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Ken P · 03-02-2009, 07:12 AM

I just picked it up yesterday. Lots of extras the seller had this built by The Rotor Works in July last year. After just a quick once over, it looks like a great build, I've been looking at Bob's 500 build vids and this is exact so far with the electronics placement. I don't know how necessary it is to tear it down and rebuild it since it was professionally built. The programming as been tuned down, but settings for 3D were included. in their test flight report both normal & 3D modes were tested, then stunt mode was programed to match normal mode. It looks too big to fly in the 1 free bay I have in the garage (8X17) , so I'm stuck waiting for the rain to let up.

americas911 · 03-02-2009, 10:26 AM

IMO, If I didnt build it, then I dont trust it.... Congrats on the bird!

JackdaWack · 03-02-2009, 11:46 AM

Unfortunately i agree, i wouldnt trust some one else build as there not the ones who will be actually flying it. I wouldn't completely tear it apart but i would pull all of the metal screws clean them off and toctite them. Also any bearings that need lube i would check as well. It will get you more aqanted with your new bird too, alittle love goes a long way

Scotty T · 03-02-2009, 05:36 PM

Who's "The Rotor Works" ?

If you are talking about Rotorworkz then that's Charlie Stephens who designed the outrage 550.

If Charlie or one of his team built this then you can guarantee quality. But I'm not sure we are talking about the same people here.

JackdaWack · 03-02-2009, 06:03 PM

some one still owned it and flew it after who ever built it.

Gernejr · 03-02-2009, 06:30 PM

JMO Check the programming on the ESC. and the radio setup, remove a few bolts and see if they used Locktite.If everything checks out and looks good. Take it OUTSIDE and hover it. I fly a 600N the i didn't built Just check it over setup my radio and flow that sucker.

ginnz · 03-03-2009, 07:27 AM

go over all the screws/ fasteners, make sure lock-tite is where it should be, and you should be fine.... congrats on your "new" bird!

Ps.... im starting to llok for my second 500 about now..... and havnt decided quite on what i all want in it.

but as ive just cnverted my only one to a Hoss X5R, i have alot of parts, so a second "stock" 500 just seems like the right thing to do!

hpw much did you pay for your used 500 , if i may be so bold as to ask?

Ken P · 03-03-2009, 11:44 PM

Thanks for the tips. I have a good idea on what to go through.

I paid 1600 for the heli, tx/rx, 5 6c lightning power anti puff batts, charger & power supply, case, tons of extra & hop up parts, Rays CCPM book & DVD. I know I'm missing some stuff, I priced out the list and came up with over 2500. There were 6 batts he mentioned there was an issue and lost one (puffed) and marked the other. So even with 4 batts since the 5th one won't match with another batt, I think it's a good deal with the extras. Being new, I would have bought most of that stuff anyway.

03-02-2009, 07:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ken P Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2009	New to me Used 500CF I just picked it up yesterday. Lots of extras the seller had this built by The Rotor Works in July last year. After just a quick once over, it looks like a great build, I've been looking at Bob's 500 build vids and this is exact so far with the electronics placement. I don't know how necessary it is to tear it down and rebuild it since it was professionally built. The programming as been tuned down, but settings for 3D were included. in their test flight report both normal & 3D modes were tested, then stunt mode was programed to match normal mode. It looks too big to fly in the 1 free bay I have in the garage (8X17) , so I'm stuck waiting for the rain to let up.

03-02-2009, 05:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Scotty T Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2007	Who's "The Rotor Works" ? If you are talking about Rotorworkz then that's Charlie Stephens who designed the outrage 550. If Charlie or one of his team built this then you can guarantee quality. But I'm not sure we are talking about the same people here. __________________ Addicted to Helis Trex 900 DFC Ultra Combo OS HZ 195 Hyper , Goblin 1200 84S Flybared

03-02-2009, 06:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Gernejr Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2008	JMO Check the programming on the ESC. and the radio setup, remove a few bolts and see if they used Locktite.If everything checks out and looks good. Take it OUTSIDE and hover it. I fly a 600N the i didn't built Just check it over setup my radio and flow that sucker. __________________ Cheers, Glenn Outrage Fusion 50 FBL SK720 12s Xera 4025-560,Kon.HV 80 ,JR8717,OR 9088 on 6v TP 6s 65c 3300's Trex 700CHP FBL SK720 MX510,Kon HV 80, JR 8717,OR 9188, 6v, TP 6s 45c 4400's

03-03-2009, 07:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
ginnz Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2008	go over all the screws/ fasteners, make sure lock-tite is where it should be, and you should be fine.... congrats on your "new" bird! Ps.... im starting to llok for my second 500 about now..... and havnt decided quite on what i all want in it. but as ive just cnverted my only one to a Hoss X5R, i have alot of parts, so a second "stock" 500 just seems like the right thing to do! hpw much did you pay for your used 500 , if i may be so bold as to ask? __________________ MSR/Trex250/3-Hoss X4E/Flasher 450/BlackHawk500SePro/Trex500CF/HossX5R/Hurri550 Scale Jet Ranger/Trex600E/Dx7!

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03-02-2009, 10:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
americas911 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jacksonville, NC	IMO, If I didnt build it, then I dont trust it.... Congrats on the bird!

03-02-2009, 11:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
JackdaWack Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NJ	Unfortunately i agree, i wouldnt trust some one else build as there not the ones who will be actually flying it. I wouldn't completely tear it apart but i would pull all of the metal screws clean them off and toctite them. Also any bearings that need lube i would check as well. It will get you more aqanted with your new bird too, alittle love goes a long way

03-02-2009, 06:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
JackdaWack Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NJ	some one still owned it and flew it after who ever built it.

03-03-2009, 11:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ken P Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jan 2009	Thanks for the tips. I have a good idea on what to go through. I paid 1600 for the heli, tx/rx, 5 6c lightning power anti puff batts, charger & power supply, case, tons of extra & hop up parts, Rays CCPM book & DVD. I know I'm missing some stuff, I priced out the list and came up with over 2500. There were 6 batts he mentioned there was an issue and lost one (puffed) and marked the other. So even with 4 batts since the 5th one won't match with another batt, I think it's a good deal with the extras. Being new, I would have bought most of that stuff anyway.

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