betapilot

Man buddy I have not tried them personally on a f/p or a cp2, but I have heard of people using them on the f/p and saying they do very well. I actually have been running one on a Jeep (blade cp) that is heavily re-organized and oddly enough it has done very well also, it runs very cool and has probably 60 hours on it. I would not trust them on anything worth any money, lol, just in case you know. If you would like a couple to try I would be glad to send them out to you buddy, just let me know.

Optimus110103

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hey Rusty now that I think about it, If you still have any when the time comes, I will go ahead and take as many of those stock motors and speed controls as you are willing to send me. I have an idea for a multi engined boat that I can use them for and if it works I am going to make as many as I can. i have a huge supply of balsa. so it shouldn't be hard.

Hati

Any ideas guys where I can order (online with OS delivery) servo plugs? I want to shorten the servo leads to tidy up bird, but could not find any after considerable googling.

tvarvais

Hati, I am currently stationed in Iraq. I find that can get most of what I need from Helihobby. addy follows: http://www.helihobby.com/html/esky_helicopter.html

Frenchy

Hati

Cheers Frenchy.

makaluch

Well guys...I'm out. I'm selling the HBK2 so if you guys know anyone interested feel free to holler with a respectable offer. I'm workin on pics this weekend.

With or w/o Esky3800kv BL, with or w/o telebee HH gyro...needs swash and vertical tail fin (it moved forward and blades clipped the top). Well taken care of, nice minor upgrades and mods. Tuning will be off after the swash is replaced. It ticked me off when the ball end popped off of the swash when removing linkage to fine tune tracking.

So yeah...sorry to leave the HBK2 community, but I'm still flying! Havin a blast with the Trex500!

Rosebud6

60 Degrees and 1mph wind.
Of course the day we have perfect weather....I'm waiting on parts. Got a telebee and a spare airframe on the way. WHOO HOO.

Happy flying.

crashcrash

Pretty nice here too and my gyro is screwing up.....go figure (but I got a spare!!!!).

Zimatosa

I have been using the B400 Main gear ever since I started flying (only a few months) and saw Blusaber fly his King2 on youtube! After chewing the crap out of 3-4 main gears, I finally figured out what makes it happiest. Just use the B400 Eflite pinions as well and your King will be happy...Never use the Align pinions on this set...

Come on man! you can get the titanium turnbuckles for 7 bucks and never have to take them off again for adjustment! You have come so far to give her up......This scenario looks so familiar to me, anyone? Oh yah.....Subzzzzero on Youtube gave up that same way, on video, for a Trex... Hmmm?

The noobs 2 cents...

reel109

Hi Guys,
I am trying the XTREME Production blades for the first time. Should I leave the silver and blue stickers on them or remove them?
Jim

Optimus110103

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You have to leave the stickers, if you take them off, you lose massive amounts of lift, and the blades get really loud. if you do take them off because you don't like them cover the holes with clear packing tape or something.

chris1379

Never, never, never push the RED button...........or remove the silver and blue stickers. They make the airfoil of the blades. You may also have to adjust your throttle and/or pitch curve a little. The Xtreme blades weigh more and might need a little extra power. For the same reason, don't let the headspeed get too high or things could come apart. They do make for a nice stable heli and are very hard to break. Oh, and watch the feathering shaft. Other people have said you can bend the feathering shaft without a blade strike on these but I haven't done it.

Chris

chris1379

If anyone is interested, you can replace the main blade grips with the [link=http://www.ushobbysupply.com/product_info.php?cPath=31_38&products_id=169]BELTCP - EK1-0515 - Main Blade Grips[/link]. The metal balls take some slop out of the head for better tracking. I'm also using the blade 400 composite/aluminum swash for the same reason. I still have a little tracking error but it's much more consistent. I imagine the [link=http://www.ushobbysupply.com/product_info.php?cPath=31_40&products_id=474]XTREME - ESK002 - HBK2 TI Turnbuckles[/link] will completely fix it but it's fine for now.

Chris

Zimatosa

Hey Guys...

