What a Fantastic Ship! This is my First Bergen ! I am Very Suprised by how this goes together. First I was blown away by how well it is Packaged, Each Step was Packaged by itself so there are No Mistakes!. Very Thought out instructions that are Easy to Follow!! I took my time putting it together making sure that the lengths of the Pushrods are exact and everything is locktighted. This is a must build for anyone that loves Gassers!! Nothing is left to chance and you can see the engineering that went into this masterpiece! WOW is just about all I can say! Here is a couple of Photos of my progress.

Another View - Wish I had a better camera!

Dr.Tim

What engine are you using?

I'm Using the G23 until Malorie finishes her testing of the G260. I've used both the RC 230 and the G 23. I feel the G 23 is a little more powerful but they both run strong! I use Bill Meaders setup for these engines and find that they Purr like Kittens!

Dr.Tim

Did I mention that this Helo is Manufactured in the U.S.A. ?

Dr.Tim

Tim,
Isn't your engine the new G231PUH? I know there are lots of good reports about that one too.
Malorie

Yes it is Malorie -- Looking forward to flying this machine as soon as the weather permits! Having a few storms BLOW through, Starting to BUG me!! I fly at least 3 times a week and volunteer with the Elementary School on the other 2 days! Lately all I have done is worked with about 60 Children! -- I do the "Get high On Hobbies Not Drugs" Program out of my own pocket! Best investment I ever made They don't seem to mind that I have not done much flying.

Dr.Tim

Sounds like you have a pit crew. Tell us the truth, you force the kids to build helis for you.

Sounds like your recruting our future stock of pilots.

Well, They do like to Build! You should see the last Batch of Gliders they built!! Heck BALSA USA Donated the wood for them!! Ever herd of a Big Company like BALSA USA doing something like this!? I was pretty Suprised myself when they asked if this was for my Program! I said yes it was and the reply was "this one is on us!!" Good bunch of people and the Kids went nuts building these fantastic flying Machines!!
Now if I can only get them to build Helicopters!!

Dr.Tim

Helo is finished and ready to start the paint on the canopie! I decided Not to paint on the inside of this clear lexan canopie so I joined the 2 halfs, Fiberglasses the seam from the inside and preped the outside for paint! The problem is 'What color do I Paint?' More later.

Dr.Tim

I too am flying an Intrepid gasser. Good 3D heli for a gasser at that. I Just 'upgraded' (w/in this mo.) from G23 Hanson modified Stg 1, to the new G231. I noticed that the Hanson modified is noticeably more powerful. I'm not sure if its due to the fact that the G231 is not yet broken in (I barely have had a gallon through it). I was planning to sell the G23, but will wait and see first if this G231 will gain more kick as it breaks in (maybe 6-8 gallons).

Well, I thought I would let everyone know my progress!~ First I would like to say this is a well thought out machine!! Everything went together very Easy! Here are a couple of shots! Enjoy!!
Dr.Tim

Check Out this Pipe!

Dr.Tim

This is it till I fly her tomarrow!! Till then!

Dr.Tim

SHE FLEW!! What a Fantastic machine! Everything went without a hitch -- next step is to dial in the setup and do some testing. Then she will go in to a Huey 205 for starters until I finish my Mystery Ship
Dr.Tim
Oh yes - the House in the Photo is Mine! I am Poor and will except Donations of Clothing , Food and Gas! Spent All my money on Helos and Kids!! LOL

Here is Another Shot!! By the way - This is an old building at the park! I live in a large refrig Box!!

I'll call you tonight Tim. I got in late last night and didn't want to wake you from your dreams of helis.

Well, I finnaly got off my duff and splashed a little paint! Did some water transfer decals on my HP2000 printer and shot a few coats of clear. My daughter liked this color so this is what I went with! She is 7 and I made the mistake of making EYE CONTACT!! Enjoy!
Dr.Tim

And yes I took her for Ice Cream!

This pretty much says it all! I am very Happy with this Helicopter! It went together easy and Flies so smooth it even makes me look good!
Dr.Tim