new Blade 400 owner :). She already went down, 3 servos stripped :O

[CoronaL]

Have a few hours of sim time on Great Planes real flight 4 or whatever they just put out, and hoodwinked me out of $200 at LHS ;).

Also have a Blade CX2 that I fly around the house.

Anyway, got my Blade 400 last weekend, and did a few hover flights. Had my first real flying the same day later. Did well and made it home w/out any spills or breaks.

However, this teusday, I went flying again. Very cold here in IL, and put on gloves due to hands freezing. Lost some feel but first flight went fairly well. Had a few "almosts" but still pulled her out and ended up landing it fine w/out any scuffs. Last flight though, things go very ugly and I burrowed in hard from about 20 feet.

Blades, mainshaft, spindle shaft, tail boom, paddle bar all damaged, Canopy too :(. I fixed all that though, and it's basically ready to fly except 3 of my servos stripped out. These stock servos SUCK btw. Well if you crash that is!!! I have a feeling this will be a sticky(not this thread, but servo FAQ).

Anyway, wanted to know about the HiTech HS65HG as opposed to the HS65MG. I've read a few threads recommending the MG version, but I'm thinking the HG version should be good too, as the carbonite gears should take the abuse, but also last a bit longer due to less wear, and not to meantion $21.99 vs $35.99 at LHS :O.

Was considering the Spektrum DSP75's but hear they strip easy too :(. Maybe I'll get one of those for the tail rotor :)

Anyway, love the hobby, and might pick up a 2nd Blade 400 this weekend for a "spare". That way I can learn a bit faster versus fixing so much hehe!

[fdrotormedic]

I just installed the HS65MG's and they work great. A superior upgrade for the 400. Very quick and reliable.

[BKF]

The stock servos aren't too bad for what they are, but they do strip easy! You look at them cross-eyed and they break.

I bought a few packs of the Spektrum DSP75 gear sets, since they're identical to the gears in the DS75 servos. They're about 3 bucks a pack.

Like you, I'll probably upgrade, but for now I don't mind replacing a few gears.

Also, I don't know how much better karbonite will be. The shock of the lever arm of the servo jamming too fast for the little plastic teeth to bare = SNAP!

I think metal gears are definately the way to go. Of course that means the ball end or the linkage rod might bend instead, then. :dontknow

I'm personally waiting to see about the digital Hitec HS-5065MG servos. Dunno if they're going to be any better than the HS-65MG, but I'm guessing so.

I put a Spektrum DSP75 on my B400's tail and I'm not sure about it yet. I'm getting some wagging, and I don't remember there being any when I had the stock servo on there. So not sure it's the gyro, the gyro in digital mode, the servo, or the gain. I flew a little at lunch today with my gain set at 66.5 (stock) and got a little side to die wag. I bumped it all the way up to 75 and it helped, but it still kicks around pretty good when you throttle up... I keep thinking a GY401 might help me, but I have to make sure it's not something else first.

Have a few hours of sim time on Great Planes real flight 4 or whatever they just put out, and hoodwinked me out of $200 at LHS ;).

Also have a Blade CX2 that I fly around the house.

Anyway, got my Blade 400 last weekend, and did a few hover flights. Had my first real flying the same day later. Did well and made it home w/out any spills or breaks.

However, this teusday, I went flying again. Very cold here in IL, and put on gloves due to hands freezing. Lost some feel but first flight went fairly well. Had a few "almosts" but still pulled her out and ended up landing it fine w/out any scuffs. Last flight though, things go very ugly and I burrowed in hard from about 20 feet.

Blades, mainshaft, spindle shaft, tail boom, paddle bar all damaged, Canopy too :(. I fixed all that though, and it's basically ready to fly except 3 of my servos stripped out. These stock servos SUCK btw. Well if you crash that is!!! I have a feeling this will be a sticky(not this thread, but servo FAQ).

Anyway, wanted to know about the HiTech HS65HG as opposed to the HS65MG. I've read a few threads recommending the MG version, but I'm thinking the HG version should be good too, as the carbonite gears should take the abuse, but also last a bit longer due to less wear, and not to meantion $21.99 vs $35.99 at LHS :O.

Was considering the Spektrum DSP75's but hear they strip easy too :(. Maybe I'll get one of those for the tail rotor :)

Anyway, love the hobby, and might pick up a 2nd Blade 400 this weekend for a "spare". That way I can learn a bit faster versus fixing so much hehe!

[BKF]

I noticed on some old pictures of the HS65MG servos, they only have the 2 holes on each side like typical mini servos. Newer pictures seem to show them with the 2 holes on each side, and now single holes on each side in the middle (like our stock mounts).

Did the HS65MG's go right in with no modification?

I just installed the HS65MG's and they work great. A superior upgrade for the 400. Very quick and reliable.

[carlo_the_wonder_frog]

HS65MG not HB. the carbonite gears strip out too. the MG's rarely if ever strip.

[Skarn]

Anyway, love the hobby, and might pick up a 2nd Blade 400 this weekend for a "spare". That way I can learn a bit faster versus fixing so much hehe!

Dude, get a TREX! LOL ;)

Skarn

[CoronaL]

Dude, get a TREX! LOL ;)

Skarn
lol
I would but my spare parts bin is probably better if I get both of the same and only have to dup certain spare parts. Plus I'll be looking into nitro for summer ;)
thx