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airwolf572010

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Re: Aero/Helis
« Reply #25 on: September 04, 2011, 12:42:37 am »
I agree totally with your comments. The only difference is I love me indoor helicopters the coax helis I can fly no problems even the big outdoor ones. They dont move forwards to well but look good. Forget me and the 2 blade jobs we are not compatabile at all.
I have also changed to Boats and of course my tanks. But for me nothing like a fast electric boat now and then the lovely slow pace of the Yachts of which I have 3 different sizes and one I am doing up i got from a deceased estate built in the 40's . Not radio control but I think you call them over there Pond Yachts. She is over a metre long so not a small boat.
But for sheer fun and quietness over petrol the fast 11.1 or 14.8 volt is fast enough. for me tks.
Armo :-))
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Nordsee

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« Reply #26 on: September 04, 2011, 11:45:04 am »
I have just bought a Twin Rotor Beginners Heli, got it, New, for 50quid. Now when I wreck it, which I will, I can strip it down and I will have, 2 Ball raced 400 size motors, a Lipo , 7.4 volt pack with Charger, Tx and Rx on 40Mhz. with a proportional Speed controller. As this Heli steers by slowing one Rotor while speeding up the other, seems that would fit well into a twin prop boat, or am I wrong?Oh and it has a Gyro as well, now where will that go in a boat???!!
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airwolf572010

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« Reply #27 on: September 04, 2011, 12:05:02 pm »
Haha Nordsee you have been on here long enough to use your imagine haha you will find some use for it.
But enjoy the co ax you might not crash it after all. I learned on 13 helicopters indoor size. now i fly even the bigger ones and have 13 to my collection all still flying . Its good hobby and dont have to worry about the sun, wind rain etc thats the good part.
Got a bid now on in Ebay for a fast electric boat, looks a beauty dont thiink I will will but you never know with ebay.
Cheers :-))
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Nordsee

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Re: Aero/Helis
« Reply #28 on: September 07, 2011, 07:59:43 pm »
My Heli isn't an indoor model, it has a Rotor size of 52 cms, so a bit big for my lounge!
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Re: Aero/Helis
« Reply #29 on: September 07, 2011, 08:58:52 pm »
Quote from: tomo55 on November 04, 2010, 01:00:25 pm
Been flying and pranging areos for several years but have decided to have a go at helis 450 size.
Priced them up on the net quite expensive to start up but Ive managed to get a nice second hand Mini Titan pick up tomorrow.
It will be set up for gentle circuits none of this 3D stuff ive seen on youtube.
For my building fix I will build boats for flying I will just use the helicopter.
Anyone else fly helis?
chris

Buy an RC sim. It will save you a lot of expense even if you can fly planks.  :-))
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airwolf572010

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« Reply #30 on: September 07, 2011, 10:22:34 pm »
I have 2 HK450 all in perfect condition and Im blowed if I can get em to fly. Oh boy I really get frustrated here by meself no clubs around or other flyers for miles. costing me a fortune every prang.. Funny even with my big coax 65cms and above no problems. Ah well they look pretty good sitting on the shelf and you never know I might get an offer for them.  :-))
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« Reply #31 on: September 08, 2011, 10:05:16 am »
Co ax to Collective pitch is a big step up and takes a lot more practice.

have they been setup properly?

the finless bob videos on helifreak are excellent
http://www.helifreak.com/forumdisplay.php?f=60
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markymar93

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Re: Aero/Helis
« Reply #32 on: October 02, 2011, 07:48:08 pm »
Hi
I have been flying model planes for at least 20 years.  Recently I took up model helis as well and I bought a 450 3D heli.  It is worth trying a simulator first.  I found it very helpful.

thanks mark
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CF-FZG

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« Reply #33 on: October 02, 2011, 08:18:03 pm »
Quote from: markymar93 on October 02, 2011, 07:48:08 pm
It is worth trying a simulator first.

The best advice so far :-))  Like a few others I know - I can't get on with the ruddy things, but many more do find them very useful. 

Although I can fly planes, (badly), I did find helos a lot easier to learn to fly.  Trex 450, 500 and 600 and a Swift 16 that's going into a scale AH1 Cobra body when I finish it 8)


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markymar93

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« Reply #34 on: October 02, 2011, 09:02:06 pm »
i bet that would look good with the body on the heli.  i did buy a bell body for mine but ended up leaving it off.  i will probably get around to it at some stage but i am working on a 1st world war plane at the mo from my own design.
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CF-FZG

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« Reply #35 on: October 02, 2011, 09:51:15 pm »
This is what it shouldl look like when finished, but maybe a different scheme??



more info here - http://www.approachengineering.com/products/AP102.php

and I've just found out they are doing a e-version of their AH-64 as well now :-)



All built up from balsa and plywood :-))


Mark
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airwolf572010

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« Reply #36 on: October 03, 2011, 12:31:53 am »
Lovely work. they look really terrific. Seems to be a lot more interest where I come from now in the indoor sizes at the local fraternity.
I just sold a huey, a chinook an an apache. all coax of course but the people love em
Armo
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markymar93

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« Reply #37 on: October 03, 2011, 05:23:45 pm »
i have to say, i really like that. i am tempted to build up the scale body for mine.  i must stay focused on the 1st world war plane at the mo though.  finding it very fustrating but satisfying when something goes right on it. 
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CF-FZG

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« Reply #38 on: October 03, 2011, 07:06:12 pm »
Which WW1 model is it?  I've recently sold a 1/3 scale Fokker E.V kit to fund my boats.  Sad to see it go <:(


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markymar93

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Re: Aero/Helis
« Reply #39 on: October 03, 2011, 08:11:46 pm »
I bet that was awsome plane.  I am building a moraine sauliner ac.  it is my own design from CAD.  I am building a 1/5 scale to start. if it flies well i am looking to build 1/3 version.
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