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Forum: Unusual R/C
07-15-2011, 03:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,995
Posted By tmojosh

RE: Starnes Vtol Twin Prop Heli Build , Avatar scorpion inspired

Hello , ive been busy moving and stuff the last couple weekends. Anyways i was waiting on a set of ball bearings 5/32" id, finally recieved them and the music wire to press them onto. At this point...
05-19-2011, 11:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,381
Posted By tmojosh

RE: completeheli.com nightmare , took my money and has not shipped

I emailed them twice for rma number 2 days before it hit one month but I never got a reply , sent a total of 7 emails through their website contact form and never received a response , I think its...
05-16-2011, 09:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,241
Posted By tmojosh

RE: Scale model version of Dragon Assault ship from

If anyone can get ahold of a dragon model of flyable size, more than 18 inches at least I could make a mold so copies can be made if more people want models I have seen a handful of people who would...
05-16-2011, 09:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,241
Posted By tmojosh

RE: Scale model version of Dragon Assault ship from

Fyi , I managed to keep my budget below 350 and that included the dx7 radio and r600 spektrum reciever I invested in. you will need minimum 6 channels to control the model , 7 if you have landing...
05-16-2011, 09:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,241
Posted By tmojosh

RE: Scale model version of Dragon Assault ship from

Hi, im currently building the scorpion 16 transport that is used several times to move the team in the movie. Tilting nacelles and throttle control are enough to control everythin, im going to have...
05-06-2011, 11:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,381
Posted By tmojosh

completeheli.com nightmare , took my money and has not shipped

Ok so completeheli.com has been the biggest pain. I ordered a tail kit for 80 bucks from them and when I got it the rotor blades were with the tail but not the tail rotor holder or control arm...
Forum: Unusual R/C
05-02-2011, 08:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,995
Posted By tmojosh

RE: Starnes Vtol Twin Prop Heli Build , Avatar scorpion inspired

Just recieved props today , the gws props "felt" to flimsy but I may still test them. The apc thin electric set I just recieved have a very aggressive design with more "bite". They are apc 9 x 6e...
05-01-2011, 01:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,663
Posted By tmojosh

RE: anyone seen the movie AVATAR yet?

Ok I picked out motors and they should be here sometime this week. Crossing my fingers hoping for monday. :p motors are axi gold 2816/10, rated at 45 amps continuos. When I inserted data for motor...
05-01-2011, 01:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,663
Posted By tmojosh

RE: anyone seen the movie AVATAR yet?

I checked out the rotomast guys , everything about the design is intended to tightly fit in a osprey model, it wouldnt be possible to use those parts to make a scorpion type heli. I descided that...
05-01-2011, 01:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,663
Posted By tmojosh

RE: anyone seen the movie AVATAR yet?

A 6 channel spektrum radio or equivelant is best, I myself may go with spektrum dx8 to have the extra channels. Thats throttle up/down , roll right/left , pitch forward/rear, yaw left/right (by...
05-01-2011, 01:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,663
Posted By tmojosh

RE: anyone seen the movie AVATAR yet?

Ok guys I know this threads been dead a couple months but didnt think its too far too revive. I descided to make a movie heli as close as possible to the transport version of the heli. There are...
Forum: Unusual R/C
04-25-2011, 09:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,995
Posted By tmojosh

RE: Starnes Vtol Twin Prop Heli Build , Avatar scorpion inspired

Thanks im waiting on the fuselage to start making molds of stuff. With the mold I can lay 3 layers of carbon , that shoild be about 1mm - 2mm thick depending whhat part of the fuselage im laying the...
Forum: Unusual R/C
04-25-2011, 09:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,995
Posted By tmojosh

RE: Starnes Vtol Twin Prop Heli Build , Avatar scorpion inspired

Ok update for parts being collected. These parts were ordered last friday previously. I opted for axi 2814/10 because it will allow me to use lower pitch and higher rpm for smoother power delivery....
Forum: Unusual R/C
04-25-2011, 07:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,086
Posted By tmojosh

RE: FLYING SAUCER

Fyi with the specs provided I assumed your flying saucer was going to be 18 - 22 inches , if you want 30 to 50 inches there is a different but similar approach but it costs prob 200 to 300 dollars...
Forum: Unusual R/C
04-25-2011, 06:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,086
Posted By tmojosh

RE: FLYING SAUCER

Depending on how large you want this model will greatly change the equipment needed. I would say for vtol you need to keep the gross model weight well below 5 pounds , your goal probably 3 pounds but...
Forum: Unusual R/C
04-25-2011, 01:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,086
Posted By tmojosh

RE: FLYING SAUCER

Hey your project is doable but depending on what you want motor and prop setups will be completely different. If is was me I would want it to hover well and wven for wow factor the outside slowly...
Forum: Unusual R/C
04-17-2011, 05:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,995
Posted By tmojosh

RE: Starnes Vtol Twin Prop Heli Build , Avatar scorpion inspired

hi , thanks for looking as i get measurements for the internal parts i will post more planning drawings , yeah i want something with fast forward flight , so the nacelles will rotate w45 degrees...
Forum: Unusual R/C
04-17-2011, 03:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,995
Posted By tmojosh

RE: Starnes Vtol Twin Prop Heli Build , Avatar scorpion inspired

Itried a couple times copying the URL for my sketchs so that they show here but it didnt work either time. I will try this way.

1st pic: this shows both nacelles, with ducted rings around them....
Forum: Unusual R/C
04-17-2011, 02:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,995
Posted By tmojosh

RE: Starnes Vtol Twin Prop Heli Build , Avatar scorpion inspired

In the real world not everything works like it doeson paper , but the best Ican do it calculate possible setups and then purchase 2-3 prop choices and test them once Ihave the frame built and motorsi...
Forum: Unusual R/C
04-16-2011, 11:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,995
Posted By tmojosh

Starnes Vtol Twin Prop Heli Build , Avatar scorpion inspired

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Starnes Carbon Fiber Vtol</p>

Why : I want a Rc that can hover with great amount of stability, be safe as possible and carry a payload of 3 pounds whenever need for Arial...
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