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Michael K.Vario Hughes 500C 1/5th scale
RCPilotVario Hughes 500C 1/5th scaleAlways waiting my models to look a little different from all the others was my goal with this Vario 500C. I wanted to use the Vario 1002/40 mechanics converted to electric and utilizing the Benzine clutch with a Heliwork
Check out Jon's Hughes 500C article. Very instructive whether or not you are building this particular model!
HELI-FACTORY Bell 205 "Air America"
I have been an avid admirer of Heli-Factory models for several years as well as a very big fan of the Bell HUEY. I have several thousand hours in helicopter aviation and had the opportunity to fly the Huey and have been "hooked" ever since. With Heli-Factory introducing the 1/5th scale Bell 205 last year I had to have one and it is one of my most prized models. I have an acquaintance who flew...
I have been an avid admirer of Heli-Factory models for several years as well as a very big fan of the Bell HUEY. I have several thousand hours in helicopter aviation and had the opportunity to fly the Huey and have been "hooked" ever since. With Heli-Factory introducing the 1/5th scale Bell 205 last year I had to have one and it is one of my most prized models. I have an acquaintance who flew for Air America in the sixties and I wanted to build this 205 to represent a 205 flown by the "CIA" covert airline. This model is about 96 inches in length. This is the first Heli-Factory Bell 205 using electric for power. The mechanics are designed and geared for turbine use so I reached out to Vincent Offenbeck at Egodrift with the necessary information and he recommended the 5040HS-385 using a Kontronik 210ESC and running on 14S. All Spektrum electronics, Bavarian 3X. I have added a BEIER-ELECTRONIC.DE sound system.
The cockpit and exterior detailing are a product of Scale-Print, the pilot is from PremierPilots and detailed with the necessary Air America clothing and patches. With the mechanics hidden I had lots of room for scale accessories. Air America was famous for "across the border" operations that were not allowed by the U.S. Military in Vietnam. They flew a lot of cargo resupply ( among other things, lol ) and that is what I wanted to represent. The model is painted in Air America colors of silver and blue and this one is highly weathered to represent a well used helicopter. The 205 has a RTF gross weight of 54 pounds and flys GREAT.
Romeo O.Goosky E7
I was lucky enough to get an early production version with the 10T pinion. I relocated the packs and use a pair of 3300 batteries for 7 minutes at 7.5kg and a head speed of 1100 rpm. A low kV motor is recommended like the Egodrift 4230EC-370kV. Stock 630mm look like symmetrical and fly great ONCE balanced. The mechanics fit perfectly well inside the frp. The fuselage is built for a tail belt...
I was lucky enough to get an early production version with the 10T pinion. I relocated the packs and use a pair of 3300 batteries for 7 minutes at 7.5kg and a head speed of 1100 rpm. A low kV motor is recommended like the Egodrift 4230EC-370kV. Stock 630mm look like symmetrical and fly great ONCE balanced. The mechanics fit perfectly well inside the frp. The fuselage is built for a tail belt riser and it works perfectly. It's very sturdy with a 15mm main mast.
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Butch W.Periodic Maintenance N178MT
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FY R.
600 size SA-341 from a Gilbert Escalier fuselage
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)
H145 T2 1/6
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.
Michael Z.Vario Bell uptail gearbox alignment fixture
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!
🚁🤪
Danny D.
Machining thread cutting/rolling device.
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.
Mechanics for Vario R22 1:4
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Roban 800 Huey UH-1D German SAR
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?
Rémy F.
Tail angle gearbox overhaul
What is the overhaul frequency of your tail angle gearbox with metal bevel gear?
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Never - Find not needed, access not easy, etc.
When needed - Signs like more mesh, vibration, noise, etc.
Yearly - Check, clean and re-lubricate
Rare - I know lasts a long time
Bell UH1N final assembly
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Lama Refurbishment Journey
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Vario H145 1/6 conversion
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.
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Fenestron building and flying the smaller 1/6 & 800 sizes
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RAH-66 Comanche maintenance event.
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Shoulder Bolts
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)
Michael R.Sovereign Tech Tandem-5 Chinook to ACH-47A Conversion
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Cobra Project
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CH-53
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Thomas D.Vario Bell 429 Build, a pictorial journey
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1/4 scale Jet ranger
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Looking for a scale Huey rotorhead 600 roban 10 mm shaft
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
Joe B.Hirobo/Northrup MQ-8c
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Massimo C.Roban Bell 429 (700)
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Gonzalo M.Vario Chinook XL
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Building a Vario Bell 230 1:7 800 size
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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.