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« on: February 08, 2010, 06:33:57 PM » |
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Well, I went and bit the big one today!  My scale fuselage is on it's way! A Eurocopter Ecureuil AS-350 in a 500 size. Not the best looking helicopter but the build should be straight forward with plenty of room for install. I plan to detail it up as much as I can. Am going to use the EXI 500 kit for mechanics. So, we'll see how it goes. This will be a somewhat long term build! Kit: EXI Plastic Version 500 size. Purchased from X-Heli. Price: 77.70 I already have some spare upgrade parts on hand. Fuselage: Eurocopter- Ecureuil AS-350 Purchased from RC Aerodyne Price: 134.95 Motor: Turnigy T3648 1450KV Already on hand Speed Control: Turnigy Plush 60 AMP or Hobbywing 80AMP Both on hand Cyclic servos: Hitech HS82MG on hand. Rudder servo: undecided at present Gyro: undecided at present Receiver: AR6200 on hand Still need to decide on other items I'll be needing, but am currently researching for what I'll need!    |
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Donnie D
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« Reply #1 on: February 08, 2010, 06:53:56 PM » |
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What do you mean not a great lookin helicopter. I think it's a beutiful helicopter.  I'm lookin forward to the build. Are you planning to detail it up like the one's in the pictures? Pretty sharp lookin. Can't wait. Please keep us posted. I just LOVE a good build thread. By the way, where did you buy it? Donnie D |
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« Reply #2 on: February 08, 2010, 06:59:59 PM » |
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Hey DD! Yes, I plan to detail it up as close as I can to the photo. I built many scale plastic aircraft for contests over the years..and did well! A lot of the detail parts I'll have to make, including some decals which I have never done!  Should be interesting! I'll post pics as I go! |
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« Reply #3 on: February 08, 2010, 07:02:44 PM » |
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Oh , I purchaes the scale fuse from RC Aerodyne! The guy Cliff was ver helpful and is sending along the scale steps for free with he fuse.! |
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« Reply #4 on: February 08, 2010, 07:43:00 PM » |
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What do you mean not a great lookin helicopter. I think it's a beutiful helicopter. I'm lookin forward to the build. Are you planning to detail it up like the one's in the pictures? Pretty sharp lookin. Can't wait. Please keep us posted. I just LOVE a good build thread. By the way, where did you buy it? Donnie D Ditto everything that Donnie says. Big-time congrats on the commissioning of your project! I'll definitely be keeping tabs on this.  |
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« Reply #5 on: February 08, 2010, 08:22:39 PM » |
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Thanks Jeremy, I hope I can do her justice! I'll keep ya'll updated! |
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« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2010, 12:40:10 AM » |
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Think I have found some of what I need..Thanks DD Ahhh.....this is going to be fun! |
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« Reply #8 on: February 09, 2010, 06:30:18 AM » |
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Congrats Painter!!!! Really interested in a side by side size comparison between the fuse and your 600. You guys made me do it...I ordered a MD500D kit and it will be here in a couple days! Good luck (not that you're gonna need it) and keep us posted. Lots of pics please. J. |
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« Reply #9 on: February 09, 2010, 10:09:04 AM » |
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"It's not my fault! He made me do it"!  What size fuse did you get? 500 size or 600? Mine is for a 500. I'll do the best I can with mine and post plenty of pics as I go! Congrats on yours too! Same goes for you...pics please! |
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« Reply #10 on: February 09, 2010, 11:59:34 AM » |
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It's a 450 size. I didn't want to give up my 500 or my 600 just yet so I will be using either my belt cpv2 or exi450. It's not my fault, I just gotta have it!!!! J. |
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Donnie D
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« Reply #11 on: February 09, 2010, 03:55:56 PM » |
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Congrats Painter!!!! Really interested in a side by side size comparison between the fuse and your 600. You guys made me do it...I ordered a MD500D kit and it will be here in a couple days! Good luck (not that you're gonna need it) and keep us posted. Lots of pics please. J. Donnie D |
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« Reply #12 on: February 09, 2010, 08:14:42 PM » |
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I don't want to muddy up Painter's thread here, but LOL guys. It's so very cool to have some partners in crime on this stuff. You guys are great. |
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« Reply #13 on: February 10, 2010, 02:03:09 AM » |
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Yeah, we are some really bad criminals, aren't we!  I have a feeling my wife is not going to be too happy when I have parts scattered all over the table for weeks as I do the AS-350 build! I guess she might look at it as a felony! But wait! I have a get out of jail free card! (Valentine)! |
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« Reply #14 on: February 12, 2010, 02:49:26 AM » |
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UPDATE**** Just looked at my tracking# and the fuselage should be here this coming Wednesday the 17th! I'm really looking forward to this! |
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