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Mercuriell · 11-15-2011, 03:53 AM

Bag 9 - Rotor Head Assembly - wmv 77MB

Pretty straightforward - bit unusual in that the bearings are assembled onto the spindle and then the grips heat shrunk onto the completed assembly.

Swash to grip links very robust and adjustable with turnbuckles - swash driven by two radius arms and ball links to the inner swash.

Mercuriell · 11-15-2011, 03:53 AM

Next up the boom and tail gearbox assembly - pretty straightforward. Very simple and elegant gearbox with a novel boom securing system and also an innovative use of a toilet roll tube to stop belt slap

Bag 3 - Tail Boom and Gearbox - wmv73 MB

Mercuriell · 11-15-2011, 03:53 AM

Motor mounted up here and assembly of lower frames - pretty straightforward - needed to machine a further flat on the Scorpion motor to accommodate the pinion and vital to get correct engagement with the pinion

Diabolo - Lower Frames and Motor Mount - Bags 5,6,7 - wmv 88MB

Mercuriell · 11-15-2011, 03:53 AM

Here the frame stiffeners and odds and ends finishing with fitting the left upper frame

Bag 4 - Upper Frame Assembly - wmv 50MB

Mercuriell · 11-15-2011, 03:53 AM

Here's the actual first build vid - assembly of the main and intermediate shafts and gears onto the right upper frame. Very precise machinging and goes together like a dream apart from the belt pulley which was a little tight - I have discussed with Gerd and he's going to increase the tolerance - we're talking hundredths of a millimetre here !!

Notable is the one way which is not on the main but the internmediate shaft and consists of TWO one way roller bearings mounted end to end ! Otherwise not much of note apart from the large alloy belt pulley for the tail drive.

Note: The 1.5mm spacer goes between the intermediate gear and the belt pulley on the intermediate shaft and not between the belt pulley and the bearing block as shown in v1 of the video - been corrected in v2 !!

Also note the locking collar has been replaced by a spacer

Video 2 - Shaft Assembly - wmv 118MB

Mercuriell · 11-15-2011, 03:53 AM

Here's the tail rotor assembly and linkage including the innovative pushrod supports - no real surprises here - the tail is similar to the Joker 3 but has detachable CHinese weights on the tail blade screws.NB The original build instructions showed the thrust bearing between the radial bearings - in the latest advice it is shown on the outside.

Bags 10,11 - Tail Rotor & Pushrod Assembly - wmv - 108MB

Mercuriell · 11-15-2011, 03:53 AM

Minicopter been around for a long time producing uber-quality boutique helicopters - well known for their ruggedness the Joker series have found favour with those in the AP line of work and those who want a fine German engineered and produced quality helicopter. What is not so well know is that he Joker3 has regularly given the TDR a good run for its money in German Speed Cups and taken line honours on a number of occasions.

The Speed Cup win by the Diabolo at IRCHA 2011, narrowly beating the TDR by a whisker put international focus on the Diabolo, which incidentally is named after a childs spinning top and a particular hunting bullet! ANyway I put my hand up very early on for a piece of the action and was excited by my Diabolo arriving yesterday

Assembly Manual (English)

Video 1 - What's In The Box - wmx - 48MB

Bag2 - Shaft Assembly - wmv 118MB

Bag 3 - Tail Boom and Gearbox - wmv73 MB

Bag 4 - Upper Frame Assembly - wmv 50MB

Bags 5,6,7 - Lower Frames and Motor Mount - wmv 88MB

Bag 8 - Swash & Servos - wmv 77MB

Bag 9 - Rotor Head Assembly - wmv 77MB

Bags 10,11 - Tail Rotor & Pushrod Assembly - wmv - 108MB

Pics of electronics install

Diabolo Updates and Mast CHange - wmv - 117MB

HeliBenj · 11-15-2011, 09:25 AM

You lucky dog!

I will be looking forward to this one as the others boutique heli build vids you have done are always a delight!
By the way, you are responsible for me buying a Srimok N and a TDR which I wouldn't even have known of. It will be interesting to have your insight on this heli versus or rather besides the TDR

smsodhi · 11-15-2011, 11:25 AM

Thanks for putting up a video so quickly.
I too would love to hear your views on how it compares to a TDR?

Looking forward for more, when you have time.

