Pics of Skookum on Protos

[povern]

Anyone got pictures of the electronics placement, specifically the RX and Skookum unit, on a Protos?

I have seen JustPlaneChris's setup, but I do not want the RX hanging on the back, is there any other places that worked?

povern

[wespen]

Ill take a snap of friend Protos

Skookom on top of boom block, rx (Ar7000) on the side or inside frame on a shelf.
Ugly wires allover but works

[bpd964]

This is when I had my Protos setup with it.. RX under the shaft and the skookum under the tail boom mount. Spartan up top..

[weru]

bpd964, How is your setup now?

[bpd964]

I sold it and got a logo 400 v-bar..

[heliaddict22]

LOL. and do you like the Logo more? or is that a useless question? lol

[bpd964]

Originally Posted by heliaddict22

LOL. and do you like the Logo more? or is that a useless question? lol

LOL.. yup.. A bunch more..

However, if you slap a mini-v on the Protos, you will have a really nice machine as well..

[weru]

Ohh... don't tell me that. I just ordered a Protos. It is on its way to its new home. Why didn't you like it?

[growmaster4]

its a great heli,i had one too until the logo 400 came along,just different beasts

[bpd964]

Originally Posted by weru

Ohh... don't tell me that. I just ordered a Protos. It is on its way to its new home. Why didn't you like it?

To be honest and fair.. I absolutely loved the Protos. I had issues with the tail and other parts but all in all, great machine. When I had my last crash due to mechanical issues, the vendor asked me for a list of parts that were broken and that he would replace them. That was months ago. I got nothing. I waited MONTHS with a broken Protos waiting on parts when I could have been flying. That turned me off big time. It's not about the money.. It was the principle. I am willing to pay for quality and service so I went with a proven company. Service is really a big deal to me and if your parts aren't quite up to par, then you compensate your customers with service. Just my opinion.. Great bird tho..

[weru]

I was looking at the logos specs and it is about 200 grams heavier than the protos putting it at same weight level as the T-500. Does it fly like a brick? or better than a protos carbon.

If you convince me, I can return the protos and just pay for shipping I guess.

[bpd964]

Originally Posted by weru

I was looking at the logos specs and it is about 200 grams heavier than the protos putting it at same weight level as the T-500. Does it fly like a brick? or better than a protos carbon.

If you convince me, I can return the protos and just pay for shipping I guess.

Oh man... Get them both.

The Logo 400 flies much better. (To ME) More precise and more stable (on the V-bar). I haven't flown the Logo with a flybar so can't really comment on that. I want you to give the Protos a fair shot. Try it out and then go to the field and see if anyone is brave enough to let you fly a logo 400 then go from there..

Also, what's good for me, might not be good for you.. People like different flight characteristics..

[wespen]

Just look at Mikado parts prices and availability... and get a Protos

[CatchmyCorsair]

The keyword here is "V-bar"!! The flybarred Logo 400 is not as good and it's actually a joke for the price. Plastic swashplate?! Cmon! It takes a lot more $ to get the Logo flying since it basically needs the V-bar and head (which has the metal swashplate).

Why is the Logo 400 heavier? Because it's based off the old Logo 10 frame and head that swung 500-550mm blades.

The Logo 400 is hideous looking, IMO. The canopy just doesn't work with the frame (aesthetically). I would spend more $ and get the Logo 500 V-bar. I would LOVE to own a Logo and will someday, but Mikado's attempt at the 430mm bladed helis was a weak offering, IMO.

But I would take a Protos V-bar over Logo 400 V-bar anyday! Protos needs way less power to be extreme.

[CatchmyCorsair]

Originally Posted by bpd964

Oh man... Get them both.

The Logo 400 flies much better. (To ME) More precise and more stable (on the V-bar). I haven't flown the Logo with a flybar so can't really comment on that. I want you to give the Protos a fair shot. Try it out and then go to the field and see if anyone is brave enough to let you fly a logo 400 then go from there..

Also, what's good for me, might not be good for you.. People like different flight characteristics..

Didn't you have a wobbly tail case? Did you ever figure out the cause of that? I replaced my V2 case with the V3 a few weeks ago and it was dead-on tight.

[weru]

Steve,
I ordered the Protos carbon. How will I know I have the v3 tails and all the updates?

[bpd964]

I'm not defending or badmouthing any particular heli. The question was asked and I answered based on my personal experience. I pointed out the fact that the v-bar and the flybarred logo were 2 differents situations and the flybarred logo being one that I could not speak on because I haven't flown one. I like the look of the Protos and I like the look of the Logo. Again, it comes down to personal opinion. I gave mine. The logo is a bit more expensive but as I said before, I am willing to pay for quality and service. At any rate, hope the guy can take information he gathered during his research and be able to make a choice that he can be happy with. Happy flying and good luck. And yes, ONE OF the tail issues I had was the tail case being cut too wide. I purchased a new one and sold the heli.

[CatchmyCorsair]

Originally Posted by weru

Steve,
I ordered the Protos carbon. How will I know I have the v3 tails and all the updates?

You are fine, all parts are updated by now.

[CatchmyCorsair]

Originally Posted by bpd964

The logo is a bit more expensive but as I said before, I am willing to pay for quality and service.

I disagree, but I'll just leave it at that. Let's remember we're comparing a start-up company to the cream of the crop.

[bpd964]

Originally Posted by CatchmyCorsair

Let's remember we're comparing a start-up company to the cream of the crop.

Yes, this is true..