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Offline Chris "CSpaced" Mulcahy

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N5c Build!
« on: September 23, 2012, 11:31:20 PM »
What up guys!

Build thread! I know, they're done to death, but you can't keep a good build thread down!

So here's what I've got:

N5c
NovaRossi .57
CGY750
O.S. Powerboost II
BLS253/BLS251
Life 2100mah 10C

Why am I using this equipment? Because I already have it  ;) I've read through the tips and tricks, and will be starting as soon I've recovered from the Heli Extravaganza (awesome event!).

Photos will ensue!
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Re: N5c Build!
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2012, 03:19:24 PM »
Ok Chris.  Where are the build photos.  After all it's been a week!

 8)

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« Reply #2 on: September 29, 2012, 09:46:26 AM »
I know! It's amazing how time just whizzes by when you're catching up!

I am sorting out some bearings for the tail belt "mod" to raise the belt slightly in the boom. Should have them shortly. Soon as I get underway I will get some pics up!
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Re: N5c Build!
« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2012, 02:38:31 PM »
Great. Maidened mine today. Got 4 flights on it. Starting leaning the OS out on the second flight. Running good but I will need to lean out the top a bit more.
Really liking the N5C. GY701 Gov working well.  Hc3-extreme was flawless. Had to turn down the agility on both the tail and cyclic.
Keep us posted on your progress.

Cheers
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Offline Brandon Bartolomucci

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« Reply #4 on: September 29, 2012, 07:43:07 PM »
Nice. Love the story of a new maiden gone well. I can just smell the nitro.
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« Reply #5 on: September 29, 2012, 10:23:34 PM »
Congrats on the maiden Alan, glad the 701 worked out well!
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Re: N5c Build!
« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2012, 11:49:06 AM »
Well, I've cleared my bench and started to unpack the N5c!

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« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2012, 12:21:19 PM »
Alright let the good times roll.


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N5c Build!
« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2012, 07:29:14 PM »
Ok Chris. Lets get cracking. Looks like you have everything:-)


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« Reply #9 on: October 01, 2012, 08:57:38 PM »
Here we are at the end of day one. Everything went together so quickly that I forgot to take photos along the way  ;D

Things I like:
- Sensor magnets in the clutch bell with the sensor mount on the side frame. I cannot rave about this enough, I love this layout!
- Quality: All of the aluminum parts are beautifully machined, and I haven't had a single bad part yet.

Things me likey not so much:
- The rubber strips that the fuel tank mounts into. No matter what I do, I just can't get it to sit right without the edges flaring out.
- Skid pipe ends, I can't seem to get them in there without a hammer - I'll just leave them off.

I'll get more done tomorrow and post up some more pics!
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« Reply #10 on: October 02, 2012, 05:22:13 AM »
Very nice, thanks for sharing! When I was putting the strips on for the fuel tank first I warmed up the rubber to make it a little more mailable. Then I took a small dot of CA at each corner to hold it in place. I let it set up in place for a couple hours before I slid the fuel tank in and now it sits in there evenly without flare.

 Another option is to hold it in place with some of those squeezable binder clips for a couple hours and then remove them and slide the tank in.  I think the biggest thing is just getting the rubber to conform to the frames at first.


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« Reply #11 on: October 02, 2012, 05:28:16 AM »
+1 to what Brandon Suggested.  I used my trusty monokote heat gun to warm the rubber seal.
Coming along nicely Chris.  You'll have it done by the weekend for sure!

Cheers
Alan
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Re: N5c Build!
« Reply #12 on: October 02, 2012, 06:42:55 AM »
Hi guys,

Just got registered, thanks Chris for the link. I purchased my N5c kit a week after IRCHA and have been surprised at my financial creativity toward obtaining the necessary components to complete it. Just ordered my Outrage BL9180 cyclic servos yesterday and now the only major component I need is a gyro, which I was all settled on the Futaba 750 until seeing the HeliCommand in action at Triple Tree! Dang, that might slow my maiden by a few weeks but that rescue feature of the SX is awesome and just what I need!

On the fuel tank trim, I was able to roll the excess rubber to the inside of the sideframes so it is just not visible, we'll see if it stays in place after a few flights.

I will post some pics of my progress soon. :)

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« Reply #13 on: October 02, 2012, 06:59:18 AM »
Well welcome to Synergy and congrats on the kit and build! Glad to have you.


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Offline Chris "CSpaced" Mulcahy

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Re: N5c Build!
« Reply #14 on: October 02, 2012, 09:03:35 AM »
Quote from: Brandon Bartolomucci on October 02, 2012, 05:22:13 AM
Very nice, thanks for sharing! When I was putting the strips on for the fuel tank first I warmed up the rubber to make it a little more mailable. Then I took a small dot of CA at each corner to hold it in place. I let it set up in place for a couple hours before I slid the fuel tank in and now it sits in there evenly without flare.

Quote from: flyalan on October 02, 2012, 05:28:16 AM
+1 to what Brandon Suggested.  I used my trusty monokote heat gun to warm the rubber seal.
Coming along nicely Chris.  You'll have it done by the weekend for sure!

Cheers
Alan

I like these suggestions, I'll pop the tank back out and use a heat gun to get it to conform better. Thanks!
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