So, I am finally going to order the "bling" aluminum CNC Metal Upgrade Parts for the HBK2. Since every part by itself is expensive, I am going to buy wholesale (with my license and tax I.D.) and then pass on the savings to whom ever wants it. I am not trying to make a mint on this deal, just helping others through helping myself....The price shipped to you will be somewhere around $95.00 if you live in the US, if not then will be more. Here is what it will include:

1.Esky Honey Bee King 2 Collect Set Metal Upgrade EK5-0201
2. Esky Honey Bee King 2 Washout Assembly Metal Upgrade EK5-0202
3.Esky Honey Bee King 2 Swashplate Set Metal Upgrade EK5-0203
4.Esky Honey Bee King 2 Central Holder Set EK5-0208
5. Esky Honey Bee King 2 Tail Gear Box Metal Upgrade EK5-0398
6.Esky Honey Bee King 2 Aluminum Tail Rotor Grip Holder EK5-0211

This will not happen tomorrow either. I believe I could have the parts by April 14th and start shipping tax day. Please, if you are interested, email me at [email protected] and put CNC in the subject. After you email me, I will keep in contact with you from my personal email and NOT HERE, that way you will know the exact details of when to order and how much. I would not want any money until I have the parts....I want to get a feel for how many to order so I don't get stuck with a bunch of extra kits. ModaPets.com is my business in case you are wondering about the email. I am experienced in shipping local (US) and worldwide . I am Located in California and can except all major credit cards from my website.

Thanks

Jim

Rosebud6

I bought a house about a month ago, aroud the same time i bought my HBK2. Tore out the kitchen and put in hardwood floors. I'm out in the garage working on my kitchen cabinets, look across the street and what do I see? 2 guys breaking out their Trex 450 V2's. I thought 'how cool is this'. Now I got someone to fly with. The real strange part is one of the guys works in the same place I do and flys during on his breaks. Just found my new lunch break.

crashcrash

LMAO........that's funny.

GTX SlotCar

Now that's the kind of story we all like to hear. I suppose the next update is that they're into woodworking and are helping you with the cabinets

Bones27

Hi Guys, I have read all 155 pages (bookmarked quite a few) of this thread and can’t wait to get my hands on a King 2. First let me say to all that have served (and there are quite a few on here) thank you! I am working on 24 years active duty myself. Second thank you for all the informative post and the countless hours you spend helping others out. It’s always easier starting out with a good knowledge base of what works and what doesn’t. I also see some fellows from the Falcon 40 thread in here, how’s it going guys? My plan is to purchase a King 2 with the 3100kv motor, Hobbywing 25A Pentium ESC with programming card, 43T belt upgrade, Align 9, 10 and 11T pinion set, Deans connectors, pitch gage, two 5.5 mm nut drivers and the DX6i TX with AR6200 RX. I already have tools, sim, training gear and all that kind of stuff. I do understand that this is a mild setup which is fine, no 3D here, just putting around the park. With that said have I missed anything that I would need to start flying after proper setup of course? Thanks again guys!

osterizer

Just a set of spare parts, if your LHS doesn't carry them.

Bones27

Osterizer, got it and I know I will need them. Thanks

makaluch

Welcome aboard, Bones!

Bones27

Makaluch, Thanks for the welcome aboard!

canniscam

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Egads,

Well it happened...

I was doing some light hovering at about 6' - 8' when the grub screw backed out of my pinion. The pinion slipped down binding against the spur and the whole thing dropped like a rock.

I lost my tail boom, main spur, a mixing arm, grub screw, main rotor blades... ...all in all not so bad. This gives me an excuse to go out and get some new parts..

Casey

lohchief

Better get yourself some blue(#242)loctite.Cheap insurance for them nasty little grub screws.


Makaluch,where have you been? Congrats on the 500 bro.As for me,I will never get rid of my king II,but when I'm finaly finished with it,it will be 450's all th' way,with the king on a shelf.

Welcome Bones27.Good bunch here,,,,,all heavily addicted to machines that beat the air into submission.
-lohchief

crashcrash

Hey chief...glad to see you post again. Working on a bell-222 fuse with retracts and ran into PROBLEMS (LOL), it's a freaking BRICK (I thought the Huey was bad). I did fly it, but could only pull a 4ft hover.......got some work to do here.