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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Helicopters / August 2003newbie needing expert advice on rotor blades
Hello all, I recently damaged the blade coverings on my stock wood blade of my shuttle challenge. my options are to buy blade coverings and balancer or buy carbon blades (not sure if I still need a balancer or is still just plug and play) for a newbie like me what would you guys recommend ??? please help ... really anxious to fly while the weather is still good. thanks in advance How about something in-between? There are a few makers of fiberglass blades, such as Fun-Key that are more durable than woodies but much cheaper than carbon. Example - I currently am buying 600mm blades for around $50. I ALWAYS check the balancing, but most of the time, they are spot on. Biggie in PA sjg1958 at hotmail dot com > Hello all, > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > thanks in advance > Hello all, > [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > for a newbie like me what would you guys recommend ??? Taping up the damaged coveing and adding the same amount of tape in the same are on the other blade.  SignatureBeav Please note my E-mail address is "beavis dot original at ntlworld dot com" (with the obvious changes) Beavisland now lives at www.beavisoriginal.co.uk oops ... I peeled away all the plastic coverings already :-( ... I didn't know you can do that I have the raw wood blade now .. can I just use it as is ? then when it gets damaged go for the fiberglass or the carbon ? or should I just buy the coverings now ? heliproz has the .60 size covering which they told me is ok for my .30 size blade sorry guys I sound really dumb here > > Hello all, > > [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Taping up the damaged coveing and adding the same amount of tape in the same > are on the other blade. > oops ... I peeled away all the plastic coverings already :-( > ... I didn't know you can do that [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > sorry guys I sound really dumb here No problem, we all had to (have to) learn at some time:o) If the structure of the blades is still good, just varnish them and fly. But I wouldn't recommend flying them as is, they need a covering of some sort on them. Oh and they will probably need balancing unless you can guarantee getting exactly the same amount of varnish on each blade! But then the purchase of a balancer wont do you any harm at all :o) Phil Martin. > oops ... I peeled away all the plastic coverings already :-( > ... I didn't know you can do that > > I have the raw wood blade now .. can I just use it as is ? then when it gets > damaged You CAN, but it only takes a few minutes before they look like sh.t with all the crap on our modelling hands. They can also absorb more crap (water and oil) and go out of balance if they're bare. Best to cover them now. > go for the fiberglass or the carbon ? or should I just buy the coverings now Don't go for carbon or glass blades just yet. They're more expensive and you're likely to get through a few pairs in the early days. > ? > heliproz has the .60 size covering which they told me is ok for my .30 size > blade I doubt the covering for a 60 will FIT a 30 blade unless it's sticky back plastic covering. If it is, then yeah, go for that. Most blades are covered with heat shrink tubing though, and 60 covering is FAR too big for 30 sized blades. > sorry guys I sound really dumb here Not dumb, you're new to the hobby, that's all. SignatureBeav Please note my E-mail address is "beavis dot original at ntlworld dot com" (with the obvious changes) Beavisland now lives at www.beavisoriginal.co.uk thanks for the advice guys I really appreciate it ... another question on the heat shrink tubing ... are they standard ? ie can I buy any brand of heat shrink tubing and it will fit my rotor blades ? I have a Hirobo Shuttle Challenge. Second ... I live in Canada, any recommendations of a good online hobby store that sells the heat shrink tubing and the blade balancer ( I seem to recall Beav recommending the Hi-Point ones but cant seem to find anyone who sells them) thanks again for the advice can't wait to get back to practicing again :-) > > oops ... I peeled away all the plastic coverings already :-( > > ... I didn't know you can do that [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > Not dumb, you're new to the hobby, that's all. >> I have the raw wood blade now .. can I just use it as is ? then when it >gets [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] >size >> blade Your best bet is to go to the local hardware store and get some cheap lightweight Fablon stuff (sticky back plastic). Its often used for covering kitchen tables, shelves and the like. Its got to be waterproof so it can be wiped clean. If you are desperate, even wide brown parcel tape will do. Obviously you can't have wrinkles, and the blades will need balancing whatever you use. The only trouble with heat shrink is that I think the heat can damage the blade material, and the tightness of the covering when shrunk could distort the blades. Its also difficult to repair minor damage. I never use it! |
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