Fusion 50 for a newbie?

[Andy from Sandy]

So that's another manual that has you build the model backwards.

When you get to the setup phase and you need to check if the swash is level you need to take the head off. It is far easier in my book to build the head after that step whenever it comes.

[lee_m]

Andy it sure is! BUT what a kit though! wow! so impressed with it!!

[lee_m]

He is an update done, quite well got one side all finished and i have the skids on aswell



I did have to make an adjustment, but is the only one so far

[lee_m]

Its all built now! looks awesome i'm going to post up some pictures!
I have some of the electrics, ive got Align DS 610 servos and Align DS 650 tail servo

[chris jones2.4]

nearly be time to pop down the club

[lee_m]

[Jamin_00]

Looking good Lee

[danch]

Looking nice Lee, now get some soil proof pants for the first time you start her up

You running 6 or 12S?

[chris jones2.4]

Nice model mate really want one lol

[lee_m]

Think I'm going with 6s been a newbie'ish think 12s will be a waist!
I know I have 600 blades so hoping 6s will be ok for me to start with!
I need one more DS 610, then that side of the electrics are done.
Next I need motor,ESC,BEC and battery
What BEC do I need

[danch]

Ahh I see, I was impetuous & went 12S, although its only had s couple of flights it scared the crap out of me as it was my first 50 size running 620 spin blades

I know there are a couple of people on here flying 6S on the fusion

[raptorheli2]

i would recommend going right to 12s from the outset as if you don't it will mean buying more stuff later. the cost is not much different at the start and you will see better pack life without a doubt.

cheers

[Mark_T]

.. the cost is not much different at the start and you will see better pack life without a doubt.

I completely agree. There is a good reason why large 6S helis are vanishing, the punishment they deal out to the packs is more than most can take.

Also buying the right motor for 12S costs the same as the 6S motor, but if you change later you can't re-use the 6S motor on 12S so better to start there in the first place unless you enjoy killing 6S packs

[JoeBailey]

Plus at a 1900 beginner friendly head speed you can expect 7-8 minute flight times of gentle circuits etc.

[chris jones2.4]

6s will be fine as long as you get gear ratios right, i fly a 6s trex 600 and thats alot heavier than the fusion