I don't know what size battery it can take. This is a new release RCA is working on. They are up on the site and should be available soon. I'm thinking with the low kv motor should be able to get at least a 5+ min flight. The helicopter uses a 6s 1250mAh lipo. As I get more videos done you guys will be the first to see them! I think this is going to be really cool scale bird. Hopefully get her in the air by next week. Crazy work schedule this week, I'm doing two scale demos for our town's fair, and in my cousin's wedding all wedding.
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Post by sgmason on Aug 13, 2012 13:01:33 GMT -4
Thanks a lot, so I was right that the block on the main is actually the main support. I knew there had to be more, just wasn't sure where they were I like the battery compartment, slick, easy to get to, yet still hidden away. I really don't think the plastic head will be too much of a worry, its not like the intended use for this helicopter will put a lot of stress on it. The only short coming I can see so far is that the doors don't open. It would have been nice to be able to open them up to better show off the scale interior ;D
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Post by Valkman on Aug 13, 2012 13:18:57 GMT -4
Who done the photoshop job with someone holding the heli and then Photo shopped out!! Did you do that lol !! So hurry up the thing comes made and get some flights done your cousin can get married another day.
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Post by Chris Reibert on Sept 2, 2012 17:51:02 GMT -4
Hey guys I know its been a while since I've made any progress but have been working on other projects and Extremely Busy...!
Finally was able to finish up installing the electronics on it this weekend and get a Test Flight done on her.
It flies really smooth I just need tweak the FBL settings to get out the quarks on the cyclic.
Here are some new pics and a video. Hope to get more videos in the near future.
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Post by Chris Reibert on Sept 16, 2012 20:33:10 GMT -4
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Post by Valkman on Sept 17, 2012 7:56:50 GMT -4
That looks well lad.....
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Post by Chris Reibert on Oct 7, 2012 23:07:01 GMT -4
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Post by doc121 on Oct 7, 2012 23:33:03 GMT -4
Really nice. As usual, a great job with the videos. Thanks Chris!
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Post by wfreeman on Oct 30, 2012 17:16:01 GMT -4
When will the 407's be back in stock??? Have been gone for awhile now.
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Post by Chris Reibert on Oct 30, 2012 17:31:13 GMT -4
Hopefully soon! There were a few small changes that had to be made. The negatives of new products Give them a shout and see if they have a date? Thanks for your interest!
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