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| Topic: slo-max 300 and M24 blades | |
| hippo17 Replies: 2 Views: 27 |
 Forum: HoneyBee (Fixed Pitch) Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 4:17 pm Subject: slo-max 300 and M24 blades |
| Where can i get them !!!!
Have googled and fleabayed. Would it be best to run a 9t pinion ? Thanks ! Hippo17  |
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| Topic: stock blades | |
| hippo17 Replies: 2 Views: 25 |
Forum: HoneyBee (Fixed Pitch) Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 2:13 pm Subject: stock blades |
| Thanks Dusty,
I'm thinking of going for a slo-max 300 and M24's but i can't see anyone who sells them. Are they still current or have they been discontinued ? Hippo17 |
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| Topic: stock blades | |
| hippo17 Replies: 2 Views: 25 |
Forum: HoneyBee (Fixed Pitch) Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2008 1:50 pm Subject: stock blades |
| Hi all,
After having no trouble with blades for ages i seem to be continually having to twist them into shape. When you take the blades off along with the rotor head and lay them down on a fla ... |
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| Topic: Canopy holes | |
| hippo17 Replies: 1 Views: 46 |
Forum: Walkera 4#3 Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2008 8:19 pm Subject: Canopy holes |
| Hi all, i'm sure someone has already put a post up on this one, but it seems worthwhile to go up again.........
Cooling of the main motor is a real issue.I have 2 nitro cars and cooling is critical ... |
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| Topic: Fixed Pitch Tail | |
| hippo17 Replies: 3 Views: 78 |
Forum: HoneyBee (Fixed Pitch) Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 5:22 pm Subject: Fixed Pitch Tail |
| Strongbow, my "stick"/tail knighthead broke early on.Using the cardboard tail fin i constructed a sturdy fin using really thin carbon rod tubing and pvc insulation tape..
6 months on it is still th ... |
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| Topic: is it worth getting a heat sink ? | |
| hippo17 Replies: 11 Views: 172 |
Forum: Walkera 4#3 Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 4:35 pm Subject: is it worth getting a heat sink ? |
 Thanks everbody, interesting range of opinion and solutions !
I have a spare HBFP heat sink so i,ll try that. Got my WD40 with a nice straw pull action. Hippo17 |
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| Topic: Which screwdriver ? | |
| hippo17 Replies: 4 Views: 93 |
Forum: Walkera 4#3 Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 4:31 pm Subject: Which screwdriver ? |
| Cheers both.
Waht an amazing price for the set and a PH00 in there as well............ Ta, Hippo17 |
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| Topic: DIY Canopy | |
| hippo17 Replies: 4 Views: 138 |
Forum: Walkera 4#3 Posted: Sat Nov 29, 2008 4:17 pm Subject: DIY Canopy |
| i use pvc insulation tape; as you can get it in red and white i've done a neat job and you would need a double take to know it was mended
Hippo17 |
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| Topic: Which screwdriver ? | |
| hippo17 Replies: 4 Views: 93 |
Forum: Walkera 4#3 Posted: Fri Nov 28, 2008 2:34 pm Subject: Which screwdriver ? |
| Hi all, which screwdriver is needed for the tiny screws on the blades ?
Is it a phillips 00 or 000 or something else ? Aare there any other specialist numers required ? Thanks Hippo17 : ... |
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| Topic: is it worth getting a heat sink ? | |
| hippo17 Replies: 11 Views: 172 |
Forum: Walkera 4#3 Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 6:44 pm Subject: is it worth getting a heat sink ? |
| I see that Terence does heat sinks, $9 for the best one.
Is this a useful addition to the WD40 in prolonging main motor life ? Thanks, Hippo17 |
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| Topic: Spares from China | |
| hippo17 Replies: 4 Views: 68 |
Forum: Walkera 4#3 Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 6:07 pm Subject: Spares from China |
| o.k guys, my order is off to Terence.
On an order of 9 items it works out just over half price of 2 uk suppliers and thats with the $5 p+p. Better not break anything for the next week ! Hippo ... |
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| Topic: Spares from China | |
| hippo17 Replies: 4 Views: 68 |
Forum: Walkera 4#3 Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 3:54 pm Subject: Spares from China |
| HI, how long does it take for spares to come from Terence ?
