Hey everyone, hope all is good…
I’m working on VARIO CH-53. I’m stumped on where to put electronics ( ECU, batteries etc. there is only the cargo door, no other door access. I could use some ideas. Or pics of your setup?
Thanks for any help!
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Teching Turbofan Engine Assembly
1. How do I attach the spring to the clutch card?
2. How do I disconnect the electrical control box motor wire from the motor terminal wire?
Vario Schweizer 300C 1.5 scale
I am planning to build this model during winter here in Denmark. But not that much information. Has anybody build this model in this scale, I can ask questions.
I am flying helicopter for many years, and flew a "baby" Robinson R22 from Vario and now a Funkey AS350
Edwin
Massimo C.
Roban Bell 429 (700)
Master Builders,
I’m starting a new project Roban 429 (700, Air Zermatt) and I’m seeking for advice, tricks and tips from you that have many builds experience.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Painting fuselage
I got a lot of experience from my first scale build. Among others challenges with painting. In what order to paint inside /outside / detailing etc. But biggest problem was to choose type of lack. I started with an alkyd paint but was not happy. A tiny fragment of dust left an “island” of non paint area and a lot of frustration. If you was heavy on the spray can the lack will...
Painting fuselage
I got a lot of experience from my first scale build. Among others challenges with painting. In what order to paint inside /outside / detailing etc. But biggest problem was to choose type of lack. I started with an alkyd paint but was not happy. A tiny fragment of dust left an “island” of non paint area and a lot of frustration. If you was heavy on the spray can the lack will move downward, and you are back to start.
Then I tried nitro cellulose lack that works better. Just that you can not mix this lack and alkyd lack because NC lack dissolves the underlying lack. It is hard to touch up NC lack with a brush, because the fresh lack will dissolve the old lack and just make mess.
So people out there, what are you using that is giving less headache?
hello folks!!
anyone here very familiar with Benzene Trainer helicopter. need a help with a special something.
please see photo attached. part # 830/64. also known as clutch bell assembly. I would like to know the following -
1) how can I take this part, apart?
2) also, how can I take the 2 bearings out, which are inside this clutch bell assembly.
many thanks in advance!!
Tony F.Does anyone have a source for scale blades other than Vario and Spinblades?
Thanks, T
Hi there
There was a post a while back featuring your shop and your transport system. I am planning to remodel my shop and wonder if you can point me to the posts that relate to your shop and transport. Thanks a lot
James Yates
Starting my first scale Heli.
Finishing up an Align 550X super combo kit.
Have a Funkey Bell222 (not Airwolf scheme).
50/600 size. Most things are straight forward except how ill mount the battery. If stock mount, I’ll have to get access from front or improvise a mount.
Next foreseen problem is mechanical retracts that came with kit. Servo sync etc. I’ll be using either a DX7 G2 or JR XG8...
Starting my first scale Heli.
Finishing up an Align 550X super combo kit.
Have a Funkey Bell222 (not Airwolf scheme).
50/600 size. Most things are straight forward except how ill mount the battery. If stock mount, I’ll have to get access from front or improvise a mount.
Next foreseen problem is mechanical retracts that came with kit. Servo sync etc. I’ll be using either a DX7 G2 or JR XG8 DMSS
Question is are they worth messing with or suggest electric or air that will fit well. Could someone recommend a set of servos for the supplied retracts. Better yet, a reasonably priced set of electric or air retracts
I guess the first question should be is the 550X a good setup for the Funkey 222.
Any comments and help is appreciated..
I have a Roban 800 size huey… I want a set of good Army decals for the model. Thank you
Does anyone have an electronic copy or a link to a Marvel Craft build manual for a 109 kit? It's about a 700 size, Thanks
Ed C.Been involved with RC fixed wing and some helicopters, built a lot of models from plastic to balsa. I now have my first scale helicopter from Vario. Did a lot of review research and picked Vario because of the high marks they got. But so far, I'm having trouble with some of the parts not fitting like the landing gear (skid ) horizontal stabilzers mounting to the stubs on the boom, if some one...
Been involved with RC fixed wing and some helicopters, built a lot of models from plastic to balsa. I now have my first scale helicopter from Vario. Did a lot of review research and picked Vario because of the high marks they got. But so far, I'm having trouble with some of the parts not fitting like the landing gear (skid ) horizontal stabilzers mounting to the stubs on the boom, if some one could answer the question if the parts not fitting correctly you should have to modify the parts to fit? Is this normal for a scale helicopter from Vario?
Joe B.Question? Does JET TECH MODELS not ship to the U.S.? I have acquired a FunKey Long Ranger fuselage and need windscreens and landing gear. At checkout I get a notice that the items cannot be shipped to the address provided.
UPDATE: As of 3/2023, JET TECH MODELS has begun shipping again.