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| Topic: lama 2.4 Gig signal problems | |
| MelBrit Replies: 11 Views: 287 |
 Forum: Lama Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 7:56 am Subject: lama 2.4 Gig signal problems |
| Also if doing multiple flights, ie more than one battery. i find it helps to make sure the stock motors have plenty of time to cool down. I've had that happen twice, both times I think the motors ha ... | |
| Topic: Xtreme motors difference ? | |
| MelBrit Replies: 11 Views: 364 |
Forum: Lama Modifications Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 7:11 am Subject: Re: Freeley, motor? |
| . If I do need new motors am I better off just getting
the stock ones for $16 or go for the xtreme ones for $32 and have to deal with changing brushes and soldering which I have never done? But if ... |
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| Topic: LI-PO battrey charge problems | |
| MelBrit Replies: 12 Views: 199 |
Forum: Lama Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 7:02 am Subject: LI-PO battrey charge problems |
| Ok, well it's never a good idea to buy batteries off Ebay, always better to go to your LHS or Heliguy. Unfortunatly as you have found out buying something like that off Ebay, and any problems the s ... | |
| Topic: It was the wind | |
| MelBrit Replies: 7 Views: 149 |
Forum: HoneyBee (Fixed Pitch) Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 4:27 am Subject: It was the wind |
if you still have a problem with wind, I'dd recommend changing your diet, obviously something is'nt right  |
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| Topic: HBFP to 2.4 and upgrades etc | |
| MelBrit Replies: 12 Views: 224 |
Forum: HoneyBee (Fixed Pitch) Posted: Thu Oct 09, 2008 4:24 am Subject: HBFP to 2.4 and upgrades etc |
| Thanks for all your replies. I'll order the parts now, so I'll have them in a few days. Yes there is a local Esky main dealer, but to be perfectly honest, he has'nt got much and what he has got he w ... | |
| Topic: LI-PO battery am i beeing paraniod?... | |
| MelBrit Replies: 7 Views: 241 |
Forum: Lama Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 8:56 am Subject: LI-PO battery am i beeing paraniod?... |
| yeah Lipos are a blast!
I have yet to experience any problems, I think if you follow the instructions you'll be just fine. I would add that i expect them to be more dangerous if tak ... |
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| Topic: HBFP to 2.4 and upgrades etc | |
| MelBrit Replies: 12 Views: 224 |
Forum: HoneyBee (Fixed Pitch) Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 8:47 am Subject: HBFP to 2.4 and upgrades etc |
| I'm pretty sure you can't use the lama 4 in 1 as it's set up for 2 main motors. With the HBFP you get a superior 6 channel 4 in 1 anyway. Both my lama and HBFP are 35MHz and I've never noticed the HBF ... | |
| Topic: HBFP to 2.4 and upgrades etc | |
| MelBrit Replies: 12 Views: 224 |
Forum: HoneyBee (Fixed Pitch) Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 8:34 am Subject: HBFP to 2.4 and upgrades etc |
| If your intention is to go to a 450 - which is a good move - your best route would most likely be:-
Buy a standard HBFP - they are available with 2.4 - keep it standard and save your money for a 45 ... |
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| Topic: Crashed and Burned ( Not realy burned). | |
| MelBrit Replies: 1 Views: 135 |
Forum: Lama Modifications Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 4:58 am Subject: Re: Crashed and Burned ( Not realy burned). |
| I have a friend who has a Blade CX2, and he wanted help with some upgrades, so I agreed to help out. We put in a stainless sreel center post, a new aluminum swashplate, a whole new inner gear, you ge ... | |
| Topic: HBFP to 2.4 and upgrades etc | |
| MelBrit Replies: 12 Views: 224 |
Forum: HoneyBee (Fixed Pitch) Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 4:53 am Subject: HBFP to 2.4 and upgrades etc |
| Hi,
I have a few questions I hope you lot can answer. I am finally getting an HBFC, it's a present, tho I really wanted 2.4 cos the original Lama I had was on 36, and following way too ... |
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| Topic: M24 Kyosho Blades, Plus Slo-max motor | |
| MelBrit Replies: 10 Views: 291 |
Forum: HoneyBee (Fixed Pitch) Posted: Tue Oct 07, 2008 9:20 am Subject: M24 Kyosho Blades, Plus Slo-max motor |
| M24's are IMHO "THE" blades to have on an FP.
