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  • Knight Sport Likes / Dislikes Post What You Would Change!

    Last few days been talking to different people about the building of the Knight sport.
    Seeing it from a beginners / experts point of view as well.

    Naturally, I got straight into the box to have a bit of a touch and feel session of some of the parts.
    Overall, everything about this machine seems ‘tough’, should be a good machine.

    Seems most that have built a model or few before would not need to look at the manual at all, So straight fwd.

    Beginners reading a few reviews should have no problems, build manual could be better, but most newbie would get help (I hope) and learn the basic from building this model.

    This will be a good workhorse for all, a good beginner ship, but kick ass for people that want to push the envelop, without seeing a pound sign every time they fly.

    Just go and giving it a thrashing.;)

    Awaiting Trvo build review, these are my general comments.

    LIKES:
    Price (How do they do it)
    Toughness of frames
    Well thought out taking the best bits from a selection of manufactures.

    DISLIKES:
    Servos Screws (2 different size screws "Futaba eyelets") some needed a hammer LOL
    Fan could have had the location for 2 magnet (1 plus counter balance)
    Switch mounting (standard switch)
    Canopy looks better on inside (smooth on inside but grainy on outside)
    Manual (Throttle servo shown wrong way around) few mistakes
    Last edited by rspblake; 01-10-2006, 12:04 PM.
    www.evorc.com

    Beam E4 Specialists with a complete stock.

    Synergy, Rave, Align, ElyQ We stock kits, spares and SE upgrades.

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    Feel free to call just for a chat.

    Rob

  • #2
    I cannot fault the machine at all,its cheap,very good quality and will fly like its more expensive brother,the servo screws are a bit big but are OK,a hole is easily drilled in fan for magnet,and i never counterbalance,the switch hole is a bit small and its awkward to get to it with canopy on..

    I think the canopy is of fine quality,easily as good as a Raptors,i am painting mine yellow for better visibility..

    A couple of mistakes in manual but many other manuals also have errors..

    Overall this is a stunning piece of kit and i am suitably impressed

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    • #3
      Hi, RAP50LV
      I have always found that a engine spins at more then 10,000 rpm when running and any off balance will create a lot of vibration which can cause tuning problems, gyro problems, and decrease the life span of some components. I highly recommend balancing the fan after you install the magnets. Whether it got one or two magnets.

      So you are right you dont need a counterbalance, I just do.

      more LIKES:

      Ease of getting to the motor mounting bolts if you have to change a Gov sensor.
      Last edited by rspblake; 15-10-2006, 09:01 AM.
      www.evorc.com

      Beam E4 Specialists with a complete stock.

      Synergy, Rave, Align, ElyQ We stock kits, spares and SE upgrades.

      See web for many other top brands.

      Feel free to call just for a chat.

      Rob

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      • #4
        What is the best price do these go for,,thinking of getting the sort as second heli

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        • #5
          The new plastic Sport version sells for £189 or less

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          • #6
            Well I saw this in action today up at Epsom Downs, very nice it looked and very nice to meet you Mr Blake :)
            Regards,

            Jason
            Futaba 12FG/ Knight 3D / 450Pro / Beam E4 and a whole load of gliders!

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            • #7
              :D :D :D :D

              A [SIZE="4"]Mr[/SIZE] Now! Lol

              Wasnt flying that well with the 20mph winds, was I

              Nice to meet you Jason, sure ill see you soon up there.

              Flips rolls loops, Its like a bullet backwards, and tracks really well. :)

              Had a big smile, and buzz.

              Done a few mods on mine so, canopy moved back 25mm cut top, shorted post to pull in more.
              (power switch is more a pain now).

              Fitted a third bearing on main shaft, and a few other things.

              Will point out that its fine standard, out of the box!

              [url]http://www.rcheliaddict.co.uk/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=534[/url]

              But i like to play! Hee Hee ;)

              Rob
              Last edited by rspblake; 22-10-2006, 11:59 PM.
              www.evorc.com

              Beam E4 Specialists with a complete stock.

              Synergy, Rave, Align, ElyQ We stock kits, spares and SE upgrades.

              See web for many other top brands.

              Feel free to call just for a chat.

              Rob

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