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Stagecoach62 08-27-2002 02:31 PM

Tools
 
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)

MinnFlyer 08-27-2002 04:00 PM

Tools
 
Metric ball-end Allen wrenches!

Jim_McIntyre 08-27-2002 04:35 PM

Tools
 
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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