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Rapter30v2 upgraded to 50, noobie.. - 4/28/2006 1:35:57 PM   
helitroy



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Status: offline 		Hi, I purchased a Raptor 30 v2 upgraded to 50. I need to get all the accesories for it. I'm looking at getting this field box........http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXL419&P=PU
What do you all think of it and does the starter have pleanty of power? Also will the battery be good enough?
Does the starter fit all Raptors? Do I need a special shaft? If so how do I know what size I need?

Thanks all for your input. Troy.

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RE: Rapter30v2 upgraded to 50, noobie.. - 4/28/2006 1:50:40 PM   
BarracudaHockey



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Any airplane starter with a 12 volt battery will start a Raptor 50. You need a 6mm shaft, the Raptor has a one way bearing in the clutch so theres no need for the one way starter shaft.

One last thing, I'm not a fan of the corded glow drivers, especially around helicopters. Get a nicad type glow starter and if it doesn't already have one, a glow plug extension for the Raptor so you don't have to pull the canopy every time you try to start it.

Call heliproz, they will help you out, everyone that picks up the phone there flys helis.

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RE: Rapter30v2 upgraded to 50, noobie.. - 4/28/2006 3:03:48 PM   
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Status: offline 		I started with a field box kit simular to the one shown. The only thing I didn't like about it was the coiled fuel line. I have the NiCad glow driver and the corded glow driver type also, of which I don't mind using.

I guess its just a matter of personal preference when it comes to using the corded glow driver and the corded starter. When I entered the hobby, I wanted everything needed to start and fuel the Heli. Thats how I ended up getting the kit.

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RE: Rapter30v2 upgraded to 50, noobie.. - 4/28/2006 3:21:22 PM   
rjm1982



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Status: offline 		I dont see a problem with the corded stuff, at least not from a safety point.

If the heli keep dying when you walk it out, then its a PIA...but otherwise, no big deal...

I have wireless stuff though, because of the planes...since the blades are going as long as the engine is, since you dont have the benifit of a clutch like a heli...

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RE: Rapter30v2 upgraded to 50, noobie.. - 4/28/2006 3:31:47 PM   
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Status: offline 		My rationale is this. With helis and the transmitters sitting on the table things like glow driver cords and neck straps and such, I've found it easy to bump switches or throttles etc. Plus the issue rjm brought up, on the first start of the day I usually leave the glow driver on until I set it down and get ready to spool up and have my neck strap fastened etc.

Making sure to always start in throttle hold helps, but I just don't like wires all over the place.

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RE: Rapter30v2 upgraded to 50, noobie.. - 4/28/2006 8:19:26 PM   
rjm1982



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Status: offline 		Barracuda, im with you, i prefer the cordless...

But its not as neccessary or as much of a safety issue with helis...

I do like everything cordless as possible though...but i always keep corded backup ready!

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RE: Rapter30v2 upgraded to 50, noobie.. - 5/1/2006 12:30:06 PM   
helitroy



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Status: offline 		Thanks all,

It sounds like the kit mentioned would be fine but I may want to get wireless later on. I just thought the kit was a fairly good deal. Thanks, Troy.

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