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mapleleafs · 01-20-2010, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finless

I dunno HFG... Again my links are way tighter than I like and I have built a lot of helis. I think I will just lightly size them then. In fact wait. I will not size them and get them all on the head and see how hard it is to move the swash and judge from that. It's too late for the flybar cage links though.

Bob

LISTEN TO THE RODENT!

Finless · 01-20-2010, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mapleleafs

LISTEN TO THE RODENT!

Dang it! Do I have to break out the Rodenator again!

Bob

Patriot996 · 01-20-2010, 09:40 PM

Do they make a heli version of the Rodenator? I've gotta have one of those. (I like to blow things up!!

)

maarset · 01-20-2010, 11:52 PM

Glad to see some videos Bob. So has work settled down a little?

dunkonu23 · 01-21-2010, 01:51 AM

Great start, Bob... I didn't size the links for the head on mine. One thing I think you're really going to like is the tail assembly. It's a little tricky to get everything square for the pitch slider and how it mounts to the tail assembly, but once you do, it's really super smooth and I anticipate with use it will only get better. Lots of bearing surfaces!

Scott

ov10mech · 02-04-2010, 11:33 PM

Building one as I type and I am impressed so far. You are right about Helidirect Bob. They have come a long way.

Finless · 02-05-2010, 01:34 AM

Man 0v10mech, I haven't seen you post in a while? Where you been hiding out? Obviously in a different forum I have

What you been up to? Good to see you still around man!

Bob

ov10mech · 02-05-2010, 09:11 AM

I mainly hang out in my local Northern Illinois RC Choppers Sub-Forum. It's also the dead of winter here in Chicago

so helicopter chat around here goes a little idle during these months.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finless

Man 0v10mech, I haven't seen you post in a while? Where you been hiding out? Obviously in a different forum I have

What you been up to? Good to see you still around man!

Bob

John Cook · 02-05-2010, 03:26 PM

This is the best 50 out in my opinion. I've also come from Vibe 50's. The new MA55 may rock, but I'm happy with the Velocity. It flies so great, I rarely fly my 90's now. With the new OS/YS 55/56 motors, this thing has near the prescence of a 90, but is so nimble yet at the same time locked in, it's just hard to describe, other than to say it's awesome. The launch issues with OWB lockups and some other minor issues were handled great by HD service, and the new kits seem to be just about bullet proof

. Great flying, great looking, and great priced heli IMO

tony whiteside · 02-06-2010, 12:56 PM

this hei rock! and so does Finleess!!!

one of my heros!!!
rock on Finless!!!

helidirect · 02-17-2010, 02:18 AM

Bob, please hurry up finishing the 50N before the 90n shows up at your door step

...along with the Fusion 50 electric ...

Steve

Finless · 02-17-2010, 02:35 AM

Steve... I have Emailed Howard like 5 times now. I have shot the frame build but I need some link rods and links please! Many of my rods looked like they were threaded but were not real threads. I need to get those shipped to me and Howard has not responded once to my Emails since January 20th!

Yes that is holding me up on the build videos! AND I cant wait to do the 90

Bob

helidirect · 02-17-2010, 02:46 AM

Bob,

Howard has some health issue so he's off. I am sending you 2 sets of each now

Steve

Finless · 02-17-2010, 03:12 AM

OK cool... Talked to Steve direct tonight and the parts are on the way!

Steve, I am sorry to hear of Howard being sick and in the hospital

We all will hope for the best and a quick recovery! Howard is a great asset to Helidirect.....

So you all know they are aware of the link rod issues and have fixed it! I got my kit in early December so you all should have no worries now about the link rods in kits... If you do get one just call Helidirect and they will send you new rods and links ASAP... Steve told me straight out support will be top notch for this heli

Shit happens like any manufacturer and this time I got some bum parts! Good to see Steve the owner stepping up to resolve it FAST....

The delay was because poor Howard got sick and was hospitalized! Again like any of us, pray for a speedy recovery and the best for Howard and his family!

Bob

John Cook · 02-17-2010, 06:54 AM

I got one of the first run kits. Actually bought mine and built it at IRCHA in August. That would be Mosquito FEST for you there Bob

.

I had a few parts issues, like the one way bearing that people had problems with, and my clutch was a bit "iffy" and HD was AWESOME to deal with. The service and support on this brand is top notch in my book. Plus the heli flies like no other 50 I've had, so I built a 2nd Velocity 50 this winter

Really plan to wring them out this year

DominicD · 02-17-2010, 10:47 AM

Hehehe some of the links are ribbed for her pleasure, the odd link is still threaded improperly, but HD will make it right.

Sorry to hear about Howard, best of wishes from us HF'ers.

LITHIUMSTATIC · 02-17-2010, 12:27 PM

Sorry to hear about Howard... get well soon sir.

As for the links being tight; on every Outrage heli (G5 & 550) I have they are all very tight. I didn't resize and after a few flights they really loosened up and are now just right! I replaced some on the G5 after 200 flights or so just to keep things on par. As for the 550 I only have about 60 or 70 flights on it and the links are GREAT!! School owns my ass right now so I rarely get to do anything heli related. Last semester!!!!

This summer I hope to get a Velocity and a 90E or Fusion..... Well.. I'm just going to buy every Outrage heli I can.

billbill242000 · 02-17-2010, 08:22 PM

Best wishes to Howard...he was a big help when I first ordered my V50!!

esmoglo · 02-17-2010, 09:26 PM

Any new vids??? I just orderd a new kit!! He He I cant wait to get it!!

esmoglo · 02-24-2010, 05:06 PM

01-20-2010, 09:40 PM	#43 (permalink)
Patriot996 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2007	Do they make a heli version of the Rodenator? I've gotta have one of those. (I like to blow things up!!)

