Just picked up one of these, complete and intact, with a box of parts and manuals for $75. Looks really great under all the dust. I was told it only flew once. My first helicopter 😬
I miss my Concept 30, it was my first rc helicopter that I learned to fly with. I lost it in a house fire, RIP Concept 30. Now I have a Hirobo Shuttle ZXX with the Enya 35 upgraded to the max. Flies like a dream. I've had it for over 25 years. Rebuilt the engine a couple years ago and it's still running strong.
Yes, that fire sucks, as I know first hand. This helis and all my models and helicopters were destroyed in a fire that destroyed my shop and house on 911, 2016. Many folks sent me models and I have rebuilt most of them and fly them. Here is a newer video so you can see one that was given to me that I restored. Glad you have another heli. Thanks and stay well. Shuttle ruclips.net/video/6NyarzPVncc/видео.html Nexus ruclips.net/video/qDMBoC6Oa_E/видео.html
Right on. This was 11 years ago. That one was destroyed in our fire. Here is a newer one from 4 years ago. Thanks . ruclips.net/video/6NyarzPVncc/видео.html
Fantastic history lesson Dave! Thanks for sharing. It gives me a better appreciation of the technology employed in today's helis! Great job. Keep up the fantastic work and continued success. Have a wonderful day and as always, happy flying friend.
I just bought a Nexus 30, and I plan on replacing the servos, Tx and Rx with newer updated ones. It came with a Futaba radio, so I will need to see how well it works with this heli. Great video.
I'm still practicing on my simulators, but I'm in the process of assembling my first helicopter, an HK 450 Pro, of course under expert supervision, because even an electric copter is not a toy. We installed the 3 servos that actuate the swashplate today and fine tuned them on the DX8 transmitter. Awesome stuff!!
Awesome, I learned to fly on that model, I still have it although it is now a static display hanging from my office ceiling, looking at it right now, brings back some good memories, thanks for sharing.
My first heli was a Concept 30DX with the upgraded clutch and ball bearings that I got used but in excellent shape back in 2000. It had an old O.S. .32 and a really old mechanical gyro but man did that heli fly great! And the wind never bothered it. I practiced a little on the old Dave Brown sim as well as the first version of Real Flight beforehand and I was off of the training gear and doing forward flight and loops within a week and a half. Not long after that, I got a new Hirobo Shuttle Plus kit, built it, and got it almost ready to fly. it just needed a gyro. Unfortunately, I had to sell them. Seeing this video, makes me wish I still had them.
I've just got a Kyosho Concept 30 SR-T complete with OS Max 32 F-H, Futaba Skysport 6H transmitter and FP-G153 for a very good price. Apparently it hasn't flown for a good 10 years, it'll be great to find out what helicopters were like from a time around when I was born! All I need is a replacement piston ring because it was lunched, but then I can fly it! I'd wanted a big nitro heli ever since I was in single figures, and I only in the last year or so managed to get one! So far I've got a Raptor 50 and aforementioned Concept 30. The thing about helicopters, they are just more satisfying than planes or quads. Planes are everywhere and so are quads now, but no one actually knows how to fly quads. An ability to fly helis really gives you a good basis for coordinated turns and orientation etc. on quads. Maybe the reason I like helis is that they are great for showing off, not enough people fly them to realise how easy they are, I won't tell if you won't ;)
Have a Nexus 30 I was given as it had became a shelf queen for several years . Cant wait to get it in the air but as you can guess it needs alot of cleaning but everything is working and engine has good compresion . so i hope it looks and flys as good as yours . Loved the video :-)
Oh! I'm glad I seen this 👍 the nexus 30 was my first RC heli in the late 90's my second (and you also have the video) was the Raptor 30. I did not like the thunder tiger motor that came with the Raptor 30 so I pulled the OS from the older nexus and used it for the Raptor. It just iddled better and seemed to have more torque. Ever since I have been an OS ONLY guy. I miss those days 😞 but, I can re live those memories through RUclips. ha!
Yes, I agree that OS is the best engines. Your right about the Idle too. I have newer videos with the Nexus because this one was destroyed in the fire, and a Subscriber sent me one to restore. Hope you get to see it some, including flying in the dark. Here is a link to one. ruclips.net/video/UgFxvz67K0c/видео.html Thanks Mark.
Awesome bird and excellent flying. It's amazing how much technology has changed over the years for helis. I'm presently building the Pantera P6 and can't wait to fly her. I still fly my JR Venture heli. It has the same exact engine as your heli has (OS 32 SX).
ho' yes and like all your video's dave lot's of help on helicopters and you make sense when you talk to us all about your own ways of setting up and flying these fascinating air craft's i love heli's and always have. thanks dave.
