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TowPilot · 12-28-2009, 04:04 PM

I prefer to tear down parts of the heli when I buy used or when I buy something pre-assembled to assure that the hardware that needed thread lock applied, has thread lock. Such as the feathering shaft hardware, I would like to know that the bolts have been thread locked into the feathering shaft.

You should consider doing the head set up from scratch to know if it was done correctly and to make the setup work correctly on your transmitter and settings.

Without having done the work yourself or checking each one over, there is no other way to know if the balls are installed correctly and not loose or threads stripped. Or how many turns the links are installed onto the rods.

Just a couple things I was thinking of, probably more to consider

exit44rc · 01-02-2010, 05:59 AM

Does anyone know if I can install the stock gyro laying flat on its back as opposed to standing up and facing the tail (the way that it came from the factory)? It seems like that would be a little more secure way of installing it.

Kevhed01 · 01-02-2010, 07:27 AM

According to the gyro's instructions, no you cannot. I believe the gyro's sensor must be in a vertical position to work correctly.

Here is a link to the G110's manual.

Joemedic · 02-06-2010, 06:53 PM

ok I am wondering if i should use the trueblood swashplate leveler? or just stick with the allen wrench method?

Cailid · 02-06-2010, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joemedic

ok I am wondering if i should use the trueblood swashplate leveler? or just stick with the allen wrench method?

Either one is fine. just depends if you want to buy the leveller or a bunch of tie wraps.

mjlFlys · 03-02-2010, 07:02 AM

By far the best, most informative thread in this forum.. I used this thread countless times yesterday and today to do my frame swap.. Thank you Slyster!

mjlFlys · 03-05-2010, 05:16 AM

Used this thread again last night to do my first head set up!

Daddy · 03-16-2010, 10:03 PM

My B400 flys just like it does in the sim...didn't before I read the bible and set the head up. Heck, I even think I'll put on the carbon blades!

landshark501 · 03-18-2010, 07:41 PM

fixn to start on my b400 build up..
i will be using this thread!!

torg · 03-30-2012, 11:05 AM

This is also just what I need! Some great guys on here. THANK YOU!

Snotrod5.0 · 12-04-2013, 06:17 PM

A lot of good info Ty

Takkyu · 12-11-2014, 12:57 PM

Hi. I just bought a used blade 400 some months ago and im having some issues, mybe the best place to post my problems is here as i try to use this notes as good as i can. First flights were ok, then one day before take of my blade holder went lose, broke blade, tail blade some linkage, feathering shaft, and also 3 cyclic servos. Ok I reasembled head, fitted in the Hitec HS65-HB, retrimed and tried again. Back to crash... broke main tail drive shaft, bent main shaft and redone all. So the 3th was the charm, done about 15 flights (ive done about 5h sim before) and again crash. All the heli wasnt stable, the tail twitched but all was leveled. So this crash i broke the tail holder, bent the boom, broke boom support, broke blade holder. Now im rebuilding and going back to no spare parts. My main question is, what can i do to incorporate HK450 CCPM 3D parts to my existing parts, is it best to buy a new esc, gyro and new tail servo? Im loking to eventauly switch to HK as im still learning and crashing... more easy on the money and the time to buy is the same for other parts or HK oarts to me. SO what suggestion, what the best way to procede? Thx all

Slyster · 03-04-2017, 03:43 PM

If anyone ever has need of the Blade 450 BIble PM me you email and I'll send a PDF. Slyster.com is history!

MariaFan · 03-04-2017, 04:09 PM

Pete,

Thank you so much for all the efforts you made to put this wonderful thread together.
And thank you for sending me the PDF's. I have a lot of reading to do!!

....

Rogue22 · 03-10-2017, 03:54 PM

Slyster, was there ever a B450 Bible or did you mean B400?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slyster

If anyone ever has need of the Blade 450 BIble PM me you email and I'll send a PDF. Slyster.com is history!

And OMG, I just went to my Favorites link to the B400 Bible and Gone! Two months ago, I put my B400 back in the air. Your document is still a classic for FB helicopters. All four of my computers have the link to this detailed manuscript.

I can't even remember how long I have had a Blade 400, probably 8 years, but I can tell you, so me and so many others have really enjoyed and appreciated the time and effort you had put in to maintaining this valuable resource.

Thank you very much for your past devotion!

Steve

Slyster · 03-26-2017, 09:37 PM

I guess I can just upload it here! Hadn't known I could upload a PDF...

The Blade 400 Bible

MariaFan · 03-28-2017, 04:16 PM

01-02-2010, 05:59 AM	#22 (permalink)
exit44rc Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010	B400 Gyro Installation Does anyone know if I can install the stock gyro laying flat on its back as opposed to standing up and facing the tail (the way that it came from the factory)? It seems like that would be a little more secure way of installing it.

