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HIROBO Freya - Sceadu - Shuttle > Sell me on the Sceadu!
 
 
jbrundt
Veteran
Location: St. Charles, MO

Negative,

I have a Sceadu 50 (I pronounce it Shadow and it drives the other guys crazy, especially when I order parts; and I really don't care since that's the correct pronunciation ). I'm flying mine with an OS 46 and I love it. Here are some reasons:
+ It's all ball bearing supported right out of the box with no need for additional upgrades.
+ It has a sexier look than the Raptors
+ Outstanding support from Jeff Green and Altech (I emailed him with some problems I had with the blade grip bearings not feeling quite right and he sent me a replacement set FOC) Plus Jeff answers his emails and phone calls
+ The Sceadu is very easy to assemble and has a better instruction manual than the Raptor
+ With a 50 size engine the Sceadu is a rocket ship that can go from mild to wild
+ When you buy the Sceadu 50 you now get the 3rd bearing block and DTDS
+ Belt drive tail is very quiet and has less vibration
+ Removeable flybar weights so you can customize the sensitivity to your likes
+ Parts availability is not an issue
+ The Sceadu will initially seem similar to your Nexus in stance but will far outstrip it in flight performance
+ It has a nice big battery box that can hold a 4 cell sub-C size pack with ease.
+ Option to mount your gyro in front or back
+ easy acces to glow plug for ni-starter attachment w/o need for remote adapter and easy acces to remove plug for service.
+ The kit comes with a stock muffler that is quite good IMO

A few months ago I was trying to decide whether to get a Sceadu or not. I can honestly say now I have no regrets what so ever with my decision. I was having so much fun with my Sceadu recently that when I balled it up (due to dumb thumbs) I went out and bought another without hesitation. This machine is a blast to fly. I think if you get one you wil be very happy too. I have a few more details on my website about my experiences and if you have more specific questions please feel free to email me.

just my nickel's worth......

Jeff
04-16-2002 Over year old.
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fitenfyr
rrProfessor
Location: Port Orchard, Washington

Sceadu 30....

I have the 50 version. Great heli. I would much rather fly it than the Raptor, but the Rappy is less stress since it is so cheap to crash. My opinon get both.
No just kidding.
I will have to say the flyer in my neck of the woods that has a Sceadu (I pronouce it Ski-doo. like the show machine). is ready for a 50 upgrade. He feels it is too underpowered in loops and rolls. Now that maybe some setup and fuel issues, but I have heard this a bunch on the net about the 30.
My advice go with the 50 kit from the get go. Buy some cheap 600mm woodies and fly it. The airframe is really more suited for the 50 class engines anyhow.
The extra power is easily managed and welcomed when you get into trouble. Plus you get the DTDS with the new kits and that is a nice option IMO.
I started on a 46 so flying a "bigger" engine is really not an issue when you are learning, just needs more attention during setup so as not to overspeed the head.
I have the Raptor 30 with an OS32 and the Sceadu 50 with the OS50. The Sceadu is a much more responsive ship than the Rappy. I feel like I am really flying the Sceadu, but pushing the Rappy around the sky.
I am just into circuits and getting the nerve up for some stall turns and maybe autos? I have done some nose in up high and the Sceadu is pretty stable up there as compared to the Raptor. I do notice that it tends to get pushed around just a little more than a 60, but not that much.

Jason

Jason Stiffey
Fly Fast....Live Slow...
04-16-2002 Over year old.
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Phoenix-IT
Senior Heliman
Location: Dallas, TX

I've read that there are 2 different mainshaft lengths for this model. Does the 50 kit come with the longer mainshaft? And does it help with the stability of the hover in the wind... I've read that this are a little squirly when hovering in winds.

Thanks,
Chad
04-16-2002 Over year old.
 
 
beedub
Senior Heliman
Location: Arlington, Tx

The helicopter is not squirrley at all. I think it is in the setup. If you get a chance, come out to Grapevine one Saturday morning (Not this weekend though, I'm going to be out of town) and I'll let you check it out. Show me that you can hover with one of your machines and I'll let you fly mine!
04-16-2002 Over year old.
 
 
Phoenix-IT
Senior Heliman
Location: Dallas, TX

Is that the field that Andy does his training at?

Chad
04-16-2002 Over year old.
 
 
beedub
Senior Heliman
Location: Arlington, Tx

That is the one. I'm the Saturday guy there. Are you the one with the logo 10?
04-16-2002 Over year old.
 
 
Phoenix-IT
Senior Heliman
Location: Dallas, TX

Yes..... is there a map to that field on the internet somewhere?

