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07-28-2015, 02:15 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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My hopes
I sure hope this Protos is not a disappointment! I have always liked this model, like a small Euro sports coupe. LOL. I traded a very nice, very well-sorted 12S machine for it. I decided I needed a single pack bird back in my hangar, and the Protos and Logo 550SX were my short-list birds. I will, of course, own both, if not, perhaps eventually, and not so soon. The Protos is up first.
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07-28-2015, 03:58 PM | #2 (permalink) |
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I'm sure you will,
You can fly it very conservative, low HS, very graceful , or open it up and smack the %^%$ out of it! Either way just looks at ya and says MORE! LOL! Honestly , 1 of the most reliable in the fleet and not a bank breaker when it goes in. Fly 2600-3300 batts . versatile. Do not know why everyone doesnt have one, It's a must have!
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07-28-2015, 08:38 PM | #3 (permalink) |
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Just make sure that you ground the boom to the motor and fly it forever!
If I could only have one heli the P500 would be it!
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07-28-2015, 09:31 PM | #4 (permalink) |
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I've run belt tails with boom grounds for some time now. Thanks for the tip. I assumed it would need a ground, especially with the additional belt friction of the main gear and motor added. One article I just read in this month's Model Aviation magazine indicated that belt lube is as important as a ground wire for eliminating static.
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07-29-2015, 12:35 AM | #5 (permalink) |
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I am sure your aware but most people use a silicone lube for the belt, most common is the spray type, which can be applied by hand with a q-tip, or direct spray, outdoors with blades off and the motor running just above idle.
The next way is a less common, longer lasting and messier when flying if not conservative, and this is to rub a very thin layer of thick clear silicone grease, rc differential grease all around the belt. Both alone will kill any harmful static...at least until it wears off 10-15 flights with spray 30-45 with grease, maybe more for either. Still ground your tail. I started runing the conductive boom block, when a twisted belt wore off the silicone in 4 flights and gave me static problems. MSH decided to go with mildly conductive parts rather than a ground kit. Havent run mine long enough to really comment, as I usually resume my belt at about 30 flights when the sheen of the lube starts to dull away in places. Fly Steady db
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07-29-2015, 05:41 AM | #6 (permalink) | |
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Quick wipe down before install, and never had a static problem, no ground either.
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07-29-2015, 05:58 AM | #7 (permalink) |
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I've used the resealable bag with silicone trick as well. For re-application, I use the same silicone spray into a small mix cup, and brush it on the exterior of the belt, while running the belt along by hand. Seems to work fine.
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07-29-2015, 06:22 AM | #8 (permalink) |
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I've lubed my belt once. I ran a wire from the boom to the motor mount and have not had a problem since. Don't even worry about it now.
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