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Technex
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Location: Berkshire, UK

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No problem, and sorry once again for the late reply. Would you like to know the weight of the fibreglass one? I do not have one but I can find out for you no problem.

I have a question for you if possible, did you fit the alu frame supports on the back of your frame, instead of the ALU gyro basemount? If you did, do you mind if I ask why? Just wondering that is all. Looks rather nice!

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06-09-2009 11:12 PM
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DeadTom
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Location: Reno, NV - USA

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		What's the thickness of the CF frames?

I piled my Dragonus into the ground pretty bad the other day bending the frames both upper and lower and I have no spares and since I finally finished my CNC router I would like to use some G10 to make some new frame pieces, but since I have always flown with the aluminum frames I do not know what the thickness is of the CF frames.

Any help is appreciated,
DT
08-18-2009 10:32 PM
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Technex
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Location: Berkshire, UK

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Hi DeadTom,

Sorry to hear about the crash!

All frames are 1mm apart from the Performance grey FG (Carbon) which is 1.5mm. These thicker frames also use gold spacers which are slightly smaller to allow for the thicker frames. The 1.5mm frame is excellent and what I personally use. It's very crash resistant!

You can find all the info here (as well as to purchase if desired).

http://www.rcer.com/index.php?page=...uemart&Itemid=1

http://www.rcer.com/index.php?page=...uemart&Itemid=1

http://www.rcer.com/index.php?page=...uemart&Itemid=1


I hope you get back up and flying again soon!

Regards,

Laurence

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08-18-2009 10:42 PM
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DeadTom
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Location: Reno, NV - USA

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Hey thanks Laurence, much appreciated.
I will post some pics later tonight when I get back home.
This kit was one of the originals that does not have the captive nuts.
Speaking of nuts and screws, will I need longer screws for the additional width of the frames?

Tom
08-18-2009 11:32 PM
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Technex
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Location: Berkshire, UK

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Hi Tom,

You can upgrade the parts to ones with pre-installed nuts whenever you wish to do so, sorry if you know this already.

Nope, the standard screws will be just fine for the job.

Regards,

Laurence

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08-18-2009 11:45 PM
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DeadTom
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Location: Reno, NV - USA

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Very good, thanks again Laurence.
Here's a few pics of the damage.

08-19-2009 07:21 PM
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Technex
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Location: Berkshire, UK

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Ouch!! The alu frame does do that in crashes, hehehe. Seems like the main shaft took a lot of the energy.

Let us know if you can when you get back up and flying .

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08-19-2009 08:28 PM
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Dos Equis
Heliman
Location: Silver Spring Maryland

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Hello Laurence,

I apologize for my late reply, I've been lost in the sauce so to speak.

I fitted the aluminum frame spacers in lieu of the gyro base mount, mainly for looks and to put some support in there as well.....as opposed to not having anything in there. I used the plastic boom mount and mounted the gyro directly to it. FWIW, the weight difference is very close to if not the same.


I continue to be amazed by these particular machines .
08-20-2009 06:31 PM
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Technex
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Location: Berkshire, UK

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Hi Dos Equis,

It's no problem at all, infact just a few weeks I done the same myself!



Seems to work great! Thanks for the tip.

Laurence

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08-21-2009 12:05 AM
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Farrell
Senior Heliman
Location: Huntington Beach, CA

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Hobby People will be carrying the Dragonus, the kit is currently $59.99...

http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/160631.asp
10-02-2009 10:46 PM
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Dos Equis
Heliman
Location: Silver Spring Maryland

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Wow!

That is a smoking deal or am I missing something?

Good find!
10-02-2009 10:54 PM
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Technex
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Location: Berkshire, UK

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Nope, just a smoking good introductory deal .

Amazing price for all you get!

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10-02-2009 11:17 PM
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VFR750
Heliman
Location: New Haven, CT - USA

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Dragonus parts at Helidirect.com

Does anyone know why helidirect.com is dumping their Dragonus parts inventory? I frequently buy parts from them, and was resonantly talking to the sale rep and he told me that the parts are being discontinued that was the reason. However that answer does not make sense to me. So does anyone know real reason?
10-31-2009 09:28 PM
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Technex
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Location: Berkshire, UK

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Hi,

I've been informed that Hobbypeople.net will now be carrying the Dragonus kits and parts.

http://www.hobbypeople.net/part/160631.asp

Unfortunately they are not available just yet but will be soon.

You can also order directly from RCer using our website at www.rcer.com.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Regards,

Laurence

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11-01-2009 01:37 PM
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helipr0
New Heliman
Location: Molenstede/BELGIUM

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Hi all!

Those who bought their Dragonus from promo sale may feel lucky because this heli simply ROCKs!

Amazing fast colective and cyclic response,very quiet and very light!

I already had Beam e4 which has the same tail rotor belt drive and don't know how it's possible,but Dragonus is far way more quieter.
I have also flown 450 PRO,and even this heli can't beat dragonus ,thrust me

Go Dragonus!!

Damian

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11-02-2009 04:23 PM
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rundodro
New Heliman
Location: Santiago, Chile

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		And here is a blog with some more pictures and setup information: http://dragonus2.blogspot.com

I hope you enjoy it...
11-03-2009 02:03 AM
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Greenshields
Heliman
Location: Fountain Valley, CA - USA

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Hobby People now has Dragonus Parts and Hopups.
http://www.hobbypeople.net/gallery/160631.asp

This also means that all the Global Hobby Distributor Dealers can supply these parts as well.
List of dealers:
http://www.globalhobby.com/globalwhere2buy.asp

For those who pre-ordered, we're shipping now.

Mike Greenshields

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11-06-2009 09:45 PM
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DriveWRX
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Location: Palos Heights, IL

My Posts This: Topic  Forum
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This also means that all the Global Hobby Distributor Dealers can supply these parts as well.
List of dealers:
http://www.globalhobby.com/globalwhere2buy.asp


That's great news! Dragonus parts available locally...

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11-07-2009 12:24 AM
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