Raised on a small farm in Otago, many years driving loader trucks for Aerial topdressing fixed wing aircraft Pilots throughout NZ - hence the "agricultural operations" nature of my RC Scale Helicopter hobby.
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a recent go at editing some footage
On "Align 700E/E1" MD530F build - NZ · May 20, 2025
a recent go at editing...
On "Align 700E/E1" MD530F build - NZ · May 20, 2025
On Alexandra N.Z. Scale Heli Meet...videos to come... · Nov 3, 2024
On Alexandra N.Z. Scale Heli Meet...videos to come... · Nov 3, 2024
On Alexandra N.Z. Scale Heli Meet...videos to come... · Nov 3, 2024
First few goes with the bucket on the 530F...still learning to fly the new multi blade heli and FBL as this is all new for me! bucket strops since lengthened some to stabilize a bit more...
On "Align 700E/E1" MD530F build - NZ · Sep 7, 2024
Thank you Merrit, check out the new MD530F with same bucket
On Bambi bucket! · Jun 29, 2024
On "Align 700E/E1" MD530F build - NZ · Jun 19, 2024
While every model will be different, suffice to say that initially more negative at full back stick setting to start with would be one idea in test flights at height (with bailout enabled) to ensure the ability to "re gain" some head speed on the way down if it appeared needed...nothing worse than...
On Autorotation Pitch · Jun 4, 2024
Thanks Butch, a first for me looking down on it and with very little frame of reference to hold position!
On some bambi bucket action at a recent meet in the South... · May 3, 2024
Thanks for all the kind comments guys!
On "Align 700E/E1" MD530F build - NZ · Mar 19, 2024
That is immaculate love it! YES we hate "sticky outy" AR brackets!
On Vario Bell 1:6 UH-1 N · Mar 18, 2024
ok thanks - do you know if the Align 600 box will fit straight onto a stock 700 boom (locating peg wise) and if so the does TT end up in the same place as a 700 box if say using a 700E mechanics?
On Hi Guys, looking to assist someone with a Marvelcraft... · Mar 5, 2024
Thanks Phil, Did you have 700 mechanics in your 350? if so did you need to alter boom and TT length?
On Hi Guys, looking to assist someone with a Marvelcraft... · Mar 5, 2024
Very tidy impressive build Danny!
On Hughes 500E Heli Center Berlin · Feb 14, 2024
Thank you Butch, yes things have a come a long way electronically, I was astonished how well the Axon works - never flown FBL or multi - popped it up into hover and within minutes felt a lot of confidence with it on the very first test flight. Thankful also of the Roban heads which seem to be very...
On "Align 700E/E1" MD530F build - NZ · Feb 13, 2024
I even unmasked without breaking anything!
On "Align 700E/E1" MD530F build - NZ · Feb 13, 2024
Base and Clear in Baslac auto paint
On "Align 700E/E1" MD530F build - NZ · Feb 13, 2024
Base and clear done
On "Align 700E/E1" MD530F build - NZ · Feb 13, 2024
Awesome case and specification on what it can withstand too! (1000 wh)
On I've seen dozens of posts about lipo battery storage. I... · Jan 27, 2024
Hello Butch here is the planned "scheme" inspired by fellow modeller - missing is some small "thanks to" print also planned to acknowledge key help in the build š
On "Align 700E/E1" MD530F build - NZ · Jan 10, 2024
It sounds the part too I noticed
On a post · Dec 11, 2023
Thanks for the support Thomas, yes I am prepared for the "on and on" as I am about to start the many small steps it takes to get it really good. Then I will take it out into better lighting and discover its still not there!
On "Align 700E/E1" MD530F build - NZ · Dec 8, 2023
Fantastic work Mirko!
On a post · Dec 5, 2023
Bambi bucket? Logging grapple? or other to simulate full size operations?
On a post · Dec 5, 2023
Immaculate! - do you have any "scale external loads" planned?
On a post · Dec 4, 2023
Cheers Butch š
On "Align 700E/E1" MD530F build - NZ · Nov 15, 2023
Thanks Michael, its something different!
On "Align 700E/E1" MD530F build - NZ · Nov 15, 2023
Thank you Thomas š
On "Align 700E/E1" MD530F build - NZ · Nov 13, 2023
Thank you Mark š
On "Align 700E/E1" MD530F build - NZ · Nov 13, 2023
Thanks Butch - a scale helicopter "doing scale things" š
On "Align 700E/E1" MD530F build - NZ · Nov 12, 2023
Thank you Butch š
On "Align 700E/E1" MD530F build - NZ · Nov 8, 2023
Thank you Thomas, here is the hook-note that I have modified mine a little. Email Thomas Baumann directly to enquire about shipping
On "Align 700E/E1" MD530F build - NZ · Nov 8, 2023
If its any help for those with ready painted models, I know someone who simply added carbon cloth in the shape of the indent in center of upper fin and reported an improvement. It also worth mentioning that there is an alloy upgrade part which keys into the tail box to which the fin is then mounted...
On "Align 700E/E1" MD530F build - NZ · Nov 8, 2023
and still sporting the scheme Skywork Helicopters here in little ol NZ painted it in!
On Lots of entertainment in my backyard today! K-Max doing... · Oct 24, 2023
From what I have seen he specialises in composites. He does not currently appear to have a functioning web site
On Witte Helicopters 680x40 5 blade set: Looking for max... · Jul 3, 2023
He is a private manufacturer in Germany
On Witte Helicopters 680x40 5 blade set: Looking for max... · Jul 3, 2023
Hi Thomas, I have had a great run on this one
On Iām looking for options for a working cargo hook in 1/5... · Jul 2, 2023
Thank you Butch, and thank you to Simon for all the editing!
On Bambi bucket! · Apr 19, 2023
Ed, you can raise the head height by using the head block I mentioned or a taller Align shaft or combination - neither of which requires altering the "swash driver" linkage the arrow in your image is pointing at, as you simply alter the servo to swash control rods and or grip pitch links to suit...
On My first build, setting the mechanics in the fuselage and I... · Jan 26, 2023

