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racer1100 10-08-2002 05:12 PM

Setup tools
 
Hi, I'm lookin for a complete setup kit. I see Creek, MTA and Heliworld has the setup kit for sale. Want to know which is the best one for beginner. Thanks

RS2K 10-08-2002 05:57 PM

Setup tools
 
Hmmm, how about this?


Good metric allen drivers or a set of good set allen wrenches.
Screw drivers that fit the screws as well as possable.
PITCH GAUGE! - very important
Locktite- Also very important.
some metric nut drivers. Not sure aht I use most but around 6mm, 7mm, 8mm, 9mm, and 10mm.
Ball link pliers - not needed but they sure do help.
ball link sizer - I've been flying since April and I just ordered one. not needed but helps.
Needle nose pliers - I love these!
Normal pliers - :)
old rags - always usefull
wire ties - for wires
Tylenol - When you have a porlbem you can't fix.
RCUniverse.com - VERY VERY helpful CANNOT do without!
15 pound sledge hammer - Last resort.

RS2K 10-08-2002 05:59 PM

Setup tools
 
Of course you can always get carried away and get one of those $700 kits. But you really don't need a lot of that stuff.

Are you asking mostly about setup tools or both setup tools and field equipment like starters, batteries, ect?

CyberPilot 10-08-2002 06:09 PM

Setup tools
 
Can't speak for Racer1100 but I'd like to know what 'other' start up/set up equipment is needed.

I have some stuff for my plane; can I use any of that?

Electric starter
Nicad glow starter

Thanks

Joe Petro 10-08-2002 06:20 PM

Setup tools
 
A good field box and 5 cases of fuel!

racer1100 10-08-2002 06:34 PM

Setup tools
 
Hi, Please advise I need both starter kit and setup kit thanks.

Culverson 10-08-2002 06:41 PM

Setup tools
 
With a heli, just buy a 55 gallon drum LoL.

Ball Link Plyers
Wire Ties
Pitch Gauge Or just use you buddies if ones available
Hex Starter Adapter -I personally use the Ergo one-Blots on starter-Great for Less $$
Small Good Quality Screw drivers -I use Snap On Small Phillips locks in better than anything I've used before
Field Box -With FB battery-Panel that shows output to glow plug & charges Glow Starters-
Starter r-Good Quality One
High Point Balancer
Blade Balancer
Locktite-Red-Blue Types
Dremel-Optional
Metric Allen Heads
Plug Tool
Needle Nose Plyers
I use Kalt Filter on my heli's & use a filter on your pump (in-line)
Screwdriver Assortment
Tap & Die Set

Field Equipment
Field Box
Tool Box
Gas Can-Thinner Cans Are Nice
Oiler Of Some Type
Igniter Battery-You Can Make One With Alkaline Cells-Soldering
Power Panel
Manual Or Electric Fuel Pump
6MM wand size for most heli's
Can of Skoal, OOps :o for nerves

Just buy what you need!! This is just what I use now-I used to borrow a few I have now.

CyberPilot
You can use a lot of things you have now for heli's too.


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