@NightFlyyer Good question. Nah I'm just a fan with a twisted sense of humor. I sail a Soling 1M RC boat, I have a couple Vids on my page but nowhere near the quality or experience of yours. It amazes me that you guys can even keep track of which way is up when flying these helis. I really enjoy watching you fly these vintage beasts. Maybe someday I will try it myself. After I build another Soling. but i ramble......Cheers Dave. And thanks
Best voice on youtube. Gotta love the down to earth Nightflyer, combined with all the experience he shares with us:) Keep up the good vids! Greets from Norway!
Thanks for that awesome video of that beautiful Vintage Kyosho CCPM Nitro powered helicopter. Boy Back then even in the late Nineties these things were ridicously expensive. Then in the mid 2000's like around 2005 the Esky Honey bee debuted and it wasn't too bad so everyone could afford one but they were one of the first electrics so they weren't all that great but hey it was a start.
Loved this video! Brings back some memories from the 90's, wow have times changed huh. After seeing this, I would gladly take a nexus and get it flying again, I still have all my starting gear...if anyones reading ;)
Thanks very much. I learned to fly helis from John Simone Jr, (National Helicopter champion) back in the early 70's and there were no gyros back then, so your right, the equipment sure has changed. There are Nexus on eBay from time to time,
@NightFlyyer wow, then you're even better that i originally thought ..it's sooo stable. i don't think i've seen a heli as stable, when you watch the video, if you squint your eyes to blind out the details one could say it's a real heli. mad skills.
hi friend how are you, just got back from abroad and i start watching your new videos, you are right about what you said about quality of kyosho product thats why they stay long, i still have my kyosho concept 32 vr, im waiting for the new blades i just ordered i just ran a gallon of fuel on her since i came back, was the cone starter cup on nexxus is same with the kyosho concept, cant get parts anymore just improvising.more power to you friend love your videos. god bless.
Awesome video, I am just about to bring mine out of hybernation... I know the last time I flew it the blade on the boom (in the centre) broke on one half... I need to locate another. but apart from that and new mods I cant wait. Thank you.
I had a Nexus as my first heli in 2002, probably should've got a raptor 30 at that point but this heli was very easy to fly, incredibly stable and predictable for a beginner
This video is 11 years old now and this heli was destroyed in the fire that destroyed all my models, and home, but since, I have been sent and purchased A Raptor, and a couple of Nexus, a Concept 30, plus a couple of Align T-Rex's, and my 470 T Rex that I added a body to, but for sure the old flybar birds flew easy and I love Nitro. Here is a video I made last week that is of a Hirobo Shuttle, you may remember as well. ruclips.net/video/NxD70pvY4hk/видео.html Thanks and happy flying.
@@NightFlyyer Sorry to hear about the fire. I checked out your Shuttle video and that was badass. Flying without a gyro looks like a hell of a learning curve. Thanks for giving some love to these vintage birds, you have a talent for making videos! Cheers
That was really cool! I have a GMP King Cobra sitting here that I want to restore. Would be cool to have an old radio to go with it too, but I think I will use my 9503 :)
didnt know this one was considered a vintage model already. haha. i got one in the attic, only missing the rotor blades. maybe i should pull it down and get it back into flying condition.
hi dave. i enjoyed your video and i have just bought a kyosho concept 46vr it has been stood in my old friends garage for many years now and showing signs of rust on the control rods and screws all around the model it is complete but dirty and grubby. i will be getting it to run and in the air when i manage to get part's here and there one rotor blade is broken in half and i am trying to sort out some blades .. i have ordered some at 520mm and 4mm bolt hole it also has the flapping head.
Excellent video Dave, that's about the best i have ever seen a Nexus fly. My experience of this heli is that it was a badly designed heap of crap!. it was very unstable and just horrible to fly. the stock muffler was a joke and kept breaking where the bolts went through it. The TT raptor was much better in every way. its a good thing that kyosho discontinued this dog.
I restored my Nexus 30s in 2015, omg did it take forever to find the rare parts. (even harder to find in 2016) Funny thing is this helicopter is really the worst of the ones I own. But, I love it, it has more hours on it than any other. It's easy to build, always been reliable... Now if I could just get my hands on some ball links! I have a few that are getting a bit "sloppy". My O.S. .32 was pretty much dead after all those hours, but I got 3 ASP .36 .30 engines. Tried the O.S .37 but eh, can't adjust the low idle screw unless you drill a hole in frame, no thanks.. lol
Hey Dave, Very good video!! And this 'old' heli looks pretty good, very nice! Really! Keep up this and al other videos comming. Btw, Don't you think it is time for a new blade fp heli of a little bigger design with tail servo and metal/alu (upgrades) standard so it is flyable outside with a little wind?
