rc guys 66" blimp

[prodigy]

:) i was thinking of getting this one is this a pretty decent blimp to buy for $340 come with everything execpt a battery contoller reciver charger and builing materials. this will be my first 2 blimp and was wonder who has bought it or has heard anything good/badd things about it thans any help would be appreciated!

[prodigy]

anyone for help?

[ED B]

How about a link or pics?

Ed

[prodigy]

http://www.rcguys.com/blimps/blimps.htm

[prodigy]

theres the link to the blimp i was talking about

[ED B]

I haven't seen one of these in person but if you look at the motors, props, and reccommended batteries I think this would not be able to overcome the normal HVAC system in an arena/commercial building. If you're only going to fly it in dead calm areas you should be ok. For sure this is not an outdoor blimp.

Ed

[prodigy]

thanks ed i was going to fly it around a local gym basket ball court

[KevinM]

I have one of there 7.5 ft blimps and had to change out ALL the electronics and motors. HVAC systems would and will push the stock set up all over the place. Mine is set up with brushless drive motors, Berg RX and Lipolys. Much lighter than and MUCH BETTER than the HEAVY (stuff) it came with.
With the Brushless setup it has NO problem in any gym or ANY HVAC system

KevinM

[prodigy]

kevin can u post the places where u got these parts from please. and how much do u think im looking 2 spend? thanks

[KevinM]

I bought all the parts from All e RC http://www.allerc.com/ and spent around $350 on motors (feigao's), 2 - CC phnx 10amp brushless controlers, 2 - 1800HD mha lipoly's, a couple of GWS gear boxes, and new RX. The stock Hitec is ok for a .40 size plane but not for a blimp. We went with a berg 4 channel. The guys at blimp guys kept telling me that the controler that they use will only work with the supplied 4 cell rx pack. I took care of that with a 5 volt regulator from radio shack. Now the "Special Controler" only runs the tail fan.

Talk about a major upgrade in preformance !!!! Its like you put rockets under it. The gondola will almost take off with just the motors running!!! LOTS OF THRUST!!!
You do lost the "Reverse" function, but that is what killed the cruddy little gearbox in the first place. We did replace the props too, with GWS.

We can run on ONE (1) lipoly pack through the WHOLE GAME !!!! Before, I had to change the pack out every 5 to 10 minutes. The small packs went down hill after about 3 basketball games....we ended up throwing those out.

Now I can stay in one spot in the gym and or the area and not have to worry about the HVAC or the batteries. Plus I dont have to fill that bag up AS much as before, due to the increased THRUST.


Here is a picture of the last game we flew at last year.

KevinM

[Plantraco]

Looks nice!

[hotairflyer]

What kind of free lift is available? Will it carry any type of banners, or does it need to be printed on the envelope?

[KevinM]

hotairflyer:
It should be able to carry a banner on the sides. It has hooks just for that built into the bag. We are having an american flag and a couple of side banners to hang from the bottom. I will just have to add a little more gas to get it to lift the load.

Plantraco:
Thanks !!!
Sure is fun to fly now!!!