Official RotorScale B222 Shadow Black 450 Size Helicopter Discussion Thread

[Scott214]

Excellent, those are very good ESC’s.

BTW, my Shadow was delivered this afternoon!

[Aros]

Since these helis will be shipped with ESC's the Throttle Endpoints will need to be calibrated for each pilots transmitter. Can you tell us who manufactures the ESC and what the calibration process is please?

It's a Hobbywing Platinum Pro 40A. Click here for the manual.

[Scott214]

Thanks for publishing the Instruction Manual, it's good information.

Since these helis will be shipped with ESC's the Throttle Endpoints will need to be calibrated for each pilots transmitter. Can you tell us who manufactures the ESC and what the calibration process is please?

[Aros]

Okay folks, the official RotorScale 450 Instruction Manual is now available on the support page of this model or click here for a direct link. Keep in mind this is a working document so check back regularly for any updated information that may be added. We thank you for your patience and understanding.

[bpjacobsen]

Oh man! I had just decided to spend most of my money I had saved up for this on a new 3d plane. Little did I know this was released. Unfortunately, I now need to figure out a way to get some funds together before these are inevitably gone! go figure!

[Scott214]

I received the notification yesterday that the Airwolf was in stock so I ordered it this morning. Looking forward to seeing it.

[F106DeltaDart]

Hey Delta Dart, do you notice any issues with the larger V-fin, being made of balsa?

No issues so far! I did add a layer of styrene between the airframe and the V-fin to protect it from rubbing and wear. I also used a harder variety balsa than average.

[Alpha]

Hey Delta Dart, do you notice any issues with the larger V-fin, being made of balsa?

[F106DeltaDart]

And photos of the modding work:

[F106DeltaDart]

Glad to see the rotoscale line finally available to the public! I’ve been testing out some of these birds for a while, and they are a great addition to Motion’s lineup! If you have had experience with collective pitch 450s, these are a great value for a full fiberglass model with retracts and full electronics package. I’ve been flying the Airwolf for over a year now on an ikon2 FBL unit. Around 6 months ago, I decided to add some extra details, and mods to the wolf. The first one was to change the main rotor rotation to scale direction (CCW). This was done by disassembling the heli, pressing out the one way bearing, and putting it back in upside down. I also flipped the tail rotor over to the left side, fabricated a larger scale-sized V-fin from balsa, extended the side window pieces forward, and replaced the tinkled windshield with a clear windshield. Here are a few photos of the finished bird, and the mod process.

[bpjacobsen]

OK, so I just had a chat with someone from MRC support online about this. He said the reason for the holdup on these is they would not all perform the same so they have been held back until the new parts arrive for the factory to do an upgrade. They just want the customer to get a good product. He says they will eventually become available but no ETA at this time. To buy something else now or not to buy....that is the question. lol

[bpjacobsen]

Per the Official RotorScale UH-1A Medic Green 450 Size Helicopter Discussion Thread, It appears MRC has been at the mercy of manufacturing issues and this may or may not happen. No fault of MRC, Per another thread, someone spoke to MRC recently and was told that they have been shelved for the forseeable future due to some issues with the manufacturer. It's certain a bummer but that's life. We can only hope this eventually surfaces. Despite some of the negative comments in the aforementioned thread, MRC is by far one of the best in the business and they back up their products. Though the marketing may have been a bit premature, I still would much rather they didn't release anything until all was kosher. Thanks for all you do to make this hobby most enjoyable MRC.

[Valkpilot]

The general consensus of opinion on other forums is that most have a spare 450 airframe + electronics knocking around and would prefer to either buy the fuselage as a 'stand alone', or a bare-bones airframe + fuselage kit. I think that they would sell more in these formats, than they would as a 'complete PnP package'.

But not everybody is that mechanically inclined, and they still can do it by just ordering it as parts. Myself, I'm lucky if I can swap out blades. And it was originally pitched as a PNP in this "official" video, starting at the 11 min mark of this video:

[Cyclone 7]

The general consensus of opinion on other forums is that most have a spare 450 airframe + electronics knocking around and would prefer to either buy the fuselage as a 'stand alone', or a bare-bones airframe + fuselage kit. I think that they would sell more in these formats, than they would as a 'complete PnP package'.

[CFIT rob]

It appears that the open source flight controller is no longer part of the pnp heli. When first introduced the plan was that you could plug in your 6chan rx and take to the air. I'm guessing something "went south" with the flight controller mfgr. I'm afraid the extra cost and what i assume the hassle of programming a flight controller makes it a no go for me. Looks like a mirage for me this spring instead. Any updates alpha? I know your watching.......your always watching.

[Jaydin56]

I'm wondering about the $170 controller as well, but I am also wondering if an 1800 MaH could be used in this beautiful bird as well.

[handyman220]

I'm confused, when these were first announced it sounded like you plugged in your airplane rx. Now in the required section it's saying a $170 flite controller is needed. :Confused: I'm pretty new at helicopters so simple is what I was looking for. At $300 dollars I'm in on it.......... if it requires a $170 dollar rx I won't be buying one. Can someone from Motion please clarify this I'm sure I'm not the only one that wants to know.

[Valkpilot]

Ladies and gentlemen, let me present the Grinch that stole our Christmas:

[Valkpilot]

Any update on expected delivery date?

Is this, in fact, a real product?

Big trouble in Big China, film at 11.

[ridgerunner]

Any update on expected delivery date?

Is this, in fact, a real product?