Hi there Night-flyer, I am not sure if you seen my last post. but I am putting together my old Kyosho's... I have many from the SE the 30 the concept and the Caliber. I am wanting to know what batterys to get as I left them unplugged in the aircraft whilst stored for many decades. I now need to replace them but I want to know what is the best battery to replace them with since Lipo came along. I fear that I will of course blow the servo's and may require a esc to lower the power. What is your thoughts or advice please.. I am really needing it. And I am asking you since I have seen your videos you know what your talking about
Nice nexus! I plan on getting one. I was wondering tho should I stick with the 30 stock motor or should I get a better mount for a 46 and a 52? And of those could I get 2 stroke for the 46 and 52 or should they be 4 stroke? As for servos what torque and speed should I shoot for?
Im Fact? I have balanced many 1 bladed helis and have many videos on it, including airplane propellers and tail rotors and even 1 bladed drones. I know exactly how to balance them. But the fact is, these are 2 bladed helis, NOT 3 BLADED! Somehow adding more weight or distributing it as you suggest, as I have tried, does not make any significant difference. I appreciate the suggestion. Maybe you should try yourself and see if you can get a smoother run. Here is a video, that contains in the description box, many links to the videos I have mentioned. Check it out. Thanks. ruclips.net/video/dFQkPMQeo9o/видео.html
Had a concept 30 in the early 1990s the only thing I did not like was the plastic bushing used on the clutch JUNK upgrade to ball bearing and later purchased an all metal clutch bell from Century Heli much better
Nice. Don`t see too much about "Nitro-Dinasaurs". Good job. gotta love O.S. I have one of the 32`s that`s about 8 yrs old. still runs like new. Don` t understand the "tilted motor" part tho. Explain?
Because of this video, I wanted to try a Nexus, so i picked up 2 for $100. Now Im not sure why...lol. I think the Raptor is a better heli. Back in the day the guys called it the Nexsux...I thought they were just being funny. But, it really is a budget 30 heli. Z bends on the servos, very odd clutch that doesnt look too durable (that plastic cog thingy in the bell) and very low pitch range, and plastic everywhere!. Oh well... One is like new and the other needs a tank, feathering shaft and linkage. I think I can sub a sullivan 4oz tank, dig up some linkage then just find a shaft to be complete. It would be great to see a video or webpage about one that someone has upgraded.... In my opinion go with a Raptor instead if you want a vintage project, parts are not that hard to find and is a great design. As always, Daves videos are great. Cheerz!
The Kyosho Nexus was early helicopters and did the job well. We all started some where. I even learned before there were any gyros available. The Raptor came many years later and of course they are improved. I have 2 and they do much better inverted flight and 3D. Thanks.
What did you have the mixture and needle valves set at? I'm at about 3200 Feet above sea level. I don't know if that has anything to do with the carb settings or not. It has the OS .32 Max SX. Thanks.
Lots of info on run ryder and helifreak. Use tge search on those forums and you will have answers for everything. Many helpful videos on youtube as well
What are the mods your talking about to allow inverted flight on this heli? I just acquired two of these at a swap meet. One of them is brand new in the box!
Here is what I use on this heli, with spectrum Radio. Heli model selected, All servos set for 100% Travel, All servos in normal, non reversed. Throttle curve. 1-0, 2-25, 3-50, 4-75, 5-100 Pitch Curve. 0, 25, 50, 75, 100 Switch B- Position 0, is normal fly mode. 1-0, 2-25, 3-50, 4-75, 5-100. Position 1 and 2 are for stunt and 3D. I have mine locked at 90% across the top scale, so engine runs close to 100%, but not wide open, for inverted flying, etc. Hope this helps. This heli was destroyed in the fire in 2016 when all my models were destroyed along with my home. I have a newer video, as one of my subscribers sent me one. Here's the link. ruclips.net/video/qDMBoC6Oa_E/видео.html
I need a little assistance and advice, a neighbor set out a Nexus 30 for free on the curb, he gave me everything else that goes with it, he mentioned that all it needed was a tune up. Could you tell me what it's worth, and what it may take to get it up and running. I'm sure it's difficult without knowing anymore information than I've given you but it seems to have been taken care of. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I throughly enjoyed your video, and got me interested in having this helicopter up and running. Thank you
i have one of these upstairs!!! i got it for my 13th birthday but never learnt how to fly it, and its sat in my spare room ever since. do you know how much they are worth? and are they rare?
