START HERE |
|
Register | FAQ | PM | Events | Groups | Blogs | Calendar | Mark Forums Read |
Unregistered
|
Atom 500 Compass Atom 500 Model Helicopter Discussion |
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
10-28-2012, 01:04 PM | #1 (permalink) |
Registered Users
Join Date: Jun 2012
|
Tracx Rotor head
I have this on a 500 trex. Does it use the same feathering shaft as the atom 500?
http://www.nankinhobby.com/product-p/08-8506x.htm Where is the best place to buy feathering shafts for this model?
__________________
Trex 500 ESP, Compass TracX Head, Ikon FBL HK 450 Trex Clone Flying..... Into the wild blue yonder |
Sponsored Links | |||
Advertisement |
|
10-28-2012, 01:30 PM | #2 (permalink) |
Registered Users
Join Date: Aug 2010
|
Yes, it's the same feathering shaft as the Atom 500.
Any Compass dealer will stock them. Sent from my XT910 using Tapatalk 2 |
11-05-2012, 03:15 AM | #3 (permalink) |
Registered Users
Join Date: Apr 2008
|
Jeff
Does the Tracx head use the same dampers, o-rings, shims, feathering shaft etc as the original Atom 500 FB head ? I have an older FB Atom 500, and spares etc for it, but I was looking at getting a Tracx head for my scale Trex 500 and wondered if the dampers would be too hard for low headspeed (around 1800rpm) flying. I am currently using an RJX FBL head with Align grey dampers. Colin
__________________
Vario Long Ranger 700e Seahawk 600 UH-1N 500 Baumann EC-145 800+ (coming soon ) |
11-05-2012, 06:21 AM | #4 (permalink) |
HF Support
|
No. For one thing, the damper outside diameter on the TracX head is considerably smaller than on the T-Rex. The damper "well" in the head block is also deeper on the TracX.
__________________
Alan (just call me "Bum"; no need to be so formal) HeliFreak Support Protos Max Evo 700 (Brain 2), Protos Max V2 770 (iKON 2), Synergy 516 (Brain 2), Oxy 2 (Falcon 12) Graupner MZ-32 Experience is something you gain only after you need it. I wouldn't mind social media so much if it didn't involve people. Last edited by TheBum; 11-05-2012 at 10:41 AM.. |
11-05-2012, 10:03 AM | #5 (permalink) |
Registered Users
Join Date: Aug 2010
|
As Alan mentioned, no, they are not the same.
However, the Atom 500 FBL head and the TracX 500 head are the same. |
11-06-2012, 03:15 AM | #6 (permalink) | ||
Registered Users
Join Date: Apr 2008
|
Quote:
Thanks. I assume you were comparing the TracX and original Atom 500 FB dampers etc, and not the Trex 500 as stated ? Quote:
Thanks for the clarification. Do you know if the TracX head & dampers are any good for slow headspeed scale operation, or are they meant for 3D speeds ? Hard dampers + low headspeeds = wobbles / bobbing etc usually. Is anything from the Atom FB head compatible with the FBL head ? Cheers Colin
__________________
Vario Long Ranger 700e Seahawk 600 UH-1N 500 Baumann EC-145 800+ (coming soon ) |
||
11-06-2012, 06:07 AM | #7 (permalink) | |
HF Support
|
Quote:
Before KBDD came out with dampers that would fit the Atom 500 head, people were taking the KBDD T-Rex 500 dampers, grinding down the outside diameter, and putting a damper and a half on each side. I still have the two packages of those dampers I was planning to modify but never did. If I find someone with a T-Rex 500, I'll give those to them if they're interested.
__________________
Alan (just call me "Bum"; no need to be so formal) HeliFreak Support Protos Max Evo 700 (Brain 2), Protos Max V2 770 (iKON 2), Synergy 516 (Brain 2), Oxy 2 (Falcon 12) Graupner MZ-32 Experience is something you gain only after you need it. I wouldn't mind social media so much if it didn't involve people. |
|
11-06-2012, 11:38 AM | #8 (permalink) |
Registered Users
|
I believe the feathering shaft, dampers and blade grips (including bearings) are compatible between both. The blade grip arms are different length and can't be swapped over. The head block is a completely different design as well.
__________________
Andrew |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|