Hey Jeff, I just got back home from IRCHA. After being one of your subscribers for a long time It was great to meet you in person and talk with you. Thank you again for all of your great videos. Jerry from Michigan
Hey Jerry! It was great meeting you! Thank you for coming out and talking with me! I enjoyed it and glad you got back safely! Hope to see you next year!
I was installing the boom on my 580N raw the other night and had a hell of a time with that rubber grommet in the rear boom mount. Man, I hate it. The I watched your video how you did it. You're the man! I guess I suck!!
@@westhobbiesrc8051 I never crashed it, and I balanced the main blades. But I kinda recall putting stress on the belt when tightening down the grub screw on the tail shaft. Unevenly elongated belt because of that?
I have only built 1, my first build ever. I've yet to fly it. But it was a great experience. Got the swash plate super level and blade tracking seems to be right on point (based on the digital meter anyway). My main issue with it was placing my RX8R pro receiver (chunky boi) in it. I managed but not too happy with the antenna placements (bottom of the heli on the sides of the carbon) since they're way too short. Might add a XM+ satellite on top for safety/redundancy. Your build video was super helpful. Tried recreating the West Hobbies RC wiring as much as I could :D Thanks!
That’s awesome! I’m glad the Bill videos were helpful and you were able to build your model successfully. Some receivers are just ridiculously short and make it extremely difficult for placements. Let me know how it flies!
The space to place the FBL controller and the RX is small. I use a Brain2 and a Jeti REX6. I have created a plate that can be tie wrapped above the FBL. The antenna mast provided in the kit can be used. For those who can print the model is available on Thingiverse. SAB RAW 420 RX plate.
I’ve got many videos on the 420, full build series as well. With a full list of everything that’s in every 420 I’ve built. But Hobbywing 80 and iKon FBL.
The NX series is not bad but I think they are over priced and don’t feel the best in your hands. But! They work flawlessly and never had a issue with my NX8.
Speed cup went very well! The comet did great couldn’t ask for better runs. Unfortunately, there was no official timers at the event for some reason, and was not able to set your official record that I was going for but I overall I am very happy. I have been thinking about it! I just got invited there today by somebody else as well.
Hey Jeff, I just got back home from IRCHA. After being one of your subscribers for a long time It was great to meet you in person and talk with you. Thank you again for all of your great videos. Jerry from Michigan
Hey Jerry! It was great meeting you! Thank you for coming out and talking with me! I enjoyed it and glad you got back safely! Hope to see you next year!
Thanks Jeff for another amazing build! Now hurry up and send me that file so I can fly this thing! Lol
You’re welcome, Toby! I’m glad you’re happy with it! As soon as I get back, I will send you that file lol
I was installing the boom on my 580N raw the other night and had a hell of a time with that rubber grommet in the rear boom mount. Man, I hate it. The I watched your video how you did it. You're the man! I guess I suck!!
thank you! I’m glad the video was helpful! I always use a little oil and the boom will slide with no issues!
Cool heli, great flying! Crazy looking cloud to the left!
(The wiggle on spool up I mentioned in a previous vid: I use Brain2 in a stock 470LP)
Thank you! I appreciate it. That honestly sounds like a bent shaft or out of balance head.
@@westhobbiesrc8051 I never crashed it, and I balanced the main blades. But I kinda recall putting stress on the belt when tightening down the grub screw on the tail shaft. Unevenly elongated belt because of that?
I have only built 1, my first build ever. I've yet to fly it. But it was a great experience. Got the swash plate super level and blade tracking seems to be right on point (based on the digital meter anyway). My main issue with it was placing my RX8R pro receiver (chunky boi) in it. I managed but not too happy with the antenna placements (bottom of the heli on the sides of the carbon) since they're way too short. Might add a XM+ satellite on top for safety/redundancy.
Your build video was super helpful. Tried recreating the West Hobbies RC wiring as much as I could :D Thanks!
That’s awesome! I’m glad the Bill videos were helpful and you were able to build your model successfully. Some receivers are just ridiculously short and make it extremely difficult for placements. Let me know how it flies!
The space to place the FBL controller and the RX is small. I use a Brain2 and a Jeti REX6. I have created a plate that can be tie wrapped above the FBL. The antenna mast provided in the kit can be used. For those who can print the model is available on Thingiverse. SAB RAW 420 RX plate.
Smooth 👍🏻
Thank you!
nice , so can you tell us the esc set up and radio set up . thanks
I’ve got many videos on the 420, full build series as well. With a full list of everything that’s in every 420 I’ve built. But Hobbywing 80 and iKon FBL.
Are the NX series radios not great?
The NX series is not bad but I think they are over priced and don’t feel the best in your hands. But! They work flawlessly and never had a issue with my NX8.
Hi Jeff you probably know old bean but Heli direct just put out a vid on goosky S1 👍🏻
Yes, they did I actually looked at it yesterday in person. Very cool little machine excited to get one and do some videos on it.
Looking forward to your reviews their awesome 😁
And how much do you charge to build this heli?
Send me a email westhobbiesrc@hotmail.com and we can over a build and what you want.
How was speed cup?
Any plans to go to the South West Heli Rodeo in Superior, AZ from Nov 2-5?
Speed cup went very well! The comet did great couldn’t ask for better runs. Unfortunately, there was no official timers at the event for some reason, and was not able to set your official record that I was going for but I overall I am very happy. I have been thinking about it! I just got invited there today by somebody else as well.
Hey, I sent you an email about a build for me for a 580 Kraken. Look forward to hearing back from you. Your Hotmail acct.
Hello! Did you send the email to westhobbiesrc@hotmail.com? I’ll go look. Thank you!