@NightFlyyer Ok Good. But how does everything line up, if the crank is at an angle. That`s what I can`t wrap My Brain around. Follow Me? Angle-cut gears?
About to pick one of these up and the person wants 300 I might be able to talk them down a little it also comes with a nitro airplane with it I think the airplane is a trainer duraplanes durastick is the helicopter worth it
If the gear is okay and shaft not bent, and clutch not burned out, it may be worth it, because parts are nil to none. I love this helicopter and even did a product review in Rotory Magazine years ago on it. Good luck
@@NightFlyyer ok thank you Dave I take all your words very seriously so I'll go check it out,I'm nowhere near the flyer you are I'm still a newbie on a mcpx bl2 but I've flown my cp pro 2 just to get better with the ccpm side of life lol different bird than the mcpx with all the fancy safety stuffs lol but that's even a little hard to find parts for keep up the great videos and I'm a fan from 2010 just realized your Dave herbert LMAO thanks for your input and it was an honor to have gotten your opinion thx sir my hats off to you and all you have done with rc till the next video have an awesome day
Nice build an video my wife got given to her an old kyosho caliber 3 gave it the once over its like new but the only thing thats going to go soon is the hex start part no CA 3018 have had it flying little video of it on my channel ..i know this is an old heli but like to keep it flying if you can help on this part number be grateful or point in right direction thanks rich uk
It's so good to see a classic restored and being used again. Dave, you lead where we should all follow - peace and happy flying. Steve (UK).
Just picked up one of these,
complete and intact, with a box of parts and manuals for $75. Looks really great under all the dust. I was told it only flew once. My first helicopter 😬
I miss my Concept 30, it was my first rc helicopter that I learned to fly with. I lost it in a house fire, RIP Concept 30. Now I have a Hirobo Shuttle ZXX with the Enya 35 upgraded to the max. Flies like a dream. I've had it for over 25 years. Rebuilt the engine a couple years ago and it's still running strong.
Yes, that fire sucks, as I know first hand. This helis and all my models and helicopters were destroyed in a fire that destroyed my shop and house on 911, 2016. Many folks sent me models and I have rebuilt most of them and fly them. Here is a newer video so you can see one that was given to me that I restored. Glad you have another heli.
Thanks and stay well. Shuttle ruclips.net/video/6NyarzPVncc/видео.html Nexus ruclips.net/video/qDMBoC6Oa_E/видео.html
Reminds me of my 20s back in 1986 when I was flying my Shuttle.
Right on. This was 11 years ago. That one was destroyed in our fire. Here is a newer one from 4 years ago. Thanks . ruclips.net/video/6NyarzPVncc/видео.html
That's! RC Nitro Helikopter do on nice flight.
Thanks much.
I miss flying that heli.
Mam Kyosho Caliber 5, cały czas sprawny i gotowy do lotu...
Uwielbiam to, to część historii która połączyła pasję wielu ludzi...
Fantastic history lesson Dave! Thanks for sharing. It gives me a better appreciation of the technology employed in today's helis! Great job. Keep up the fantastic work and continued success. Have a wonderful day and as always, happy flying friend.
Great video! I learned to fly on the Nexus, loved it. I like the start cone on top.
Nice! I can't wait to see the Shuttle. I have one but have never flown it!
I just bought a Nexus 30, and I plan on replacing the servos, Tx and Rx with newer updated ones. It came with a Futaba radio, so I will need to see how well it works with this heli.
Great video.
I'm still practicing on my simulators, but I'm in the process of assembling my first helicopter, an HK 450 Pro, of course under expert supervision, because even an electric copter is not a toy. We installed the 3 servos that actuate the swashplate today and fine tuned them on the DX8 transmitter. Awesome stuff!!
Awesome, I learned to fly on that model, I still have it although it is now a static display hanging from my office ceiling, looking at it right now, brings back some good memories, thanks for sharing.
I'm in the process of restoring one of these, it's about ten years old or so and has never been flown. Great video, thanks.
im still watching your videos years later....if it wasn't for you I wouldn't be flying right now. im going to maiden my new 470l in a couple days
My first heli was a Concept 30DX with the upgraded clutch and ball bearings that I got used but in excellent shape back in 2000. It had an old O.S. .32 and a really old mechanical gyro but man did that heli fly great! And the wind never bothered it.
