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2004-10-21 - Raptor 50

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  • The newest addition to the RC stable - TT Raptor 50 V2

    The newest addition to the RC stable - TT Raptor 50 V2

  • Hmm, it might take a while to make this resemble a helicopter

    Hmm, it might take a while to make this resemble a helicopter

  • Brings both wood and carbon fiber blades

    Brings both wood and carbon fiber blades

  • Carbon fiber is so pretty

    Carbon fiber is so pretty

  • Making progress

    Making progress

  • That sort of looks like a helicopter, if you squint. And while you're squinting you look at a picture of a helicopter.

    That sort of looks like a helicopter, if you squint. And while you're squinting you look at a picture of a helicopter.

  • The monster radio. I think with this I can probably control God.

    The monster radio. I think with this I can probably control God.

  • So many small parts. And bearings. Bearings everywhere.

    So many small parts. And bearings. Bearings everywhere.

  • Assembled washout assembly

    Assembled washout assembly

  • More bearings

    More bearings

  • Progress continues. Still doesn't really look like a helicopter.

    Progress continues. Still doesn't really look like a helicopter.

  • Coolest-looking part in the box: Swash Plate (arr)

    Coolest-looking part in the box: Swash Plate (arr)

  • The main shaft makes it look a little closer. But not really.

    The main shaft makes it look a little closer. But not really.

  • Whoever invented the helicopter probably went through the same self-doubt as the guy that invented the automatic transmision. "That's so complicated I've already forgotten how it's supposed to work."

    Whoever invented the helicopter probably went through the same self-doubt as the guy that invented the automatic transmision. "That's so complicated I've already forgotten how it's supposed to work."

  • 0.50 cubic inches of fury (OK, and fastness)

    0.50 cubic inches of fury (OK, and fastness)

  • Hah, who needs the optional "Piston Lock Tool"? I made my own.

    Hah, who needs the optional "Piston Lock Tool"? I made my own.

  • Blast! Maybe I'm not as clever as I thought. It doesn't look like much, but that little dent keeps the piston from going up the cylinder, which might limit the model's speed somewhat.

    Blast! Maybe I'm not as clever as I thought. It doesn't look like much, but that little dent keeps the piston from going up the cylinder, which might limit the model's speed somewhat.

  • Rotor head assembly assembly in progress

    Rotor head assembly assembly in progress

  • Come on, was it really necessary to include non-sealed ball bearings in the design? Now you're just adding complexity for humor's sake.

    Come on, was it really necessary to include non-sealed ball bearings in the design? Now you're just adding complexity for humor's sake.

  • It's safe to stop squinting now.

    It's safe to stop squinting now.

  • Completed rotor head assembly

    Completed rotor head assembly

  • The damage wasn't too bad and was probably reparable... Until I took it to the hobby shop and the guy said "I don't think there's a problem" and forced the engine to turn, that is.

    The damage wasn't too bad and was probably reparable... Until I took it to the hobby shop and the guy said "I don't think there's a problem" and forced the engine to turn, that is.

  • Now THAT'S a helicopter.

    Now THAT'S a helicopter.

  • Blades stowed for storage

    Blades stowed for storage

  • Blades extended

    Blades extended

  • It's just a little naked now, is all

    It's just a little naked now, is all

  • Beautiful, useful piece of technology

    Beautiful, useful piece of technology

  • I think it would have been worth it to invest in that pair of ball link pliers.

    I think it would have been worth it to invest in that pair of ball link pliers.

  • Ready and eager to go

    Ready and eager to go

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    So many small parts. And bearings. Bearings everywhere.
    Assembled washout assembly
    More bearings