Sniper II construction and discussion thread - Page 3

pwkpete · Jun 25, 2009, 02:18 PM

Here is the frame for the wider servos...

Kai_Shiden · Jun 25, 2009, 03:01 PM

Nice, looks like they are using the same spacers from the tail fin mounting. Any idea of the frame mod kit release date?

The reason I haven't done that to my Sniper I, is that I was concerned with reducing the rigidity of the frame so near the mainshaft. Now that the factory has done exactly what I was planning that gives me more confidence in cutting in that area, I think I'll finish up modding my 2nd Sniper I (I've had 3 9650's sitting in my toolbox for a while now, and a 2ft x 2ft section of CF plate).

-Kai

pwkpete · Jun 25, 2009, 04:02 PM

They are available right now!

There is no part # for them yet, but if you want one drop me an email.

The blue Align 510 servos, match the blue frame bits

chichisport · Jun 25, 2009, 04:38 PM

Nice and easy .

K.Lund · Jun 25, 2009, 09:15 PM

Oh sure, now after I ordered a set of Airtronics, they come out with an update
for larger servos

pwkpete · Jun 25, 2009, 10:00 PM

I almost bought the Airtronics as well... I was procrastinating and this time it actually helped me out, heh.

Did you open them up, maybe you can return them?

I didn't expect this to happen so quick, I just asked him about using these servos on Sunday...

K.Lund · Jun 25, 2009, 10:09 PM

Oh yea, I opened them. That's what I get for wanting to have all the parts on hand when the Heli arrives

. Oh, by the way, I hope to be picking mine up at the Post Office tomorrow morning, Thanks Pete

RotorCycle · Jun 26, 2009, 01:03 AM

I just mailed out Matt's Sniper last night, and the box is GiNorMous. It's twice as big as the Sniper I box due to the 1-piece canopy, so there was plenty of room to drop (2) 6S 2200mAh Hyperions in for the ride

EmmDee · Jun 26, 2009, 02:27 AM

I saw the ship notice late last night. Now I keep checking every hour or so for the delivery date. Should be Saturday, if history is any guide. This time my wife knows the postman is bringing it - technically she's buying it for me as a Father's day/B-Day combo. Gotta love a girl that supports (maybe I overshot a bit - tolerates, perhaps) your hobbies...

All the electronics are here, tested and ready for install. Those Hyperions will drive a Kontronik Kora 15-14 thru a Spin 44. Servos are Futaba S3155 and 9257/GY520 on the tail. Should land under 1,700 grams by some rough calculations. (Thanks, Kai for your ideas/guidance on the setup).

Matt

pwkpete · Jun 27, 2009, 11:19 AM

I am looking at importing some blades for the Sniper...

I have always liked the BBT's but can't seem to find any in the states...

What has everyone else been using and is there an interest in something other than the stock MS blades? (Too much flex for my tastes...)

What options are there? I know anything for the ECO 8 will work, but I don't think there is much in that space...

Kosmic · Jun 27, 2009, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwkpete

What options are there? I know anything for the ECO 8 will work, but I don't think there is much in that space...

Heli-Max got 470mm carbon blade. The core is in wood so its stronger then MS blade. Quality is OK though, not exellent. But they are cheap.

You can also found MAH blades, 463mm long.

Kos

chichisport · Jun 27, 2009, 02:26 PM

I use MAH 463 ,a little heavy but extremely rigid.

I think the "good "ones are Maniacs ,also from BBT .Also they sell "2wahl" B quality with minor cosmetic defects .

pwkpete · Jun 27, 2009, 03:32 PM

Thanks guys; so far we have:

These should be easy to get:
Heli-Max 470
MAH 463
MS 470

No so easy:
BBT 480 - Maniac not made in 470-480 size - had BBT's on my Raptors and liked them
GCT 475 (variety of types)
Helitec 465 (1st and 2nd quality options)

osterizer · Jun 27, 2009, 03:47 PM

Helihobby.com has the MS Composit 470s (both FG and CF), HeliMax 470s and MAH 463s listed on their site.

misskimo · Jun 27, 2009, 03:50 PM

hey, Looks pretty good, Great size for the 10 6S 3860s I have laying around.
does it look like the parts will stay plenty-ful?

Jun 25, 2009, 02:18 PM	#31
pwkpete ElektroRC.com - LAHeli,YGE,RJX Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pewaukee, WI, USA Posts: 3,863	Here is the frame for the wider servos... Attached Thumbnails 78.4 KB · Views: 96 71.4 KB · Views: 74 49.9 KB · Views: 105 60.4 KB · Views: 94

Jun 25, 2009, 10:09 PM	#37
K.Lund Too slow for 3D Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Calif. Posts: 170	Oh yea, I opened them. That's what I get for wanting to have all the parts on hand when the Heli arrives . Oh, by the way, I hope to be picking mine up at the Post Office tomorrow morning, Thanks Pete Last edited by K.Lund; Jun 26, 2009 at 12:34 AM.