I practiced a little on the old Dave Brown sim as well as the first version of Real Flight beforehand and I was off of the training gear and doing forward flight and loops within a week and a half. Not long after that, I got a new Hirobo Shuttle Plus kit, built it, and got it almost ready to fly. it just needed a gyro. Unfortunately, I had to sell them. Seeing this video, makes me wish I still had them.
Great keep them coming your history videos and the rehabs of old models
I've just got a Kyosho Concept 30 SR-T complete with OS Max 32 F-H, Futaba Skysport 6H transmitter and FP-G153 for a very good price. Apparently it hasn't flown for a good 10 years, it'll be great to find out what helicopters were like from a time around when I was born! All I need is a replacement piston ring because it was lunched, but then I can fly it!
I'd wanted a big nitro heli ever since I was in single figures, and I only in the last year or so managed to get one! So far I've got a Raptor 50 and aforementioned Concept 30.
The thing about helicopters, they are just more satisfying than planes or quads. Planes are everywhere and so are quads now, but no one actually knows how to fly quads. An ability to fly helis really gives you a good basis for coordinated turns and orientation etc. on quads. Maybe the reason I like helis is that they are great for showing off, not enough people fly them to realise how easy they are, I won't tell if you won't ;)
Have a Nexus 30 I was given as it had became a shelf queen for several years . Cant wait to get it in the air but as you can guess it needs alot of cleaning but everything is working and engine has good compresion . so i hope it looks and flys as good as yours . Loved the video :-)
Oh! I'm glad I seen this 👍 the nexus 30 was my first RC heli in the late 90's my second (and you also have the video) was the Raptor 30. I did not like the thunder tiger motor that came with the Raptor 30 so I pulled the OS from the older nexus and used it for the Raptor. It just iddled better and seemed to have more torque. Ever since I have been an OS ONLY guy. I miss those days 😞 but, I can re live those memories through RUclips. ha!
Yes, I agree that OS is the best engines. Your right about the Idle too. I have newer videos with the Nexus because this one was destroyed in the fire, and a Subscriber sent me one to restore. Hope you get to see it some, including flying in the dark. Here is a link to one. ruclips.net/video/UgFxvz67K0c/видео.html Thanks Mark.
Very nice! I had a few Kyosho helicopters back in the day.Thanks for sharing.
great looking heli and great flying!
Nexus was my first heli, kind of love hate relationship but I do miss it!
Good looking heli!
Great video as always Dave :) when you fly , you always make it look so easy - lol !!! cheers from down under :)
Steve .
Great job Dave!!!!!! Im looking forward to watch the hirobo Shuttle video!!! I have one !!! shuttle zxx
Awesome bird and excellent flying. It's amazing how much technology has changed over the years for helis. I'm presently building the Pantera P6 and can't wait to fly her. I still fly my JR Venture heli. It has the same exact engine as your heli has (OS 32 SX).
ho' yes and like all your video's dave lot's of help on helicopters and you make sense when you talk to us all about your own ways of setting up and flying these fascinating air craft's i love heli's and always have. thanks dave.
I suspect I talk to myself all the time when doing projects.... But I never hear.... :)!
Nice video, Dave.
Use to have the Nexus 30 great bird!! Thinking about buying another one for static purposes.
@NightFlyyer Good question. Nah I'm just a fan with a twisted sense of humor.
I sail a Soling 1M RC boat, I have a couple Vids on my page but nowhere near the quality or experience of yours. It amazes me that you guys can even keep track of which way is up when flying these helis. I really enjoy watching you fly these vintage beasts. Maybe someday I will try it myself. After I build another Soling. but i ramble......Cheers Dave. And thanks
Very Nice 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks kindly.. I was sad to lose this one in the fire.
Best voice on youtube. Gotta love the down to earth Nightflyer, combined with all the experience he shares with us:) Keep up the good vids! Greets from Norway!
Thanks for that awesome video of that beautiful Vintage Kyosho CCPM Nitro powered helicopter. Boy Back then even in the late Nineties these things were ridicously expensive.
Then in the mid 2000's like around 2005 the Esky Honey bee debuted and it wasn't too bad so everyone could afford one but they were one of the first electrics so they weren't all that great but hey it was a start.
Loved this video! Brings back some memories from the 90's, wow have times changed huh.
