Forum Sub Sections? 

HOME   rrTV-PHOTO  GALLERIES  MY GALLERY   HELP-FAQ
myHOME PM pmRR MEMBERS 552 ONLINE 70 EVENTS SEARCH REGISTER  START HERE
Topic Subscribe
WATCH  2 pages [ <<    <    ( 1 )     2     NEXT    >> ]1735 viewsPOST REPLY
Boca Bearings . HeliProz . Ron’s HeliProz South
. .

Compass Knight 50 ODIN 90

 >

3dPlus. Quiet in here

blade3d

Elite Veteran
New Jersey USA

It's kinda quiet in here I just got my second 3D Plus I love this copter

Blade3d

01-01-2012 Over year old.
rcnut

Key Veteran
Rockford, Illinois

It's kinda quiet in here...
Yea, I noticed that also. Been this way for a while.

I like my 3D+ as well, but craving the electrics after flying my Protos a while. If I can wait...I'll have a 7HV that should cure that craving.

"I love the smell of Nitro in the morning!"

01-01-2012 Over year old.
GyroFreak

rrProfessor
Orlando Florida ...

Shhhh, keep it down.

I think about the hereafter. I go somewhere to get something, then wonder what I'm here after ?

01-01-2012 Over year old.
rcnut

Key Veteran
Rockford, Illinois

Sorry!!!

"I love the smell of Nitro in the morning!"

01-01-2012 Over year old.
blade3d

Elite Veteran
New Jersey USA

Oh yeah I got my eye on the 7HV also

Blade3d

01-01-2012 Over year old.
rcnut

Key Veteran
Rockford, Illinois

Coronal let me fly his...now I have to have one!

"I love the smell of Nitro in the morning!"

01-02-2012 Over year old.
lazor 22

Senior Heliman
Wendell, NC

3D Plus is a great heli. Super light, with my OS55/B320 it's unbogable!

Lincoln; Compas, Giant Power, Nankinhobby, Onlyfinehelis

01-08-2012 Over year old.
blade3d

Elite Veteran
New Jersey USA

I have two one not built and it's very light and smooth.

Blade3d

01-08-2012 Over year old.
raynman

Veteran
Lyall Bay - Wgtn - N.Z

I use to have a 3Dplus - loved it! But now I have converted to the E side and currently fly the 7HV which I competed in our nationals comp and placed 1st in 3DNZ cup.


Compassmodel
www.rchelis.co.nz
HC X-series
Fusuno
Savox

01-09-2012 Over year old.
rcnut

Key Veteran
Rockford, Illinois

Went out flying this weekend. Put another couple of flights on my 3D+. Can't wait for the 7HV...however...I need to sell my 2 - Trex 450 SE's first.

"I love the smell of Nitro in the morning!"

01-09-2012 Over year old.
Rob43

Senior Heliman
Midland, MI USA

I wish there was some more chatter on here too. I have the bug for a new project, and it simply must be a 3D+. Seems a nitro makes for a good fun fly machine. I love flying electric the most, but I've not yet owned a 3D+ or a nitro with Vbar. Don't need a fancy setup at all. Vbar, OS55, B320, Vbar...already have an extra JR 8900.

I just finished an Align Super Cobra and may sell it or trade it to get the 3D+. I loved building the Cobra, but ready to build something new.

Rob
Team Compass Support

08-08-2012 03:25 AM
rcnut

Key Veteran
Rockford, Illinois

Rob, I’ve been having a blast with mine! The only issues I’ve had to date…the fuel tank, brittle landing gear, and the clutch and now clutch bell. I noticed fresh fuel leaking down the tank one day. Found the tank cracked at the vent fitting, so I was losing tank pressure.

The other problem was the one way in the clutch during the late fall. No biggie, I replaced it and all was well. Then in the spring, I had my receiver pack die in flight. The motor stayed at 90% throttle, basically smoked the clutch liner.

I’ve replaced many clutch liners so decided to do the same here. I ordered a new liner for the Compass 3D+. When it came in, it was very hard to bend and brittle! I tried boiling, steaming, and using a heat gun (400+ degrees) to form the liner to fit the bell. I couldn’t get the liner to bend enough to match the bell. So I ordered a new bell with liner installed.

