Putting an engine in a 450?

[jakegazzard]

I was just wondering if anyone had ever put an engine in a 450 size heli? I dont want to do it but am interested to see if it has been done. i mean, puting on a .10 aero engine in one. I think that would be soooooo cool!! You could adapt parts from centurys nitro kestrel as they are small?

[jakegazzard]

there is a protec 450 zoom, anyone know where to get one?

[glen_j]

not sure if it has been done but i'd imagine the power would be totally crap

[Steve]

There have been two available off the shelf over the years - the Century Kestrel and the Zoom 400 ic I think. Both use 15/10 size engines, both scream their nuts off at about 3000+ rpm head speed and neither are particularly good, but there are a few Youtube and similar vids about of them flying.

[jakegazzard]

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[callum]

Always wanted to fly the Zoom 450 IC to see if i could kill the engine.

[Paulo uk]

As mentioned, the 450 size nitros are a bit crap, but, the trex 500 Nitro conversion is brilliant IMO.


Paul

[J-S-Q]

I've seen a custom nitro conversion of a TRex 450 somewhere. There's photos of it on Helifreak.com -was quite a long time ago though.

[electricsceadu]

i've seen a photo of the trex 450 with an ic engine
i wouldn't bother at this size electric all the way

i can't remember if it was the zoom or kestral ic that i set up for a chap
it did fly on 30% but power was low and the noise was loud
i only did a couple of 8's with it as i didn't trust his building

[GravityKills]

the protec had a problem with crank shafts breaking, if I remember correctly.
But, what's the point. It's noisy, it's underpowered and it sucks at autos. Which are in my experience almost everyday business with nitros.

[electricsceadu]

try fitting this to the trex 450

[jakegazzard]

i may save up and give it a go with kestrel parts

[jakegazzard]

infact, not worth it

[Paulo uk]

Jake, wicked avatar, where can I get one?


Paul

[jakegazzard]

PM me your email address and ill send you it tonight if you want?