XLpower Nimbus 550 Build Part 1

[@Twx97]

Oh wow u got the nimbus. Probably the best heli i have ever flown. Very light

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

It’s an incredible flying Heli! Very light!

[@dmitryrussian]

I have my Nimbus with the next setup: 4025 X-Nova 1080kv, 150 HW, 3x KST 915, KST 905X, 560mm RT, 95mm RT, Brain2, 4651T. I like this heli very much

[@Twx97]

I’m just rocking the Beta egodrift 1050kv, Hw 120a, full size gdw servos 992,995. And it’s been rock solid. Zero problem and flys much more lighter than the raw

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

It’s an awesome model! I’ve got a few flights in it so far. Very light feeling! Great power to weight!

[@jjvwg]

What pinion and headspeeds are you running?

[@Lance57H]

I am so stoked you're building this one. This is the next heli I for sure want to build

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Heck yeah! The Nimbus 550 is an incredible Heli. Very impressive model!

[@jasonmbiggs]

Okay, you know I'm swinging by the house to check this one out

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Come check it out! I’ll bring it out this weekend!

[@1981billiam]

That’s a great heli! I really enjoyed mine.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

That’s awesome! Definitely excited to get some more flights on it! Very light.

[@richardbartlett6514]

Nice it's very different from some of the others helicopters you done

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Yes it is! Something different. But good to do something different.

[@CloudyFlyerRowdyNiemira]

Very nice build. Murdered out electronics will look sick and that's one of the strongest motors I've ever flown in its class. That thing will smackdown 🚁💨💯💪🖤

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you, I really like the murdered out look! It’s a great motor so far! Can’t wait to get more flights on it!

[@simonsutherland814]

Another fantastic vid and heli build Cheers 👍🏻

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! Such an awesome Heli!

[@whirlybirdrc]

Yessssiiiiiirrrr, new video! 😎

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Oh yeah! New videos all the time!

[@RubenRC94]

Great build. I was on the fence beteen getting a nimbus 550 or raw 580. Got the 580 eventually because it can swing bigger blades. But looks like a great machine!

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

I love my RAW 580, hands down my favorite heli ever made. The Nimbus is a great heli and fly’s great but I like the size of the RAW 580 more.

[@jon_siimms3257]

Man I can always tell the newbies by the ikon's that has zero differences.

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Brand new!

[@randallweisner8563]

Hey, I'm looking to build a Heli and need some advice. I'm going to get a Kraken 580 or a Raw 580 and I'm going to run them of 12s. Would TORQ CL1208 Mini servos be ok, or should I upgrade to something like a TORQ BLS2208 that you used in this build. Thanks!

[@katpis9121]

Hey Jeff I ordered those same servos for my new tron 700. I think they should be fine in a 700 size machine eh?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Oh yeah! The Torq servos will be perfect on a 700. I run them on a few 700s.

[@dandorris8531]

Very nice, I feel like this is more involved with more pieces that a sab. What the heck do I know, just enjoy watching these builds. I'll shut up now and just go back to my POS 120s. Hoping to get a Goosky or an OMP down the road. Are you going to do a review on the new OMP M4?

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you, it’s definitely more involved than SAB but a great kit! The Goosky S2 is my choice between the M2 and S2. I should be getting the M4 from a buddy to build.

[@chrisclark3150]

Hey man....quick question. I've had my swashplate lock up on my main shaft twice in roughly 150 flights. I use a fairly runny oil on my main shaft. Possibly my problem, and should be using micro lube? And, how often do you find yourself needing to reapply the microlube. And it's not too thick for the swash to slide up and down? And yes, it's a Nimbus 550. Always appreciate your help! Merry Christmas! Chris

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Hey Chris, Merry Christmas to you as well! Wow! Lock solid on the shaft? It could be the oil but that doesn’t happen to often, at least not that I’ve seen or heard. I use microlube on every heli! It’s great stuff. I normally redcoat every 70-80 flights or so. Really just depends on the heli. It stays better on some and less on others. Never had a problem of it being to thick, it coats the shafts nicely.

[@chrisclark3150]

AWESOME...thanks man for the response! Have a great one!!@@westhobbiesrc8051

[@jonathanmoore7472]

I was told to get one of these

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

It’s a great heli, the RAW 580 and Nimbus are about the same price to build.

[@jonathanmoore7472]

You know I’d be sold on the raw 580 if it had a havoc scheme

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

@@jonathanmoore7472 send a message to BK! They have a custom canopy section. They will make a custom canopy for you.

[@coltonparkes3510]

Ha men do you mind helping me out with your gains on the kraken 580 I have iKon flb and hobby wing 130 on

[@antoniofrance8]

Xl power est vraiment trop sous cote Leur légèreté font des helico très plaisant

[@dbirds21]

that microlube stuff is pricey. It looks to be good stuff, not too thick or thin

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

It’s not cheap but not expensive. I get it off Amazon for around $30 a tube. Last a while and best grease I’ve used this far. I recommend it.

[@allenpatterson3504]

Great video I like learning about Helis btw did you get my email

[@westhobbiesrc8051]

Thank you! Yes I did! Just replayed to you!