I'm jealous, looks like the bomb....Enjoy the build and keep us all updated
Simon

 

Oh WOW! Just wow! Two 766s! I heard that you were Brents heli mechanic @hardsy. How has he made you build his helis? Did you build his other helis as well?
So tell me please,
Whats good about it?
Whats bad about it?
and what sort of electronics is going in this baby...I can see the 160 hobbywing - which usually indicates a promise of big things to come.

 

Very nice. Im in love with this machine. Here is a playlist with very good build instructions from one of the insiders. They know everything about every piece that comes with this kit.

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxiWUDzOfMoHRAXWZcFNI2vd2K8dxGCTR

 

This is such an awesome machine, just love the mechanics of it. Seen some of the build vids and surprised how big the frames are. If only money grew on trees What're yur takes on the axled feathering shaft? Is this a first in model heli design?

 

This is actually my dream heli. But yeah.. Even if I would buy it. Batterys and highend chargers would ruin me for sure. But hey money grows on trees sometimes.. Haha

 

14s ??

What's the width between the frames ?

 

Thats 12-14s and frame width is 64mm according to the manual

 

Nice! Matt and Amy always put out great quality products. The Hobby Wing 160 is awesome too...love mine. I`m also happy so see that I`m not the only one who sands the edges of the frames before assembly.

 

+1 take the time to build it right

 

Looking good Dan... mine is still in progress..

 

What battery setups will you guys fly? Will somebody go with 14S?

 

Hah the questions is would anyone dare to go 6s like what Matt B does with his slo mo vids , very very cool flying.

 

Yep I'm going 14s

 

I know Geena, it's the worst part and you have to do it first before you get to the good stuff!

 

I would suggest doing it under water with wet and dry...
Just saying
Simon

 

Hey Smakman,

I'm happy to build anything, nothing like a few beers in the garage, music etc and I also built his E7SE.

I finished the airframe build yesterday, and Brent has picked it up tonight to do all the electronics install etc.

The build went smooth and easy, with quite a few key components that are based on previous Synergy models that Matt has refined and improved.

The things I liked most were:
The head is beautifully machined and has a progressing damping system I guess you'd call it, with 2 x dampers per side of varying hardness. You can swap and change to suit head speed, flying style etc.

The thrusted main shaft bearing blocks are cool. Not sure you would ever notice anything in flight, but they are just impressive lol

The fully serviceable swashplate is another awesome chunk of alloy! No more sloppy swashes

There were a couple of things that were a bit meh, the main gear had burrs on the bottom edge, from maybe a blunt cutting tool when machined or something. It's no issue and will clean up after a few flights.

The battery tray was a much needed addition to synergy models, and it essentially works well with multiple locking positions for CG adjustment, but the spring loaded locking catch is a bit dicky to use. It is up inside the back of the frames and not that easy to get to. It will be something that you need to get the knack of.

Other than that it was a bloody nice kit to build. Can't wait to get one when the funds allow!

Swashplate:


Disassembled Head:


Main airframe complete:



Next to my E7:


All finished:


And back with its rightful owner!

 

Getting there big fella,

Let's get it moving eh, I wanna see both ready for maiden this weekend!!

 

I know mate, but ain't nobody got time for that!!

 

WOW.. how awesome if you could make it for the weekend!