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While Bob's been slaving away over the new T700 and Avant Aurora, I've been checking out an old favourite the Miniature Aircraft X-Cell Stratus recently released in a Bobby Watts special version with modified 'fast response' bellcranks, new tailbox Delrin gear and some frame mods:





WHile sharing some of it's 90 brothers' features MA has some distinctive features potential builders can check out these videos with Bob's to help them choose ! Check out also the Freak MA Forum





MA Stratus 'Bobby Watts Special' Build videos:

What's in the Box 27 MB wmv

Mounting the Fan 29 MB wmv

Fan removal and dialing in the hub 32MB wmv

Engine and Landing Gear mounting 23MB wmv

Fuel tank and fan shroud - completion lower frame half - 27MB wmv

Left upper frame assembly - 27MB wmv

Gear and clutch assembly - 45MB wmv

Final frame assembly - 32MB wmv

Swash and Servo install - 32MB wmv

Fitting Fan Shroud, Stiffeners and Canopy mods - 25MB wmv

Rotor Head and Main Grips - 50MB wmv :glasses2:

Fixing Rotor Head on Heli and Frame Electrics - 20MBwmv

Tail Rotor Assembly - 46MB wmv

Final assembly - 33MB wmv

Maiden Flight - 9MB wmv


Next up: Repair and maintenance as they crop up !

Seesaw repair - 15MB wmv