Mercuriell · 11-16-2011, 05:00 AM

Second video up showing assembly of shafts and gears onto frames

Dogdocphil · 11-16-2011, 08:21 PM

What a magnificent piece of engineering!

seanq222 · 11-16-2011, 11:16 PM

thanks for doing the videos! I just got my kit - though apparently canopies are backordered.... still, I'll be following right behind you :-)

plankdriver · 11-17-2011, 09:51 AM

Any ideas WHEN the canopies will be shipped ????
I got mine yesterday, no instructions, no canopy

I'm very appreciative you are doing the build thread, otherwise, I would be scare of messing up the build. Looks like it is an easy feat

Bri · 11-17-2011, 11:52 PM

Subscribed John.

Nothing like watching an accurate build of a high quality heli.

Maybe one of these days when I win the lottery, I will own a "Diabolo".

Mercuriell · 11-18-2011, 03:26 AM

Boom assembly and tail gearbox vid posted here

minnzoo · 11-18-2011, 07:18 PM

It's beautiful, just beautiful. Can't wait for the next one. Mercuriell, you always do such a beautiful job with these boutique builds. Thanks for the vids!

David

Mercuriell · 11-18-2011, 08:09 PM

And here's the frame assembly

Dogdocphil · 11-18-2011, 08:38 PM

Thats it! Im addicted! love the Vids!

DominicD · 11-18-2011, 11:39 PM

Love your esoteric builds John.

pmerritt · 11-20-2011, 08:21 AM

That's one beautiful heli and it looks strong too.

11-15-2011, 03:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mercuriell HF Support Thread Starter Join Date: Sep 2006	Bag 9 - Rotor Head Assembly - wmv 77MB Pretty straightforward - bit unusual in that the bearings are assembled onto the spindle and then the grips heat shrunk onto the completed assembly. Swash to grip links very robust and adjustable with turnbuckles - swash driven by two radius arms and ball links to the inner swash. Attached Thumbnails __________________ John Last edited by Mercuriell; 12-01-2011 at 01:58 AM..

11-15-2011, 03:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mercuriell HF Support Thread Starter Join Date: Sep 2006	New - Minicopter Diabolo Shaft Assembly Next up the boom and tail gearbox assembly - pretty straightforward. Very simple and elegant gearbox with a novel boom securing system and also an innovative use of a toilet roll tube to stop belt slap Bag 3 - Tail Boom and Gearbox - wmv73 MB Attached Thumbnails __________________ John Last edited by HF_Jason; 01-23-2020 at 08:39 AM..

11-15-2011, 03:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mercuriell HF Support Thread Starter Join Date: Sep 2006	New - Minicopter Diabolo Build Videos Motor mounted up here and assembly of lower frames - pretty straightforward - needed to machine a further flat on the Scorpion motor to accommodate the pinion and vital to get correct engagement with the pinion Diabolo - Lower Frames and Motor Mount - Bags 5,6,7 - wmv 88MB Attached Thumbnails __________________ John Last edited by HF_Jason; 01-23-2020 at 08:39 AM..

11-15-2011, 03:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mercuriell HF Support Thread Starter Join Date: Sep 2006	Here the frame stiffeners and odds and ends finishing with fitting the left upper frame Bag 4 - Upper Frame Assembly - wmv 50MB Attached Thumbnails __________________ John Last edited by HF_Jason; 01-23-2020 at 08:39 AM..

11-15-2011, 03:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mercuriell HF Support Thread Starter Join Date: Sep 2006	New - Minicopter Diabolo Shaft Assembly Here's the actual first build vid - assembly of the main and intermediate shafts and gears onto the right upper frame. Very precise machinging and goes together like a dream apart from the belt pulley which was a little tight - I have discussed with Gerd and he's going to increase the tolerance - we're talking hundredths of a millimetre here !! Notable is the one way which is not on the main but the internmediate shaft and consists of TWO one way roller bearings mounted end to end ! Otherwise not much of note apart from the large alloy belt pulley for the tail drive. Note: The 1.5mm spacer goes between the intermediate gear and the belt pulley on the intermediate shaft and not between the belt pulley and the bearing block as shown in v1 of the video - been corrected in v2 !! Also note the locking collar has been replaced by a spacer Video 2 - Shaft Assembly - wmv 118MB Attached Thumbnails __________________ John Last edited by HF_Jason; 01-23-2020 at 08:39 AM..

