new 550s? this might be them

[kahn10]

ok...ignore the weiner choppers and check out the rotating display case at the beginning.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAePz-cqF8s&eurl=http%3A%2F%2F*******magazine.com%2Fforum%2520 phpbb%25203.0.1%2Fviewtopic.php%3Ff%3D16%26t%3D938&feature=player_embedded

[mysticmead]

it's hard to tell if that's a 550 or a 425...

[kahn10]

yeah it does...but doesn';t seem to have in frame tail servo hole...servo's boom mounted.frame seems different

[barneyspain]

In the first heli on the rotating dysplay I think it could be read in the canopy 200 Hurricane

[FlyawayClyde]

If the Heli you are reffering to in the rotating case is this one. Then I would disagree with both of you and say this sure looks to me like a 700

[DerClown]

In the picture is hard to say 200 or 700.
But why 700 ? not typical for GAUI.

By the way this has a really high head, like a trex, maby its really the new hurry...

[DerClown]

Nahh its just 200 Hurry, take a look here:
http://www.infinity-hobby.com/main/article_info.php?articles_id=147
same frame, canopy design is slightly different.

[keepnitflying]

Those are the 200 EX helis showing off the new canomod canopies.



If the Heli you are reffering to in the rotating case is this one. Then I would disagree with both of you and say this sure looks to me like a 700

[mysticmead]

I have heard a rumor...and it's just that...a complete rumor until proven otherwise... but it was mentioned that gaui MIGHT be working on a 600

[kahn10]

damn....yeah when they pull back their 200's for sure.550's are on the shelf against the wall.anyone get a decent screen shot on them?

[mjdee14]

I have heard a rumor...and it's just that...a complete rumor until proven otherwise... but it was mentioned that gaui MIGHT be working on a 600

That means BIGGER lipos reqrd.......I'm kind of happy with the 550.....but you guys with lots of $$$$ are welcome to partake....:)

[mysticmead]

I agree...the 550 is perfect for me and my budget

[Mikej]

I agree...the 550 is perfect for me and my budget

ditto - I love the fact that I can use 2 x 450 size batteries

[mysticmead]

although....a minor frame modification would allow a longer boom and 600mm blades if desired.

I also found out that MOST alloy broom handles are the perfect size to replace the boom... and using a longer belt you could make a mod to stretch the 550 out to 600

[FlyawayClyde]

Budget wiseThe Hurricane is perfect for me. But I will admit that I am starting to find things about this Bird I dont like. This Swash issue is just another one of these things.
If GAUI ( is, has ) something new in the works I hope they improve there design's before briging it to market.

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[mysticmead]

honestly... the swash isn't a problem for most... like all Heli's out there... you're going to find a bad batch at times... you can always use the T500 swash.. or this one from CNCHeli
http://www.cnchelicopter.com/servlet/the-1027/UGK08-HURRICANE-550-CNC/Detail

what other little things don't you like about it?

[FlyawayClyde]

Keep in mind these are little things I find annoying.
The lenght of the links end that screw onto the rods. (replaced with aftermarket links
there is the tailrotor hub thimble ends to short. ( went aftermarket here also)
Now I will admitt that the 2 X 3S LiPo packs for a 450 in mind.
Was one of the major reasons I went with the Hurricane in the first place. And the after we have had it a while we all want to strap bigger packs on it and you are pretty limited in there placement and configuration.
I have no issue with the plastic used on there frame, though the design dosent allow for easy bearing changes.
Now these are simple gripes, And I have been able to live with these. For when I have ether verison of my Hurri's in the air I still love them

[Mikej]

Sorry Clyde - disagree with some of that .....

Swash - fair does, I'd be annoyed
Links - didn't have any problem at all with my second kit (bought 15 months ago)
Tail rotor thimble - sorry don't know which bit you mean
Bigger packs - not really worried me, I get 6 minutes from my 2200 mAH packs doing sport flying, so I just fly for 6 moniutes and then change, usually only do 2 or 3 flights then go home, charge packs, watch telly, argue with GF etc. etc and go fly later :)

About 350 Hurri flights so far between 2 helis and loving them

Mike

[razeyoshi]

I was thinking about buying the Gaui 425 frame and transfering everything from the 550 over. My only concern is if my fusuno 550 canopy will fit on it. www.helsel.co.kr (http://www.helsel.co.kr) has a 425 sitting in their store, i'm gonna bring the stock 550 canopy and give it a test fit...
(the 425 frame gives you more battery options)

[kahn10]

you saw the pics i put up of my 425 frame?

[razeyoshi]

you saw the pics i put up of my 425 frame?

I did but it was a while ago. I don't recall if you were using the same canopies. Two weekends ago when i was at the hobbyshop. I seen the 425 and noticed the canopy seemed a little different...

[kahn10]

what i found was to get the 550 canopy to fit i had to move the 2 tabs forward to the front screws on the upper being block.after that it fitted fine.shitloads of battery room.and room for bigger pack due to a shorter distance to the cog.if ya go darkside and look in 425/550 pics theres a whole series of shots showing both canopies