They track well, are virtually indestructible, easy to see, ('cos they are white) and give good head speed. What more could you want? If you haven't ... |
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| Topic: esky | |
| MelBrit Replies: 4 Views: 153 |
Forum: Lama Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 4:08 am Subject: esky |
| How high are you going? bearing in mind there is some spin as you increase the rotor speed and then there is ground effect too! How much right stick are you using to keep it straight? have you adjuste ... | |
| Topic: Xtreme motors difference ? | |
| MelBrit Replies: 11 Views: 364 |
Forum: Lama Modifications Posted: Sat Oct 04, 2008 4:05 am Subject: Xtreme motors difference ? |
| Well I'm back to using the basic standard motors. In any case as these motors are pretty cheap, I think most people would just replace the whole motor, it's easier than trying to replace brushes
I ... |
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| Topic: Finally Crashed! | |
| MelBrit Replies: 8 Views: 281 |
Forum: HoneyBee King (Collective Pitch) Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2008 3:09 am Subject: Re: Finally Crashed! |
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And also! The Esky Allen Key provided is awful.... the end of it just molds into a round shape 
Thanks Steven Check out the tools on the left hand side of this forum, the Hex screw ... |
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| Topic: Question about battery | |
| MelBrit Replies: 5 Views: 186 |
Forum: Lama Modifications Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 9:29 am Subject: Question about battery |
| you could try adding heat sinks to help with the cooling and as they are not dear it's worth a go.
Buy a bunch of batteries for the mo and let the motor cool. Untill the upgrade  
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| Topic: ESky Lama V3 or V4 | |
| MelBrit Replies: 17 Views: 442 |
Forum: Lama Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 9:21 am Subject: ESky Lama V3 or V4 |
| yeah definatly the V3! Now mine is on 2.4 and heavily modified for outdoor usage only. Though it may not do 3D it has Super Turbo! |
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| Topic: Lama mods - "scientific" look at whether any good | |
| MelBrit Replies: 5 Views: 352 |
Forum: Lama Modifications Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 4:19 am Subject: Lama mods - "scientific" look at whether any good |
| Interesting to do these comparisons. To be honest I don't believe most of the claims about Xtreme being better as such however, Parts tend to be stronger than standard parts, and tho they may not, a ... | |
| Topic: 2.4ghz lama ordered! | |
| MelBrit Replies: 49 Views: 799 |
Forum: Lama Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2008 5:44 am Subject: 2.4ghz lama ordered! |
| Of course it might be more entertaining to fit laser cannons on your helis and battle it out the old fashioned way, not that I'm promoting heli violence of course
Anyhow the original price ... |
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| Topic: 4G1B,2.4Ghz, Metal head Version??? | |
| MelBrit Replies: 3 Views: 259 |
Forum: Walkera 4 Modifications Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2008 5:39 am Subject: 4G1B,2.4Ghz, Metal head Version??? |
| Ok just found a Honey Bee with 2.4Ghz, so whats the opinion, have Walkera owners found it to be a good Heli? | |
| Topic: 4G1B,2.4Ghz, Metal head Version??? | |
| MelBrit Replies: 3 Views: 259 |
Forum: Walkera 4 Modifications Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 5:57 am Subject: 4G1B,2.4Ghz, Metal head Version??? |
| Hi, I'm just after some views please. I've been flying a Lama 2 on 2.4Ghz and I'm getting to the point of wanting to go for a single rotor heli, I don't think I'm ready for a CP type heli so was look ... | |
| Topic: motors, bit's and pieces | |
| MelBrit Replies: 8 Views: 185 |
Forum: Lama Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 5:02 am Subject: motors, bit's and pieces |
| forget the 22E, seems it may be a lemon in disguise |
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| Topic: Is the Lama 3D capable? | |
| MelBrit Replies: 34 Views: 2021 |
Forum: Lama Modifications Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 4:54 am Subject: Is the Lama 3D capable? |
| whilst re setting up I managed a "brown pants half barrel roll" at about 30 ft. It was actually inverted, thankfully it was just the canopy that took it, or rather did'nt. I'm afraid no amount of s ... | |
| Topic: motors, bit's and pieces | |
| MelBrit Replies: 8 Views: 185 |
Forum: Lama Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 4:43 am Subject: Re: motors, bit's and pieces |
| Yes I'm slowly thinking now that summer is almost here, that a single rotor heli is a good choice. I have checked out the HB, but was also contemplating a Walkera 22E??
Mmmmm now i seem to hav ... |
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| Topic: How long can I leave the LIPO batery pluged to the charger? | |
| MelBrit Replies: 16 Views: 363 |
Forum: Lama Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2008 4:38 am Subject: How long can I leave the LIPO batery pluged to the charger? |
| Even if i'm watching it, ( not literally) I always stick the charger and battery in a pyrex dish. I don't want to leave a burn mark or start a fire, so it's extra protection. | |
| Topic: Barebones via heliguy? | |
| MelBrit Replies: 8 Views: 254 |
Forum: Lama Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2008 6:24 am Subject: Barebones via heliguy? |
| hey
thanks for replying by buying the barebones im saving about 60 bucks. $$$ is rare for me, as im 16 is the 2.4 really that much better? I checked through my bits box and there's a few ... |
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