The Official SCHC thread

[bugdozer]

I don't like crashing, but it gave me an opportunity to change things. Here's a pic of my new canopy

Are your rotors really clear or it that an illusion?

[johnnycat500]

hey johnny what camera are you using? im interested in getting into photogragraphy i wanted to possibly get a nikon d80 or a canon 40dx what would you say is my best option? I want something where i can take photos for photo shoots that my girlfriend will be doing and also some cool photos like scenery and such.


Hi tim
That pic was taken with my Nikon D300. The D80 or D40x would be a nice pick. It just depends what you like. Nikon or canon. Both really nice camera's. If you need more info just shoot me a PM....john

[johnnycat500]

Are your rotors really clear or it that an illusion?

I spun the rotor by hand and took the pic with a longer shutter speed

[HeliSmith]

I don't like crashing, but it gave me an opportunity to change things. Here's a pic of my new canopy

Looks great nice trick with the blades again John.

[brovic777]

Wifey gave me the green light to get a Trex 500 after I was ready to order a CopterX 200 to compete with Mitch. :)

Problem is, I want the fully blinged version, so I'll have to wait at least a month more!!!! :roll:

[HeliSmith]

The Scorpion -8 V2 looks nice in comparison to the V1. I hope this thing is powerful enough I am going to order up a -6 V2 soon for my Trex. I hope a CC35 is enough to run a -6 V2 motor.
You go Vic save for the bling.

[johnnycat500]

Wifey gave me the green light to get a Trex 500 after I was ready to order a CopterX 200 to compete with Mitch. :)

Problem is, I want the fully blinged version, so I'll have to wait at least a month more!!!! :roll:

Go for it vic its a new year. There is a new heli hobby shop in riverside. It's called funfly hobbie. I even took pics at their booth at the ama convention, but olny found out yesterday they are in riverside. They sold all 7 trex500 kits they had at the ama show. here's a pic at their booth.

[Lota Fun R]

Wifey gave me the green light to get a Trex 500 after I was ready to order a CopterX 200 to compete with Mitch. :)

Problem is, I want the fully blinged version, so I'll have to wait at least a month more!!!! :roll:


haha, the X200 already is fully blinged. :smokin:

[eggmcmuffinplz]

My walkie isnt flying to well :mad:. Maybe when I get the parts it might fly a little better. Gonna upgrade it to brushless, http://www.aeromicro.com/catalog/medusa_research_12mm_afterburner_brushless_motor_4 000kv_4852652.htm
http://www.helidirect.com/product_info.php?products_id=1448

[HeliSmith]

And the money pit is starting to open. :P I have a Walkera 36 brushless motor if you want it. I meant to send it in the box I gifted to someone but I missed it.

[brovic777]

My walkie isnt flying to well :mad:. Maybe when I get the parts it might fly a little better. Gonna upgrade it to brushless, http://www.aeromicro.com/catalog/medusa_research_12mm_afterburner_brushless_motor_4 000kv_4852652.htm
http://www.helidirect.com/product_info.php?products_id=1448

I wouldn't try that if I were u muffin man. Peter spend like $500 bucks trying to get the very same Walkera that you have to fly good. In the end, it probably even flew worse!!! LOL.

Sell it while it still flies and save yourself the fustration that Peter went through.

[eggmcmuffinplz]

Ok, Im broke anyway. HEHE:P I puffed the battery it came with.

[volcomsnows2k]

I wouldn't try that if I were u muffin man. Peter spend like $500 bucks trying to get the very same Walkera that you have to fly good. In the end, it probably even flew worse!!! LOL.

Sell it while it still flies and save yourself the fustration that Peter went through.

I'm gonna second that Vic. But muffin man is young and most of the time, they have a mind set and they stick with it... I literally spent over 5 bills to get my crap 52 to fly decent. and DECENT is not even what I accomplished. POS is all I have to say. I regret buying that POS more than dating my EX GF. I wrote many pages back why the 52 is worthless, and said that if u try and 3D, it will boom strike. and what does muffinz say a few pages later... Boom Strike. Go figure. Go for it muffinz, spend the big buckaroos to get that 52 to fly. Heck it can be dont if u have unlimited funds to fabricate about 90 percent of a stock heli. Hey not trying to be a dick here eggz. Just trying to share a experience.

[HeliSmith]

I asked this on the 450 forum too but want to hear from you guys. Am I an outright idiot to run woodies at 3100RPM?

3595KV w/13T @ 3S = 3113 by Readyheli calc.

I know at my own risk just how many of you guys do it?

[BillTheCat]

A little crazy 3D’en full scale, and inside the cockpit, but it is in German!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxjkY4mVx6Q
Just for your enjoyment!:smokin:

[HeliSmith]

:FThat

Seriously I wouldn't even have wanted to watch from the ground.

[hurleybt]

I asked this on the 450 forum too but want to hear from you guys. Am I an outright idiot to run woodies at 3100RPM?

3595KV w/13T @ 3S = 3113 by Readyheli calc.

I know at my own risk just how many of you guys do it?

I run my 325 pro woodies at 3k+, @ the advice of jason. I'm running a 430XL, 13T, 3S setup... straight 100 throttel curve.

[Ah Clem]

Raptor 90 3D is now ready to fly, except for lubrication.

I have no time to get out and fly it!


AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Sorry, had to whine.

[eggmcmuffinplz]

I'm gonna second that Vic. But muffin man is young and most of the time, they have a mind set and they stick with it... I literally spent over 5 bills to get my crap 52 to fly decent. and DECENT is not even what I accomplished. POS is all I have to say. I regret buying that POS more than dating my EX GF. I wrote many pages back why the 52 is worthless, and said that if u try and 3D, it will boom strike. and what does muffinz say a few pages later... Boom Strike. Go figure. Go for it muffinz, spend the big buckaroos to get that 52 to fly. Heck it can be dont if u have unlimited funds to fabricate about 90 percent of a stock heli. Hey not trying to be a dick here eggz. Just trying to share a experience. Alright, thanks Pete. Im still gonna keep it but, like you said, it probably wont fly any better.

[eggmcmuffinplz]

Wow, I just had a nice 9 minute flight with my rex:thumbup::YeaBaby::clappp The throttle curves were at 0, 30, 60. practicing some nose in, small circuts down my street.

[HeliSmith]

Well I hope that was governor mode otherwise I think Sean needs to look at your setup again. 9 minutes is really good you must be really optimized for longevity.

[eggmcmuffinplz]

The esc has a governor in it(rce-bl35x), the beeps were like 1,2,2,2,3, is that governor mode?

[HeliSmith]

Shrug...

Sean set it up right? I am sure it is right if he did it.

[Lota Fun R]

I asked this on the 450 forum too but want to hear from you guys. Am I an outright idiot to run woodies at 3100RPM?

3595KV w/13T @ 3S = 3113 by Readyheli calc.

I know at my own risk just how many of you guys do it?


that is the Scorpion -8, yes, I did it with woodies and no problem, 100% flat curve too and a 100-95-100 curve, no problems. Flight power 2170 25c, blah blah blah....

3330 from what I found. Didn't get the chance to try anything else. Waiting on the gyro I bought to show up.

I'll have the 90 re-geared and the Scorpion flying by this weekend, the re-gearing on the 90 should be fun. 1950+ headspeed with 710mm blades.

[eggmcmuffinplz]

Shrug...

Sean set it up right? I am sure it is right if he did it.
No, I set it up.