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JFandL, as PNPs, the servos/motor/ESC are pre-installed. We've tested a range of electronics and the final ones we chose are mission specific for the price point. Fast, precise, consistent, economical, and above all reliable.
As for the flight controller, we're also pre-installing, configuring, and filming to verify that each helo flies out of the box.
Along the path to developing this new series, we've also made some tweaks to the original 450 bodies as well. I could see a future where we made those bodies available if pilots wanted to install their existing 450 mechanics with their preferred electronics/DC equipment into the empty body. It is quite literally just four screws for the fuselage connection, and taking the tail off. Ten minutes total or so?
We're unsure exactly what proportion of the market will want to setup their helo themselves. The primary target market as mentioned in the preview video is pilots who have experience flying helos but want to quickly make the step up toward larger helos without the downtime of a potentially laborious setup. I recognize there will always be guys like me who prefer to DIY, so for us, there's the potential ARF option.
Chime in on what you all would like to see. You know we're always listening.
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Duplicate postLive Q&A every Tuesday and Friday at 9pm EST on my Twitch Livestream
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Weather certainly doesn't always cooperate, Valk, you're right about that! But weather is just one of the many, many factors at play here. Suffice to say that as with our jets and prop plane projects, we're focused on doing all the hard work *before* these are made available for purchase on the website so our customers can fly with confidence. When the cookies are ready, they'll be ready.
In the meantime, we're building out the scale 3DPUP options that will be made available as free .STL file downloads when the Series is released. Antennas, pitot tubes, searchlights, floats, bearclaws, cosmetic winches, pilot figures... much of these are already complete. Our helo advisers have been invaluable in providing references and input so I'm excited to unveil the fruits of their hard work soon.
If any of you have a request for scale 3DPUPs, specifically for the UH-1, post it here and we'll consider it. While the UH-1 arrives with an included Rescue livery decal set, it is unapplied so modelers could apply a different decal set from Callie if they so chose. An example below is a rocket pod we've 3D printed. Technically it's from a Slick (attack UH-1) and, the 450's side door cannot be modded to be open, but this isn't Scale Masters. We're simply trying to increase thein fun factor and playability of this 450 SportScale Series.
We're also open to scale ideas for the MD500D. There aren't too many surface cosmeticof greeblies on this aircraft aside from some antennas and a searchlight, which we've already completed. Any requests?
For reference, the foldable spotlight seen at the rear of the AS350 is the same 3DPUP that can be installed on the MD500D and the A109. More details to follow, including upgrade guides and personalization tips once the Series goes live.
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Originally posted by Alpha.MotionRC View PostWeather certainly doesn't always cooperate, Valk, you're right about that! But weather is just one of the many, many factors at play here. Suffice to say that as with our jets and prop plane projects, we're focused on doing all the hard work *before* these are made available for purchase on the website so our customers can fly with confidence. When the cookies are ready, they'll be ready.
In the meantime, we're building out the scale 3DPUP options that will be made available as free .STL file downloads when the Series is released. Antennas, pitot tubes, searchlights, floats, bearclaws, cosmetic winches, pilot figures... much of these are already complete. Our helo advisers have been invaluable in providing references and input so I'm excited to unveil the fruits of their hard work soon.
If any of you have a request for scale 3DPUPs, specifically for the UH-1, post it here and we'll consider it. While the UH-1 arrives with an included Rescue livery decal set, it is unapplied so modelers could apply a different decal set from Callie if they so chose. An example below is a rocket pod we've 3D printed. Technically it's from a Slick (attack UH-1) and, the 450's side door cannot be modded to be open, but this isn't Scale Masters. We're simply trying to increase thein fun factor and playability of this 450 SportScale Series.
We're also open to scale ideas for the MD500D. There aren't too many surface cosmeticof greeblies on this aircraft aside from some antennas and a searchlight, which we've already completed. Any requests?
For reference, the foldable spotlight seen at the rear of the AS350 is the same 3DPUP that can be installed on the MD500D and the A109. More details to follow, including upgrade guides and personalization tips once the Series goes live.
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Originally posted by Grady.c View PostOne more thing before I get all hyped up for this, would I be able to fly in my front yard? Its something 50x50 feet.
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Originally posted by Grady.c View PostOne more thing before I get all hyped up for this, would I be able to fly in my front yard? Its something 50x50 feet.
Fly a micro indoors near a central AC vent and let the AC come on,the AC's airflow can crash the micro heli.
Same idea with larger and outdoors. A wind gust swirling after it passes over the fence can flip your heli even with a good gyro.
Caution... wake turbulence.
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With only 50 feet square, you'd be limited to hovering and very slow circuits. It would probably get boring in short order. I'd also caution against flying in your front yard if outside that 50 foot square is another person's front yard. These helos are tuned to hover with small movements, but cover lots of ground in forward flight with larger movements quickly.Live Q&A every Tuesday and Friday at 9pm EST on my Twitch Livestream
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Originally posted by Alpha.MotionRC View PostWith only 50 feet square, you'd be limited to hovering and very slow circuits. It would probably get boring in short order. I'd also caution against flying in your front yard if outside that 50 foot square is another person's front yard. These helos are tuned to hover with small movements, but cover lots of ground in forward flight with larger movements quickly.
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Originally posted by Grady.c View Post
WAIT. You said floats. Would they actually work?Live Q&A every Tuesday and Friday at 9pm EST on my Twitch Livestream
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Now that I'd like to see! Have a remote disconnect servo or a magnetic joint that will separate if the load peaks above what the helo can handle, though!
We tried a winch but it was too heavy for this size helo. Having a mass swinging under a model this size is unpredictable and not recommended. Aside from LEDs and, spotlights, the other 3DPUPs are cosmetic to enhance scale appearance but not function.Live Q&A every Tuesday and Friday at 9pm EST on my Twitch Livestream
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Originally posted by Alpha.MotionRC View PostNow that I'd like to see! Have a remote disconnect servo or a magnetic joint that will separate if the load peaks above what the helo can handle, though!
We tried a winch but it was too heavy for this size helo. Having a mass swinging under a model this size is unpredictable and not recommended. Aside from LEDs and, spotlights, the other 3DPUPs are cosmetic to enhance scale appearance but not function.
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