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Old 08-27-2002 | 02:31 PM
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Hello RC builders,
I am brand new at this so my question is what tools would a novice to build a helicopter from a kit? The other possibility would to purchase one from the want ads. Please advise. Thanks in advance and I DO respect everyones opinion.
Jay (Stagecoach 62)
Old 08-27-2002 | 04:00 PM
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Metric ball-end Allen wrenches!
Old 08-27-2002 | 04:35 PM
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My 'need to haves'
- wrenches as Minnfyer mentioned
- Ball link pliers
- blue Lok-tite (threadlock)
- pitch guage
- side cutters (for cable ties)
- dremel (for cutting off bent flybars )

My 'nice to haves' (often borrowable)
- link duplicator
- bearing greaser
- ball link sizing tool
- some form of headspeed measurement device

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