Beam E4 build Vids

[zagiman]

Dang guys... sorry for the filename typos.... I fixed the last file link.

Bob

No problem Finless. Keep up the great work. :banana

[ROne21]

Woohoo! Thanks Bob.

And what's up with Hawaiian people? I sense that they don't like the Beam so much and yet post on Beam threads :dontknow

[Antony Konnarides]

Looks like a GOOD quality heli, if it flies as good as it looks
it's definately going on my shopping list.
I'll wait for Bob's maiden.

What size servos fit this heli ???

[huskynox]

Thanks Bob! This is looking like a great heli! Thanks for the explanation on the swash fix too. In April's issue of RC Heli Mag they complain about the swash being tight, you've put a little light on the subject.

I like how everything comes apart as compared to the Trex. I wish Align would do this on all their heli's. I get tired of disassembling checking for loc-tite, then reassembling. This design is looking good!

I just ordered one for $332 to my door from Advantage Hobby! YEAH! :)

[DSJ]

I'm new to the heli world and thought I would start small and bought a Blade CX2 to learn how to hover. That is going fine and I'm also using the Phoenix sim. After following this thread for a while I couldn't resist any longer and ordered a Beam yesterday.:bananaHere is the set-up:

Scorpion 2221-8
Scorpion 55A ESC
Flightpower Evo 25 3s 2500
Hitec HS65MG (3)
Futaba 401/S9650

A few questions - What do you think of the overall setup for a newbie? What size pinion for this setup? Saw a video with the Scorpion 6...outrageous! Thought the Scorpion 8 would be more in line for me.

Thanks for all the info everyone offers. I learn something new every time I log on.

Doug
FlightPower Evo 25 3s 2500

[huskynox]

With the -8 you only need a 45 amp speed control... The -8 is suppose to be the most efficient motor of the -6 or -8. Not sure why everyone is going with the -6. I talked with Lucien in person about it.

Looks like you have a proven setup off the TREX.

I can't wait to get my hands on my BEAM. The engineering looks awesome! It's suppose to be here Monday, but I'm taking off to Peru, so I can't get my hands on it for a while :(

[rotorhead58d]

nice job on the new videos hollywood bob...i mean finless bob. enjoy your vacation, and come back in one piece

[Finless]

3 more vids posted!

Enjoy.

Bob

[rotorhead58d]

bob, the first one says file does not exsist.

[JBuck]

Can anyone tell me how the screw quality is with this kit. Im always stripping the heads on my align kit.

[ct420]

Yes, the head/grips vid has a bad link:

VIDEO LINK -> Head and Grips (76 Megs) (http://video.helifreak.com/?subpath=finless/beame4&filename=headgrips.wmv)

http://video.helifreak.com/?subpath=finless/beame4&filename=headgrips.wmv

[Finless]

I see my FTP failed.... working on it now.

Bob

[Finless]

link fixed

Bob

[huskynox]

Bob, any comment on bearing quality?

[Finless]

Bearings are looking good but of course you really don't know how they will wear until you get some time on them.

Bob

[JBuck]

Bob,

How about the screws in the kit? are they soft metal like the aligns or stainless steel?

[huskynox]

Anyone looking for an extra Wiha 5.5mm socket driver for the grip nuts, you can get them at mcmaster.com.

Part number is 52965A17. Cost is $4.59. Their catalog doesn't say its a Wiha, but I called Mcmaster and confirmed that it is.

Tower has them for $4.79: http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXKN83&P=FR

[ROne21]

I just saw the head grips video install and now everything makes sense. I was stuck on this part of my build which I posted here http://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=60393 So no missing parts from my kit, right?

[helibird]

Ok thinking about giving one of these a try. Mainly because they seem to be fixing the two places I hate about my trex, the swash and the tail. Also something new!

What power systems is everyone running?
Could I use the 430XL and 35X ESC off my trex?
I'm assuming HS65's will work?

Basically I'm thinking I can just by the kit and move my trex stuff over, is that correct?

[Finless]

Yes!

Bob

[dxtarl]

Hey Bob is the Beam Main Shaft the same size as that of the Trex either V1 or V2, if sow i was wondering if the Beam Swash could be used on a Trex.

[Finless]

Yes same size so it should work on a Trex.

ALso guys I had too much to do before leaving on vacation so I didnt get any more vids done.... Sorry about that.... See you all in a week! Hawaii here I come :banana

Bob

[LITHIUMSTATIC]

Eat some Poke for me!!

[Finless]

OK and some PooPoo's too ;)
And always some Mai Tai's in the Banyan court :cheers

Bob

[LITHIUMSTATIC]

And always some Mai Tai's in the Banyan court :cheers

Bob

Great hangout spot!! :cheers