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Post by Chris Reibert on Jul 6, 2013 22:23:40 GMT -4
700 Size Super Scale Bell 429 Air ZermattBuilding the new 700 size Bell 429 Super Scale from RC Aerodyne. It's going to be about the same size as my AS350 Super Scale. Bell 429 Specs: Body length: 1650mm Length incl. rotors: 1920mm Width: 355mm Height: 480mm Main rotor diameter: 1560mm Main blade length: 700mm Tail rotor diameter: 280mm Tail blade length: 105mm So let the fun begin. You should of seen my mail lady carry this down the driveway!Just like my AS350 this thing is packed for war. Everything is glued and taped in secure.As usual the paint scheme and fiberglass quality is Excellent! This box is PACKED!
It includes full scale mechanics, four bladed head and tail rotor blades, full interior from instrument panel, seating, down to joysticks and pedals.Body Parts Scale Mechanics Interior Parts Accessories Lets take a closer look at the fuselageTop doghouse cover removed Side and sliding cargo door open Battery compartment Mechanics compartment Scale MechanicsMechanics housing Main rotor head Tail rotor Test fitting the mechanicsTime to get the build started! I am waiting on electronics to come so I will start building fuselage first.
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Post by Chris Reibert on Jul 7, 2013 10:23:48 GMT -4
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Post by Chris Reibert on Jul 7, 2013 17:12:39 GMT -4
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Post by Chris Reibert on Jul 8, 2013 22:08:27 GMT -4
Fuselage and details just about wrapped up. Now just have to get the rest of the electronics ordered and game on! Here are a few pics. I snuck out to take a couple shots before the rain.
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Post by Chris Reibert on Jul 9, 2013 19:07:35 GMT -4
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Post by doc121 on Jul 9, 2013 22:12:32 GMT -4
Very sweet, Chris! Waiting on another great video.
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Post by Dr. Evil on Jul 13, 2013 21:32:18 GMT -4
Very sweet, Chris! Waiting on another great video. +1
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Post by Chris Reibert on Jul 13, 2013 23:37:43 GMT -4
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Post by Valkman on Jul 17, 2013 6:38:38 GMT -4
Your man cave must look great! Nice job Chris.
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Post by Chris Reibert on Jul 19, 2013 21:07:31 GMT -4
Ok finally got all electronics needed to continue the build! Using: PhoenixTech 500kv motor Edge HV120 ESC CC BEC THOR 45c Lipos Naza H FBL Unit Spektrum AR8000 with sat Outrage BL 9180's on cyclic Outrage BL9188 on tail
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Post by Chris Reibert on Jul 20, 2013 22:08:27 GMT -4
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Post by Dr. Evil on Jul 21, 2013 23:51:04 GMT -4
The color of the electronics goes well with the bird! Nice!
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Post by Chris Reibert on Jul 24, 2013 20:37:41 GMT -4
So here is where I am at. All soldering is done and mechs re-test fitted. Been working crazy all week and have a big two day show this weekend I am flying demos at so build will continue next week
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Post by Chris Reibert on Aug 3, 2013 23:56:40 GMT -4
Snuck a few hours in tonight while my daughter was sleeping. Tail case, pushrod, boom braces, and tail servo installed Close look at some of the electronics Setting up the Naza H Still have to adjust all links to proper length for servos and head
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Post by Dr. Evil on Aug 4, 2013 8:53:04 GMT -4
Looking good buddy....can't wait to see it in the air.
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