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Weigh in on Scale!

Old 11-02-2005, 11:06 PM
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Default Weigh in on Scale!

Welcome to RCU's newest helicopter forum!

We opened this area up so our members could discuss and share scale projects. With so many new manufacturers entering the market, scale helis are becoming more and more popular and affordable.

Here's one of my scale helis (let's see what you've got!):

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Old 11-02-2005, 11:50 PM
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I sure hope this forum is successful!!SCALE RULES!!!\
Heres mine
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Old 11-03-2005, 08:38 AM
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Here is one of the new Turbine Aircranes i finished for a customer.
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Old 11-03-2005, 08:40 AM
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For more pics of projects, you can check out this gallery.
http://www.eastcoastvario.com/pictures.htm

Thanks
Joe
Old 11-03-2005, 10:00 AM
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Alright....another scale forum!!!!

I'll have to make this one of my regular haunts to check out.

Below is a pic of my Airwolf at the Birmingham AL event earlier this year. I took it to IRCHA this year and placed respectably for my first time competing. Next years model with may be my Vario UH 1D.

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Old 11-03-2005, 10:11 AM
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Here are some pics from one of my builds
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Old 11-03-2005, 10:13 AM
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If any body wants to see more let me know...

I"ve got pics from IRCHA, some of my favorite ones are of Joe's big Lama and Adam T's Sky Crane

Pics of the Vario ships that I use for AP work and the current build up of my Vario UH 1D.

Heck, I may need to start a gallery!!
Old 11-03-2005, 11:34 AM
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Scale is really what I am interested in but my pocket book disagrees. I have a Nexus 46 model and I am currently trying to put together a Hughes 500 body. I bought it really cheap out of Australia (50 bucks to my door) and it's for a 30 size heli. It is just the body though and no wood work. I have to build that myself. I would like to make it a 500md. Is there a place where I could maybe buy the rear fin set, wings and rocketpods, nose radar, and window kit for a 30 size 500? I know it wouldn't bolt right up but it would be easier than fabing every myself.
Old 11-03-2005, 11:39 AM
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Oh yea and I'll post some pics of the build when I get batteries for my camera. Although I don't think you guys would be interested in it. It will not compare to the models already posted. Which by the way are awesome. I love the Raptor 60 500md and the Airwolf. Excellent job.
Old 11-03-2005, 11:51 AM
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sorry guys no pics yet but i got a hirobo EC-135 coming!!
Old 11-03-2005, 01:43 PM
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MK,
Very cool new thread! BLK WDO90 We would like to see pics of your scale model. I just bought a Quick of Japan 16v2 (30 size electric) To use for scale mechanics. Both Harold Little Owner Helicopterhobbies.com (Quick Japan-US) and Randy Swann (Quick Japan Rep) And myself are going to be building scale QJ models. This thread came at the perfect time! I am going to start with a bell 222 fuse and go from there. Very nice cobra MK, and Vario..Well your Vario, nuff said! Nice pictures guys, CJ very nice cockpit detailing. looking forward to lots more!
Take care,
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Old 11-03-2005, 01:52 PM
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Hey Jay,

Welcome aboard!! Anything we can do, please let us know.

I've got a Vario Big Bell 230 on the bench now. Sandy S. from V-East built the fuse and I'm finishing up 11.2:1 mechs (after unsuccessfully blowing the machine up at 5,200 feet (denver) trying the 10:1 mechs and blades that were too short!.

Now, with 825mm blades and the new XTreme mechs I have high hopes. I'll have pix up soon.

Michael
Old 11-03-2005, 02:27 PM
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Thanks Michael,
I have seen pictures of the bell 230 at the Heli show in Japan put on by Hirobo. Here is a pic of the Bell 430 and the world champ Hashimoto's Blackshark F3C machine.. Very nice.
Jay
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Old 11-03-2005, 02:34 PM
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Here is my ECCPM Raptor 50 with a Funkey Long Ranger fuse. Bottom pic is after the Electric conversion.





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Old 11-03-2005, 02:37 PM
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Fritz, that looks great! I like your newsChick pilot too!
Old 11-03-2005, 02:41 PM
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Here's a Graupner Agusta A109 running electric!!
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Old 11-04-2005, 01:09 AM
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here is mine . this is the century long ranger. mike
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Old 11-04-2005, 07:50 AM
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I saved this heli in flight as my desktop background. Where did you purchase this kit? I must have one.......
Old 11-05-2005, 11:40 PM
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Here's my sport scale huey... it's the Hirobo 30 kit.
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Nice Heli's!!!
Old 11-14-2005, 10:35 PM
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Here is my old Turbine B-230
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Old 11-14-2005, 11:52 PM
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Did you finally sell that bird??? Did you get what you asked??
Old 11-15-2005, 12:07 AM
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Yep.

It now lives in fl.

Going to do a large EC-120 with a 3-blade head next.
Old 11-15-2005, 05:56 PM
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Hey Don,

Know anybody who might be interested in this "fixer upper" --

http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=145136

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Old 11-16-2005, 10:07 AM
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Just a couple of the Scale helicopters I have built and flown over the past couple of years .... Hope you enjoy them!There are a few more but can't find the photo's just yet. Enjoy!

Dr.Tim
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