F450 FBL Frames... - Page 3

zept · 03-16-2012, 12:02 AM

I'll take two

prototype3a · 03-23-2012, 05:36 PM

This evening, I finally got the my CAM software working properly at home so I rewrote the g-code to cut the grip arms. I'm thinking that since the weather is probably going to be lousy, I might go and cut a few of them myself for those interested.

Squid628 · 04-08-2012, 09:11 AM

I would be interested in getting at least 2 sets of the grip arms. I'm using an rjx head now, but I would like to get the stock setup on there as much as possible. Using a g5 block and align follower, what control rods do I need? And do I need anything else?
Thanks.

prototype3a · 04-08-2012, 09:34 AM

I used a pair of Trex 500 swash to servo links I had laying around for my swash to grip linkages. This was with my custom frames. The geometry is a bit different on the stock frames. I think you would need longer linkages.

I went looking to see if I could get some aluminum stock locally to make some of the grip arms but I've been unsuccessful so far. I might just order some from McMaster.

prototype3a · 04-12-2012, 10:06 PM

I decided to go ahead and get a batch of the arms made. It just takes too much time and tooling to do it myself. I'll post when I receive them...

prototype3a · 04-15-2012, 09:41 AM

I was out flying yesterday and had my second crash on the new frames. This was another mechanical failure. The first crash on the new frames was a result of the swash driver I made out of Furion head parts failing. This second crash was a result of one of the tail grip screws failing. Surprisingly, there was very little damage to the heli. The tail rotor is pretty messed up and may require a full replacement. Otherwise, the only other damage I've found is a broken skid.

I can't say I'm surprised that the tail rotor exploded since my Furion has only had 3 crashes since I've owned it and I've had it since early 2007. Five years of more or less trouble free service from any assembly on a heli is pretty good in my book.

In other news, I finally got a video of me flying it from my buddy and I'm not sure if I will post it. It was shot with a GoPro and because of the wide angle lens, the little 450 is little more than a dot for most of the video.

prototype3a · 04-15-2012, 11:45 AM

Decided to upload it anyway to see how it looked on Youtube...

YouTube

prototype3a · 04-13-2013, 11:14 PM

Made some new blade grip arms since my prototype ones have been working so well.

anthony1 · 04-14-2013, 06:05 AM

blade grip arms look fantastic, i'll take a set too, let me know when you have them available

prototype3a · 04-27-2013, 05:23 PM

I made 2 pair of the grip arms today if anyone is interested.

zept · 05-12-2013, 01:49 AM

If you still have extra grips I will take/buy a set

love my
Furion 450 and Furion 6

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prototype3a · 05-12-2013, 06:07 AM

I have one pair but I plan on making some more soon.

anthony1 · 05-22-2013, 05:31 PM

I just got my grip arms from prototype3a and they look awesome very well finished and definitely will help the head geometry of the furion, looking forward to fitting them later tonight

03-16-2012, 12:02 AM	#41
zept Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Alberta ,Canada	Grips I'll take two

04-08-2012, 09:11 AM	#43
Squid628 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Houston, Tx	I would be interested in getting at least 2 sets of the grip arms. I'm using an rjx head now, but I would like to get the stock setup on there as much as possible. Using a g5 block and align follower, what control rods do I need? And do I need anything else? Thanks. __________________ Where are we going, and why am I in this hand basket?

04-08-2012, 09:34 AM	#44
prototype3a Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Blacksburg, VA, USA	I used a pair of Trex 500 swash to servo links I had laying around for my swash to grip linkages. This was with my custom frames. The geometry is a bit different on the stock frames. I think you would need longer linkages. I went looking to see if I could get some aluminum stock locally to make some of the grip arms but I've been unsuccessful so far. I might just order some from McMaster. __________________ JR X9503 2.4 [H] -- Mikado Logo 600 -- Hirobo Lepton EX custom FBL -- MA Furion 450 custom FBL To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

04-12-2012, 10:06 PM	#45
prototype3a Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Blacksburg, VA, USA	I decided to go ahead and get a batch of the arms made. It just takes too much time and tooling to do it myself. I'll post when I receive them... __________________ JR X9503 2.4 [H] -- Mikado Logo 600 -- Hirobo Lepton EX custom FBL -- MA Furion 450 custom FBL To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

04-15-2012, 09:41 AM	#46
prototype3a Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Blacksburg, VA, USA	I was out flying yesterday and had my second crash on the new frames. This was another mechanical failure. The first crash on the new frames was a result of the swash driver I made out of Furion head parts failing. This second crash was a result of one of the tail grip screws failing. Surprisingly, there was very little damage to the heli. The tail rotor is pretty messed up and may require a full replacement. Otherwise, the only other damage I've found is a broken skid. I can't say I'm surprised that the tail rotor exploded since my Furion has only had 3 crashes since I've owned it and I've had it since early 2007. Five years of more or less trouble free service from any assembly on a heli is pretty good in my book. In other news, I finally got a video of me flying it from my buddy and I'm not sure if I will post it. It was shot with a GoPro and because of the wide angle lens, the little 450 is little more than a dot for most of the video. __________________ JR X9503 2.4 [H] -- Mikado Logo 600 -- Hirobo Lepton EX custom FBL -- MA Furion 450 custom FBL To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-23-2012, 05:36 PM	#42
prototype3a Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Blacksburg, VA, USA	This evening, I finally got the my CAM software working properly at home so I rewrote the g-code to cut the grip arms. I'm thinking that since the weather is probably going to be lousy, I might go and cut a few of them myself for those interested.

04-13-2013, 11:14 PM	#48
prototype3a Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Blacksburg, VA, USA	Made some new blade grip arms since my prototype ones have been working so well. __________________ JR X9503 2.4 [H] -- Mikado Logo 600 -- Hirobo Lepton EX custom FBL -- MA Furion 450 custom FBL To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

04-14-2013, 06:05 AM	#49
anthony1 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: coral springs,florida,USA	blade grip arms look fantastic, i'll take a set too, let me know when you have them available __________________ Furion 450 skookum 540 Furion 6 ,skookum 540, futaba bls servos, 10s ,awesome,

04-27-2013, 05:23 PM	#50
prototype3a Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Blacksburg, VA, USA	I made 2 pair of the grip arms today if anyone is interested. __________________ JR X9503 2.4 [H] -- Mikado Logo 600 -- Hirobo Lepton EX custom FBL -- MA Furion 450 custom FBL To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

05-12-2013, 01:49 AM	#51
zept Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Alberta ,Canada	F450 FBL Frames... If you still have extra grips I will take/buy a set love my Furion 450 and Furion 6 Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

05-12-2013, 06:07 AM	#52
prototype3a Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Blacksburg, VA, USA	I have one pair but I plan on making some more soon. __________________ JR X9503 2.4 [H] -- Mikado Logo 600 -- Hirobo Lepton EX custom FBL -- MA Furion 450 custom FBL To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

05-22-2013, 05:31 PM	#53
anthony1 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: coral springs,florida,USA	I just got my grip arms from prototype3a and they look awesome very well finished and definitely will help the head geometry of the furion, looking forward to fitting them later tonight __________________ Furion 450 skookum 540 Furion 6 ,skookum 540, futaba bls servos, 10s ,awesome,

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