ION Build Tips

[lowandslow]

I'm getting ready to start my ION later this week. I was wondering if there is anything I need to be careful of, tips, tricks, etc?

Thanks!

[Russ McC]

Just follow the directions and ask help as you need it.

[lowandslow]

That's no fun. :wink:

[Russ McC]

Having someone else build your new heli for you? Now that’s no fun!

[lowandslow]

No no, I'll build it myself. You're right, that wouldn't be any fun having someone else build it. I was just wondering if there were was anything that I needed to be aware of during the build. Most choppers I've built all have their own idiosyncrasies. I've never built an MA ship before.

[simon109]

Hi,

The only big problem I found was finding a socket small enough for the tail blade holders, you need a VERY thin socket to fit between the blade grips. I went everywhere trying to find one but none was thin enough, in the end I bought the smallest and cheapest socket I could find and grinded the O/D down until it would fit. Fits like a glove now :D

Enjoy the build, it's taken me a long time to build compared to other heli's but I have wanted to make eveything is perfect. I have almost finished it and am very pleased with it.

Simon.

[lowandslow]

How long have you been at it? I figure for me it's about a 24 -30 hour build.

[simon109]

Nearly 2 weeks now :shock: and I'm just about upto installing the servo's, but I have only been doing an hour or two in the evening after work.

Simon.

[lowandslow]

That about what I figure. I only have an hour or so each night as well. I'm going to forgo my flying this weekend so I can spend some quality time with my ION ...er wife :mrgreen: