Tools required?

[Machinist]

Since I was already into RC cars/trucks before taking the plunge into helis, I have quite a few tools.

- Quality hex drivers, both imperial and metric - CHECK!
- Quality workbench - CHECK!
- Quality miniature pliers, cutter etc - CHECK!
- Quality calipers and micrometers - CHECK!

I know I'm missing something. Will I need to purchase other tools if I ever decide to upgrade from 450Se to another heli?

Please advise...

[HeliDan]

Since I was already into RC cars/trucks before taking the plunge into helis, I have quite a few tools.

- Quality hex drivers, both imperial and metric - CHECK!
- Quality workbench - CHECK!
- Quality miniature pliers, cutter etc - CHECK!
- Quality calipers and micrometers - CHECK!

I know I'm missing something. Will I need to purchase other tools if I ever decide to upgrade from 450Se to another heli?

Please advise...

Ball link pliers
Ball link sizer
Pitch gauge
special crimpers (if you want to make or re-terminate servos etc)
A dremel :wink:

And a Finless Bob approved swash leveler :mrgreen:

I'm not at home, so if I find anything else that is not mentioned by others, I'll add it.

[Machinist]

A dremel? Does that mean I'm gonna need a new signature?? lol

Where can I buy a pitch gauge? Whats it do?

Never heard of Bob's swash leveler. Got a link for me?

[DebianDog]

I can't imagine this hobby without my trusty Dremmel ;)

Measures pitch in the blades. Almost ever vendor has one.
http://www.moretraction.com/helis/images/Videos/Pitch%20Setup%20HR.wmv

You do not really NEED a swash leveler but it does make it easier
http://www.moretraction.com/helis/images/Videos/swash%20setupHR.wmv

[Machinist]

Thanks for the info. Guess I have EVEN more reading to do now...

[BarracudaHockey]

I thought EVERYONE owned at least 1 dremel :shock:

[spork]

Never heard of Bob's swash leveler. Got a link for me?

Just PM Finless Bob directly. He'll get you hooked up!
:clappp :rolling :YeaBaby:






p.s. Don't do it. It's an inside joke. Bob thinks swash-levelers are for amateurs, so we've been poking fun at him for months. All in good fun.

[MicroMan]

:lolol, you'll need some Blue Loctite, CA, Blade Balencer. BarracudaHockey Ive owned at least 4 Dremels and Im my 5th one.

[HeliDan]

A pitch gauge allows you to properly set the positive and negative pitch of the main rotors. Can get it anywhere they sell helis whether it be on line or your LHS.

[revolver123]

Machinist

find the e-flite pitch gage , cheap and don,t take to mutch place in your case :mrgreen: works great to

am gone a say in french , a cette place a montréal il l ont en stock :?

http://www.metroslotcar.bigstep.com/generic12.html

[Machinist]

Thanks for the help fellas.

Merci Revolver. Je va passer aujourdui pour l'acheter.