11-15-2011, 03:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mercuriell HF Support Thread Starter Join Date: Sep 2006	Here's the tail rotor assembly and linkage including the innovative pushrod supports - no real surprises here - the tail is similar to the Joker 3 but has detachable CHinese weights on the tail blade screws.NB The original build instructions showed the thrust bearing between the radial bearings - in the latest advice it is shown on the *outside.* Bags 10,11 - Tail Rotor & Pushrod Assembly - wmv - 108MB Attached Thumbnails __________________ John Last edited by HF_Jason; 01-23-2020 at 08:40 AM.. Reason: Amended tail rotor assembly

11-15-2011, 03:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mercuriell HF Support Join Date: Sep 2006	Review - Minicopter Diabolo Build Videos Minicopter been around for a long time producing uber-quality boutique helicopters - well known for their ruggedness the Joker series have found favour with those in the AP line of work and those who want a fine German engineered and produced quality helicopter. What is not so well know is that he Joker3 has regularly given the TDR a good run for its money in German Speed Cups and taken line honours on a number of occasions. The Speed Cup win by the Diabolo at IRCHA 2011, narrowly beating the TDR by a whisker put international focus on the Diabolo, which incidentally is named after a childs spinning top and a particular hunting bullet! ANyway I put my hand up very early on for a piece of the action and was excited by my Diabolo arriving yesterday Assembly Manual (English) Video 1 - What's In The Box - wmx - 48MB Bag2 - Shaft Assembly - wmv 118MB Bag 3 - Tail Boom and Gearbox - wmv73 MB Bag 4 - Upper Frame Assembly - wmv 50MB Bags 5,6,7 - Lower Frames and Motor Mount - wmv 88MB Bag 8 - Swash & Servos - wmv 77MB Bag 9 - Rotor Head Assembly - wmv 77MB Bags 10,11 - Tail Rotor & Pushrod Assembly - wmv - 108MB Pics of electronics install Diabolo Updates and Mast CHange - wmv - 117MB Attached Thumbnails __________________ John Last edited by HF_Jason; 01-23-2020 at 08:40 AM..

11-15-2011, 09:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
HeliBenj Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2009	You lucky dog! I will be looking forward to this one as the others boutique heli build vids you have done are always a delight! By the way, you are responsible for me buying a Srimok N and a TDR which I wouldn't even have known of. It will be interesting to have your insight on this heli versus or rather besides the TDR __________________ Ben Goblin 500 IKON w/ gov, Quantum 4115-1200, Hitec 5245, BLS251 DX8, RF6

11-15-2011, 11:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
smsodhi Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2010	Thanks for putting up a video so quickly. I too would love to hear your views on how it compares to a TDR? Looking forward for more, when you have time. __________________ minicopter DIABOLO LOGO 550sx scorpion spirit futaba IISI

11-16-2011, 05:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
Mercuriell HF Support Thread Starter Join Date: Sep 2006	Second video up showing assembly of shafts and gears onto frames __________________ John

11-16-2011, 08:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dogdocphil Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Aug 2006	What a magnificent piece of engineering!

11-16-2011, 11:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
seanq222 Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2007	thanks for doing the videos! I just got my kit - though apparently canopies are backordered.... still, I'll be following right behind you :-)

11-17-2011, 09:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
plankdriver Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2008	Any ideas WHEN the canopies will be shipped ???? I got mine yesterday, no instructions, no canopy I'm very appreciative you are doing the build thread, otherwise, I would be scare of messing up the build. Looks like it is an easy feat Last edited by plankdriver; 11-17-2011 at 03:20 PM..

11-17-2011, 11:52 PM	#14 (permalink)
Bri Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2009	Subscribed John. Nothing like watching an accurate build of a high quality heli. Maybe one of these days when I win the lottery, I will own a "Diabolo". __________________ Brian T-Rex 700F3C / T-Rex 450 Pro / Blade mCPX / Blade mSR / Blade mCX / Walkera 53Q3 JR X9503 / Spektrum DX7 Phoenix Sim

11-18-2011, 03:26 AM	#15 (permalink)
Mercuriell HF Support Thread Starter Join Date: Sep 2006	Boom assembly and tail gearbox vid posted here __________________ John

11-18-2011, 07:18 PM	#16 (permalink)
minnzoo Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2008	It's beautiful, just beautiful. Can't wait for the next one. Mercuriell, you always do such a beautiful job with these boutique builds. Thanks for the vids! David __________________ HD Cell 500 w/ Ikon, Blade 130x, Citizen #258.

11-18-2011, 08:09 PM	#17 (permalink)
Mercuriell HF Support Thread Starter Join Date: Sep 2006	And here's the frame assembly __________________ John

11-18-2011, 08:38 PM	#18 (permalink)
Dogdocphil Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Aug 2006	Thats it! Im addicted! love the Vids!

11-18-2011, 11:39 PM	#19 (permalink)
DominicD The Capi My HF Map location Join Date: Oct 2006	Love your esoteric builds John. __________________ Spreading capibara awareness since 2006

11-20-2011, 08:21 AM	#20 (permalink)
pmerritt Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2010	That's one beautiful heli and it looks strong too.

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