Secret Turbine Build Part 1!

[@Drd4all]

Thanks for giving back to the community Jeff !

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you for watching and supporting!

[@HeliShed]

Epic Jeff! Just Epic pal and...................................... the 'only' video on the interweb thinghy that actually shows installation of a Turbine into a modern heli frame. Inspirational indeed.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you buddy! I greatly appreciate that. It’s probably because of how much work it is to make it work lol a lot of guys just want the simple Bolt and go, but I like building and making things fit when there not supposed to! It’s definitely been a very long project to this point, but well worth it.

[@fcbrants]

Thanks for letting us know that it took 3 months to get this far - makes me feel better about my own progress :)

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

It took this long because of all the custom work and parts needed but it’s always better to take your time then rush the build! Don’t feel bad if you take a while to build.

[@leonardoponcedeleon5356]

Jeff, you are undoubtedly the best model builder I have ever met, I am so proud to have met you! You stay so helpful and humble to us that are scratching the surface. I will always be grateful for all your hard work and dedication and always find the time to help. Thank you so much.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! I greatly appreciate that. I’m thankful for our friendship! I’m glad to help as much as I can, and spread my knowledge with each and everyone of you. It helps the hobby grow and teach more people the right way to do things.

[@fletchers-rc1645]

This is totally awesome! i cannot thank you enough for making this content! Please keep up the hard work...

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the concert. Don’t worry, these videos are not going anywhere, and there is ALOT more to come!

[@DadsRCHangar]

That’s really cool, look forward to part 2 👍🏻

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! Me too, can’t wait to hear it run!

[@NickWisdomRC]

Awesome project Jeff! Looking forward to Part 2!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you nick! It’s been a long one but a cool one! Can’t wait to finish it and hear it run!

[@Drd4all]

This must be the nicest build I've seen so far. It's going to sound amazing when Jeff rips on it.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! I try and step up each build so it never gets boring! I can’t wait to fly it.

[@jamesgeorge2852]

Can't wait for the first flight and it's also nice to see someone as crazy about cable management and making sure everything is tucked away as neatly as humanly possible 😂

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I can’t wait for it either! Oh, just wait till it’s fully built and wired and you will see how crazy I am about cable in wire management! Lol

[@dmitryrussian]

Very interesting project, Jeff 👍

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! Something different!

[@mikefuchs2814]

Such a cool build! Amazing job.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! It’s been a fun one!

[@RameshKumar-kb7hp]

Good luck from India!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! How’s the heli scene in India?

[@RameshKumar-kb7hp]

@@westhobbiesrc8051There are many old timers with Trex 600 and 700(nitro and electric) builds. But they probably haven't flown in years. There is now a growing community of people buying smaller, more affordable direct drive helis (goosky, omphobby). Overpopulation is a major issue in India. Its very difficult to find a clean open field with no people to bother you.

[@karlhines82]

Nice build. You are going to enjoy that turbine.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! I can’t wait to hear it run!

[@larrychamel]

Another Sensational Build, Jeff!!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you Larry! I greatly appreciate it!

[@larrychamel]

@westhobbiesrc8051 Jeff, Wishing You and Your Entire Family a Very Safe, Happy and Healthy Easter!!! ❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@larrychamel thank you Larry! I greatly appreciate that. I hope you and your family have a wonderful Easter! Enjoy the day!

[@lucasuk86]

Great job 👏 👍

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you!

[@kumorowibowo]

Geeat job, nicely tidy plumbing you have there. Concealed UAT. Wonder if you have plan to make those turbine mods available, so turbine enthusiasts can easily get ones. Anyway, just like other comments, can't wait to see part 2. See her fly..

[@JJ20371]

Beautyfull build!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you!

[@bobsrc9075]

very nice, good job

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you!

[@nickdean468]

cant wait to see this flying Jeff awesome work like always

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! I can’t wait either! It’s going to sound incredible!!

[@stevealoia]

Awesome can’t wait to see it flying .

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Me either! It’s so close!

[@Carving_Air]

Nice to see this coming together finally. The fuel cutoff looks a little close to the exhaust or maybe it’s just the angle

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! It’s been a long process this far. It might be, I spaced it out a bit but if heat becomes a problem I’ll move it. We will see.

[@patrickdevos7357]

Hello looking good , butt think at the Filter before the pomp info xicoy (The bubble-trap outlet feeds direct to the inlet to the filter. If using an air trap which has a fine bag type filter (Xicoy) then the external filter CAN be omitted but beware the pump is vulnerable to particles getting in between bubble trap and pump inlet, so aim to be squeaky clean with the installation.) gr from The Nederlands

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I am running a filter clunk. But if I wasn’t then yes I would have the filter before the fuel pump. The filter clunk is a micron style filter, so nothing will get past that and if anything ever does it’ll be such small particles that the main filter can’t catch anyways.

