My purpose for this thread is to have a list of alternate parts that are compatible with the 22e. Whether they be directly compatible or require MINOR alterations it would be beneficial to know what else can fit our heli's. Hopefully by knowing this we can purchase cheaper/alternate parts. I'd like to stay away from things like complete head replacements, but post it if you've got it! Discussions for mods/upgrades should be held on the [link=http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_3722641/tm.htm]Walkera 22e Let's Talk[/link]

I know I can use this kind of info and through contributions by everyone this can become a huge resource for us (at least that's my goal). Post links on where to find things, and pictures are always a plus. Thanks everyone for making this work for the community of 22e flyers!! [sm=cool.gif][sm=thumbup.gif]

BTW: for the sake fo this thread we will let it be understood that the VNR3D parts replace any 22e parts, except for electrics (i think)

Flybar Link:

i'll start this off:

the walkera HM-22E-Z-04 Flybar Link can be 100% replaced by the Hornet CP Collective Horn at helihobby.com

Bell Hiller Upgrade Kit:

Walkera HM-22E-Z-38 bell-hiller upgrade kit can be 100% replaced by MS Hornet Bell-Hiller Upgrade (For stock plastic upgrade)
PART#MT4001 at helihobby.com

losi balls (ball stud):

replacement for ball links broken off parts such as blade grips and collective horns. As with all other ball studs on the 22e head these are 3.8mm in diameter.

P/N LOSB1051

I have used a #44 drill bit for the holes, but I've heard of people using a 3/32" bit as well.

servo connector replacement:

type Futaba J

[link=http://www.fatlion.com/sailplanes/servos.html]servo/connector type explanation[/link]
[link=http://www.mbone.rchomepage.com/servo%20wire%20page.htm]servo connector compatibility[/link]

Dual Motor Tail Holder:

P/N CP-011 22E Tail Holder at rcandme.com

just after some advice i bought a 22e from rc scale crashed it a few times and had it the hobby shop. I spent about £75 initally and spent a further £65 since and still not got it in the air ! My hobby shop suggested a twister bell to learn to fly. I have had syma dragon fly but want cheap backward forwards heli (the 22e sound great ) the moeny ai have spent is amixture of upgrade / repairs . I don't know if to buy a new 22e using the old as spares or change and sella bit of loss. Ive been http://www.walkera22e.zoomshare.com which recommend you and details my past ! At the moment im thinking a training kit and buying a tail motor . I will be flying it out doors in a park . Can you advice ive seen a ne heli on ebay for £75 . The twister bell is going in the hobby shop for £120 .UPDAT E but abid on ebay for some new 22e bits too !

Nice thread krisma! Should I say we can make 2 tail booms (29cm each) our of a standard arrow found in walmarts and Outdoor sports shops? You just need to drill something like 3 holes and cut it, and it only costs $4 (two booms made out of one arrow).

I can get three tail booms out of 36" of 5/16" aluminum tube. It's a little too big (I think the actual diameter is 7.75mm), but it can be made to work.

-JT

Thank you for the flybar connector recomendation. Just got mine yesterday and the first tip-over broke the stud right off, and the replacement shiped with the bird is WRONG...as were other things. time to take the drill and wire to the connector.

Will be upgrading to many aluminum parts as the plastic is so soft...when I get money, that is.

-Peter