After seeing this, I would gladly take a nexus and get it flying again, I still have all my starting gear...if anyones reading ;)
Thanks very much. I learned to fly helis from John Simone Jr, (National Helicopter champion) back in the early 70's and there were no gyros back then, so your right, the equipment sure has changed. There are Nexus on eBay from time to time,
awesome heli, excellent work Dave, and yep I too had some really good conversations with myself from time to time LOL
Considering the age it fly smooth as butter
@NightFlyyer wow, then you're even better that i originally thought ..it's sooo stable. i don't think i've seen a heli as stable, when you watch the video, if you squint your eyes to blind out the details one could say it's a real heli. mad skills.
You have some guts flying this close to your car :P
hi friend how are you, just got back from abroad and i start watching your new videos, you are right about what you said about quality of kyosho product thats why they stay long, i still have my kyosho concept 32 vr, im waiting for the new blades i just ordered i just ran a gallon of fuel on her since i came back, was the cone starter cup on nexxus is same with the kyosho concept, cant get parts anymore just improvising.more power to you friend love your videos. god bless.
Awesome video, I am just about to bring mine out of hybernation... I know the last time I flew it the blade on the boom (in the centre) broke on one half... I need to locate another. but apart from that and new mods I cant wait. Thank you.
I had a Nexus as my first heli in 2002, probably should've got a raptor 30 at that point but this heli was very easy to fly, incredibly stable and predictable for a beginner
This video is 11 years old now and this heli was destroyed in the fire that destroyed all my models, and home, but since, I have been sent and purchased A Raptor, and a couple of Nexus, a Concept 30, plus a couple of Align T-Rex's, and my 470 T Rex that I added a body to, but for sure the old flybar birds flew easy and I love Nitro.
Here is a video I made last week that is of a Hirobo Shuttle, you may remember as well. ruclips.net/video/NxD70pvY4hk/видео.html Thanks and happy flying.
@@NightFlyyer Sorry to hear about the fire. I checked out your Shuttle video and that was badass. Flying without a gyro looks like a hell of a learning curve. Thanks for giving some love to these vintage birds, you have a talent for making videos! Cheers
@@beastehful Thanks again. I appreciate you!
I really like the music in the background
runs and flies nice man!
Nice video, nice Latin flutes. Very educational. Thank you!!
WOW nice ;D that beast looks STABLE! i wanna see more...
That was really cool! I have a GMP King Cobra sitting here that I want to restore. Would be cool to have an old radio to go with it too, but I think I will use my 9503 :)
didnt know this one was considered a vintage model already. haha. i got one in the attic, only missing the rotor blades. maybe i should pull it down and get it back into flying condition.
hi dave. i enjoyed your video and i have just bought a kyosho concept 46vr it has been stood in my old friends garage for many years now and showing signs of rust on the control rods and screws all around the model it is complete but dirty and grubby. i will be getting it to run and in the air when i manage to get part's here and there one rotor blade is broken in half and i am trying to sort out some blades .. i have ordered some at 520mm and 4mm bolt hole it also has the flapping head.
Great video, was begging for the music to tone down when flying... oh well, thank you for this informative YT video.
Lol this reminds me of my JR Propo Venture 30!
All radios today can mix throttle and pitch - including yours!!
Very nice and entertaining video :)
Excellent video Dave, that's about the best i have ever seen a Nexus fly. My experience of this heli is that it was a badly designed heap of crap!. it was very unstable and just horrible to fly. the stock muffler was a joke and kept breaking where the bolts went through it. The TT raptor was much better in every way. its a good thing that kyosho discontinued this dog.
great video and loved the music!
Another excellent video... top notch! By the way, I've heard its getting very hot out there in the midwest, how are you coping?
Great video! keep them coming!!
Used to have of these in the 90s. The Nexus has some tail wag.
I remember everyone complained about the rotor mast being to high on the nexus i thought it was a awesome heli.
Greetings Mr Herbert, I have a question, what percentage of nitro did you use on your nexus 30 engine ? Tks for your videos !
I restored my Nexus 30s in 2015, omg did it take forever to find the rare parts. (even harder to find in 2016) Funny thing is this helicopter is really the worst of the ones I own. But, I love it, it has more hours on it than any other. It's easy to build, always been reliable... Now if I could just get my hands on some ball links! I have a few that are getting a bit "sloppy". My O.S. .32 was pretty much dead after all those hours, but I got 3 ASP .36 .30 engines. Tried the O.S .37 but eh, can't adjust the low idle screw unless you drill a hole in frame, no thanks.. lol
nice !
