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Goblin 570 driving a modified Vario fenestron with a belt. SpinBlades 600, 8 minutes on 3500 packs. It flies surprisingly well in the wind. Egodrift, YGE 105 governed by iKon2 FBUS connection TDMX. Radio is X20RS, full telemetry and integration.

(When it looks easy, it's not)

First flight this year and a perfect flyer. The 10 blade fenestron is driven by a an HDT-3M belt. Head speed 1050 rpm, 9kg, 7 minutes on 3800 packs, that's the clip and the link is at 1100 rpm.
It is a perfect candidate for orientation flying. I fly scale speed in any direction like the full size.

This file allows one to align the up shaft very accurately during installation.

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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Control rod thread cutting/rolling device holder for lathe.
Compatible from M2 to M6 cutting disks.
Easy making of control rods thread ends
Thread rolling results in stronger thread ends.

Getting the mechanics into the Roban 800 fuse has been an enjoyable process, but now I have to think about wiring the lighting which DOES NOT seem like a small job! Need to get my pilots to work for me while I'm not home (LOL).

Anyone have any tips for Changing out the pre-painted roof glass that appears to be incorrectly tinted? Just replace it or should I try and remove the paint somehow?

What is the overhaul frequency of your tail angle gearbox with metal bevel gear?

I will use it as proof of concept for my next H135 1/6 build.
And currently rebuilding the tail for a SAB belt driven Fenestron conversion using the latest Vario 10 blade which is beautiful.
Pictures show the original configuration I discarded and currently converting to all SAB components at the rear.

I am tucking away this handy resource in case anyone needs to find black, high tensile blade bolts.

BoltDepot.com
BoltBase.com (also on Amazon)
RTLFasteners.com
McMaster-Carr (McMaster.com)

Hi all, I'm looking for a scale Huey UH-1N rotorhead, 600 roban 10 mm shaft. I do have a dummy stabilization bar I can use on a 2 bladed system just looking for something more scale than the Align I have for the Roban conversion.

Thanks in advance for your help

Eric Baley and Patrick Vestal test the Baley-designed tandem FrankenCopter. Using T-Rex parts, custom machined aluminum, 3D printed parts, G-10 side frames and other CF sandwiched balsa, Patrick assembled the beast and quickly handed the transmitter to Baley who attempted to hover it!

Hello, im searching for some help regarding a starwood Lama. I searching for some drawing how to find some article numbers for the tailrotor and mechanics. I need to replace some parts. Can anyone advice me? I have asked vario in Germany already on Tuesday but without success. The drawing on their website is not usefull and only a few parts are available on the website. Thanks for you help.

Lama Hook Frame

My first build, setting the mechanics in the fuselage and I need to extend the main rotor and I need some advice on the linkage. It will need to be lengthened as well. What is the best practice? Thank you

When leveling a swashplate with a 4 servo setup. What are you builders using. to slide over the shaft? I have used the standard lever from align but want to know if there is something better out there.

I wanted to share some pictures of my mechanics testing sled that I built. Right now it has a Roban 800 mechanics on it so I can test and make any necessary adjustments before I put it in the fuselage.

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!!

Maiden flight of my 600 blade sized tandem, featuring two servos per swashplate control, via Ikon. Eventually this project is heading towards a sport scale CH-47.

Thanks to Patrick and Mikki Vestal for the help, support and video!

CH46-360 assemble instruction for frame

Does anyone know when and maybe where the NEW Flywing H1 and GPS is coming out? This is the one that has NO minimum distance between the 2 units

Roban 800 size EC 130 super scale completed (showing custom theme) passed all tests, one modification on the fenestron for more tail authority.

Building bell 206 using the align 800 mechanics setting the mechanics on the wood frame, the tail rotor is about 1/2 - 5/8 " to high. My first thought is to drop the rear cross member 1/2 - 5/8 " to get the tail boom on center with the opening for the tail boom drive shaft to exit the fuselage. Thoughts from anyone who might have experienced this.

XXL Black Magic Mechanics

Hello people, there are new parts again at XXL Model Helicopter
In addition, a new website www.xxl-modelhelicopter.de for people who want to get in touch with me.
Corona currently prevents us from meeting in real time and living our hobby.
On my Youtube channel I now regularly try to convey insights into my work, in a casual form. Have a look inside!