Help: Need new blades

[ArthurKnowles]

Well after making a few mods to my swash (rod length adjustments) I was hovering in the back yard when I got too close to a tree. When I pulled back from the tree I wacked into another obstacle and poof. One pair of split FG blades.

Now I need a new pair. Any idea where I Can find a set? FXAeromodels is out of stock and I couldn't find anyone else that carries them.

[mudbogger2]

If you can't find any stores with them in stock call MRC direct. 732-225-2100
They had a bunch of lepton stuff in when I called thim this week.

[ArthurKnowles]

Thanks, I'll give them a call tomorrow.

[Finless]

You might check some of the online advertisers here like Helidirect or RCHover as they carry Lepton parts.

Bob

[ArthurKnowles]

Bob,

Did that too. Every place I found that carries them is out of stock. <sigh>

[Finless]

Arthur, where are you in CA?

I know where a set is but they dont ship.....

Bob

[jeffg]

Just a little update on blades,

More are coming from Hirobo, MAH is finishing testing and V is soon to be working on some. It will not be much longer then there will probably be an abundance of blade choices.

We are working to get more in here as fast as possible. It is sometimes like :arggg:

:mrgreen:

Thanks

jeff

[Finless]

Cool... thanks for the status Jeff!

BTW... cant seem to find any vids of a Lepton at IRCHA?
Didnt someone fly one for a demo or anything or did no one catch it on video?

Bob

[ArthurKnowles]

Bob,

I'm in the San Diego area.

Thanks for the update Jeff.

[ArthurKnowles]

Ah well I guess I'll have to wait for a while as MRC is out of stock as well and they are on backorder.

Good thing I have other helicoptors to build/fly. :D

[rotodingo]

Nobody tried the MS420 carbon blades? Should be ok i think...
Nicolas

[Finless]

Arthur, if you want them bad enough Rob's Hobbies up here in Orange County has a set. If you want to drive up and get them I can call them and have him HOLD them for ya.

Bob

[ArthurKnowles]

Bob,

Thanks, but I have decided to just wait a bit and work on my eHawk conversion. I'd prefer a set of carbon blades to the FG stock ones, so I think I'll wait around for a while until they come out.

As for the MS420 blades, they would need some large spacers to fit. I think they are a 6mm think hub and need to be at least 9mm to use with the stock spacers.

[rotodingo]

I confirm 6mm thickness at the root on MS420. What is the max thickness allowed by the lepton blade holders? I don't have one for the moment.
Nicolas

[TMoore]

The spacer thickness needed for the MS 420's is .102". You will need two spacers each.

Actually, the MS 420's are great blades.

TM

[toyturbo]

TMoore,

How would you compare the MS 420's to the stock blades? Are they more quite? How do they fly? More responsive, etc? Can you take a pic so we have any idea how they compare physically in size and dimension to the stockers?

[TMoore]

Will post pics today. It's too early to tell but so far so good.

TM

[TMoore]

Here is what the MS 420's look like on the Lepton:

http://www.helifreak.com/album_pic.php?pic_id=10881

TM

[ArthurKnowles]

Tim,

Got anymore of those spacers handy. With a set of those I could try a set of MS blades too. :)

[Gscott]

FYI...FX Aeromodels was showing the main blades in stock a few minutes ago for $68 a set.

Also, they carry 2 version of the MS420's. One version without spacers and one version with spacers. I ordered the version with spacers and I'll post back if they are actually the right size.

[TMoore]

The ones with spacers won't be thick enough.

TM

[ArthurKnowles]

Thanks for the heads up on FXAeromodels. I now have a set of blades on the way. I'm surprised he got them in so quick as last week he was out.

[TMoore]

Arthur,

Let me know if you need spacers. I can cut them quickly for you.

Terry

[ArthurKnowles]

Terry (Sorry, don't know why I thought it was Tim),

I would love to have a set of spacers so I have a choice of blades in the future. I have a feeling I may need them. If you PM me, I can Paypal you funds to cover the cost and S&H.

Art

[toyturbo]

please let me know if you can make me a set too Terry, I could use some spacers! PM me your info and I can paypal you too.