Hi,

I'm going to buy a new re-manufactured Helibaby from wwwheli-baby.de. I see that they have had made the old Webra Speed 40 at a cost of £135. Do I need this motor for the best result, or would an up to date silver motor be a better bet? Say an OS 46 AX at a cost of only £75?

I don't mind buying the Webra if it's the best engine for the job, but I can't help thinking a modern OS would be easier to tune and keep running, maybe??

I will be buying the Zimmermann though!!

Thanks for your help.

Rob.

Based on my personal experience, you will be really happy with your purchase.

I put an OPS 40 RCA in mine, and it flies really well. You really need to decide if you want to stay "authentic" or not. If not, any .40 or similar size engine should work -- keep in mind some basic dimensions that are important; Gerd (at Heli-baby.de) will help ensure you get an engine that fits.

Keep in mind, with a FP heli, the ability to increase rotor speed depends entirely on the engines ability to rev up - a direct function of the power ratio of the engine (and many other factors).

Post any questions you may have during the build. Gerd will also be a tremendous resource if required (although the kit is so good, that additional assistance should not be required).

Best wishes with you pending purchase!

Thanks for that Tutelar-rc.

I think I'll play safe and buy the engine that has been made for it by Heli-baby.de

I'm very much looking forward to this, it will be one fun ride

I've got about 5 'Action Men' watching on Ebay already .

OOOOOOOOOOOOH, you little temptress !

Wow !! a call from Germany to the UK today after I placed my order for a Heli-baby last night! Now that's what I call service !!

I've decided to go with the OS 46 AX and I'm looking for a Hirobo Secadu Evo 50 exhaust. I think the nasty cast Evo exhaust will be in keeping with what may well have been bolted onto these models back in the day. The Secadu Evo 50 exhaust looks very much like a standard plank exhaust, only it bolts on horizontal.

I've got a stack of 12% fuel that I will try, but here 30% is as cheap as other fuel!! So I may try some of my 'standard' 30% fuel. I should be able to run the engine much richer, this will keep the engine very cool and smooth off the power curve, I think??

Anyway, looking forward to it

Rob.

P.S, I've bought my Action man !!

LoL, so is Action Man going to be assembling this new heli then?

Vibe 90, Vibe 50, Vigor CS x2,
Dyna-x, Knight 503D, Logo 10,
TRex 500, Furion, Gaui EP200

That is COOL!!! I can't wait to start mine. I have it. And ready to build. Just got to find time to build it. Building another Trex-700N First.

JC Zankl

I am truly going to enjoy this build thread...

Keep up the great work!!!

PS. I can't wait to see Action Man's reaction when he finds out his legs are too long for the heli...

LOLRF ,,, good build humor Rbush
Keep it coming

Larry C ----------Bergen R/C helicopters

keep 'em coming

No honey I got that used.... MAAC#73745

That is great!!! Keep it coming man. Most entertaining build thread on here.

JC Zankl

Rbush , I think you have way too much time on your hands!!
But , I am interested in the build and how the heli flies with all new modern electronics in it..

EP8 EX twinring frame
Quick of Japan
EP8v2 EX
EP9

Rbush , I think you have way too much time on your hands!!

Yeah what jimbo said !! I'm really enjoying the creativity thou,keep it coming

If you're not living on the edge you're just taking up space !

ROLFLMFAO

Keep it coming Rob!!

Could do with some quality entertainment after loosing my job!!

Am I still in control?......................OH!

Alright Rob
Action Man is not REALLY building it, is he??? He must be too busy giving his sexy wife one to be bothered with toys!
Who IS building it?? C'mon, it's YOu isn't it? Hey, Hey?
Liking this a lot, why don't you try motion capture and post a film of him building it, then even I will believe
Denis

OK, with a gay pose like that I can believe Barbie doesn't see much 'action' from THIS Action Man.....
When am I coming down to see you Rob? i sorted a load of bits out, including a motor, for you.
Denis