Posts Tagged ‘mechanics’
Scale RC Helicopter Build – Fitting Mechanics Into A Scale Fuselage
My Scale RC Helicopter Build method/s & tips for fitting mechanics into scale fuselage using 600ESP mechanics and FunKey 50/600 size scale Bell 222 or Airwolf fuselage.
Looking for information about FunKey scale fuselages?
https://www.rchelicopterfun.com/funkey-fuselages.html
What type of foam is used for the “floating mounting plates” in all my scale RC helicopter builds?
I use closed cell EVA foam. This can be from old blade holders, inexpensive kids flip-flops, or those 2×2′ interlocking foam floor mats you see at home centers and big box stores.
What glue to use to glue the EVA foam? As stated in the video at 16.21, I use Household Goop to glue. Shoe Goo will also work. Both are safe for the EVA and sticks well to both carbon and fiberglass while remaining flexible for vibration immunity. Goop Glue also takes time to setup, giving you ample time to ensure the mechanics are perfectly aligned inside the fuselage.
Video Chapter Time Index:
0:00 – Intro
1:37 – Scale fuselage modifications
8:13 – The RC helicopter mechanics
12:38 – Mounting the mechanics into the fuselage
26:42 – Fitting the tail rotor
31:08 – Fitting the LiPo battery
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Funkey Hughes 500E scale RC heli Trex 600 mechanics
Doing the initial test flight with the new Funkey fuselage. I’ve heard horror stories of vibrations causing crashes. It flew quite smooth but did have some increased vibration after some forward flight and coming out of transitional lift. I used wood blocks to mount in the fuse and reinforced the doghouse with some light ply. Some cheap anti-collision lights were also added. Funkey makes a pretty nice fuse!
Enjoy!
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Hughes 500 scale model RC Helicopter Mini Titan mechanics 4 bladed rotor head with lights
Here is a demo of the lights currently fitted to my heli on ebay.
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