Whiplash 800 in the works!

zoomtt · 04-13-2012, 03:56 PM

I was informed by MA that they are officially working on the Whiplash 800! This will be a great heli IMHO as in 700 form the whip is an awesome flyer! My guess is it will be way lighter than some of the other 800 models out there.

They are targeting in making it an upgrade package, perfect for existing Whiplash owners that want to go to 800 size category. It will have the longer boom, Torque tube, and pushrod. This will let the heli accommodate 800mm blades and 115mm tails

paverpilot · 04-13-2012, 06:17 PM

I don't Know about you but with the YS 120 I am seriously feeling a nitro 800

frito169 · 04-15-2012, 01:13 PM

I'll be more than happy to act as a guinea pig / test pilot. Can't wait, i want to order blades now. i will order some rotortechs as soon as the kit is available.

frito169 · 04-17-2012, 09:27 AM

I was just thinking with the 800 boom extensions this Heli is Gonna be way tail heavy. I already had to cut my tail servo mount to mount it sideways. I'm Hoping since I use turnigy nano tech 5000 mah 45/90c batteries that I can add a 2s 5000 MAH battery to the front battery to make it a 14s setup. Currently watching for a yge or another esc that can handle 14s.

zoomtt · 04-17-2012, 09:37 AM

I had never had CG issues with mine due to my electronics placement(and electronics). For the 800 size, I plan to run everything up front including a receiver pack. I am confident I will get mine to balance.

frito169 · 04-20-2012, 11:15 AM

Hi Brian

If you read this do you have a projected release date for the conversion?

Brian James · 04-20-2012, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frito169

Hi Brian

If you read this do you have a projected release date for the conversion?

No release date yet, but we're working on it!

Chris Sexton · 04-20-2012, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian James

No release date yet, but we're working on it!

Interesting... This could turn into my first ever 800

Just don't tell my wife!

zoomtt · 04-20-2012, 02:48 PM

i already ordered another E yesterday:

that will be my stretch when it becomes available

TmMugen · 04-20-2012, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian James

No release date yet, but we're working on it!

That's the justification to go 105 or 120 on the powerplant! This is awesome!!

nwmtech · 04-25-2012, 12:22 PM

Can't wait for this conversion!!! I can see rockin' a 800 this year!!

frito169 · 05-03-2012, 02:40 PM

Hopefully they'll have this out soon I ready have the blades on their way 810 mm rotortech blades

nwmtech · 05-04-2012, 01:00 AM

I don't think it's too far out. We'll update more as we find out.

frito169 · 05-07-2012, 06:04 PM

It looks like it'll have to contain new main blade grips the root on these 810 mm rotor techs are 16mm.

4cyclic · 05-07-2012, 08:20 PM

and a bigger main shaft.

frito169 · 07-13-2012, 02:36 PM

I just called and a today and they informed me they are testing carbon fiber tail booms and an 800 carbon fiber tailboom extension. Was hoping to get a torque tube and tailboom so I could cut it for my 800 conv.

NC_2_VA · 07-13-2012, 02:54 PM

Did they give any kind of time frame?

frito169 · 07-13-2012, 05:05 PM

Unfortunately no but it sounds like it's about a month or two away. They are currently testing with both nitro and gasser.

04-13-2012, 03:56 PM	#1
zoomtt Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Corona, CA	Whiplash 800 in the works! I was informed by MA that they are officially working on the Whiplash 800! This will be a great heli IMHO as in 700 form the whip is an awesome flyer! My guess is it will be way lighter than some of the other 800 models out there. They are targeting in making it an upgrade package, perfect for existing Whiplash owners that want to go to 800 size category. It will have the longer boom, Torque tube, and pushrod. This will let the heli accommodate 800mm blades and 115mm tails __________________ Edsel Labao TEAM HORIZON HOBBY Blade Helicopters - Spektrum - Revolution Last edited by zoomtt; 04-13-2012 at 05:22 PM..

04-13-2012, 06:17 PM	#2
paverpilot Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Corona Ca.	I don't Know about you but with the YS 120 I am seriously feeling a nitro 800 __________________ Art Chavez Team Miniature Aircraft USA - Mavrikk Blades Team Gens Ace - Sick Canopy - MKS servo U.S.A

04-15-2012, 01:13 PM	#3
frito169 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: crystal lake,IL	testing I'll be more than happy to act as a guinea pig / test pilot. Can't wait, i want to order blades now. i will order some rotortechs as soon as the kit is available.

04-17-2012, 09:27 AM	#4
frito169 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: crystal lake,IL	cog I was just thinking with the 800 boom extensions this Heli is Gonna be way tail heavy. I already had to cut my tail servo mount to mount it sideways. I'm Hoping since I use turnigy nano tech 5000 mah 45/90c batteries that I can add a 2s 5000 MAH battery to the front battery to make it a 14s setup. Currently watching for a yge or another esc that can handle 14s.

04-17-2012, 09:37 AM	#5
zoomtt Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Corona, CA	I had never had CG issues with mine due to my electronics placement(and electronics). For the 800 size, I plan to run everything up front including a receiver pack. I am confident I will get mine to balance. __________________ Edsel Labao TEAM HORIZON HOBBY Blade Helicopters - Spektrum - Revolution

04-20-2012, 11:15 AM	#6
frito169 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: crystal lake,IL	release date Hi Brian If you read this do you have a projected release date for the conversion?

04-20-2012, 02:48 PM	#9
zoomtt Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Corona, CA	i already ordered another E yesterday: that will be my stretch when it becomes available __________________ Edsel Labao TEAM HORIZON HOBBY Blade Helicopters - Spektrum - Revolution

04-25-2012, 12:22 PM	#11
nwmtech Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bellingham, WA	Can't wait for this conversion!!! I can see rockin' a 800 this year!!

05-03-2012, 02:40 PM	#12
frito169 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: crystal lake,IL	blades on their way Hopefully they'll have this out soon I ready have the blades on their way 810 mm rotortech blades

05-04-2012, 01:00 AM	#13
nwmtech Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bellingham, WA	I don't think it's too far out. We'll update more as we find out.

05-07-2012, 06:04 PM	#14
frito169 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: crystal lake,IL	blade grips It looks like it'll have to contain new main blade grips the root on these 810 mm rotor techs are 16mm.

05-07-2012, 08:20 PM	#15
4cyclic Registered Users Join Date: May 2004 Location: Extreme Northern Vermont	and a bigger main shaft.

07-13-2012, 02:36 PM	#16
frito169 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: crystal lake,IL	testing I just called and a today and they informed me they are testing carbon fiber tail booms and an 800 carbon fiber tailboom extension. Was hoping to get a torque tube and tailboom so I could cut it for my 800 conv.

07-13-2012, 02:54 PM	#17
NC_2_VA Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Newport News, VA	Did they give any kind of time frame? __________________ Goblin 700 (Xera 4530, cc160, torq 9180/9188, WR super bec, sk540) Whiplash (Xera 4530, cc160, torq 9180/9188, WR super bec, sk540)

07-13-2012, 05:05 PM	#18
frito169 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: crystal lake,IL	no Unfortunately no but it sounds like it's about a month or two away. They are currently testing with both nitro and gasser.

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