Raptor 90 SE - Ultimate Setup

[Bx3mE]

Hi everybody!
I have been flying a T-Rex 450 SE V2 for quite some time now and i want to make an addition my collection of toys, mostly cause charging those batteries is really boring..... I have descided to go for a Raptor 90 SE and i want the best stuff on it!
I have got my hand on a Futaba 14MZ Radio (going into 2.4 GHz)

There are quite some options here, so im a bit confused....
I´ve heard that digital brushless servos are the best.. but where??? Tail?
I will propably go with a 6v setup (other options?)
Are OS Engines the best?

I´d love to hear your suggestions & comments! Please help me here!:noteworthy

I need all info i can get on:
Servos - Tail/swash/engine
Gyro
Engine
Raptor Upgrades




(Ps. As soon as it arrives i will set up a Raptor Blog where i post daily build/repair(??) pics & comments with experienses!! )
(My T-Rex 450 blog will be online again next week:thumbup:)

[iher]

Hi!
I was in the same spot a month ago ( Trex and everything :)), and after long nights spent in forums researching my options I ended up with the following rig:

Raptor 90 SE (this was the more difficult. i was between the SE and the 3D. I went for the SE because I do enjoy well manufactured precision parts and the SE has them, but the 3D has a better head and is lighter, and the SE can be down graded to aluminum boom , take off some extras that add weight. The only regret is the push pull system for the cyclic and elev. because i´m pretty handy i will do this mod myself)

engine OS .91 SZ-H PH-Hyper pumped ( with or w/out pump is a big debate around forums. I went for pumped because of altitude . I live in Mexico City and I fly @9000ft )

blades: 710´s and 105´s in tail because of altitude ( and need the extra lift)

Gov : : Futaba GV-1 GOVERNOR . I have TT alpha 0 one on my shuttle ZX with an OS 50 and it works fine. but apparently the Futaba works better.

Gyro: Futaba GY611 Gyro w/S9256 Servo ( use the tail servo depending on the Gyro )

Servos: I wanted the best for cyclic and elev fast and losts of torque. I narrowed down to:
Futaba S9451 High torque/High speed SERVO
or JR JRPS8717 ultra high speed cyclic Servo ( I chose JR )

Bat: I chose a nycad 6v because lypo scare the sh...t out of me and they are so unpredictable ( I dont want to worry about overcharging, or burning my house or car )

and the "infinaviation Team kit" for Raptor 90 ( if you want to fly hard 3D apparently this is the way to go)

I am also interested about upgrades, specially for the important parts that affect more lift and 3D response ( head , push pulls...)

I´ll let you know how it went once i throw it up in the air.

Hope this helps.....and I hope I made the right choices. I´ll know once I get it ....in about 10 days :-D :-D :-D

About your blog: Great ! this way I wont be the only one.

[ViperDrags66221]

iher:

Where is your blog??

About your blog: Great ! this way I wont be the only one.
Thanks!!

Brian:cool:

[q8hobbytime]

Ok first Q why raptor? i have one but after upgrading it it was 2 much money and does not fly as good as my synergy and guess what just bought another synergy oh and by the way i have a stratus as well but the synergy is the best flying bird i have so far, anyways if you realy wana go with the raptor get the following
Engine YS91SR with Hatori Sb-19 TB Sp.
Servos 9351 pitch, 9451 eliv & ali, 9252 throtle
Gyro Combo i had 611 and just changed it to jr 770 both are amaizing but save the money and get the JR unless you are running Futaba radio
Governer the ATG works great
blads get the radix 690 main and 105 tail
V-Paddles 95
infinaviation Team kit
Quick Uk Auto hub and blade grips
trust me the N9 flies way better out of the box
ow and one more thing get the 91T main gear as the raptor comes as standard with 8:45 gear ratio which you will need to drop it to 8:27 for either engines OS SZ or the New YS SR

[iher]

iher:

Where is your blog??

Still planning it but its not yet up and running. do you have suggestions?

ian

[iher]

Ok first Q why raptor? i have one but after upgrading it it was 2 much money and does not fly as good as my synergy .....

yep, I have heard that argument several times. But her in Mexico nobody carries Synergy spares... so I´m stuck.
I´ll have to push the rap over its limits then!

[Laurens]

Metal headblock is enough for a R90.

[q8hobbytime]

then why dont you get raptor 90 3d which has all the goddies

[Dino Spadaccini]

this is colin bell flying mine at ircha with a ys SR

not bad i say

http://www.runryder.com/rrtv.htm?v=/helicopter/rrTV-Photo/funflies/IRCHA2007/rrIRCHA07-Fri-14.wmv