1 part they don't make in aluminum...tail block

Dynamic · 03-21-2008, 01:22 AM

I would love to have an aluminum tailblock (I know it would be expensive.....so?). How come nobody makes one.

Would any of you guys want one?

What would be a suitable price for this item? I would think between $150 and $200.

V1k1nG · 03-21-2008, 04:38 AM

Are you referring to the Tail Boom Case/(Block), part number H60034? If indeed, I reckon that the complexity in tooling and machining make it non releasable for the market.

bullaculla · 03-21-2008, 05:11 AM

I have to agree with v1k1ng. It would be heavy and expensive. Especially if you're only gonna do a run of 10-50. Besides, whats wrong with the stock plastic one?
I'd rather see a nice CNC alum lower frame plate. I have 2 custom ones cut on a water jet, but a nice one piece plate that fits perfectly would be great.

billyd · 03-21-2008, 08:11 AM

Maybe I'm misunderstanding the question. Do you mean this?

http://www.helidirect.com/product_in...oducts_id=3109

Dynamic · 03-21-2008, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billyd

Maybe I'm misunderstanding the question. Do you mean this?

http://www.helidirect.com/product_in...oducts_id=3109

yes you are missunderstanding. That link is a tail case....the other side of the boom is the tail block.

I wouldn't think it would be that hard to make but I'm not a machinist so what do I know.

Bottom plate would be good too....but If I'm going to have an aluminum bottom plate I would also want an aluminum battery plate and gyro mount.

Megahertz · 03-21-2008, 07:19 PM

Yep, I could go for an aluminum bottom plate too.

Anybody who works in the industry know what it might cost to have one machined out if say a local machine shop were supplied a CAD file of the part?

03-21-2008, 01:22 AM	#1
Dynamic Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kelowna	1 part they don't make in aluminum...tail block I would love to have an aluminum tailblock (I know it would be expensive.....so?). How come nobody makes one. Would any of you guys want one? What would be a suitable price for this item? I would think between $150 and $200. __________________ -=<Codename: Kratos>=-: Logo 600 3D V-bar 1910/1/Y 4270 Evo Lite V-blade mains and tails Mikado: Lighter Stronger Faster

03-21-2008, 04:38 AM	#2
V1k1nG Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: East London, South Africa	Are you referring to the Tail Boom Case/(Block), part number H60034? If indeed, I reckon that the complexity in tooling and machining make it non releasable for the market. __________________ "Learn from the mistakes of others. You can't live long enough to make them all yourself."

03-21-2008, 05:11 AM	#3
bullaculla Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Honolulu, Hawaii	I have to agree with v1k1ng. It would be heavy and expensive. Especially if you're only gonna do a run of 10-50. Besides, whats wrong with the stock plastic one? I'd rather see a nice CNC alum lower frame plate. I have 2 custom ones cut on a water jet, but a nice one piece plate that fits perfectly would be great. __________________ T-Rex 600 HFE-stretched to 700, 10s, Tango 45-08, Jazz 55, JR7703D/S8900G, DJ Vegh nose cam mount. T-Rex 600 HFX-stretched to 700, 10s, Orbit 30-12, Jazz 55, GY611/S9256, Askman 360 mount. JR X9303.

03-21-2008, 08:11 AM	#4
billyd Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Bern, NC	Maybe I'm misunderstanding the question. Do you mean this? http://www.helidirect.com/product_in...oducts_id=3109 __________________ There's alot of nuts in this hobby.

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03-21-2008, 07:19 PM	#6
Megahertz Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2008	Yep, I could go for an aluminum bottom plate too. Anybody who works in the industry know what it might cost to have one machined out if say a local machine shop were supplied a CAD file of the part?