Jun 27, 2009, 03:32 PM	#43
pwkpete ElektroRC.com - LAHeli,YGE,RJX Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pewaukee, WI, USA Posts: 3,863	Thanks guys; so far we have: These should be easy to get: Heli-Max 470 MAH 463 MS 470 No so easy: BBT 480 - Maniac not made in 470-480 size - had BBT's on my Raptors and liked them GCT 475 (variety of types) Helitec 465 (1st and 2nd quality options) Last edited by pwkpete; Jun 27, 2009 at 04:08 PM.

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Jun 25, 2009, 03:01 PM	#32
Kai_Shiden Crazy Heli Technogeek Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South Seattle, Washington, US Posts: 3,633	Nice, looks like they are using the same spacers from the tail fin mounting. Any idea of the frame mod kit release date? The reason I haven't done that to my Sniper I, is that I was concerned with reducing the rigidity of the frame so near the mainshaft. Now that the factory has done exactly what I was planning that gives me more confidence in cutting in that area, I think I'll finish up modding my 2nd Sniper I (I've had 3 9650's sitting in my toolbox for a while now, and a 2ft x 2ft section of CF plate). -Kai

Jun 25, 2009, 04:02 PM	#33
pwkpete ElektroRC.com - LAHeli,YGE,RJX Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pewaukee, WI, USA Posts: 3,863	They are available right now! There is no part # for them yet, but if you want one drop me an email. The blue Align 510 servos, match the blue frame bits

Jun 25, 2009, 04:38 PM	#34
chichisport Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tenerife,Canary Islands Posts: 1,542	Nice and easy .

Jun 25, 2009, 09:15 PM	#35
K.Lund Too slow for 3D Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Calif. Posts: 170	Oh sure, now after I ordered a set of Airtronics, they come out with an update for larger servos

Jun 25, 2009, 10:00 PM	#36
pwkpete ElektroRC.com - LAHeli,YGE,RJX Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pewaukee, WI, USA Posts: 3,863	I almost bought the Airtronics as well... I was procrastinating and this time it actually helped me out, heh. Did you open them up, maybe you can return them? I didn't expect this to happen so quick, I just asked him about using these servos on Sunday...

Jun 26, 2009, 01:03 AM	#38
RotorCycle Got Heli RC - LAheli & GAUI Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Arizona, United States Posts: 2,065	I just mailed out Matt's Sniper last night, and the box is GiNorMous. It's twice as big as the Sniper I box due to the 1-piece canopy, so there was plenty of room to drop (2) 6S 2200mAh Hyperions in for the ride

Jun 26, 2009, 02:27 AM	#39
EmmDee Sniper II, Maxir, Beam E4 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 70	I saw the ship notice late last night. Now I keep checking every hour or so for the delivery date. Should be Saturday, if history is any guide. This time my wife knows the postman is bringing it - technically she's buying it for me as a Father's day/B-Day combo. Gotta love a girl that supports (maybe I overshot a bit - tolerates, perhaps) your hobbies... All the electronics are here, tested and ready for install. Those Hyperions will drive a Kontronik Kora 15-14 thru a Spin 44. Servos are Futaba S3155 and 9257/GY520 on the tail. Should land under 1,700 grams by some rough calculations. (Thanks, Kai for your ideas/guidance on the setup). Matt

Jun 27, 2009, 11:19 AM	#40
pwkpete ElektroRC.com - LAHeli,YGE,RJX Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pewaukee, WI, USA Posts: 3,863	I am looking at importing some blades for the Sniper... I have always liked the BBT's but can't seem to find any in the states... What has everyone else been using and is there an interest in something other than the stock MS blades? (Too much flex for my tastes...) What options are there? I know anything for the ECO 8 will work, but I don't think there is much in that space...

Jun 27, 2009, 02:26 PM	#42
chichisport Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tenerife,Canary Islands Posts: 1,542	I use MAH 463 ,a little heavy but extremely rigid. I think the "good "ones are Maniacs ,also from BBT .Also they sell "2wahl" B quality with minor cosmetic defects .

Jun 27, 2009, 03:47 PM	#44
osterizer Psurvival = 1/ThArrival Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 8,032	Helihobby.com has the MS Composit 470s (both FG and CF), HeliMax 470s and MAH 463s listed on their site.

Jun 27, 2009, 03:50 PM	#45
misskimo TeamTP,Minicopter,Spartan Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Mississippi 31 years , Now Kotzebue , Alaska 12 Posts: 7,414	hey, Looks pretty good, Great size for the 10 6S 3860s I have laying around. does it look like the parts will stay plenty-ful?