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Mongrel hits the dirt - yes i crashed
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 7:49 pm
by Tony
after 4 packs of fun flying today my fifth pack was the last... was doing great by my standards. flying towards myself, nose in, heli was just too far away to see it properly, so lost orientation and DOWN she went...
ill fix her up and start again, put the proper size gear on her this time though..
damage is quite extensive, thinking of just buying a cheap HK450 kit and fitting my electronics in..
anyway heres the video...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U-lEEK ... e=youtu.be
Re: Mongrel hits the dirt - yes i crashed
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 7:57 pm
by KevG
Tbh Tony you look as if you got off lightly there, what's your inspections showing up that's broken
Re: Mongrel hits the dirt - yes i crashed
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 8:07 pm
by Superbad
that dont look to bad unless the frame is broken
get it back together and keep on trying
Re: Mongrel hits the dirt - yes i crashed
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 8:15 pm
by Tony
Lots of bits need replacing, here's a pic of it in pieces on the bench...
Needs feathering shaft
Main shaft
Frame broke due to heavy landing gear...broke the bracket
Boom is moving in frame, so new block needed.
Blades
Bearing in main gear as it turns both directions, teeth OK though because the motor got jolted back off the teeth
Not sure about tail assembly yet, needs tail blades though as one is chipped.
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Re: Mongrel hits the dirt - yes i crashed
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 8:26 pm
by KevG
Get a set of Fusano frames, bright colour and cheaper,
Re: Mongrel hits the dirt - yes i crashed
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 8:38 pm
by Derek
That's really unfortunate, Tony! You've been doing so well and your improvements have been quite visible...but, it happens to us all. Every time we leave the ground, there is the chance that something like this will happen.
Let the repairs begin! Good luck, my friend!
Re: Mongrel hits the dirt - yes i crashed
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 8:41 pm
by Tony
KevG wrote:Get a set of Fusano frames, bright colour and cheaper,
Just looking for a 450 one mate
Re: Mongrel hits the dirt - yes i crashed
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 8:47 pm
by KevG
Re: Mongrel hits the dirt - yes i crashed
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 8:49 pm
by Tony
Thanks Derek, was a stupid mistake to come towards me nose in when it was so far away... Lesson learnt..
And yes I'll rebuild it and be back in action soon, but it will be a standard 450, ALL 450 parts this time..
Thanks guys
Re: Mongrel hits the dirt - yes i crashed
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 8:49 pm
by KevG
Re: Mongrel hits the dirt - yes i crashed
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 8:51 pm
by KevG
Can't get the link to post correct,
On fast lad search fusuno frame, and you will find them
Re: Mongrel hits the dirt - yes i crashed
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 8:55 pm
by Tony
That link didn't take me to frames, but I did find them on that site...thanks Kev...
Think I'm just going to buy the complete Hk450 V2 kit and be done with, stick all my electronics and FBL head on...
Thanks tho Kev for your help
Re: Mongrel hits the dirt - yes i crashed
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 9:40 pm
by KevG
Don't use HOBBYKING shafts they have been know to be as good as butter, just a word of warning,
Re: Mongrel hits the dirt - yes i crashed
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 10:08 pm
by Tony
I've got align shafts mate, and a few other align parts. Did you see that main shaft in picture, lol that's an align part too... Like a banana now...
It's the feathering shaft I can't find, on align-trex site they don't give dimensions of shaft... Hopeless that..
Re: Mongrel hits the dirt - yes i crashed
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 11:42 pm
by cml001
Build, fly, crash, repeat!
Re: Mongrel hits the dirt - yes i crashed
Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 12:30 am
by Superbad
Tony wrote:I've got align shafts mate, and a few other align parts. Did you see that main shaft in picture, lol that's an align part too... Like a banana now...
It's the feathering shaft I can't find, on align-trex site they don't give dimensions of shaft... Hopeless that..
For your Tarot head should use this feathering shaft
Feathering Shaft H45021A T-Rex 450 Pro
Re: Mongrel hits the dirt - yes i crashed
Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 2:51 am
by pvolcko
Oof. Sorry about the crash. At least you got it back on this side of the water before it went in. I'd be flying well away from that puddle if I were you.
Re: Mongrel hits the dirt - yes i crashed
Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 6:44 am
by Tony
Superbad wrote:Tony wrote:I've got align shafts mate, and a few other align parts. Did you see that main shaft in picture, lol that's an align part too... Like a banana now...
It's the feathering shaft I can't find, on align-trex site they don't give dimensions of shaft... Hopeless that..
For your Tarot head should use this feathering shaft
Feathering Shaft H45021A T-Rex 450 Pro
those shafts are too short Jesse, mine are 54mm long, those are 51mm. ive still got 2 of those ones off my last heli. plus they have a shoulder on them at the ends, these tarot one dont.
i can get replacements from china, but thats a 3-4 week wait. this is the shaft i need.. 450 DFC Anti shot feathering shaft TL48009 (Φ4.0x54.0mm). plenty people sell them, just not in UK.
Re: Mongrel hits the dirt - yes i crashed
Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 6:48 am
by Tony
pvolcko wrote:Oof. Sorry about the crash. At least you got it back on this side of the water before it went in. I'd be flying well away from that puddle if I were you.
yeah i do occasionally get close to that pond like Paul, but i try to keep away...lol, thats the closest "Safe" site i can go to and thats a 20 mile round trip. next site is around 45 miles... theres a couple of local parks but not for flying 450's.
Re: Mongrel hits the dirt - yes i crashed
Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 6:48 am
by Tony
cml001 wrote:Build, fly, crash, repeat!
your right there Clay !!