Raptor E550S on a whim

[Dan22]

[QUOTE=BenScoobert;956951]Pop in next time you're up this way, see if we can get you hooked on some krackama

Will do, i'm from Huddersfield and am due a trip back up soon to see my parents, so i'll let you know.

[Stuart]

Looked into this myself fella, TT do a factory FBL conversion for it and it's a beautiful.
I'll see if I can find the piccies.
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yeh I think this might be the plan b if i convert the e720 back to nitro at the end of the year.

[Nigel Armstrong]

Just had this painted by Canomod to spice my E550S up a little. can2.jpg

[maddog7]

Alright Nigel,
Didn't realise you'd registered as an addict!

I've seen Nigel's canopy in the flesh and it's very nice!
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[Ghillie47]

I've had a look around the usual suppliers but they all seem to be awaiting stock. Anyone know where I can get a Thunder Tiger Raptor E550S ARF

[Dan22]

I've had a look around the usual suppliers but they all seem to be awaiting stock. Anyone know where I can get a Thunder Tiger Raptor E550S ARF

This is the one i have, which is the older model but it still fly's the same.
Raptor E550 Ultra EP Motor/Servos/Gyro
Fleet.jpg
The new model has a supplied 11T pinion which makes the head speed too fast for this heli!
I have changed to a 9T pinion which makes it a nice docile flyer at around 1700 RPM in normal & 1900 RPM in idle up 2. The down side to the older model though is trying to find lipos to fit!.

Dan.

[Ghillie47]

Dan,
What batteries does the older model use

[Dan22]

Dan,
What batteries does the older model use

I use these....
Turnigy 5000mAh 6S 25C Long Lipo Pack (UK Warehouse)
25C but powerful enough and getting a comfortable 7 min flight time with plenty of power left in reserve.

I tried the standard size 5000 mah 40c, they fit in but don't slide back far enough for C of G as the wires catch on the lower frame!

Dan.

[BenScoobert]

This is the one i have, which is the older model but it still fly's the same.
Raptor E550 Ultra EP Motor/Servos/Gyro
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The new model has a supplied 11T pinion which makes the head speed too fast for this heli!
I have changed to a 9T pinion which makes it a nice docile flyer at around 1700 RPM in normal & 1900 RPM in idle up 2. The down side to the older model though is trying to find lipos to fit!.

Dan.

http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/thunde...tml#post860720
I did a bit of a thread on rear loading batteries here, I found spacing the frames 1-2mm with washers makes a big difference with the cheapo batteries, turnigys squeeze in, but the 5000 optipower ones are much slimmer and fit really easy