Are they well packed and is this a good source ? Thanks, Hippo17 |
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| Topic: LIPO BATTERIES | |
| hippo17 Replies: 10 Views: 171 |
Forum: HoneyBee (Fixed Pitch) Posted: Thu Nov 27, 2008 10:27 am Subject: LIPO BATTERIES |
| Sparkycrew
I get anything from 12-14 minutes.In my view the slight increase in weight is worth the extra capacity compared to a 800 mah. On a standard esky charger you are looking at around 2 hrs ... |
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| Topic: interesting............new Fixed pitch v my well worn one | |
| hippo17 Replies: 1 Views: 61 |
Forum: HoneyBee (Fixed Pitch) Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 9:14 pm Subject: interesting............new Fixed pitch v my well worn one |
| Hi all,
Got a new FP today; didn't want to lift off much, maybe 2 feet. Swapped the blades off my old one which were working fine, but had no effect on the new one. Its now 11.00 pm and i'm tryin ... |
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| Topic: carbon fibre blades ! | |
| hippo17 Replies: 1 Views: 72 |
Forum: HoneyBee (Fixed Pitch) Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 9:07 pm Subject: carbon fibre blades ! |
| Hi all
Went into my local model shop and got talking to the owner. He showed me a Humingingbird that he had fitted carbon blades to. Given all the problems of bending the plastic blades to ge ... |
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| Topic: Couple of questions | |
| hippo17 Replies: 4 Views: 132 |
Forum: Walkera 4#3 Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2008 8:56 pm Subject: Couple of questions |
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O.K, thanks guys. Hippo17 |
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| Topic: Couple of questions | |
| hippo17 Replies: 4 Views: 132 |
Forum: Walkera 4#3 Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2008 6:39 pm Subject: Couple of questions |
| Hi everyone
How much does the brushless conversion work out at ? Also, how many flights should you be able to get out of a battery before it ceases to provide a full charge. Thanks, Hippo17 ... |
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| Topic: Pitch Problem | |
| hippo17 Replies: 6 Views: 143 |
Forum: HoneyBee (Fixed Pitch) Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 6:28 pm Subject: Pitch Problem |
| Thanks Rigding and Eagle5.
I've changed the blades for some old ones, checked them on a marble work surface with the main blade mount on and off she went, lift again ! Then i crashed, broke the ... |
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| Topic: Pitch Problem | |
| hippo17 Replies: 6 Views: 143 |
Forum: HoneyBee (Fixed Pitch) Posted: Mon Nov 24, 2008 11:36 am Subject: Pitch Problem |
| Thanks both,
I've checked the bearings and thet are fine as is gear mesh. Is it normal if you have a pitch problem for it to fly at different heights, before settling down to a low hover ?? I ... |
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| Topic: Pitch Problem | |
| hippo17 Replies: 6 Views: 143 |
Forum: HoneyBee (Fixed Pitch) Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 6:31 pm Subject: Pitch Problem |
| Hi all, i've had my FP since April but after a 2 month lay off i started to get problems with the oitch, it won't rise above 5 feet and it can be just 6 inches.
I've put on a new pair of blades, ne ... |
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| Topic: A couple of HBFP questions... | |
| hippo17 Replies: 24 Views: 337 |
Forum: HoneyBee (Fixed Pitch) Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 12:38 pm Subject: A couple of HBFP questions... |
| Hi NeilP, Hope u enjoy the arrival of your Honeybee.
I agree with the general thrust of the other posts. My only mods are 2 1200mah 10 C lipo's Superskids (forget attaching anything that is jus ... |
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| Topic: Spares shopping basket 4 3B | |
| hippo17 Replies: 24 Views: 317 |
Forum: Walkera 4#3 Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2008 9:19 am Subject: Spares shopping basket 4 3B |
| Thanks for all this, picking some really useful tips.
Interesting as i tot up the cost of the spares basket and its getting not far short of a whole new 4 3B !!! and that of course comes with ... |
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| Topic: Spares shopping basket 4 3B | |
| hippo17 Replies: 24 Views: 317 |
Forum: Walkera 4#3 Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 5:32 pm Subject: Spares shopping basket 4 3B |
| o.k cheers Dusty.
Bit and bobs arrived today for my Honeybee FP, i have a pich problem, thinks its most likely the main motor, its been in since May and its been used alot since then. Thanks, Hi ... |
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| Topic: Spares shopping basket 4 3B | |
| hippo17 Replies: 24 Views: 317 |
Forum: Walkera 4#3 Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 3:30 pm Subject: Spares shopping basket 4 3B |
| Hi all, my birthday soon and my girlfriend has (amazingly) said she will buy spares for the heli.
My list is as follows; is there anything else i really need to have on there ? Battery Main and ... |
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| Topic: 3#4 mods | |
| hippo17 Replies: 10 Views: 153 |
Forum: Walkera 4#3 Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2008 9:10 pm Subject: 3#4 mods |
| 400Blade, can you pm me where you got the brushless conversion ?
Thanks, Hippo17 |
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