Newbie lube question!

[JaseTT]

Hello world of helis! My first post here....:shock:

I have just finished building a Thunder Tiger Mini Titan E325 - my first heli. Question is, do I need to lubricate all the moving parts and spinny bits or are they designed to operate dry? If I need to lube, what shall I use and where shall I put it?

Many thanks in advance,
Jason.

[TheBum]

Any place there's a bearing, you don't need to lube. The two areas that can benefit from light oil are the swash plate and washout block bushings (the ones that slide up and down on the main shaft) and the tail slider (again, another sliding part). The belt can benefit from a rubber-safe lubricant such as food grade silicone lube.

[JaseTT]

Thanks Alan, I will try and source some silicone lube today!
Jason.

[TheBum]

Just make sure it is "food grade", which means it has no petroleum distillates in it. Otherwise, it might eat the rubber.

[kitenutuk]

i asked the same thinkg in the belt sub forum so loads of answers herehttp://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=71918:thumbup:

[JaseTT]

Cheers kitenutuk! Lots of useful info there. I shall lube it up ready for (hopefully!!) her maiden flight on Saturday....:shock: