View Full Version : ION-X 2 kit pictures and build thread. More pictures added!
t-rexn8
06-03-2007, 03:12 PM
Hello Miniature Aircraft enthusiasts :D
Here are some pictures of the new Ion-X 2 kit and the actro 32-3 with 6mm shaft. This kit will be available soon and should cost around $300.00 without the motor of course. Just an estimate :lol:
I would like to thank Tim at MA for his help and impressive customer service. I was a little worried when Chris left, but Tim is extremely nice and knowledgeable. He has been a pleasure to work with along with the rest of the MA staff. Thank you Miniature Aircraft for setting the standard in customer support and quality heli kits. I will try to take pictures as I build this impressive kit for everyone to see. :wink:
NathaN
Nathan,
Thanks for this mate but could you try to lower the resolution of your pics? 2mb is a bit to download. Most of these pics could easily be trimed down to 100-200kb and still be very clear. Thanks.
Also, does your Actro 32-3 have to have a 6mm shaft for the new Ion-x2 upgrade kit (which I assume this is) and the shaft turned around (compared to the SS setup)?
Cheers and look forward to your build,
Tom C
hugeh2o
06-10-2007, 09:11 AM
What blades can the new x-2 kit handle?
sm1nts2escape
06-10-2007, 01:11 PM
Did your kit come with the doubled main gear?
t-rexn8
06-10-2007, 01:37 PM
The blade size depends mostly on gearing, flying style, and power setup. It is most common to see 690's or 710's. Some even stretch the boom and run 800's or something like that.
My kit did not come with the doubled main gear because I plan to use 10s for a while and when I decide to go to 12s the double stacked main gear is highly recommended. Although I have seen a couple guys running 12s on a single main gear.
I have a flight demonstrtation to attend with the Ion so I will not be able to post any more build pics. untill about June 20. However if anyone would like to see more pics of the kit peices thats no problem.
NathaN
hugeh2o
06-10-2007, 07:16 PM
Ion X vs. Joker 2 as a AP camera ship? Can you guys give any comparisons regarding power to weight, stability, parts access, overall quality, costs...
t-rexn8
07-10-2007, 03:24 AM
Some pictures of tearing down a perfectly underpowered flying Ion-X. :lol:
t-rexn8
07-12-2007, 03:04 AM
Some more pictures
mudbogger2
07-20-2007, 08:57 PM
Where did you get the 32-3 with a 6mm shaft? I can not find anyone that carries this.
bob00
07-20-2007, 09:37 PM
Mine came directly from MinAir.
- Rob
Team FlightPower
TeamBob00
cgbole
07-21-2007, 12:03 AM
prob not much help as they seem to be out at the moment... but esprit has them on their website.
http://www.espritmodel.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=5223
chuck
i got a 8mm shaft from alberto at hobby club and going to get it turned down to 6mm.
t-rexn8
07-21-2007, 12:12 AM
Yea , I also picked mine up directly from Min Air when I baught my Ion-X 2 conversion kit.