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Scale Model RC Helicopters > Proud Owner of Cobra 60

GrantL
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Location: Springfield, MA

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Proud Owner of the first production, Dr Tim Cobra 60

Hey Guys..

I started my build of Dr Tim's Cobra 60, hot off the laser cutter.

For mechanics, I'm putting in my Raptor 50, with elec conversion, and SK360 flybarless setup..

I'm not going to be posting a lot of pictures that have already been posted by other builders here.. But will post pictures of mechanics installation and any problems I run into.. Here are a few of getting started..

This will be a slow build as I'm on the road a lot and I'm in the middle of a Huey build for my flying bud and that comes first..

Any tips are welcome...

Grant

07-16-2009 08:06 PM

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Copter Doctor
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Location: daleville/ft.rucker, al- home of army aviation

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cool deal Grant, been curious about those. keep us posted.

drive a rotary, fly a rotorcraft

07-16-2009 09:36 PM

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Rodan
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Location: Prescott Valley, AZ

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Very interested to see how this goes together.

I waiting for the Whiskey model before I pull the trigger, though...

07-16-2009 10:55 PM

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reinhpe
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Location: Vienna, Austria

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I am just in the finalizing phase of my e-Cobra so I am waiting for your report to see the difference of these ships! Hope you enjoy your build as I have enjoyed mine...

Peter

Logo 500, Z-Power, Kontronik Jive, BLS Servos & GY 401,
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e-Cobra (w.i. progress)

07-17-2009 07:50 AM

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twitch
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Location: Las Vegas

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please post pics

07-17-2009 08:05 AM

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sliderx
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Location: Meteghan,Nova Scotia, Canada

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I want to watch also. Enjoy the build.

Art

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07-17-2009 10:44 AM

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MichaelP
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Location: Northumberland UK

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Watching with interest, good luck with the build.

http://www.webstarts.com/micksscalehelicopters

07-17-2009 11:44 AM

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doorman
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Location: E.Berne, NY

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Keep On BUILDING!!!!!!

Grant,

That looks like it will be quite a project!!! And very interesting to watch it come together.....
So get Peter's project done so you can get to work!!!!!

Hope you guys can make it over my way one weekend soon......
Keep those pics coming......

Stan

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07-17-2009 01:56 PM

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GrantL
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Location: Springfield, MA

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Got a little more done on the build.. Here's a tip for bending the nose to the front bulkhead.. (Want to keep Stan happy

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Grant

07-18-2009 07:25 PM

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Dr.Tim
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Location: Mojave Desert

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Grant, the wet towel idea is brilliant!! I used ammonia and water in a sprayer bottle .. Looking good!

From Simple minds come simple ideas! Starwood Models, Approach Engineering .

07-18-2009 07:33 PM

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GrantL
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Location: Springfield, MA

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Another building tip

Started working on the canopy and thought I'd post this tip..

BTW.. The 3/8 holes are for Earth Magnets to hold the canopy in..

Grant

07-22-2009 09:37 PM

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GrantL
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Location: Springfield, MA

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Canopy is done and ready for final sanding..

Grant

07-25-2009 01:01 AM

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munkey nuts
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Location: wales uk

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grantl

the magnets your going to use. ive got some for my vario fuselage when i get that far. but what type of metal do you use for the other side. i was thinking sum thin steel sheet like you would get of a drinks can.

gaz

07-25-2009 01:55 PM

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Bear808
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Location: Kailua, Hawai'i

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I'd use another magnet. Drill a matching hole in the canopy assembly ply and epoxy or CA the magnet in. Just make sure to get the poles right. As for your Vario, you can do the same thing, but you may have to add a mount for the magnet.

Keep thy head speed up, less the earth come up from below and smite thee.

07-25-2009 02:05 PM

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GrantL
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Location: Springfield, MA

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Gaz... I'm using Earth Magnets.. One on each side.. See the picture where I have the 3/8" holes.. with the magnets installed, they touch each other.. works great..

Grant

07-25-2009 05:46 PM

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chuckhager
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Location: Clovis, CA

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Great project! I will be following along as well.

07-25-2009 06:11 PM

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GrantL
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Location: Springfield, MA

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Here's a couple of progress pictures..