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simpilot
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January 10, 2009, 10:17:14 AM »
Yesterday was my first day on the field testing the Trex 600N. I was so excited to run-in the engine and hover the heli, which is actually the first RC heli I assemble. Surprisingly, the 2 bolts holding the flybar went loose and the heli started shaking. luckily I was running-in the engine and was still on the ground - no damage. Then the tail rotor hub went loose as well while the heli was on the ground also.
Lessons that I learnt:
1) I should have used a better threadlock quality while assembling the kit.
2) some parts which are pre-assembled has to be dismantled and reassembled again using threadlock or CA glue.
Consequences: I have to remove the bolts and apply a proper quality threadlock, which is certainly time consuming but part of the learning curve.
Regards.
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January 10, 2009, 10:35:05 AM »
Welcome to the 'club'. Good to have more rc heli enthusiasts. By the way I don't think it's the threadlock quality. It is actually the oil on the bolts/screws that need to be cleaned off using alcohol, before applying threadlock.
See this link for more info:
http://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?s=216d737647a26b2e09dd0339000157ce&t=13791
Happy flying and c u today at 230pm same place.
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January 10, 2009, 06:18:49 PM »
I think most people are using the Pacer Z-42 "medium" strength thread-lock, and it is available in most local hobby shops. It is a red bottle, but the liquid inside is blue colored.
To clean the screws, I have found that the "isopropyl alcohol" with brand name "Green Cross" works very well. It is available in almost all pharmacies and bigger super-markets.
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January 11, 2009, 08:05:23 PM »
Hi,
Alcohol is the best and cheapest way to clean the greasy or oily bolts before applying thread lock. To be specific, its better to use the 70% isopropyl green cross alcohol. You can visit heli freak and check-out the video of Bob white to know the proper application and the right type of thread lock to use for your heli.
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I will try to see you guys very soon.
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January 11, 2009, 10:57:45 PM »
Just want to share. Normally if contain oil better used contact cleaner to clean the surface before apply thread lock.
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