That only lasted ~30 flights. As I found out, the liner was only spot glued to the bell. Well that liner popped out and the clutch broke. Coronal had a spare clutch, and I had ordered a Trex 600 liner…next time I will try a X-Cell (from MA) liner, I believe they are thicker. I had to glue a thick strip of paper to the bell first, then the liner.

It works! Now I’ll see for how long. Outside of a couple of issues “I’ve” had…it’s an awesome heli. One that I would buy again!

"I love the smell of Nitro in the morning!"

08-08-2012 01:58 PM
Rob43

Senior Heliman
Midland, MI USA

Thanks RCnut. I love my Compass helis and already have some shareable spares. Sounds like a good idea to try a different liner material. I recall relining an Align clutch a couple of years ago from a tipover. The liner went in easily, and worked perfectly. I think I used CA. I really like the new Loctite brand control gel products. It's rubberized, and seems to work with a large variety of bonding materials. I bet it would work well for a liner. Great to hear you're enjoying your 3D+. Would make a nice collectible for my Compass fleet. Plus, parts are available at Nankin a short distance away from me.

Rob
Team Compass Support

08-08-2012 04:13 PM
rcnut

Key Veteran
Rockford, Illinois

Plus, parts are available at Nankin a short distance away from me.
Must be nice! I find it hard to get some parts from them...most of the time the part is out of stock. I wish there was more than one hobby shop carrying parts.

I have a Compass 6HV and it is wicked crazy! I had Eric Brandenburg set it up as if it was his, radio sensitivity. I fly it, but not as much as my 3D+.
Sounds like a good idea to try a different liner material.
I had found 2 glue spots on both clutch bells (about 180 degrees apart) that was holding the liners in! Not good. I bought an ARF plane that was plagued the same way. spot glueing along the spare. Needless to say, the wing folded and totaled the plane. And that plane came from good ole China!

Aside from that, it's an awesome heli.

"I love the smell of Nitro in the morning!"

08-08-2012 05:32 PM
RAK402

Key Veteran
Alhambra, CA

I picked one of these up from a friend (I had to have one after flying one at Miramar).

It will be a while before I can outfit it with an engine, pipe, servos, etc.

KBDD Team Pilot/Team Compass/nankinhobby.com Gens Ace

08-08-2012 05:47 PM
Rob43

Senior Heliman
Midland, MI USA

I saw you flew Tim's. Sounds like fun, and I love the "look of how it moves". If I can wiggle back into nitro, it will by my path, only unless it might be an Odin V2. I almost bought the one Airworks had for sale before decided on a 6HV FBL.

Rob
Team Compass Support

08-08-2012 09:42 PM
CoronaL

Key Veteran
Winnebago IL

Love my 3d plus. If I had to pick 2 helis ONLY to keep, it'd be my 3d plus and atom 500. My 6hv would be close behind though . I love my 7hv too, but I'm way more comfortable with the 3dplus/atom 500.

Randy!!! I am the liquor

08-29-2012 02:33 AM
RAK402

Key Veteran
Alhambra, CA

Well,

I have a motor lined up, through the courtesy of a friend, now I need another AR7200 BX, servos, and time...

KBDD Team Pilot/Team Compass/nankinhobby.com Gens Ace

08-29-2012 04:56 AM
blade3d

Elite Veteran
New Jersey USA

Anyone flying their 3Dplus FBL ?

Blade3d

09-20-2012 06:48 AM
flydan

Senior Heliman
lawrenceville GA

flying mine all the time I love it!

Compass Rep.

10-08-2012 09:52 AM
WATCH  2 pages [ <<    <    ( 1 )     2     NEXT    >> ]1735 viewsPOST REPLY
RcGalore . Scorpion Power System . HeliDirect
. .

Compass Knight 50 ODIN 90

 >

3dPlus. Quiet in here

 Print TOPIC Advertisers 

Sunday, May 19 - 5:05 am - Copyright © 2000 - 2013 runryder.com | email | runryder needs cookie