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OverTemp · 10-15-2008, 11:42 PM

I see a lot of pics of the vibe with one side of the servo wheels cut off. Is this necessary to prevent binding? I am using the 120 setup.

Thanks

Gorgin4325 · 10-16-2008, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OverTemp

I see a lot of pics of the vibe with one side of the servo wheels cut off. Is this necessary to prevent binding? I am using the 120 setup.

Thanks

Hi OverTemp,

You asked about my header thank. I love the way its mounted, it stays well away from the mess near the engine and it always stays full and no bubbles... The fuel tubes are a bit longer and easier to inspect after each flight...

About the servo wheels, I have 120 setup on both my Vibe 50s, and it does not bind at all.

By the way, the mixture servos are removed on both Vibes. I wanted to keep the weight down and not deal with it any more...

Thanks,
G

kaotickc · 10-22-2008, 07:37 PM

Heres mine:

GootyS · 10-23-2008, 12:58 AM

Im a Trex owner and had never seen a Vibe 50 or any of the Vibes upclose and in person until the other weekend, I must say these are awesome machines. The quality of parts compared to Align is outstanding. Im actually moving towards replacing my Trex with a Vibe....would this be a wise move?..lol

Gorgin4325 · 10-23-2008, 03:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GootyS

Im a Trex owner and had never seen a Vibe 50 or any of the Vibes upclose and in person until the other weekend, I must say these are awesome machines. The quality of parts compared to Align is outstanding. Im actually moving towards replacing my Trex with a Vibe....would this be a wise move?..lol

I had a 600NSP, then got a Vibe 50, then sold my 600NSP, then got another Vibe 50, then... love them

Gorgin4325 · 10-23-2008, 03:52 AM

Kaotickc,

Thats a beautiful Vibe you got there. I love the canopy

G

Hulley · 10-23-2008, 05:17 AM

Kaotickc
Sweet lookin Vibe, the purple canopy looks killer!

Pinecone · 10-23-2008, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GootyS

Im a Trex owner and had never seen a Vibe 50 or any of the Vibes upclose and in person until the other weekend, I must say these are awesome machines. The quality of parts compared to Align is outstanding. Im actually moving towards replacing my Trex with a Vibe....would this be a wise move?..lol

A lot of posts from people who had a Trex, bought a Vibe, sold the Trex. I know of only one person who had a trex, bought a Vibe then sold the Vibe and kept the Trex.

kaotickc · 10-23-2008, 09:55 AM

Thanks Gorgin and hulley, I am not as good as Insane or DYD...but it is nice to get some compliments. Greatly appreciated!

invertmast · 10-23-2008, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GootyS

Im a Trex owner and had never seen a Vibe 50 or any of the Vibes upclose and in person until the other weekend, I must say these are awesome machines. The quality of parts compared to Align is outstanding. Im actually moving towards replacing my Trex with a Vibe....would this be a wise move?..lol

best thing i ever did!

kaotickc · 10-23-2008, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by invertmast

best thing i ever did!

Same Here

spike5150 · 10-24-2008, 11:18 AM

Nice Canopy kaotickc. I just put the decals on mine - maybe I will post a pic since everyone else has there fancy ones! I actually really like the look of the stock stickers

They were a major pain to put on, though.

OverTemp · 10-24-2008, 12:16 PM

Did you use water with a little soap on the stickers? That made positioning a re-positioning a snap, and they stick great! No bubbles or wrinkles!!!

spike5150 · 10-24-2008, 12:45 PM

Yeah, I used the soapy water. Still have a few wrinkles. I probably could have spent more time on it, but I am sure the canopy will get smashed sooner rather than later!

This is my first Nitro and I have never done a real live autorotation... I have practiced them on the SIM, so hopefully that will help!

Pinecone · 10-24-2008, 01:41 PM

Yeah, flat decal, compound curved canopy, means some wrinkles. But with mine, once the soapy water dried, I pressed them down and they are almost invisible.

OverTemp · 10-24-2008, 02:32 PM

It did take me like an hour to do it while watching heros with the wife. The only ones that gave me any trouble were the bottom ones and I think I may have stretched them a bit. They each do have a single small wrinkle on one edge. I'm still jealous of all the airbrushers out there, but the price is right for this one!

I did notice that canopies primed for painting (no gelcoat) are only $24... I might have to take a stab at painting with some help from a few local talents.

rsimon123086 · 11-15-2008, 04:30 PM

Just got mine all put together this weekend

joco · 11-16-2008, 10:00 AM

Finally got around to posting a couple of pics of mine.

