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Post by Jerrymac on Feb 17, 2012 0:32:16 GMT -5
It seems his concern was heating to above 350F for bearing removal. I am not really sure how much heat is needed to soften sleeve retaining compounds. I'll have to see if I can find some info on that just to see what I can find. EDIT: I looked at retaining compounds on Loctite's site and most should be ok, except what I used.  I use 620 just because that is what we use on heavy duty trucks at the shop so I have lots of it. Here is a little info from their website. It seems that most can be softened by heating to less than 350F. "Temperature resistance" of different Loctite brand retaining compounds. ( Not thread locking compounds ) 232 = 300F 603 = 300F 609 = 300F 641 = 300F 648 = 350F 620 = 450F |
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Post by dunkonu23 on Feb 18, 2012 10:00:00 GMT -5
Do you know what standard wicking green loctite comes in at?
Scott
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Post by Jerrymac on Feb 21, 2012 6:10:56 GMT -5
Scott, To my knowledge the green wicking stuff is generally a thread locker, but will probably work fine for bearings too. It is made to apply after assembly. It takes a lot of heat to soften it though. Near the bottom left of this spec sheet is states 250 C which would be over 450F I believe. www.loctite.sg/sea/content_data/93808_290EN.pdf |
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Post by dunkonu23 on Feb 25, 2012 16:45:45 GMT -5
Yet another update.
All the parts I've ordered except the stainless steel plates for the motor mount have been cut. There are 4 stainless plates cut with 12 more to go. The stainless steel plate is not easy to machine, but he's doing it. So, here is what I've ordered.
I've ordered enough parts for 16 HeadHunter frames. If there is that much of a demand, I'll be happily surprised.
Remember, all parts are made in the USA, using USA made alloy.
Scott
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Post by Jerrymac on Feb 26, 2012 2:33:01 GMT -5
 Get em while you can guys, only 15 left. Soon they will be gone.  |
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Post by jasong911 on Feb 26, 2012 3:29:20 GMT -5
PM inbound, Scott!
Uh...14 left?
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Post by dunkonu23 on Feb 26, 2012 16:35:08 GMT -5
PM inbound, Scott! Uh...14 left? I got your PM. I don't have any production parts in yet. But, I will be getting them VERY, VERY soon! I know I've written that before but my new friend and machinist is working very hard on the remaining 12 stainless steel plates. Stainless steel is not easy to machine and he is breaking his bits doing this. So, it's make what he can, then new bit... make what he can.. over and over. I will post here and in PM when the parts are here and ready for sale! On a personal note, it's gratifying that there is still interest. This delay has been agonizing! Scott |
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Post by milliotseb on Mar 3, 2012 14:32:13 GMT -5
I am also interested. What parts are included?
Could you PM me when you have parts ready.
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Post by dunkonu23 on Mar 3, 2012 21:30:46 GMT -5
Absolutely, I'll PM you. There are going to be two kits. One with frames and HeadHunter parts only and another with all of the above plus the Gaui parts necessary to complete the frame. You'll still have to get a head, boom, tail assembly, etc.
Scott
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Post by dunkonu23 on Mar 12, 2012 17:11:05 GMT -5
Here we go, folks... The parts are being shipped this week. Rob, my machinist and an aerodynamics engineer has told me he has a couple of things to clean up and then they're at the UPS store for shipment. I will inspect the parts. I don't anticipate any problems so it looks like the long wait is coming to an end.  Scott |
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Post by jasong911 on Mar 13, 2012 0:21:49 GMT -5
Ahem,...
Happy Happy
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Joy Joy
--Jason
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Post by Jerrymac on Mar 13, 2012 1:23:36 GMT -5
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Post by dunkonu23 on Mar 13, 2012 5:22:07 GMT -5
Rob says I should have the parts by Friday. I'm going to build one out and inspect the rest of the parts so sometime next week, barring catastrophe, parts and kits will be on-sale.  Scott |
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Post by Jerrymac on Mar 13, 2012 23:59:03 GMT -5
Scott,
When you get everything sorted, and have kits ready to ship, please PM me the price and your PayPal address.
I would like the complete kit to upgrade from a plastic frame.
Thanks,
Jerry
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Post by dunkonu23 on Mar 14, 2012 13:35:42 GMT -5
Will do, Jerry. Thanks!
Scott
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Post by dunkonu23 on Mar 16, 2012 13:55:13 GMT -5
Parts are here!! This weekend I will be inspecting the parts and then we are in business!
Scott
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Post by dunkonu23 on Mar 17, 2012 15:12:29 GMT -5
I've been able to physically inspect the parts, but not fit them yet. Probably tomorrow I'll fit them in a frame. The quality of the parts is much higher than the original HeadHunter parts.
Scott
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Post by Jerrymac on Mar 17, 2012 23:10:57 GMT -5
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Post by dunkonu23 on Mar 19, 2012 16:10:19 GMT -5
Here is the price list.
Metal Parts:
Frame spacers $5.00 ea 20.00 set of four
Servo mounts $10.00ea 20.00 pair
Landing gear mounts $10.00 each $20.00 pair
Big Balls Bearing blocks w/o bearings $40.00 with bearings $50.00
Easy Mesh Motor Mount kit w/o bearings $50.00 with bearings $53.00
Frame Parts:
2mm 3k Carbon Fiber 90 degree mesh
Frame sides: $30.00 each
Battery tray: $15.00 each
ESC tray: $10.00 each
Floor tray: $10.00 each
ESC tray: $ 5.00 each
Kits:
Basic HeadHunter Frames w/HeadHunter parts $200.00
Complete HeadHunter Frames w/HeadHunter and Gaui parts and bearings $230.00
All metal parts except the stainless steel motor plate is 6061T6 American Made Alloy.
All bearings are VXB bearings until further notice.
All new HeadHunter parts are made in the USA.
Items will be available for order Monday March 26, 2012. Prices do not include shipping. Complete frames come assembled with no thread lock or bearings fitted in HeadHunter parts. Please remove each screw and apply blue thread lock. Bearings may be press fitted or press fitted with green thread lock applied to the outer race surface.
Scott
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Post by dunkonu23 on Mar 30, 2012 22:47:00 GMT -5
Some may have noticed the absence of the legacy frames in the price list, above. They've been sold and shipped to their new owners. The only framesets from now on will be US made Carbon Fiber frames.
Scott
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I use 620 just because that is what we use on heavy duty trucks at the shop so I have lots of it. Here is a little info from their website. It seems that most can be softened by heating to less than 350F.
