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Scale Model RC Helicopters > Bell 222 or Long Ranger????
 
 
T Koffler
Heliman
Location: Cayuga, NY

Hi guys,
I have a new X-Cell ST that I'm looking to put in a somewhat scale fuse.
Which of these would be better to build as a first scale project? I'm leaning towards the Bell 222. I think that is a much nicer bird..(and the retracts are cool).....Than the Long Ranger.. Any comments??? Ideas??? Words of advice from someone that already built one???

Info on different companies would also be appreciated regarding their kits (Century, M/A etc...)



Thanks for your time,
10-13-2001 Over year old.
 
 
jfair
Senior Heliman
Location: Ft Lauderdale FL

I beleive Miniture has a long ranger body for the X-Cell. That would be the simplest to start with. You know everything will fit right in.

The Bell 222 is definatly a cool machine but would require much more work setting up the retracts, wood work and mechanics install.

I'd start out with the Long Ranger, get that one under your belt then look for a second project to be the 222.

As for the Century / Funkey kits, I've done a long ranger 46 and was very pleased with the glass work on the kit. I was a little disapointed with the fact you only get the front window, and the instruction leave alot to be figured out on your own. Nothing at all about install mechanics. Its up to you to figure it out.

Jeff
10-13-2001 Over year old.
 
 
T Koffler
Heliman
Location: Cayuga, NY

Thanks for the info Jeff!
I was looking at the M-A Long Ranger but you can only put 660mm main blades on it... I thought that was kinda small..
That might be a good project though, I was up in New York a little while ago doing some work at NYPD's avaition unit and I took a BUNCH of pictures of their Long Rangers just in case I would ever want to model one.....

Thanks again!
10-13-2001 Over year old.
 
 
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