Upgrading MT V1 to FBL

[mstenbo]

Hi all,
I am upgrading a friend's MT V1 to FBL.
I think his best solution would be to buy another helicopter with all-metal mechanics but he is reluctant to spend too much at this stage.
I have limited experience with this machine as I fly Align and SAB helis (at the moment)

While I am fairly confident chopping parts and mixing brands to get a good result my friend is reasonably new to this and I believe it would be better for him to have a stock solution.

I have read a number of threads here about FBL conversions and haven't managed to find a solution that will suit his needs.

I found this kit but it seems to be out of production.
Amazon does have one listed in stock but I want to make sure there are replacement parts if he crashes. InfinityHobby seems to carry the parts but I am not sure if these are just residual stocks. His LHS carries TT so he will have access to any current replacement parts as needed.

That would be the best solution I can see at this stage but I am open to others.



If I go for a different brand head like an RJX or Tarot I am not sure that the ball links will attach properly. I understand the e325 has smaller ball links and thinner pushrods than align?
Is the main shaft the same diameter? What about the jesus-bolt? Is the hole in the main shaft in the correct place for other brand heads? What about pushrod lengths?

Thanks in advance for any advice.

[nickyd]

Hi,

You can get all you need from Tower Hobbies at a good price.

Here are the fbl plastic grips for example:
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXCWNP&P=7

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXCWNR&P=7

http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LXCABH&P=7


I would go for the TT parts and save the hassle of bits not fitting.

Infinity Hobby may be cheaper if parts are in stock.