01-21-2010, 01:51 AM	#45 (permalink)
dunkonu23 Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Michigan, slightly Northeast of Hell	Great start, Bob... I didn't size the links for the head on mine. One thing I think you're really going to like is the tail assembly. It's a little tricky to get everything square for the pitch slider and how it mounts to the tail assembly, but once you do, it's really super smooth and I anticipate with use it will only get better. Lots of bearing surfaces! Scott __________________ Team Rage-RC USA--Team Pilot *Spartan Vortex Inside,Team Scorpion* KBDD Team Pilot ):>

02-04-2010, 11:33 PM	#46 (permalink)
ov10mech Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami	Building one as I type and I am impressed so far. You are right about Helidirect Bob. They have come a long way. __________________

02-05-2010, 01:34 AM	#47 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	Man 0v10mech, I haven't seen you post in a while? Where you been hiding out? Obviously in a different forum I have What you been up to? Good to see you still around man! Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco!

02-05-2010, 03:26 PM	#49 (permalink)
John Cook Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008	This is the best 50 out in my opinion. I've also come from Vibe 50's. The new MA55 may rock, but I'm happy with the Velocity. It flies so great, I rarely fly my 90's now. With the new OS/YS 55/56 motors, this thing has near the prescence of a 90, but is so nimble yet at the same time locked in, it's just hard to describe, other than to say it's awesome. The launch issues with OWB lockups and some other minor issues were handled great by HD service, and the new kits seem to be just about bullet proof . Great flying, great looking, and great priced heli IMO __________________ ):> KBDD MKS Servos Scorpion Power Systems/Batteries Spartan RC

01-20-2010, 11:52 PM	#44 (permalink)
maarset Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2008	Glad to see some videos Bob. So has work settled down a little?

02-06-2010, 12:56 PM	#50 (permalink)
tony whiteside The man behind CHC Join Date: Aug 2009	this hei rock! and so does Finleess!!! one of my heros!!! rock on Finless!!!

02-17-2010, 02:18 AM	#51 (permalink)
helidirect Registered Users Join Date: May 2006	Bob, please hurry up finishing the 50N before the 90n shows up at your door step ...along with the Fusion 50 electric ... Steve

02-17-2010, 02:35 AM	#52 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	Steve... I have Emailed Howard like 5 times now. I have shot the frame build but I need some link rods and links please! Many of my rods looked like they were threaded but were not real threads. I need to get those shipped to me and Howard has not responded once to my Emails since January 20th! Yes that is holding me up on the build videos! AND I cant wait to do the 90 Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco!

02-17-2010, 02:46 AM	#53 (permalink)
helidirect Registered Users Join Date: May 2006	Bob, Howard has some health issue so he's off. I am sending you 2 sets of each now Steve

02-17-2010, 03:12 AM	#54 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	OK cool... Talked to Steve direct tonight and the parts are on the way! Steve, I am sorry to hear of Howard being sick and in the hospital We all will hope for the best and a quick recovery! Howard is a great asset to Helidirect..... So you all know they are aware of the link rod issues and have fixed it! I got my kit in early December so you all should have no worries now about the link rods in kits... If you do get one just call Helidirect and they will send you new rods and links ASAP... Steve told me straight out support will be top notch for this heli Shit happens like any manufacturer and this time I got some bum parts! Good to see Steve the owner stepping up to resolve it FAST.... The delay was because poor Howard got sick and was hospitalized! Again like any of us, pray for a speedy recovery and the best for Howard and his family! Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco!

02-17-2010, 06:54 AM	#55 (permalink)
John Cook Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008	I got one of the first run kits. Actually bought mine and built it at IRCHA in August. That would be Mosquito FEST for you there Bob . I had a few parts issues, like the one way bearing that people had problems with, and my clutch was a bit "iffy" and HD was AWESOME to deal with. The service and support on this brand is top notch in my book. Plus the heli flies like no other 50 I've had, so I built a 2nd Velocity 50 this winter Really plan to wring them out this year __________________ ):> KBDD MKS Servos Scorpion Power Systems/Batteries Spartan RC

02-17-2010, 10:47 AM	#56 (permalink)
DominicD The Capi My HF Map location Join Date: Oct 2006	Hehehe some of the links are ribbed for her pleasure, the odd link is still threaded improperly, but HD will make it right. Sorry to hear about Howard, best of wishes from us HF'ers. __________________ Spreading capibara awareness since 2006

02-17-2010, 12:27 PM	#57 (permalink)
LITHIUMSTATIC Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006	Sorry to hear about Howard... get well soon sir. As for the links being tight; on every Outrage heli (G5 & 550) I have they are all very tight. I didn't resize and after a few flights they really loosened up and are now just right! I replaced some on the G5 after 200 flights or so just to keep things on par. As for the 550 I only have about 60 or 70 flights on it and the links are GREAT!! School owns my ass right now so I rarely get to do anything heli related. Last semester!!!! This summer I hope to get a Velocity and a 90E or Fusion..... Well.. I'm just going to buy every Outrage heli I can. __________________ Just a guy and his heli....

02-17-2010, 08:22 PM	#58 (permalink)
billbill242000 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2007	Best wishes to Howard...he was a big help when I first ordered my V50!! __________________ All I can say is "WOW!!"

02-17-2010, 09:26 PM	#59 (permalink)
esmoglo Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008	Any new vids??? I just orderd a new kit!! He He I cant wait to get it!! __________________ Angelo

02-24-2010, 05:06 PM	#60 (permalink)
esmoglo Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008	? __________________ Angelo

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