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ORIGINAL: Kozzy_98

I use a combination of cable ties as well as the hot glue!!

Well, I have been trying to cut down on the hot glue lately, and to good results.

I actually use the standard servo screws as they have a washer already on them. This gives them the surface area to hold the servo in place. The servo screws in my helicopters that have HK929/939MG servos are like clamps. Screws come on the inside against the servo horn, and come out to the outside of the frame. This means that I need to hacksaw the ends of my screws, but that's only a small matter. Now I have a dremel!

Need to get outside and fly! Mabye take one of the belts from the other helicopters and stick it on the beast. If the belt gears are worn out, the helicopter turns into spare parts!

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ORIGINAL: Kozzy_98

Actually you can cheat the HK one time offer...

Changing my IP address has worked well for me, at the same time using a different web browser. Make sure you add the items while you ain't logged in, otherwise the popup never comes.

For things like Heatshrink, plugs and wires, you can use 4mm gold connectors combo price inurl:hobbyking.com in google. Just replace 4mm gold connectors with your item of choice. I haven't been able to find any results for Plush 30 and 40 ESCs, however I have been able to find many for various other ESCs, especially HK SS escs.

Also the occasional buddy code helps, and you can make quite a few $ on some buddy code websites such as this. I currently have $13.40 in bonus points, which amounts to nearly one LiPo!

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ORIGINAL: rikybob

Yah, the buddy codes have been very good to me over time!

Just going through a "lull" of sorts in the hobby. Been at it since 2007 and it's not "lighting my fire" of late.

Just found a 550e super combo!

THAT would take ALL the guess work out of a build but 250 in batteries brings the project to over 1000k!

Man, that's "Jonesy cash"!

Decisions, decisions!

b

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ORIGINAL: hugj

Hey Brian, Well it made it today at 4pm to my work! It was so tempting to open but i said i would do a unboxing video so here it is!!!

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Thank's and the wifie picked out the canopy and order it, being out of work i'm beging to wonder where she get's the money?
 As far as gyro the orginal beastx is going to find it's way on this one.
I sure hope it will fly better than the century, well I hope I do not have as may problems, the swift flw great but every time something broke!!
anyways the build will be fun, and a adventure!
Hugh
 

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With my 450Pro build, I started using moulding tape (the really sticky black foam mounting tape they make to hold trim & moulding onto cars) cut into 3mm wide strips to hold down my wires instead of zip ties; the ones you see on my HK450GT are still there only because I've never had that 50A Red Brick ESC out of the heli since I first built it. The moulding tape will work around curves and bends if you keep it nice & narrow, and it completely disappears under the wire if you're careful laying it down.

I have the two PRO's now both torque tube and I can say they are an absolute delight to work on after the GT or SE V2 style frame. I also hate those little alloy washers that you put on all the screws.  The moulding tape looks like it does a good job.

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ORIGINAL: mnemennth
With my 450Pro build, I started using moulding tape (the really sticky black foam mounting tape they make to hold trim & moulding onto cars) cut into 3mm wide strips to hold down my wires instead of zip ties; the ones you see on my HK450GT are still there only because I've never had that 50A Red Brick ESC out of the heli since I first built it. The moulding tape will work around curves and bends if you keep it nice & narrow, and it completely disappears under the wire if you're careful laying it down.

I have the two PRO's now both torque tube and I can say they are an absolute delight to work on after the GT or SE V2 style frame. I also hate those little alloy washers that you put on all the screws.  The moulding tape looks like it does a good job.

In comparison to the V2/V3? I'm sorry... I have to disagree. The entire setup of the main bearing block SUCKS; and it wouldn't SUCK if they'd just done one thing: Made it one piece like the Tarot. Then you could put your servos in, tighten 'em down and drop the whole thing in the heli, rather than fart around with snugging them down, putting it together, nothing lining up until you loosen the servos, take the plastic bulkhead off so you can get to the servo screws after the head's installed... uggh. My gonads ache just thinking about it.
I would MUCH prefer the TT 450V3 to the 450Pro; and if I actually buy another 450 after the ones I have, that'll probably be it. I understand the goodness that is equilateral link length; but HDX did it better before them and I'm already tired of working on my 450Pro, which is why I'm working on the 450GT. Unless somebody in the aftermarket makes a 1-piece bearing block for the Pro; THAT would be a game-changer for me. Then the Pro could be what it should have been all along.
As for the little button-head washers... you hate them why? I love 'em; I use 'em for nearly everything EXCEPT their intended purpose.   I dig the look of the broader button-head screws on the 450Pro, don't get me wrong. But all the button-heads in plastic parts are just plain too short; they strip out too easily. Then you're stuck looking for a replacement and it's inevitably philips pan-head. Yuck.
mnem
*Screwed*

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ORIGINAL: mnemennth
With my 450Pro build, I started using moulding tape (the really sticky black foam mounting tape they make to hold trim & moulding onto cars) cut into 3mm wide strips to hold down my wires instead of zip ties; the ones you see on my HK450GT are still there only because I've never had that 50A Red Brick ESC out of the heli since I first built it. The moulding tape will work around curves and bends if you keep it nice & narrow, and it completely disappears under the wire if you're careful laying it down.

