View Full Version : Rotorworkz Helifreak Extreme "HFX" Build Thread
JesusFreak
10-10-2007, 07:17 PM
That's what I like about the new metal blocks from Align, they seem to have some mechanism for locking the bearing down.
Finless, I get what you are saying, just wondering if "goop" is the right material. I would think epoxy or something that dries hard would be required to prevent any movement. Of course that makes the bearings hard to remove. I wonder if just putting some tape in the groove would be enough. Not sure how much play we have to deal with.
Cheers!
Lee
Finless
10-11-2007, 04:14 AM
Well I just built and shot the vids for this segment. I DID NOT use any glue. I have a theory on why this changes over time and I you will have to watch the vids to see it :)
They will be up tomorrow AM.
Bob
JesusFreak
10-11-2007, 07:25 AM
Well I just built and shot the vids for this segment. I DID NOT use any glue. I have a theory on why this changes over time and I you will have to watch the vids to see it :)
They will be up tomorrow AM.
Bob
Fabulous! I knew if I waited long enough, there would be a movie. LOL.
Cheers!
Lee
eurylokhos
10-12-2007, 02:27 PM
Is there any weight difference from this frame to the Align stock frames? I didn't see that addressed in the previous 13 pages. :D
Finless
10-13-2007, 02:46 PM
Yes this frame setup is a little lighter because all the bell cranks and stuff are removed.
Bob
Mercuriell
10-13-2007, 08:34 PM
Yes this frame setup is a little lighter because all the bell cranks and stuff are removed.
Bob
I thought that but with the bigger servo arms, servo output brass spindle and support carriage there may not be too much in it - irrespective of that the big pluses are that cyclic response is much crisper, the rolls more axial (higher CG) and the battery accomodation much more friendly for >6S.
Incidentally Bob what motor and pinion will you be using ? - I had an issue with the Align steel 11t pinion that I couldn't get it far enough down on the motor spindle (1515/1.5Y) to fully engage the main gear without encroaching on the pinion shoulder - had to change to a Revco which is drilled 5mm all the way through (has sharper teeth though!)
eurylokhos
10-14-2007, 03:30 PM
Are people having to cut the canopy with this kit with the Align 600 motors? How about the servo posts, I know that the ones that come with it are for 3mm servos, however, can I use the posts that I can buy from MA to use other servos?
Mercuriell
10-15-2007, 03:48 AM
No - the only limitation for height is hitting the flybar :shock: which could just happen with a long motor like a 1521!
Don't see why other servo posts couldn't be used but you might have to change the bearing to accommodate a larger spindle.
remie
10-17-2007, 03:09 PM
I orderd a HFX frame 10 days ago.
It will fly with the following setup:
- Neu 1910h/1y
- castle HV85
- 12s a123 cell
- flybarless (in the future I hope)
hamslice
11-05-2007, 08:07 PM
has anyone ran hitec 6965's without the servo brace and if so how do they hold up. i am have trouble getting the servos to work with the brass bearing adaptor.
robmoney
12-10-2007, 12:40 PM
Anyone have any ready to fly weights?
I have the 1515H/2.5D and will run no rx batt., bec instead!
Any one with this combo that could give me a flying weight?