TmMugen · 11-18-2008, 08:39 PM

Had my first crash and here is the reconditioned canopy

OverTemp · 11-19-2008, 07:14 AM

JOCO... that canopy is awesome. I just can't stomach $200+ for a canopy though. I need to find a local scottish hemit that likes to do drawerings, er, painting

10-15-2008, 11:42 PM	#41 (permalink)
OverTemp Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2007	I see a lot of pics of the vibe with one side of the servo wheels cut off. Is this necessary to prevent binding? I am using the 120 setup. Thanks __________________ 1 - Diabolo 1 stuffed with, well, see below 2 - Diabolo 2 stuffed with testosterone, jittery sweat, and rippling flanks

10-23-2008, 12:58 AM	#44 (permalink)
GootyS Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008	Vibe 50 Im a Trex owner and had never seen a Vibe 50 or any of the Vibes upclose and in person until the other weekend, I must say these are awesome machines. The quality of parts compared to Align is outstanding. Im actually moving towards replacing my Trex with a Vibe....would this be a wise move?..lol __________________ Gaui X7 Hirobo Eagle 3 EP Hirobo Turbulence D3 Hirobo SDX-CGY750

10-23-2008, 03:52 AM	#46 (permalink)
Gorgin4325 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Florida	Kaotickc, Thats a beautiful Vibe you got there. I love the canopy G __________________ www.MikadoUSA.com

10-24-2008, 12:16 PM	#53 (permalink)
OverTemp Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2007	Did you use water with a little soap on the stickers? That made positioning a re-positioning a snap, and they stick great! No bubbles or wrinkles!!! __________________ 1 - Diabolo 1 stuffed with, well, see below 2 - Diabolo 2 stuffed with testosterone, jittery sweat, and rippling flanks

10-24-2008, 01:41 PM	#55 (permalink)
Pinecone Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2006	Yeah, flat decal, compound curved canopy, means some wrinkles. But with mine, once the soapy water dried, I pressed them down and they are almost invisible. __________________ Terry AMA#47402, IRCHA # 3395 Blade CP "Pro", Trex 450SE, PiccoZ, Quick of Japan EP8v2 EX, Hurricane 550, Hurricane 200, JR Vibe 50, Blade mCX, Bergen Intrepid Gasser, Pantera 50, Blade mSR, Novus CP

10-22-2008, 07:37 PM	#43 (permalink)
kaotickc My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2008	Heres mine:

10-23-2008, 05:17 AM	#47 (permalink)
Hulley Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Apr 2004	Kaotickc Sweet lookin Vibe, the purple canopy looks killer!

10-23-2008, 09:55 AM	#49 (permalink)
kaotickc My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2008	Thanks Gorgin and hulley, I am not as good as Insane or DYD...but it is nice to get some compliments. Greatly appreciated!

10-24-2008, 11:18 AM	#52 (permalink)
spike5150 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2007	Nice Canopy kaotickc. I just put the decals on mine - maybe I will post a pic since everyone else has there fancy ones! I actually really like the look of the stock stickers They were a major pain to put on, though.

10-24-2008, 12:45 PM	#54 (permalink)
spike5150 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2007	Yeah, I used the soapy water. Still have a few wrinkles. I probably could have spent more time on it, but I am sure the canopy will get smashed sooner rather than later! This is my first Nitro and I have never done a real live autorotation... I have practiced them on the SIM, so hopefully that will help!

10-24-2008, 02:32 PM	#56 (permalink)
OverTemp Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2007	It did take me like an hour to do it while watching heros with the wife. The only ones that gave me any trouble were the bottom ones and I think I may have stretched them a bit. They each do have a single small wrinkle on one edge. I'm still jealous of all the airbrushers out there, but the price is right for this one! I did notice that canopies primed for painting (no gelcoat) are only $24... I might have to take a stab at painting with some help from a few local talents. __________________ 1 - Diabolo 1 stuffed with, well, see below 2 - Diabolo 2 stuffed with testosterone, jittery sweat, and rippling flanks

11-15-2008, 04:30 PM	#57 (permalink)
rsimon123086 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2008	Just got mine all put together this weekend Attached Thumbnails

11-16-2008, 10:00 AM	#58 (permalink)
joco Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2007	Finally got around to posting a couple of pics of mine.

11-18-2008, 08:39 PM	#59 (permalink)
TmMugen Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2006	Had my first crash and here is the reconditioned canopy

11-19-2008, 07:14 AM	#60 (permalink)
OverTemp Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2007	JOCO... that canopy is awesome. I just can't stomach $200+ for a canopy though. I need to find a local scottish hemit that likes to do drawerings, er, painting __________________ 1 - Diabolo 1 stuffed with, well, see below 2 - Diabolo 2 stuffed with testosterone, jittery sweat, and rippling flanks

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