Started my Fury 55 FBL Build Today

[StreetDragster]

And i'm pretty happy about it all, i really like the MA kit, although its not without its faults.

So far, i've the got the airframe mechanically assembled, the servos mounted, and the canopy mounted. Tomorrow i'll start on electrical install and setup and hopefully get it maidened over the Xmas break.

Things i really like-
1) Its very cleverly designed in my opinion
2) The grey anodising looks cool
3) The canopy is really roomy, plenty of room for electronics
4) Very stiff and lightweight
5) Decent manual and parts breakdown
6) Minimal mods need to assemble

Things i've noticed with the kit that could be better so far are-
1) No specific FBL manual, just the FB one with an insert for the FBL head. This in itself isn't really a problem, the insert sheet is well written, but it does make it complicated when it comes down to bag numbers, what parts you have in your tray to go where, which balljoint is a 109, 107 with no shadow page etc etc
2) The fan/fan hub took quite a bit to balance up, had to take out more than i would have liked to really, could be a dodgy part i suppose.
3) Some bags had no sticker on them, this made it a bit complicated at first but isn't a big deal really.
4) I'm using a YS engine, and the optional lower under carriage brace, could do with a hole for the YS crankcase pipe, but easy to put in yourself.
5) Manual appears to not mention tightening the belt and then tightening the gyro plate screws.

I did take some build pictures but they haven't turned out very well, and now its pretty much assembled, i'm not stripping it back down for photos LOL.

I'd happily have another MA kit in the future from what i've seen so far


The build continues

Thanks

Matt

[jeznewsome]

Get it taken back to bits Matt!

[callum]

Heya,

Glad your enjoying the build of the Fury 55 You will love it! It's perfect for FBL Geometry and Flight Performance. What FBL System are you going to use?

Let me know if you have any issues.. I will also pass on some recommendations for the manual.

Also, Not sure if the insert is the same as the one you have, But here's a link to the Fury FBL:

http://www.heliwholesaler.com/images...arlessinst.pdf

Regards
Callum

[StreetDragster]

Ok, i think i'm virtually finished.

Build went ok, nice machine.

Hard to have neat wiring on it
Had to put washers under the RHS of the gyro plate to level it up after it had gripped the boom
Vbar setup wasn't very fun, i could probably do it quicker next time, i really don't like the tail setup on it, the limit adjust doesn't seem to be like any gyro i've ever used, just couldn't get it to travel properly. I'll have another go tomorrow.
DS650 is suspected of having a tooth missing on the gear (Brand New) i'll check it tomorrow aswell
And i need to set failsafe

The exhaust (Outrage Hyper Rage 56) is fouling the canopy, can you get exhaust spacers for '56 pipes?

Some pictures...











Spec Callum is-
Fury 55 FBL Kit
Radix 600mm FBL Blades
Vbar Blueline Full Size V5
Align DS610 x4
Align DS650 x1
Spektrum Satelite Receivers x2
YS56 SR
Outrage Hyper Rage 56
Hayes Clunk Line
Align 2in1
Optional Undercarriage Brace
Thanks

Matt

[Tmac]

I used quickuk exhaust gaskets to space mine out

Quick UK Retail - shop-products

[StreetDragster]

Ok, checked it over again today and i'm much happier.

Turned out it was operator error with the Vbar and the tail servo, all gears etc where fine, i had the wrong servo selected in the Vbar software (You need the 9254 setting for a ds650). Once that was selected, it was easy to centre and set the end points for the tail.

Hot glued all the plugs

Sorted the front right cyclic servos wiring

Started the engine and set the idle

Set the failsafes

Programmed in the pitch and throttle curves for a maiden flight, and set up hold.

Its still a little tail heavy, going to add some weight to get it to level out, and when i know how much is needed, i'll buy a nice big battery pack.

So aside from the gasket/spacer for the exhaust, its all set for a maiden

Thanks

Matt

[callum]

Good Job!

Glad you got it sorted and all ready for it's maiden.

prepared to be blown away with the performance of this machine!

Let us know how it goes, and if you have any troubles.

Just out of interest, What Vbar Gain are you using?

A flier in the states is using 100 and says it's perfect.

[StreetDragster]

Set at whatever the setting was for the logo 600, i'll up it to around 100. Thanks

[Bart101]

Great looking heli! Good luck with the maiden!

[Martind]

Love the clean elecy layout fbl always looks so sweet. If you can get the cog spot on the vbar doesn't need a trim flight.
Hope all go's well

[Mike W]

Sweet looking heli there ... Only thing I dislike is the undercarriage but thats just me lol...

Callum ... how do they fly compared to a Compass model then ???

[Mike W]

Anymore info on the Maiden Matt ??? ..

Callum .. you have not answered my question as to what this machine flies like against the others you have flown ????

[StreetDragster]

Nope, no maiden yet, i've sorted the c of g out but still need an exhaust spacer to fly it., plus the weather/conditions are still pants round here.

C of g required a pair of the align 2150 mah batteries, probably due to a light avionics layout. At least flight times shouldn't be a problem!

I'll take some photos of the finished setup and post them later
Matt

[ade999]

i do not even think Callum has even flown a model yet let alone build one but i could be wrong....

[Dannyyy]

i do not even think Callum has even flown a model yet let alone build one but i could be wrong....

Nope, You are Correct! Dont think he has even seen one!

But Callum Knows there going to be "Epic" and the best heli ever and amazing and everyone should buy one!