G10 Frames for HORNET Micro Heli

[Mario]

For those that asked for it, finally here!

G10 Frame/LG Upgrade Kit:

Replaces Hornet's original thin carbon struts and skids for a more practical, tuffer, more appealing and professional setup.

NOTE:
ABSOLUTELY NO MODIFICATION IS DONE OR REQUIRED TO THE ORIGINAL HORNET's MAIN BODY PART E001 OR THE MECHANICS.

Frame designed with lots of neccessary space to hold standard, as well as, Head Hold Gyro, any type of Receiver, ESC's , Standard as well as Li-Pol batteries, larger brusheless controllers, etc. You can even mount a miniature camera on the frame. It also has provisions for tail servo mounting so that it can be bolted with small screws for a more rigid installation. Rubber Band tabs provided for holding batttery/equipment in place.

Features:

- Tuff!!! "Snap On" Molded Struts and Skids, Dampens and prevents shock damage to expensive electronics components.

The Hornets original carbon rod struts are stiff and thus have no "give" these will break or come loose at the horizontal bracket joints or if you land hard enough, there is also a possibility of shock damage to electronic gear. If you fly hard and fast sometimes the unavoidable happens and the original LG/ frame will break. MIA's New Frame/LG setup helps prevent all of the above.

- Frame Kit comes with 6 (3 per side) bolt on miniature Self tapping screws that attach the new side plates to the sides of the existing Hornet Main body part E001.

- Frame kit comes also with MIA's G10 90/120 FP/CCCPM Servo Mounting plate that fits over the Hornet E001 Main Body post. This plate's design positions servos in an "accessible" manner allowing one to adjust the servo arm's through the front of the servo without having to remove them from the plate.

- Last but not least the looks of your Hornet will dramatically change and look more like a real nitro helicopter. The original Canopy still mounts the same way and you can also mount other canopies available on the market. Skid design makes a mean and realistic looking Jet Ranger, Huey and some other designs that have similar realistic skid shapes.

Complete Kit ONLY! $ 29.99 Introductory Offer.
Includes:

- Frame Kit (2 side plates, 3 brackets, top servo tray)
- Tuff Shock Damping Struts
- Tuff Shock Damping Skids
- Stainless Steel Miniature Harware
- Instructions


Mario I. Arguello
www.micro-flight.com

[born2net]

Good Job Mario ...
Regards,
Sean - HeliHobby.com (http://www.HeliHobby.com)

[HeliFlyer]

If I wanted to order this Mario, how would I do that?

[Mario]

HeliFLyer,

See one of our Distributors listed in our web site. They should have them by the end of this week or Monday.

Thanks,

Mario I. Arguello
www.micro-flight.com

[docphi]

How about some closeup detailed pics? I'd like to see how the tail boom is fixed.

[Mario]

Docphi,

I forgot to mention, there is "abolutely no modification" to the Hornet Frame, the thing I called the Gear Box, the Body part E001, the tail boom and gear mechanics sit intact. I updated my first post to reflect this clarification.

I didn't want to modify the Hornet's Main Body E001, but instead used it as the Bearing Block for sandwiching the new frame sides/strut/lg assembly. This provides for a rigid , simple and economical upgrade .

The only thing required is to remove the original carbon struts assembly from the Hornet main body, using a bit of CA debonder if you CA glued it in place. The motor, battery, ESC Gyro, and tail servo, typically you would remove these also to install them in the new frame/strut/lg assembly.

The installation is very simple and goes very quick, the instructions are more detailed.



Mario I. Arguello
www.micro-flight.com

[docphi]

Ahhh! Now I get it. I really should learn how to read!

;)

[Hoverup]

Hey Mario. What's the weight gain over a stock Hornet setup?

TIA - Boyd;)
AMA 80393
Major USAF
Retired

[johntbyrne]

I think I understand. We're saying the frame sides fit around the frame that is already there? The only thing that we don't use is the small CF rods that make the landing skids along with the original MS skids. Is this right? Like already asked, what is weight gain?

Thanks in advance
John

[johnbyrne]

Just noticed what appears to be the finger flexing the landing gear. How much spring is in it and how much will this protect us in a hard landing. Interesting idea if weight gain isn't too much.

[Mario]

Weight Gain Comparison:

Over stock Hornet: 11 grams give or take for the complete setup.

Over Hornet equipped with single piece 90/120 servo tray and tail servo plate extensios: 5 grams.

Yes, the finger is flexing the struts all the way down to the ground, when released, it springs right back up. The only way to break these struts is if you pulled them and stretch them appart with some heavy equipment. You will not be able to break them by hand no matter how hard you pull or force you apply.

Price Comparison:

MIA Complete System $29.99
vs.
Non-MIA Simgle servo tray gyro plate extensions $20-30 range.


Mario I. Arguello
www.micro-flight.com

[Hoverup]

Sounds like you have both the cost and weight factors in check. Good job:)

Cheers - Boyd;)
AMA 80393
Major USAF
Retired

[Mario]

Thanks Boyd.

Regards,

Mario

[Norman Adlam]

Mario,

How does anyone in the UK get these?

Cheers,

[johnbyrne]

At first glance my gut said just extra weight but maybe not. How would you mount a GY240 up front? Any pics with the radio in place?

Also, are the tabs on the bottom for rubber bands to hold the battery or is there another idea for the battery?

Darn, one more question, sorry. Any thought about a different nose mount with a way to easily mount the battery up there like some are starting to do (ie, the MS team flyers) with rear servo out on boom?

Thanks much
John

[johnbyrne]

BTW, didn't say in last post but it does look like nice work. Any special runs in CF you think? Would it be on a diet if it were? May be very interesting.

[Mario]

The GY240 or similar HH gyro will fit at the front of the frame, inside the small box, or under the main spur gear. You can also place it at the rear of the frame, at the top. Wherever it is most logical and convenient for the equipment used.

Likewise the Li-Pol will fit under the small box, at the front of the frame or under the main spur gear, there are other possibilities and different people like mounting components differently, the frame allows for flexibility in mounting any way you want any type of micro heli radio gear.

The receiver, ESCs can be placed also any number of ways laying on top, unde,r on the side or on the front, etc. The Servo mounting should be obvious.

Mario.

[johnbyrne]

Thanks for the info. Does look interesting.

I had my GY240 fall off one flight when the double sided tape let go. I made the CF extension like so many have and taped gyro under plate (with case removed of course). Looks interesting. Do you have any pics yet with gear installed?

Thanks
John

[Mario]

John,

I asked someone to do some photos with the equipment mounted, in regards to your request and I am sure others are also looking to see the same.

I didn't want to post photos with all the gear, except for the tail servo to illustrate the not so obvious, on the frame and so not to cloud the frame kit details. But photos with the gear mounted will be coming up next, it will be posted either here or at my web site along with more details to answer additional questions people might have.

Mario I. Arguello
www.micro-flight.com

[johnbyrne]

Thanks much for the quick response and looking forward to seeing them.

Cheers
John