Thundertiger's MD530 Scale Body

[Walkera Down]

Has anyone bought or even taken a close look at the MD530 scale body for the Raptor Titan?

Thanks,
Harold.

[GMONEY]

Harold, What info are you looking for? I have a friend that has one in the box and If need be I can get him to open it up maybe snap some pics. I have offered to assemble it for him maybe I'll offer up again? I have seen a few of the TT scale jobs they are NO Len Mounts or Dr.Tim's scale quality but for the money you really cant go wrong..

[blax1]

Here is a link that may help!! :)

http://www.ronlund.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=heli&Product_Code=ACE-MD-530&Category_Code=0New_Products

[Walkera Down]

Thanks GMONEY. I was wondering how flimsy it is. I don't expect too much at under $300 for a scale body but would like to know if it is just "stiff toilet paper" that will tear if you look at it wrong. I downloaded the manuel from Ace's site so I could get an idea about what is included and how it mounts. One of the guys at Heliproz said it was about 1/64" thickness :eek: . If that is true, I would think I might punch a hole in it while putting it together!

Would you mind taking a pic of it, while, somehow, holding a ruler or a dime or something next to an edge so I can get some idea of how thick the fiberglass really is? Unless you have a micrometer to measure it.

Also, how is the paint job and how do you think it would hold up? Is the inside bare 'glass in case I wanted to add some resin and webbing to reinforce it?

Is he interested in selling it if I am interested in buying it?

Thanks,
Harold.

[Walkera Down]

Hey Mr. C5 :) , how goes the battle? I figured by now you would have that thing running, crashed, and repaired again :D !! Are you savoring every little moment or just getting slower in your old age;) ??

Thanks for the info. I was just wondering if anybody had spare parts for this thing or would I have to dream up something.

Take care,
Harold.

[blax1]

Hey Mr. C5 :) , how goes the battle? I figured by now you would have that thing running, crashed, and repaired again :D !! Are you savoring every little moment or just getting slower in your old age;) ??
Thanks for the info. I was just wondering if anybody had spare parts for this thing or would I have to dream up something.
Take care,
Harold.

Hello Harold,
No mate I'm waiting on parts to finish C5 but hopefully they will be here late this week,
Back to the scale ship, Ricks RC Heli do sell parts for the MD machine "WE HAVE SPARE PARTS FOR THIS FUSELAGE MD-530 SCALE FUSELAGE" its say that on his site so maybe an email to him for more info-However I cant find any spec's on it (so far) I will keep an eye out, I understand your concern 1/64 is very thin.
Cheers Ralph

[Walkera Down]

G'day mate :D !! Check your private messages!!

Harold.

[GMONEY]

I will have it in my hands this weekend. pics and measurements to follow.. If I can get a descent scale I will weight the thing also..

GMONEY

[Walkera Down]

I hope this is not a pain in the butt for you. I do appreciate your help! :) There is no rush.

I owe you one.

Harold.

[Dp315]

Thanks GMONEY. I was wondering how flimsy it is. I don't expect too much at under $300 for a scale body but would like to know if it is just "stiff toilet paper" that will tear if you look at it wrong. I downloaded the manuel from Ace's site so I could get an idea about what is included and how it mounts. One of the guys at Heliproz said it was about 1/64" thickness :eek: . If that is true, I would think I might punch a hole in it while putting it together!

Would you mind taking a pic of it, while, somehow, holding a ruler or a dime or something next to an edge so I can get some idea of how thick the fiberglass really is? Unless you have a micrometer to measure it.

Also, how is the paint job and how do you think it would hold up? Is the inside bare 'glass in case I wanted to add some resin and webbing to reinforce it?

Is he interested in selling it if I am interested in buying it?

Thanks,
Harold.

I just bought one for myself. I haven't put it on yet, but I have taken it out and looked at it. the construction looks to be fair. the inside is bare glass and the paint seems to be ok. I don't think that you will punch a hole in it putting it together unless you're really abuse it.

[GMONEY]

Hey guys I screwed up this weekend and didnt get the bird.. I cant get it this weekend I have to pick up a 50% edge in Tuscon. and the following weekend will be Mexico.. So give me some time on the specs and pics..

Thanks
GMONEY

[Walkera Down]

I just bought one for myself. I haven't put it on yet, but I have taken it out and looked at it. the construction looks to be fair. the inside is bare glass and the paint seems to be ok. I don't think that you will punch a hole in it putting it together unless you're really abuse it.


Thanks for the info. When you get it in the air, please let me know how it flys.

Did you buy a 'glass canopy for your bird? If so, is it thicker than that or about the same?

Good Luck,
Harold.

[greghateley@bigpond.com]

hey guys , i have recently completed my md530 with and ergo 30 converted to a ergo 50 , i then added lights and converted the md into an ah littlebird
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r106/wte-iceaxe/funfly3.jpg
i am very happy with mine and just have to paint it black , the fuse is slightly thiner than a century or funkey fuse but still has good detail and i have no issues with its strenght , i have about 20 flilghts on mine so far and have had no issues
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r106/wte-iceaxe/funfly1.jpg
heres a few vids of her
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fr3YWQYvc0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61kzH93p25I
id buy another with out any hesitation

[Helifino]

Nice job greg! :cool:

[Walkera Down]

Hey Greg, thanks for the pics. Looks like you did yourself proud.

After seeing that - now I am wondering how the heck I am going to carry it to where we fly!!! I have enough problems trying to get the stock Titan into the car without breaking something! :confused:

Thanks again for so much info!
Harold.

[greghateley@bigpond.com]

thanks guys ,just finished the paint job and have the new dragon figures on and finished the lights
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r106/wte-iceaxe/160th5.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r106/wte-iceaxe/160th3.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r106/wte-iceaxe/160th1.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r106/wte-iceaxe/160th11.jpg

all in all a great heli to build , with plenty of room

[greghateley@bigpond.com]

and some more
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r106/wte-iceaxe/160th8.jpg

[greghateley@bigpond.com]

ok guys had a busy weekend finishing off teh littlebird , first off was to finish teh apinting ,hten rivet patterns and access and inspection panels then a couple of arieals and finally redo the lights and paint the windsreen ,following is the detail pics and i am quiet happy with the outcome ,didnt go crazy with rivets as too many on a 50 size looks wrong plus on the real littlebird there arent that many rivet lines that stand out
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r106/wte-iceaxe/newmd1.jpg
some inspection panels with rivets and other detail
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r106/wte-iceaxe/newmd2.jpg
more rivet lines around the engine covers
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r106/wte-iceaxe/newmd4.jpg
rivet lines around the doors and fast rope system
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r106/wte-iceaxe/newmd7.jpg
more inspectin pionts and rivet detail
for lights i now have green strobe on tail red strobe on top and bottom and green solid on right front and white solid left front all easily seen in daylight

[greghateley@bigpond.com]

heres a few more\
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r106/wte-iceaxe/newmd6.jpg

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r106/wte-iceaxe/newmd9.jpg
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r106/wte-iceaxe/newmd10.jpg