EP 425 Basic Kit Build Question

[slaterm61]

Hi,
This may sound like a dumb question to many of you, but i have just begun assembly of my Gaui EP 425 kit.

I am wondering if either Vaseline Petrolium Jelly or 3 in 1 oil is suitable to lubricate all of the bearings ?


Thanks,
Michael

[slaterm61]

Also, would the following kit be a good fit for this heli ? I dont much care for the "Milk Bottle" Canopy ?

http://www.heliartist.com/showroom/heliartist-500d-sliver-fiber-glass-fuselage-500-size-p-40.html

Hi,
This may sound like a dumb question to many of you, but i have just begun assembly of my Gaui EP 425 kit.

I am wondering if either Vaseline Petrolium Jelly or 3 in 1 oil is suitable to lubricate all of the bearings ?


Thanks,
Michael

[PTcaflyer]

...I use Tri-Flow on all my helis...either in the drip bottle or the small sprayer. Scorpion motor oil will work too, but I want a little better quality oil with the TFE.
One drop will do and then let set to flow through and wipe dry. don't forget the tail pitch slider and swash/washout/pins. Get some Silicone spray as well for the belts if you run them.
I like the Heli-artist stuff....I'm too cheap to spring for one, so clearance sale Fusuno canopies for me...!
PT:thumbup:

[Brick]

Vaseline is going to be like a dirt magnet !!

i use tri-flow also.....glad i saw this, as i need to order some more :D

lightweight sewing machine oil will do the job as well

[slaterm61]

Yeah.. i thought as much, i just happend to have some around the house and never knew if anyone had ever tried it.. or 3 in 1 oil

I think i can get some Sewing Machine oil pretty easy though.

thanks,
Michael

Vaseline is going to be like a dirt magnet !!

i use tri-flow also.....glad i saw this, as i need to order some more :D

lightweight sewing machine oil will do the job as well

[Dracx]

3-in-1 may be too thick to penetrate into such small bearings. I've been using Trinity Royal Oil bearing lube. Here's a quote I found on it:

"Trinity's 'Royal Oil' is repackaged military spec synthetic bearing lubricant for gyros (MIL-L-6085D). It is sold by many manufacturers under many names around the world. The lubricant is extremely light and attracts far less dirt than petroleum."

I've been using it since my days in RC Truck Racing and it has always worked fantastically. Super light and penetrates exceptionally well.