I have the two PRO's now both torque tube and I can say they are an absolute delight to work on after the GT or SE V2 style frame. I also hate those little alloy washers that you put on all the screws.  The moulding tape looks like it does a good job.

In comparison to the V2/V3? I'm sorry... I have to disagree. The entire setup of the main bearing block SUCKS; and it wouldn't SUCK if they'd just done one thing: Made it one piece like the Tarot. Then you could put your servos in, tighten 'em down and drop the whole thing in the heli, rather than fart around with snugging them down, putting it together, nothing lining up until you loosen the servos, take the plastic bulkhead off so you can get to the servo screws after the head's installed... uggh. My gonads ache just thinking about it.
I would MUCH prefer the TT 450V3 to the 450Pro; and if I actually buy another 450 after the ones I have, that'll probably be it. I understand the goodness that is equilateral link length; but HDX did it better before them and I'm already tired of working on my 450Pro, which is why I'm working on the 450GT. Unless somebody in the aftermarket makes a 1-piece bearing block for the Pro; THAT would be a game-changer for me. Then the Pro could be what it should have been all along.
As for the little button-head washers... you hate them why? I love 'em; I use 'em for nearly everything EXCEPT their intended purpose.   I dig the look of the broader button-head screws on the 450Pro, don't get me wrong. But all the button-heads in plastic parts are just plain too short; they strip out too easily. Then you're stuck looking for a replacement and it's inevitably philips pan-head. Yuck.
mnem
*Screwed*

Fair enough...each to their own.  I learnt a trick building my second pro (which I did not find out untill later after the first one)... which is to build everything with one side of the frame off, put all your goddies inside the frame...leaving the bearing block screws a bit loose and then slap the other side on with the mainshaft in and it's happy days.

I really like the tail setup on the TT PRO, you can replace a rear umbrella gear and tailshaft in about 5 minutes.  Replacing a bent belt tailshaft in the V2 is a nightmare in comparison.

Ideally it's best to build once and fly many... then its' not really an issue on any bird

Jonesy

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ORIGINAL: hugj

found it check it out. not bad If i did not have all the other goodies this is a goodeal.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/market/item.cfm?itemId=870531

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The 2nd funniest thing you said next to remarking that you, computer guru didn't have a mic for Phoenix!

You slay me!

b

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Finished building the frame for the quad copter, and make motor extension wires for the ESC. Made out of Tasmanian Red Oak, balsa and light ply wood in a H configuration makes to be a very stiff, strong and lightweight frame! All of it is held together with hot glue, I may put some 30min Epoxy on the corners.

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Finished building the frame for the quad copter, and make motor extension wires for the ESC. Made out of Tasmanian Red Oak, balsa and light ply wood in a H configuration makes to be a very stiff, strong and lightweight frame! All of it is held together with hot glue, I may put some 30min Epoxy on the corners.

How awesome it hot glue.  I broke two ses of mcpx landing gear today on two successive flights, both fixed with hot glue...love it

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ORIGINAL: ahamay
Fair enough...each to their own.  I learnt a trick building my second pro (which I did not find out untill later after the first one)... which is to build everything with one side of the frame off, put all your goddies inside the frame...leaving the bearing block screws a bit loose and then slap the other side on with the mainshaft in and it's happy days.

I really like the tail setup on the TT PRO, you can replace a rear umbrella gear and tailshaft in about 5 minutes.  Replacing a bent belt tailshaft in the V2 is a nightmare in comparison.

Ideally it's best to build once and fly many... then its' not really an issue on any bird

Jonesy

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I've officially become an mcpx injury victim..... yes there was swearing...yes it put a hole in my shirt......and yes there was blood.  Didn't stop me from flying but next flight I nailed that sucker into a tree trunk......oh the payback was sweet...untill I had to fix my skids lol

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I once fixed a broken coffee cup handle with hot glue. Worked a treat till I used it. Guess you know how that ended.