01-02-2010, 07:27 AM	#23 (permalink)
Kevhed01 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jun 2009	According to the gyro's instructions, no you cannot. I believe the gyro's sensor must be in a vertical position to work correctly. Here is a link to the G110's manual. __________________ Blade mCPX Stock T Rex 450 Pro HS 65MG's, BeastX, JR 3500G, CC Ice 50, Egde 325 FBL Blades T Rex 500 ESP FBL DS 510's, CC Ice 75, Align 3G, Futaba S9257, Fusuno Canopy Compass 6HV Savox SC1267MG's, BeastX, MKS HBL980, BB BEC Pro

02-06-2010, 06:53 PM	#24 (permalink)
Joemedic Join Date: Feb 2010	swashplate leveling ok I am wondering if i should use the trueblood swashplate leveler? or just stick with the allen wrench method?

03-02-2010, 07:02 AM	#26 (permalink)
mjlFlys Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New England	By far the best, most informative thread in this forum.. I used this thread countless times yesterday and today to do my frame swap.. Thank you Slyster! __________________ Gaul X3, DX8

03-05-2010, 05:16 AM	#27 (permalink)
mjlFlys Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New England	Used this thread again last night to do my first head set up! __________________ Gaul X3, DX8

12-28-2009, 04:04 PM	#21 (permalink)
TowPilot Join Date: Jun 2008	I prefer to tear down parts of the heli when I buy used or when I buy something pre-assembled to assure that the hardware that needed thread lock applied, has thread lock. Such as the feathering shaft hardware, I would like to know that the bolts have been thread locked into the feathering shaft. You should consider doing the head set up from scratch to know if it was done correctly and to make the setup work correctly on your transmitter and settings. Without having done the work yourself or checking each one over, there is no other way to know if the balls are installed correctly and not loose or threads stripped. Or how many turns the links are installed onto the rods. Just a couple things I was thinking of, probably more to consider

03-16-2010, 10:03 PM	#28 (permalink)
Daddy Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2010	My B400 flys just like it does in the sim...didn't before I read the bible and set the head up. Heck, I even think I'll put on the carbon blades! __________________ Sigma, MCX, MSR, BOL, B400 BSR, EXI 450 Pro FBL, mCPX Align 500ESP FBL AXN FPV

03-18-2010, 07:41 PM	#29 (permalink)
landshark501 Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2010	fixn to start on my b400 build up.. i will be using this thread!! __________________ what???? i gotta stick to one area of rc?? HA!!!! "COBRA "- "HEADHUNTER" AH-1W HELI BUILD

03-30-2012, 11:05 AM	#30 (permalink)
torg Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2012	This is also just what I need! Some great guys on here. THANK YOU!

12-04-2013, 06:17 PM	#31 (permalink)
Snotrod5.0 Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2013	A lot of good info Ty

12-11-2014, 12:57 PM	#32 (permalink)
Takkyu Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2014	Hi. I just bought a used blade 400 some months ago and im having some issues, mybe the best place to post my problems is here as i try to use this notes as good as i can. First flights were ok, then one day before take of my blade holder went lose, broke blade, tail blade some linkage, feathering shaft, and also 3 cyclic servos. Ok I reasembled head, fitted in the Hitec HS65-HB, retrimed and tried again. Back to crash... broke main tail drive shaft, bent main shaft and redone all. So the 3th was the charm, done about 15 flights (ive done about 5h sim before) and again crash. All the heli wasnt stable, the tail twitched but all was leveled. So this crash i broke the tail holder, bent the boom, broke boom support, broke blade holder. Now im rebuilding and going back to no spare parts. My main question is, what can i do to incorporate HK450 CCPM 3D parts to my existing parts, is it best to buy a new esc, gyro and new tail servo? Im loking to eventauly switch to HK as im still learning and crashing... more easy on the money and the time to buy is the same for other parts or HK oarts to me. SO what suggestion, what the best way to procede? Thx all

03-04-2017, 03:43 PM	#33 (permalink)
Slyster Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008	If anyone ever has need of the Blade 450 BIble PM me you email and I'll send a PDF. Slyster.com is history! __________________ "It's not just a hobby... it's a lifestyle" - Pete ϟ MINNESOTA! Goblin 500 + 700 / SK540 / Jives / DX8 / Quantum / RJX servos / 306b / Deep cycles

03-04-2017, 04:09 PM	#34 (permalink)
MariaFan Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ohio	Pete, Thank you so much for all the efforts you made to put this wonderful thread together. And thank you for sending me the PDF's. I have a lot of reading to do!! ........ __________________ . . I have to turn the music down while driving so I can see better.

03-28-2017, 04:16 PM	#37 (permalink)
MariaFan Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Ohio	__________________ . . I have to turn the music down while driving so I can see better.

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