Chad
04-16-2002 Over year old.
 
 
beedub
Senior Heliman
Location: Arlington, Tx

I don't think so. I'll try to draw one up and e-mail it to you!
04-16-2002 Over year old.
 
 
rchelidude
Heliman
Location: UK Cambridgeshire

I am pretty new to the hobby and i am wondering what are the diferences between the SC 30 and SC50 apart from that they take diferent engine sizes ? and can you upgrade from a 30 to 50?
04-16-2002 Over year old.
 
 
irq
Key Veteran
Location: San Diego, CA

Yes, you can upgrade, there is a kit available for (I think) about $50. The only difference between the .30 and .50 kits are (again, I think, other runryders feel free to correct me ):

different main gear
different engine mount
different fan
different muffler
04-16-2002 Over year old.
 
 
JCadwell
Key Veteran
Location: Richland WA/ Morro Bay, CA

The 50 also needs a third bearing block, larger blades, and a longer tail boom.

Thanks, John Cadwell
04-16-2002 Over year old.
 
 
irq
Key Veteran
Location: San Diego, CA

John, does the 50 kit come with a longer boom? The boom on my sceadu .30 is considerably longer than my last .30 heli, and doesn't the .50 kit come with 570mm blades? Are you sure these things are "needed" and might not better fit under the category of "highly desireable"? I only ask because i'm pretty curious myself (plan on upgrading to the .50 eventually)
04-16-2002 Over year old.
 
 
JCadwell
Key Veteran
Location: Richland WA/ Morro Bay, CA

The current 50 kits come with a longer boom, the DTDS and third bearing, and no blades. The 570's now come with the 30 kits.

If you are looking at upgrading, it depends on what you want. You can run the 570's from a 30 kit, but the 50 can overpower them easily. I would reccomend at least the bearing block, no matter what. It's cheap anyway (about 20$).

Thanks, John Cadwell
04-16-2002 Over year old.
 
 
rsilvers
Senior Heliman
Location: Marshfield, MA

The complete 50 kit comes with no blades, but it does have DTDS and a 3rd bearing block (in the US).

In the rest of the world, the .50 kit comes with 570 glass blades but no DTDS or 3rd bearing block.

If you mean an upgrade kit from a .30, then I have no idea.
04-16-2002 Over year old.
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JCadwell
Key Veteran
Location: Richland WA/ Morro Bay, CA

Read Greg's replies to the "Questions about a 50" post in the main forum. Very well written.

Thanks, John Cadwell
04-16-2002 Over year old.
 
 
av8er
Senior Heliman
Location: NH, USA

rsilvers, rcbuyers in Nashua NH has some scedeau parts (basics now) and all shuttle/raptor30/miniature/(some rap 60). They have more scedeau parts on order, and will carry more as they sell more. They ship to MA for 5 or 6 bucks i think, and u should have in 1 or 2 days shipped regularly (order b4 1 or 2pm)....I work there tues and thurs nights, helps me with my hobby (cough addiction) I don't work on commsion or anything, just thought it would be handy for u. Say hi if u visit or call, Jeff.
04-17-2002 Over year old.
 
 
fitenfyr
rrProfessor
Location: Port Orchard, Washington

Booms....

I am pretty sure the booms are the same length. The only difference between the two kits is the DTDS/3rd bearing block, engine mount, fan, clutch bell (really just the pinion), and the muffler (wouldn't use it anyhow kinda cheesy IMO).
The Sceadu 50 has been sucessfully flown with the 570's, but why? The 600's fit great and are a much better performing blade.
The main shafts are the same. The 2 mounting postions are a trait of the Freya and the Sceadu setup. They are mentioned in the manuals, but with no explination of the effects from moving postions.
Someone on here has experimented with the second position.

Jason

Jason Stiffey
Fly Fast....Live Slow...
04-17-2002 Over year old.
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rsilvers
Senior Heliman
Location: Marshfield, MA

I was up at RC Buyers two weeks ago. There was no helicopter stuff on display. But I did like the store and found clost to $200 worth of stuff to walk away with.
04-17-2002 Over year old.
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Ken B
Elite Veteran
Location: Phoenix, AZ

JCADWELL... Hold on there hosss. The Sceadu 30 and Sceadu 50 use the SAME boom. Read your owners manual for part numbers. Also I owned both and yes! they are the same.

Ken B
04-17-2002 Over year old.
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JCadwell
Key Veteran
Location: Richland WA/ Morro Bay, CA

Your correct. I apologize for any confusion.

Thanks, John Cadwell
04-17-2002 Over year old.
 
 
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