wa0zog
12-11-2007, 10:23 AM
I sold the first gas heli I had on eBay, and the purchaser is thrilled. I've rebuilt the second bird, which was originally purchased as a parts bird, after purchasing everything needed to put it back together as new. As a result, some things such as the tail boom supports are the newer style such as is found on the V2, but this is a V1 bird. But, since it was originally purchased as a parts bird, and had been used as such, I'm not considering it a new bird.
The only really decent pictures I've currently got, thanks to the weather, are the ones I've attached, taken in my back yard while I was busy rebuilding the bird, and they don't show the engine or the blades. If you need more, just ask, and I'll get them for you. Don't hesitate. The Raptor is (obviously) the larger red bird in the pics.
It's got a freshly rebuilt SuperTigre 34H, and a brand new, never-built set of wood blades, just waiting to be installed. There's also an uninstalled header tank for this heli as well, in the box of parts that comes along with it. I've not got any servos or radio gear for it, but there is a JR NEJ-150 piezo gyro for it that's not installed yet.
Originally, the canopy had some paint issues and needed redone, but I had it repainted by a local hot rod builder, and he painted the canopy and fins in a bright Chevy red with no stripes. I've polished the windshield, since it was slightly scuffed up, so that it looked as good as the canopy.
I have noticed a small ding in the tail boom, but that won't affect flight. To make it flight ready, you'll need to install the engine (which will mean you'll need to lengthen the throttle shaft); install the header tank; build, balance, and cover the blades; provide and install your own radio gear; and get your linkages set up the way you like them.
There are several spare parts in a parts box to go along with it, though I'm not sure the entire extent of the "spares kit." It does, however, have at least one spare tail boom, one spare engine cooling fan, one spare main rotor hub, most of the linkage rods (I needed two and had to buy them all), and I'm not sure what else. I haven't taken the time to do a full inventory...the tail boom and the other parts are obvious.
I can ship a reprinted copy of the heli manual if desired, and a CD with some Raptor tips that I've found on the 'net, though I'm sure very similar to what's found here (though I haven't looked, honestly...I haven't tooled around the board for nitro Raptor tips, since I'm converting to electric).
I also have a spare ni-starter and charger that's available (I couldn't locate it at the time I sold my first bird, so it's available if desired) that I won't need. And, if the purchaser is local or doesn't mind an overly large box, I've got a SIG Flight Boss flight box that I won't need which is negotiable as well. It's a bit large for my needs with my T-Rex 450.
I'd like to get around $350, but I will consider reasonable offers.
Why am I selling it? I've already answered that...I've started moving into electrics instead and purchased a T-Rex 450SE since I had no time to head to the flying field. I need to get this one moved out of the way to make shelf space and to get some extra money for better servos and stuff.
A local sale would always be the best for both of us so that you could take a first-hand look and not have to worry about shipping. Of course, should that not be an option, packing and shipping will be extra, and I do make sure to pack things well. Thanks for looking!
The only really decent pictures I've currently got, thanks to the weather, are the ones I've attached, taken in my back yard while I was busy rebuilding the bird, and they don't show the engine or the blades. If you need more, just ask, and I'll get them for you. Don't hesitate. The Raptor is (obviously) the larger red bird in the pics.
It's got a freshly rebuilt SuperTigre 34H, and a brand new, never-built set of wood blades, just waiting to be installed. There's also an uninstalled header tank for this heli as well, in the box of parts that comes along with it. I've not got any servos or radio gear for it, but there is a JR NEJ-150 piezo gyro for it that's not installed yet.
Originally, the canopy had some paint issues and needed redone, but I had it repainted by a local hot rod builder, and he painted the canopy and fins in a bright Chevy red with no stripes. I've polished the windshield, since it was slightly scuffed up, so that it looked as good as the canopy.
I have noticed a small ding in the tail boom, but that won't affect flight. To make it flight ready, you'll need to install the engine (which will mean you'll need to lengthen the throttle shaft); install the header tank; build, balance, and cover the blades; provide and install your own radio gear; and get your linkages set up the way you like them.
There are several spare parts in a parts box to go along with it, though I'm not sure the entire extent of the "spares kit." It does, however, have at least one spare tail boom, one spare engine cooling fan, one spare main rotor hub, most of the linkage rods (I needed two and had to buy them all), and I'm not sure what else. I haven't taken the time to do a full inventory...the tail boom and the other parts are obvious.
I can ship a reprinted copy of the heli manual if desired, and a CD with some Raptor tips that I've found on the 'net, though I'm sure very similar to what's found here (though I haven't looked, honestly...I haven't tooled around the board for nitro Raptor tips, since I'm converting to electric).
I also have a spare ni-starter and charger that's available (I couldn't locate it at the time I sold my first bird, so it's available if desired) that I won't need. And, if the purchaser is local or doesn't mind an overly large box, I've got a SIG Flight Boss flight box that I won't need which is negotiable as well. It's a bit large for my needs with my T-Rex 450.
I'd like to get around $350, but I will consider reasonable offers.
Why am I selling it? I've already answered that...I've started moving into electrics instead and purchased a T-Rex 450SE since I had no time to head to the flying field. I need to get this one moved out of the way to make shelf space and to get some extra money for better servos and stuff.
A local sale would always be the best for both of us so that you could take a first-hand look and not have to worry about shipping. Of course, should that not be an option, packing and shipping will be extra, and I do make sure to pack things well. Thanks for looking!