[@nfavor]

Can't unsee Jeff having unfinished tail servo wire in the vid. It.... it looks like something I'd do!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

During the build is probably the only time you will see the wires look like that lol

[@bobmixon6021]

Looking great, super clean. The most complex part seems to be the fuel system plumbing. Why “Secret”? Did you hide the credit card from the wife? 🤭

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! I appreciate it, the fuel system is definitely complex the wiring is going to be I believe a little bit more involved just because of all the ECU and fuel pump wiring. It’s a secret because I kept everybody guessing on what the engine was going in.

[@scottdearmond5532]

Jeff, this is a amazing build, but what type of flying and “G” loads will that jet turbine be subjected too ?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! Very basic. Mild flying. Just some loops roll. Big air style.

[@danilomelappioni749]

Fantastico

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I appreciate that!

[@lechiffre2617]

fantastic project - what about different headspeeds and performance ? - or is it just for sport flying ?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! It will be set up for around 2000 RPM head, speed and sport flying

[@gr8n8]

Nice build . Question when you cut carbon fiber do you reseal the carbon in anyway to prevent delamination ,if so what do u use ?

[@Femolosa]

Did you try to flip front to back the fuel tank? So you will have less fuel line?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

It might save a little bit of fuel line, but now the clunk needs to be facing the back of the tank, no matter how it is oriented.

[@Gavs_rc_hobbies]

Never heard of Theta servos. Are they relatively new to the market?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Theta makes fantastic servos! Actually, the quietest Servos on the market. Extremely powerful and noiseless. It’s pretty crazy. They are not new at all. They have been out for a while now.

[@spykezspykez7001]

Hey, bro. How much more mass is this compared to a nitro? And how much more hassle is it likely to be if you crash it. Ask because those turbines are so precisely made.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Mess wise, little to no mess. Turbines don’t blow a bunch of oil like in a nitro. Crash that’s a different story lol of course it all depends on how it is crashed but most likely damage to turbine will occur. Then it has to be sent in and rebuilt and or replaced.

[@spykezspykez7001]

Thanks! Your project made me do some research! I don’t think I can afford to do anything like this, so thank you for doing this! I can live vicariously by watching your exploits! I did mean mass btw, what’s the likely AUW compared to stock? (But you did answer another question I did wonder... about the mess! Thanks again for this series)

[@raptorsean1464]

Put your ball mount on the tail servo horn on the other side.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Why?

[@briansmith2616]

Awesome build! Why couldn't you just screw the two pieces of carbon together to notch them versus gluing them?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! I appreciate it, you could. I prefer to just use the painters, tape and glue method but you could 100% just bolt the two pieces together.

[@briansmith2616]

@@westhobbiesrc8051 Thanks for the reply. I didn't know if there was a specific reason for one method over another. Sure is a sweet heli.

[@jan-lucan7403]

Please do a video on how to setup an SAB mini Comet on Ikon2 or Brain2.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I can do that. I’ll have to redo mine for it.

[@RotoRCol]

What if I don’t have programmable servos to put them at 90 degrees, for example the mks X8 , how do I put them at 90 when you don’t have the space to tighten the screws at the servo horns when they are installed on the helicopter?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

So you always want to 90 or as close to 90 before mounting them. You can power up your servos with FBL or servo center tool like the spektrum one and use the SAB gauge or if not a SAB just make sure there 90 to what the manual calls for. Then use sub trim in the FBL to fine tune.

[@josephrogina3865]

Is this build uncharted territory for you or do you have some experience or at least knowledge of how to build a turbine R.C. Heli? Just being a little curious . . . , 😊

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I have experience in turbine airplanes, but never in helicopters. So this is all brand new to me.

[@garymurphy5133]

will a turbine be any good for anything other than scale? can not see it beeing any good beyond mild sport? surely the "instant" power needed for 3d etc is not there on a turbine?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

You can do mild to sport 3-D flying with them. No they do not have power like an electric or even a nitro but if you know how to collective manage, you can keep the engine and its power van and not worry about bogging it too bad but you definitely don’t want to smack it around.

[@spykezspykez7001]

Nice! Apart from a costly rebuild if one crashes, what could go wrong if one tries to smack it? If that’s a 2-stage turbine, one won’t bog up the main stage rpm by bogging the head, unless I misunderstand wrongly, so.. what if one bogs the head up? Can’t be worse than an underpowered brushless maybe? Or will the engine flame out due to some funky thing, fuel supply issue? But it’s a fuel pump right? I’m just curious!

[@cyril34130]

Bonjour où peut on trouver ce kit avec la turbine ? Merci