Sniper II construction and discussion thread

pwkpete · Jun 19, 2009, 06:08 PM

So, the first batch of Sniper II's arrived today.

Before I get to processing the incoming inventory, I just had to crack open my kit

Packaging is extremely well done. Canopy is yellow FG, that will eventually get some paint!

Here is the initial batch. Lee and I are trying to keep the kits available at a very competitive price compared to the competition, which really there doesn't seem to be much in this class, but in the 425 sized machines...

Ok, now back to work... Not building...

-P

osterizer · Jun 19, 2009, 07:25 PM

Well, aren't you off work yet? Get on with it, man!

pwkpete · Jun 19, 2009, 07:34 PM

Right now work = processing inventory, getting Gothelirc his order and handling a small flood in the basement due to big rain storm and loss of power... (Not quite in that order

)

pwkpete · Jun 19, 2009, 08:36 PM

Ok a few more teaser shots.

Did I mention that the packaging is first rate?!

Includes FG blades, spongy blade holder and velcro battery straps!

osterizer · Jun 19, 2009, 08:55 PM

There you go. Who cares if the basement furniture washes away?

Couple of us are pretty curious about this one. Thanks for starting the thread.

pwkpete · Jun 20, 2009, 10:21 AM

Excellent!

Don't think I'll get to too much over the weekend... I may be coming down with something though, I don't think it will really hit me until Monday morning

Manual for the flybarless head - this should work on other 425mm bladed machines....

pwkpete · Jun 21, 2009, 09:34 PM

I did get a little chance to get farther....

Build is smooth as silk....

pwkpete · Jun 21, 2009, 09:35 PM

FYI: Kit is currently available in blue anodization and soon in black...

K.Lund · Jun 21, 2009, 09:41 PM

Looking Good! Are you going to take a 1000 pictures like Kai did on the first Sniper build?

Keith

pwkpete · Jun 21, 2009, 10:14 PM

LOL

Probably not. This is a pretty simple build, everything fits great. I'll point out all the unusual stuff, but hopefully you guys can comment on things I missed!

This is starting to look really good!

(One is still available at the shop and more are on the way!)

Kai_Shiden · Jun 21, 2009, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K.Lund

Looking Good! Are you going to take a 1000 pictures like Kai did on the first Sniper build?

Keith

Hey, I think I only "took" like 998 pictures, don't make up a number

(just kidding of course).

Looks great Pete, can't wait to see more of it (hopefully I'll get some pics of my V1's and Matt's V2 when he gets his built).

-Kai

pwkpete · Jun 22, 2009, 12:30 PM

Excellent Kai!

Here are some more of the head with some comments... Take note of the interesting inner swash ball arrangement...

JustPlaneChris · Jun 22, 2009, 01:15 PM

Wow, Pete. This looks fantastic, even in blue!

-Chris

RotorCycle · Jun 22, 2009, 02:16 PM

That offset inner swash-ball arrangement is the same setup as on the Sniper 1 head. It was the easiest way to keep the links in close to the main shaft so they don't strike the flybar bridge. It's an eligant design.

I did notice that when breaking in the Sniper head, it's tight just like a new MaxiR / Ricco. You'll have that hysteresis until things loosen up unless you take time to work all those links.

pwkpete · Jun 22, 2009, 07:19 PM

The ball location change on the swash is a great idea. The washout has been a little stiff so far, didn't surprise me. Like you said, just like the little guys. Keeps things tight.

More pics. Tail went together perfectly.

Jun 19, 2009, 06:08 PM	#1
pwkpete ElektroRC.com - LAHeli,YGE,RJX Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pewaukee, WI, USA Posts: 3,863	Sniper II construction and discussion thread So, the first batch of Sniper II's arrived today. Before I get to processing the incoming inventory, I just had to crack open my kit Packaging is extremely well done. Canopy is yellow FG, that will eventually get some paint! Here is the initial batch. Lee and I are trying to keep the kits available at a very competitive price compared to the competition, which really there doesn't seem to be much in this class, but in the 425 sized machines... Ok, now back to work... Not building... -P Attached Thumbnails 89.1 KB · Views: 397

Jun 19, 2009, 08:36 PM	#4
pwkpete ElektroRC.com - LAHeli,YGE,RJX Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pewaukee, WI, USA Posts: 3,863	Ok a few more teaser shots. Did I mention that the packaging is first rate?! Includes FG blades, spongy blade holder and velcro battery straps! Attached Thumbnails 60.6 KB · Views: 74 71.4 KB · Views: 122 92.2 KB · Views: 129

