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Fixit
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Location: UK

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Well I was going to have a break from theses conversion for a while after doing the two 600s and a Raptor 90 but I just couldn’t resist having a go with the 700
I played about with some graph paper and a bit of scrap 1.5mm plastic sheet today and made up some mock frames just to see how things would fit and because the 700 frames are spaced at 60mm I will be able to use the Century Super Heavy Duty NX clutch on this one.

Being able to order the clutch without having to pay the duty and excessive delivery would be nice but there are no NX parts available in the UK


More soon probably
03-07-2009 02:41 AM
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smallplanes
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Location: Timmonsville,S.C. ,USA

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Look good Fixit, i would like to see or whole process as i might want to do a 700 also. It look pretty much like the stock 700 frame what all do you have to change to get it to work? Could you put the stock 700 frame up side your frame and take a pic?


Thanks

Spectra G 26cc
Jewel
2 Evo 50's
3 Trex 450's
Trex 700
Raptor50
12Z
03-07-2009 03:30 PM
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copperclad
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Location: NY

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Hi Peter
looks great , i beat my 600 fever , of course i have a bad case of Align 500 with A123's fever i am trying to beat , it's like tradeing a bad cold for a mild case of the flu
03-07-2009 03:44 PM
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Fixit
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Location: UK

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Smallplanes
The two frames are very similar and I did think about using the 700 mechanics in my converted 600 frame as I’m sure it would work, all the holes, servos and main gear are in the same place as the 700 but the rear servo moves up front on the 700 and the tail fixings have a different bolt pattern
I will place the 700m frame on my mock frame a take a picture later for you.
Fixit
03-07-2009 05:30 PM
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smallplanes
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Location: Timmonsville,S.C. ,USA

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Thanks

Spectra G 26cc
Jewel
2 Evo 50's
3 Trex 450's
Trex 700
Raptor50
12Z
03-07-2009 05:32 PM
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Fixit
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Location: UK

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Hi Dana
I hear what you’re saying and I tried following the thread about kicking the habit but it didn’t work much for me, I guess I must be a gassaholic
Your idea of making mock frames first worked well but the plastic I used is awful to work with, to slow and it chips, to fast and it melts but I did manage in the end.
03-07-2009 05:39 PM
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copperclad
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Location: NY

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Hi Peter
the masonite i use is a wood product , major properties are it is CHEAP , easy to cut and drill , and CHEAP , did i mention CHEAP?

cheers
03-07-2009 05:55 PM
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Fixit
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Location: UK

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Hi Dana
Is the masonite Cheap then?
The plastic I used came out of a skip at the suppliers and you don’t get much cheaper than that and that's why I persevered with it I guess
03-07-2009 06:20 PM
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unochen
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Location: Taipei,Taiwan

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Hi Fixit
It look great.
03-07-2009 06:38 PM
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Fixit
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Location: UK

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Cheers unochen
03-07-2009 10:03 PM
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Fixit
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Location: UK

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		smallplanes
Picture of booth 700 and mock 700 frames.




I've just sold all the bits from the kit like the frames, clutch, hub, shroud and so on that aren’t used for £110 to go towards the clutch and hub etc.
It all helps
03-07-2009 10:06 PM
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smallplanes
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Location: Timmonsville,S.C. ,USA

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Thanks Fixit your a good man. I did not know that the frame had to be changed so much for the gasser version.


Thanks for the pics

Spectra G 26cc
Jewel
2 Evo 50's
3 Trex 450's
Trex 700
Raptor50
12Z
03-07-2009 10:31 PM
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copperclad
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Location: NY

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Hi Peter
i like your idea of using the 600 tank , good work
03-07-2009 10:58 PM
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zorba
Senior Heliman
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Peter Hi, You are not playing fair. You could of waited till I finished my 600 before you takled another one.
Darn I hate leaving things unfinished.
If I buy another heli that soon they will cancel my lease.

Good work pete let us know how it turns out.
I'm stillwaiting for the carb lever.

Cheers

Never too old to learn...and never too young to do it again. And the ground always wins..
03-07-2009 11:07 PM
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Fixit
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Location: UK

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Hi Dana

yes I used the 600 tank for two reasons, one was the 90 is a thirsty engine but the 231 isn’t so we would be carrying extra weight for nothing and the second reason was so I can mount a servo above the tank for the throttle, I could have squeezed a mini servo and kept the 700 tank but like I said we don’t need all that fuel anyway.
Fixit
03-07-2009 11:20 PM
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Fixit
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Location: UK

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Hi smallplanes
You might get away with less work if you use the 700 drive train and shroud but I would always be worrying about the clutch and the cooling that way
03-07-2009 11:23 PM
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Fixit
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Location: UK

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Hi Bill (zorba)
Sorry M8, I did try to fight it believe me but after a week watching TV I just had to do something and the 700 conversion seemed a good idea before Align beat me to it
Don’t worry I’m still flying the 600 231 and I love it but the 20cc 600 might have to go to help fund this project.
03-07-2009 11:33 PM
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zorba
Senior Heliman
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		I agree with you same here. You are right the 20cc has to go. After driving a Porche why go back to an old pickup truck.
Keep posting I'll be watching.
Cheers

Never too old to learn...and never too young to do it again. And the ground always wins..
03-08-2009 12:47 AM
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AceBird
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Location: Utica, NY USA

My Posts This: Topic  Forum
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You are right the 20cc has to go. After driving a Porche why go back to an old pickup truck.

I think you are right. I can't get my head around a 20cc in a heli. It is barely enough for a plank.

Ace
What could be more fun?
03-08-2009 09:25 PM
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Fixit
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Location: UK

My Posts This: Topic  Forum		Well it’s Sold provisionally but don’t be under any illusion about the 20cc it performs Tick Tocks and rolls as good as any gasser will and it loves to rev.
03-08-2009 10:53 PM
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