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12-31-2019 12:41 AM 14 months ago

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Grimracer

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Vario 1:6th "Big" Jet Ranger

Gang, I need some blade recommendations for my Vario jet ranger.... I will be flying this flybarless.

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12-31-2019 01:40 AM 14 months ago

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Blades..

If you are using the Vario benzin mechanics, I would use the Vario 800mm blades.
That's what I fly on mine after converting to fbl..

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12-31-2019 02:24 AM 14 months ago

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What mechanics are you using?Roy Mayoral

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12-31-2019 12:33 PM 14 months ago

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Grimracer

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Vario Benzen.. petrol motor.

Champ.. let me look at those..

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12-31-2019 04:15 PM 14 months ago

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marc28

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Grim, the Vario 419 blades work best on the 1/6 JR

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12-31-2019 09:57 PM 14 months ago

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Marc.. I have a set and will give them a go..

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01-01-2020 10:24 PM 14 months ago

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thanks for the help so far..

I am going to change the tail gears.. they are 16t for a 5mm shaft.. I dont see them in the manual I have.. I do see 17T however...

Would 95/10 bevel gear set for M5 shaft fit?

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01-02-2020 09:40 AM 14 months ago

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Grim,

The 16T gear you need is pt. no 95.
https://www.vario-helicopter.biz/us...oth::31108.html

The Spiral gear set 95/10 is for the Metal Tail box only.

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01-02-2020 01:00 PM 14 months ago

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Thank you.. I saw #95 in the manual but failed to find it on line. thank you for the link.

Most helpfull and thanks again!

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01-11-2020 01:22 AM 14 months ago

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Gang,

Just a start.. but here is what I have so far... not much.

Parts on order.. Replacing all the bevel gears. The guy that build this used RED locktite on EVERYTHING..LOL.. I got it apart..

https://michaelzaborowski.smugmug.com/VARIO-Bell-206/

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01-15-2020 06:51 PM 13 months ago

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I machined a spacer to set the swash on the heli. It totally makes sense to me know.. the 13mm spacing on this machine sets the anti rotation pin in the center of the anti rotation slot. I will have to post a pic.. so simple a cave man could do it. (Now I need to make sure I make them for some of my other setups)

Not much to report. I did buy some heat deflecting material for the muffler side of the fuse.. I will likely place a small amount between the muffler and the frame set as well..

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01-17-2020 03:46 PM 13 months ago

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Project is looking good! You are really going to enjoy this bird. I need to get mine going after I finish my current projects.

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01-24-2020 10:34 PM 13 months ago

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Thanks Taylor...

Then to the gang.. what is the best way to determine the length of the servo arm for the tail?

Thanks in advance.

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01-25-2020 01:33 AM 13 months ago

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Mike,
Like almost any heli, the arm length for the tail servo should be what is needed to have the servo travel (set at 100%) be correct when moving from “hover” position to full anti-torque position.
The assumption is that the servo arm and tail pitch change bellcrank are at 90 degrees to the pitch change rod at hover position.

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01-25-2020 01:45 AM 13 months ago

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Servo Arm

Use 17mm from center output shaft to outer hole of arm..
Then check to see if it gives you what Sandy said

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01-30-2020 01:42 PM 13 months ago

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Very good... thanks all. The servo arrangement was all over the place on this heli. The ball on the tail pitch arm is 25mm from the center of the pivot. (I will start with that there and setup the servo to 17mm)

I have a new set of Futaba H700s for this unit and will be using them on everything but the throttle (3070 in that position)

I need to order a set of 100mm long 2.5mm pushrods. I see Vario has them so I will get them from there.

I have been speaking with Carey Shurley about the engine and he gave it a lean bill of health. We still dont know whos exhaust system that is but OK.. we will give it a go! It is a Vario branded Zenoah G23. 4 bolt jug. I dont have any real concerns about the engine.

I still have much to go.. I have the files made to cut the new radio tray but think I will re-think that to hold my ON-OFF switch and CGY-760.. so I think that will be a redo.

Thanks again all

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01-30-2020 04:04 PM 13 months ago

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That is the stock Zimmerman exhaust Vario used to sell for that bird.
We did not like it as it heated the side of the fuselage and made it soft. We started using the 116/95 and that is what Vario sells for the fuse today.

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01-30-2020 05:20 PM 13 months ago

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Copy that.. I put a heat protection pad on the fuse (we will see if it works).. the fuse WAS warped in that area and I straightened it.. so its all making sense now.

I was going to attempt to wrap the muffler BUT.. that proved hard to do with the mounting in the way. I will also put a small piece between the muffler and the mechanics. I dont like how close the muffler is to the nylon tail bevel gears.. IF.. I get uncomfortable with this idea. .i will change out the exhaust.. DARRELL!!! ya got one laying around in your pile just in case?

Thanks for the help on this.. any and all are very much appreciated!

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01-31-2020 01:39 PM 13 months ago

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A few pic updates on my photo site
https://michaelzaborowski.smugmug.com/VARIO-Bell-206/

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