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e-Century Hummingbird - Swift > Century swift canopy anyone ever fit a different canopy on the swift ???

piranhafreak
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Century swift canopy anyone ever fit a different canopy on the swift ??? i am rebuilding my swift and im not a big fan of the swift canopy although the red painted once isnt that bad but pricey and dont knwo if my 6s 5000 mah lipo will fit

Also i would like to try the 620se canopy dont knwo if that would fit either so has anyoen tried anything else?

Mabey one day i will actually land one of these things !!

07-18-2009 10:06 PM

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Ben-T-Spindle
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I agree, the worst thing about the Swift is the ugly canopy. I have seen a few potential buyers turned off when they have a look at it. Century would sell a few more if they had a more conventional looking canopy.

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07-18-2009 10:18 PM

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imnxtc
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Hey...I have grown to like the look of the Swift 16 canopy.

But I must admit that I like the Swift 620SE canopy a lot better.

07-20-2009 08:03 PM

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Greybird
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I like it too. If you cut the bottom out a little, you can do battery changes without taking it off. I think that is actually a giant plus. My other heli's need to have the canopy removed for a battery change.

07-20-2009 08:06 PM

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piranhafreak
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yeah u can see i cut mine out for the battery tried to leave it intacked as much as possable but its still an ugly yellow swift canopy its growing on me but im still undecided if i liek it or not so i bought a t-rex 600 canopy and lets see how it fits

Mabey one day i will actually land one of these things !!

07-20-2009 09:54 PM

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oldfart
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I bet if you put the decals on, it would look a lot better.

I have even used Monokote trim sheets to make up my own designs to stick on it.

07-21-2009 04:47 AM

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Greybird
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07-21-2009 11:03 AM

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piranhafreak
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Hey greybird that looks pretty darn nice i like it alot U should sell me that canopy

Mabey one day i will actually land one of these things !!

07-21-2009 03:30 PM

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Greybird
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The orange actually matches the tail boom. It now has kbdd tailblades that match too.. Makes it easy to see. Maybe i'll try another picture in the sun later. Graphics from Callie Graphics.

07-21-2009 04:18 PM

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Greybird
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Also, it will soon be 2.4. I have a T10CHG waiting to be programmed.

07-21-2009 04:19 PM

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simages
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I have even used Monokote trim sheets to make up my own designs to stick on it.

I do the same with the MonoKote, that's why I like electrics......

Or do it Right with Callie Graphics, like Greybirds' bird can't go wrong!

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07-21-2009 04:24 PM

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imnxtc
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Yes, Callie Graphics does a lot of neat stuff.

But I also like the latest standard Swift decals, and like someone mentioned earlier. Any type of stick decal or graphics may not last too well on a nitro hei due to the fuel getting ubder it, they do last well with electrics.

07-21-2009 04:55 PM

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piranhafreak
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sorry greybird i just couldnt help it i had to copy from you and i placed an order with callie graphics and for those graphics got a couple t shirts to

p.s do u have the plastic canopy or fiberglass

Mabey one day i will actually land one of these things !!

07-21-2009 05:01 PM

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Greybird
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Plastic canopy.. Pirhana freak. Add the Century helicopter name on the boom, and get some orange for the end of the boom. It was 5 extra bucks. It is the same color in real life.

07-21-2009 05:59 PM

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Pistol_Pete
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here's a freebee for some...go to your local sign maker as they ALWAYS have vinyl remnants to throw out after making signs.

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07-21-2009 07:43 PM

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simages
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here's a freebee for some...go to your local sign maker as they ALWAYS have vinyl remnants to throw out after making signs.

That's a good tip and think I'll check that one out. I haven't decided how to do my Swift canopy's yet. Not vinyl, but I often create graphics with my laser printer on adhesive print paper, apply and seal with clear coat.

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Pistol_Pete
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now THAT is nice.

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07-21-2009 09:35 PM

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simages
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Thanks.....

I still have it and was my first heli however; the best part is that my girl (my better 3 quarters) of nine years bought it for me to return to the hobby.

I'd say they are both keepers!

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07-22-2009 01:46 AM

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simages
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I like the canopy, but definitely needs to be detailed and personalized. Greybird's is nicely done especially with the extra details......

piranhafreak, were you looking for one in fiberglass?

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07-22-2009 01:51 AM

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piranhafreak
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I love that canopy just $90 bucks is steap for it

Mabey one day i will actually land one of these things !!

07-22-2009 02:13 AM

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