Projects "Stretched" heli question

[Derek]

How does someone make a "stretched" 500 or even the 800? Is that just a longer tail boom, belt, and blades?

 

[breeze400]

I think so Derrick. I was looking at a 700 align nitro pro a few weeks ago. Just got out bid on it in the last 2 seconds darned!! Lol it had a 800 tail on it with longer main blades. That might be what your asking about.

 

[murankar]

In my Protos that's all it is.

 

[Derek]

What kind of characteristics are changed, if any, by stretching a heli? For example...my Trex 500...if I put Trex 600 belt, boom, and blades....would my 500 act similar to a 600?

 

[coolgabsi]

Yep.



You'll need to upgrade the power plant and servos as the blades are much bigger too. Not just talk but blades change too.. That's why:

500-600 is not recommended..

550-600 is
600-700 is..

Just that 500 to 600 is a BIG size jump! And the electronics are not a match from 500-600

Fly safe!! have fun!

 

[Derek]

That's kinda cool that these changes can be made. I actually saw a guy that converted his 700 to an 800. JUST MASSIVE and the sound was MEGA-SUPER-AWESOME!!!!

I don't intend on stretching my 500. I still need to learn to fly it "confidently." I was just curious on what it took to make the conversion.

I really want a 600 sized heli. So many choices to look at.

That JR Vibe, that stokke built, really looks great!!!

 

[coolgabsi]

Jr helis rock. The only problem is that they are a bit more expensive than many other brands .. Parts availability is there but limited options. I own a jr too and DONOT regret it a bit

Of really interested look into synergy birds!! Amazing amazing build quality. Really beefy still light.

My friend just built the n5c nitro (600 size more like between 600-700) and the synergy electric (550 size)

Love the quality

Fly safe!! have fun!

 

[murankar]

The stretch on my Protos when I can afford it will take me to 350mm. I will need to upgrade the motor to an 1800kv 6S capability. The ESC will need to upgraded to a 6S system also.

Now the question is will my servos be enough to handle the 350mm blades. If not they will need upgraded also and the only servos I would choose for this task are the KDS DS95's. I know these will work since I saw a stretched Protos mini built with them.

Now the original stretch kit came with S.A.B. blades and now they are M.S.H. branded blades. MSH likes to rebrand high quality products, so I believe they are still S.A.B.

 

[coolgabsi]

Servos will be fine. I could do a stretch on my 450 pro too. But servos won't need changing . My power plant will need to go up to scorpion motor and castle esc and all. But Servos are fine. I have very recently looked into it. Even ds410 or 415 are great for that. Mks will do GREAT!

Fly safe!! have fun!

 

[murankar]

well the stretch is not for some time yet. I still need to learn how to fly proficiently before taking on that kind of cost. If I do not need the servos then that will save me an easy $225.

 

[Derek]

a savings of $225 is a massive savings!!!

I just think it's pretty cool that some mods can be made and some parts upgraded to make the heli bigger.

I really do have a good time with my 500 as i'm still learning to hover and fly circuits with CONFIDENCE. Everytime, and I do mean EVERYTIME, I get my 500 above 15-20, my heart jumps to my throat and my hands and arms start to shake. I can just poke around for a few minutes then I need to set it down, throttle hold, gather myself then fly again.

 

[Tony]

Come down to Oklahoma and I will let you get ahold of the RCH Heli when it's in the air hehe.

 

[Derek]

It would be awesome to come to OK to see you and the heli!!! I'm sure that would be an exciting visit, for sure.