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va3sax · 10-02-2007, 10:34 AM

I've got my Lama V3 on the way however The dealer I bought it from didn't have a heck of a lot in relation to parts other than replacements for the stock parts. I'm wondering if it would be plausible to replace the canopy and the tail boom with one's that I've made myself?

dmulligan · 10-03-2007, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by va3sax

I've got my Lama V3 on the way however The dealer I bought it from didn't have a heck of a lot in relation to parts other than replacements for the stock parts. I'm wondering if it would be plausible to replace the canopy and the tail boom with one's that I've made myself?

RCGroups has a number of threads on this topic at least with respect to the Blade CX and CX2. The same methods would work I would think. Also Xtreme makes a book for the Lama V3. Jamie at boomtownhobbies.com carries it.

David

JasonJ · 10-03-2007, 04:56 PM

Just get the Xtreme Sport conversion. I got it and I like it much better. It makes the Lama look more like a pod & boom style, and a bit less toy-ish. I think rc helis should either be true scale, or "fish heads" ( I saw that refernce on the scale rc heli site). It's about 50 bones. Plus, the Xtreme blades are a very worthy upgrade. They do not break, ever. The Xtreme motors are supposed to be good, but I am waiting until my stockers die first.

Here is a pic of my Lama with the Xtreme canopy/boom...

sledster · 10-03-2007, 07:23 PM

thats a real nice setup ya got JasonJ, i got a lama v3 with the alumin. swash and head and mega power batteries. the lama is a real nice bird to learn how to fly. good luck with that lama, like i said nice setup i like it

davidnyuspri · 10-04-2007, 05:33 AM

Yes, you can. Some people did that

Camp · 10-08-2007, 09:59 AM

How did you mount your boom on that? I'm looking at doing the same thing using a CF arrow I found.

JasonJ · 10-08-2007, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Camp

How did you mount your boom on that? I'm looking at doing the same thing using a CF arrow I found.

It is a kit that replaces the stock tail, landing gear, and canopy. Google Xtreme and you will find the kits. Unless of course you were asking Davidnyuspri, then I can't help you much

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jondbennett · 10-08-2007, 08:57 PM

Thanks for the in fo on BoomTownHobbies!
I have a llama v3, but I have avoided flying it in the basement
because I don't want to break the expensive and delecate
tail boom. The flixi boom looks perfect.
I ordered it, so I should have a basement
heli for the winter. I do orientation practice in the
basement during the winter.

I have found that if you practice nose-in with the heli
about 12 inches from your face you become very
precise in your movements!

10-02-2007, 10:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
va3sax My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2007	lama V3 parts-homebrewing I've got my Lama V3 on the way however The dealer I bought it from didn't have a heck of a lot in relation to parts other than replacements for the stock parts. I'm wondering if it would be plausible to replace the canopy and the tail boom with one's that I've made myself?

10-03-2007, 04:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
JasonJ Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2007	Just get the Xtreme Sport conversion. I got it and I like it much better. It makes the Lama look more like a pod & boom style, and a bit less toy-ish. I think rc helis should either be true scale, or "fish heads" ( I saw that refernce on the scale rc heli site). It's about 50 bones. Plus, the Xtreme blades are a very worthy upgrade. They do not break, ever. The Xtreme motors are supposed to be good, but I am waiting until my stockers die first. Here is a pic of my Lama with the Xtreme canopy/boom... Attached Thumbnails __________________ 700 size scale Bell Jet Ranger 206BIII, 450 size scale UH-1N, 180 size fpv race/freestyle quad w/Fatshark Dominator V3 goggles, mCPX BL, some edf jets and a plank or two, DX8, AMA# 923167, Clubs: Silver Hills RC, Coeur D Alene Modelers Association

10-08-2007, 08:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
jondbennett Team Taco Member My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2005	Thanks! Thanks for the in fo on BoomTownHobbies! I have a llama v3, but I have avoided flying it in the basement because I don't want to break the expensive and delecate tail boom. The flixi boom looks perfect. I ordered it, so I should have a basement heli for the winter. I do orientation practice in the basement during the winter. I have found that if you practice nose-in with the heli about 12 inches from your face you become very precise in your movements! __________________ Jon Bennett (AMA #836296) T-Rex 450S CF: HKII 2221-8, BL35G, GY520, HS65MGs, R617FS, Futaba 7CH (2.4) Align Metal Head/Tail, Align 325 woodies, 1191s K&Bs, S9257 Planks: US Aircore Trainer 40, Acromaster, Tiger 2 Kit, RealFlight G5

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10-03-2007, 07:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
sledster Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2007	thats a real nice setup ya got JasonJ, i got a lama v3 with the alumin. swash and head and mega power batteries. the lama is a real nice bird to learn how to fly. good luck with that lama, like i said nice setup i like it

10-04-2007, 05:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
davidnyuspri Join Date: Jun 2006	Yes, you can. Some people did that

10-08-2007, 09:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
Camp Join Date: Sep 2004	How did you mount your boom on that? I'm looking at doing the same thing using a CF arrow I found.

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