Great video. Is Winston still flying? I'm just restoring a Nexus 40 myself
He is now just doing Geocaching. Are you putting a .40 in the Nexus? Thanks and happy flying.
Hey Dave, Very good video!!
And this 'old' heli looks pretty good, very nice! Really!
Keep up this and al other videos comming.
Btw, Don't you think it is time for a new blade fp heli of a little bigger design with tail servo and metal/alu (upgrades) standard so it is flyable outside with a little wind?
love the old bird. very stable. is it because of the new gyro?
Great video Dave, nice to see some helis from the past and look forward to you dusting off the others you have. Good luck.
Hi there Night-flyer, I am not sure if you seen my last post. but I am putting together my old Kyosho's... I have many from the SE the 30 the concept and the Caliber. I am wanting to know what batterys to get as I left them unplugged in the aircraft whilst stored for many decades. I now need to replace them but I want to know what is the best battery to replace them with since Lipo came along. I fear that I will of course blow the servo's and may require a esc to lower the power. What is your thoughts or advice please.. I am really needing it. And I am asking you since I have seen your videos you know what your talking about
Nice nexus! I plan on getting one. I was wondering tho should I stick with the 30 stock motor or should I get a better mount for a 46 and a 52? And of those could I get 2 stroke for the 46 and 52 or should they be 4 stroke? As for servos what torque and speed should I shoot for?
Im fact ,a single blade helicopter should have 2 counterweights, mimicking a 3 bladed rotor..it should be more smooth
Im Fact? I have balanced many 1 bladed helis and have many videos on it, including airplane propellers and tail rotors and even 1 bladed drones. I know exactly how to balance them. But the fact is, these are 2 bladed helis, NOT 3 BLADED! Somehow adding more weight or distributing it as you suggest, as I have tried, does not make any significant difference. I appreciate the suggestion. Maybe you should try yourself and see if you can get a smoother run. Here is a video, that contains in the description box, many links to the videos I have mentioned. Check it out. Thanks. ruclips.net/video/dFQkPMQeo9o/видео.html
Another excellent video, Dave. May I ask what the song used at the beginning is called? Thanks!
looks like that one has nearly no vibration problems.
Had a concept 30 in the early 1990s the only thing I did not like was the plastic bushing used on the clutch JUNK upgrade to ball bearing and later purchased an all metal clutch bell from Century Heli much better
Nightflyyer I just wanted your opinion on weather you think its more difficult for a left-handed person to learn to hover.
I have a old vintage helicopter with futaba servos
Right on!
@@NightFlyyer it was given to me I’ve never flew it I need to get a transmitter for it any recommendations
@@alginperry2931 Get a Spektrum TX with an AR 620 RX, is what I would do.
Hi Dave I have 2 of these Kyosho Nexus Helis. Do you think I manage to convert one of them to electric? Is it doable?
Nice. Don`t see too much about "Nitro-Dinasaurs". Good job.
gotta love O.S. I have one of the 32`s that`s about 8 yrs old.
still runs like new. Don` t understand the "tilted motor" part tho.
Explain?
Because of this video, I wanted to try a Nexus, so i picked up 2 for $100. Now Im not sure why...lol. I think the Raptor is a better heli. Back in the day the guys called it the Nexsux...I thought they were just being funny. But, it really is a budget 30 heli. Z bends on the servos, very odd clutch that doesnt look too durable (that plastic cog thingy in the bell) and very low pitch range, and plastic everywhere!. Oh well... One is like new and the other needs a tank, feathering shaft and linkage. I think I can sub a sullivan 4oz tank, dig up some linkage then just find a shaft to be complete.
It would be great to see a video or webpage about one that someone has upgraded....
In my opinion go with a Raptor instead if you want a vintage project, parts are not that hard to find and is a great design.
As always, Daves videos are great. Cheerz!
The Kyosho Nexus was early helicopters and did the job well. We all started some where. I even learned before there were any gyros available. The Raptor came many years later and of course they are improved. I have 2 and they do much better inverted flight and 3D. Thanks.
What did you have the mixture and needle valves set at? I'm at about 3200 Feet above sea level. I don't know if that has anything to do with the carb settings or not. It has the OS .32 Max SX.
Thanks.
hey dave, related question... when were rc helicopter gyros invented?
Can do a video on how to the throttle setup in this video. So I can do it on my own radio....,thxs.
I know this is late, but do you still fly your nitro's Dave? thanks !
Yes, of course. I'm 76 now, but I fly when the weather permits. Here's one from 4 months ago. ruclips.net/video/cQpSdfx_BWM/видео.html Thanks.