Jun 20, 2009, 10:21 AM	#6
pwkpete ElektroRC.com - LAHeli,YGE,RJX Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pewaukee, WI, USA Posts: 3,863	Excellent! Don't think I'll get to too much over the weekend... I may be coming down with something though, I don't think it will really hit me until Monday morning Manual for the flybarless head - this should work on other 425mm bladed machines.... Attached Files SN_FL.pdf (375.8 KB, 52 views)

Jun 21, 2009, 09:34 PM	#7
pwkpete ElektroRC.com - LAHeli,YGE,RJX Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pewaukee, WI, USA Posts: 3,863	I did get a little chance to get farther.... Build is smooth as silk.... Attached Thumbnails Parts from Body component bag 92.2 KB · Views: 93 Gears assembled and shaft blocks with bearings installed 61.0 KB · Views: 80 Undercarriage setup 60.8 KB · Views: 82 Blocks installed on one side frame... 83.0 KB · Views: 190 65.7 KB · Views: 102

Jun 22, 2009, 12:30 PM	#12
pwkpete ElektroRC.com - LAHeli,YGE,RJX Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pewaukee, WI, USA Posts: 3,863	Excellent Kai! Here are some more of the head with some comments... Take note of the interesting inner swash ball arrangement... Attached Thumbnails Flybarless head parts 58.5 KB · Views: 83 Very stiff dampening 63.6 KB · Views: 98 Bearings were a little tight in the grips (from the anodization I think). A little sandpaper on the end of a dowel took care of that... 61.8 KB · Views: 93 Assembled! Other notes, I had to put the balls into the a/r arms and then screw them into the inner swash, they didn't want to fit over the bolt head. Also the brass sleeve that fits into the bearings in the hub was a little tight, needed a little sa 68.6 KB · Views: 181

Jun 19, 2009, 07:25 PM	#2
osterizer Psurvival = 1/ThArrival Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 8,035	Well, aren't you off work yet? Get on with it, man!

Jun 19, 2009, 07:34 PM	#3
pwkpete ElektroRC.com - LAHeli,YGE,RJX Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pewaukee, WI, USA Posts: 3,863	Right now work = processing inventory, getting Gothelirc his order and handling a small flood in the basement due to big rain storm and loss of power... (Not quite in that order )

Jun 19, 2009, 08:55 PM	#5
osterizer Psurvival = 1/ThArrival Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 8,035	There you go. Who cares if the basement furniture washes away? Couple of us are pretty curious about this one. Thanks for starting the thread.

Jun 21, 2009, 09:35 PM	#8
pwkpete ElektroRC.com - LAHeli,YGE,RJX Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pewaukee, WI, USA Posts: 3,863	FYI: Kit is currently available in blue anodization and soon in black...

Jun 21, 2009, 09:41 PM	#9
K.Lund Too slow for 3D Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Calif. Posts: 170	Looking Good! Are you going to take a 1000 pictures like Kai did on the first Sniper build? Keith

Jun 21, 2009, 10:14 PM	#10
pwkpete ElektroRC.com - LAHeli,YGE,RJX Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pewaukee, WI, USA Posts: 3,863	LOL Probably not. This is a pretty simple build, everything fits great. I'll point out all the unusual stuff, but hopefully you guys can comment on things I missed! This is starting to look really good! (One is still available at the shop and more are on the way!)

Jun 22, 2009, 01:15 PM	#13
JustPlaneChris www.insideheli.com Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 9,355	Wow, Pete. This looks fantastic, even in blue! -Chris

Jun 22, 2009, 02:16 PM	#14
RotorCycle Got Heli RC - LAheli & GAUI Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Arizona, United States Posts: 2,068	That offset inner swash-ball arrangement is the same setup as on the Sniper 1 head. It was the easiest way to keep the links in close to the main shaft so they don't strike the flybar bridge. It's an eligant design. I did notice that when breaking in the Sniper head, it's tight just like a new MaxiR / Ricco. You'll have that hysteresis until things loosen up unless you take time to work all those links.

Jun 22, 2009, 07:19 PM	#15
pwkpete ElektroRC.com - LAHeli,YGE,RJX Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pewaukee, WI, USA Posts: 3,863	The ball location change on the swash is a great idea. The washout has been a little stiff so far, didn't surprise me. Like you said, just like the little guys. Keeps things tight. More pics. Tail went together perfectly. Attached Thumbnails Partially completed tail bits, 60.9 KB · Views: 72 45.8 KB · Views: 113 52.6 KB · Views: 92 52.4 KB · Views: 74 Completed assembly. When putting the drive shaft through the boom, lube the O rings with lithium grease or something similar. It will help get them started and they will go in smoothly. 55.3 KB · Views: 106

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