@@NightFlyyer Thats awesome! thanks!
Love that chopper, love your videos brother., I'm getting 3 vintage nitro helicopters I would love your help on them please brother
Congrats and thanks very much. I will try to help if I can. Ask away~!
Lots of info on run ryder and helifreak. Use tge search on those forums and you will have answers for everything. Many helpful videos on youtube as well
my dad bought onr brand new, built it and never even put gas in it.still to this day is brand new
What are the mods your talking about to allow inverted flight on this heli? I just acquired two of these at a swap meet. One of them is brand new in the box!
would 2 2cell 1600 lipos yed together with a series harnes equal a 4 cell 3200 pack roughly
I’m trying to setup this same heli can’t figure out the radio setup any help would be greatly appreciated, would love to see your radio setup !
Here is what I use on this heli, with spectrum Radio. Heli model selected, All servos set for 100% Travel, All servos in normal, non reversed. Throttle curve. 1-0, 2-25, 3-50, 4-75, 5-100
Pitch Curve. 0, 25, 50, 75, 100 Switch B- Position 0, is normal fly mode. 1-0, 2-25, 3-50, 4-75, 5-100.
Position 1 and 2 are for stunt and 3D. I have mine locked at 90% across the top scale, so engine runs close to 100%, but not wide open, for inverted flying, etc. Hope this helps. This heli was destroyed in the fire in 2016 when all my models were destroyed along with my home. I have a newer video, as one of my subscribers sent me one. Here's the link. ruclips.net/video/qDMBoC6Oa_E/видео.html
@@NightFlyyer I’m sorry about the loss! That’s terrible 😞 thank you for your help !!!!! Hopefully I can get this one in the air!
@@calehuntfpv480 You should have no problem. Good luck again.
@@NightFlyyer thanks 😊
These are considered vintage? The nexus was the first ,and sadly, only heli that I've owned. I really regret selling it now.
Nice video. Do you have any interest in flying full size helicopters like the little Robertson's.
I need a little assistance and advice, a neighbor set out a Nexus 30 for free on the curb, he gave me everything else that goes with it, he mentioned that all it needed was a tune up. Could you tell me what it's worth, and what it may take to get it up and running. I'm sure it's difficult without knowing anymore information than I've given you but it seems to have been taken care of. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I throughly enjoyed your video, and got me interested in having this helicopter up and running. Thank you
I know its been 4 years since you posted but Ill offer some help if you need
i have one of these upstairs!!! i got it for my 13th birthday but never learnt how to fly it, and its sat in my spare room ever since. do you know how much they are worth? and are they rare?
Just pick up a shuttle my self for 100 bucks I'll be going fun to get cleaned up and flying
@NightFlyyer Ok Good. But how does everything line up, if the crank is at an angle.
That`s what I can`t wrap My Brain around. Follow Me? Angle-cut gears?
I have one of these, it's my first Nitro, how do you shut off the engine?
About to pick one of these up and the person wants 300 I might be able to talk them down a little it also comes with a nitro airplane with it I think the airplane is a trainer duraplanes durastick is the helicopter worth it
If the gear is okay and shaft not bent, and clutch not burned out, it may be worth it, because parts are nil to none. I love this helicopter and even did a product review in Rotory Magazine years ago on it. Good luck
@@NightFlyyer ok thank you Dave I take all your words very seriously so I'll go check it out,I'm nowhere near the flyer you are I'm still a newbie on a mcpx bl2 but I've flown my cp pro 2 just to get better with the ccpm side of life lol different bird than the mcpx with all the fancy safety stuffs lol but that's even a little hard to find parts for keep up the great videos and I'm a fan from 2010 just realized your Dave herbert LMAO thanks for your input and it was an honor to have gotten your opinion thx sir my hats off to you and all you have done with rc till the next video have an awesome day
@@rodneylester623 Thanks so very kindly. It is a pleasure to read your post. Good luck and happy flying.
how much are these worth? about to get two on trade
What is the music? Sounds like stuff I heard in Peru
I need this song on my playlist Nightflyer.. what's the name please?
I never talk to myself
"Yes you do"
Really. I don't. =)
Nice build an video my wife got given to her an old kyosho caliber 3 gave it the once over its like new but the only thing thats going to go soon is the hex start part no CA 3018 have had it flying little video of it on my channel ..i know this is an old heli but like to keep it flying if you can help on this part number be grateful or point in right direction thanks rich uk
I BEG OF YOU!!!!!! WHAT IS THE NAME OF THIS SONG!!!