I hate waiting for parts.....

Dr.Ron · 04-18-2010, 05:09 PM

So its been a week I've been waiting for a feathering shaft collar for my 450. I ordered it last week and it was supposed to come in on Thursday but the distributor for our LHS says its now on back order.

So I sucked it up and ordered a bunch of parts from Helidirect this time and have to wait until Wednesday to get them.

Grounded again

.

Ron

WillJames · 04-18-2010, 05:12 PM

I hate waiting for parts. Eventually you solve that buy getting a second heli and trying to only fly hard with one so you have a spare. That is pretty much the only way I have ever avoided down time. No matter what crash parts I have, I always seem to lack that single thing that keeps one machine grounded most all the time.

Dr.Ron · 04-18-2010, 05:15 PM

What sucks too is my mSR is down too, as the 5 in 1 is dead, and I just don't want to spend $60 to replace atm. I'd rather pour that cash into my 450.

Ron

Flying Fingers · 04-18-2010, 05:24 PM

Heli Freak Law # 257

The weather will be perfect for flying until the day your parts arrive......

Dr.Ron · 04-18-2010, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flying Fingers

Heli Freak Law # 257

The weather will be perfect for flying until the day your parts arrive......

LOL How true!!!!

Wait a sec...what are the first 256 Helifreak Laws?????

Ron

Roundwords · 04-18-2010, 05:49 PM

I finally got parts, now I'm swamped with work and no time to do repairs. I hate when life gets in the way of fun.

fast400 · 04-18-2010, 05:55 PM

what heli? and this coolar you mentioned, is it the spacer between the blade grip and head hub?
i have some spares, but not sure what heli you have.

dont feel bad, im waiting on parts for the tarot. but have the EXI so atleast im still flying.

Dr.Ron · 04-18-2010, 06:13 PM

I have the T-Rex 450 Sport (Newest version) and yes its the collar between the blade grips and the head assembly. Its 1mm thick, and most others are 1.5mm as I've come to find out lol.

Rin

fast400 · 04-18-2010, 06:22 PM

yeah i have the v3 as well, but my spare spacers are the older style.

PharaOO · 04-19-2010, 12:20 AM

Try waiting downwind of the volcano ash cloud...

Takes forever

motorcycleguyr1 · 04-19-2010, 01:43 AM

Be glad you guys arnt in the military deployed to some obscure country somewhere, Fuel isnt able to be shipped and parts take over 2 weeks.

Dr.Ron · 04-19-2010, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by motorcycleguyr1

Be glad you guys arnt in the military deployed to some obscure country somewhere, Fuel isnt able to be shipped and parts take over 2 weeks.

Wanted to say thank you for serving to protect our freedoms sir. Hats off to you.

Ron

Slyster · 04-19-2010, 10:46 AM

I hate it too! I always buy a used spare airframe for my helis.. and stock up on the most common parts. That way I never have to wait... ever!

Dr.Ron · 04-19-2010, 10:51 AM

I just got word from Helidirect that my parts are on their way!!! WOOOHOOOOO!!!

Ron

Vla · 04-19-2010, 10:54 AM

I hate it too. Instead of the parts I am waiting my new T-rex 450 Pro. It is out of stock in Flying-Hobby and I have to wait it until the end of the month. I was only lucky because they will send me one more battery for free due the delay of my order. What the f... I will have to wait.

TheBum · 04-19-2010, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PharaOO

Try waiting downwind of the volcano ash cloud...

Takes forever

I think that's what's holding up the Logo parts I ordered from Fast Lad in the UK because ReadyHeli was out of stock. They may end up having to come by boat. Just my luck.

gevaho · 04-19-2010, 11:25 AM

And that freakin' ashcloud isn't helping me either, finally got my order confirmation from hobbyking!!!

But No planes flying here in Europe

Dr.Ron · 04-19-2010, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBum

I think that's what's holding up the Logo parts I ordered from Fast Lad in the UK because ReadyHeli was out of stock. They may end up having to come by boat. Just my luck.

Oh man that sucks....I should stop complaining....

Ron

Holmquist · 04-19-2010, 11:59 AM

2 day shipping on my new Atom has now become 5 days and counting! I really hope it shows today considering I have all day to put her together and usps says it is currently in Seattle. I think my head may explode if it doesn't show up soon

Austin

tukkus · 04-19-2010, 12:28 PM

I live about 40 minutes from Helidirect (I just got back from there) and theres another heli shop opening up soon thats even closer so waiting for parts isnt much of an issue for me.

My suggestion is to move closer to a heli shop

04-18-2010, 05:09 PM	#1
Dr.Ron Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ	I hate waiting for parts..... So its been a week I've been waiting for a feathering shaft collar for my 450. I ordered it last week and it was supposed to come in on Thursday but the distributor for our LHS says its now on back order. So I sucked it up and ordered a bunch of parts from Helidirect this time and have to wait until Wednesday to get them. Grounded again. Ron

04-18-2010, 05:12 PM	#2
WillJames HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Western, NC	I hate waiting for parts. Eventually you solve that buy getting a second heli and trying to only fly hard with one so you have a spare. That is pretty much the only way I have ever avoided down time. No matter what crash parts I have, I always seem to lack that single thing that keeps one machine grounded most all the time. __________________ William James To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. If you fly you are going to crash. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

04-18-2010, 05:49 PM	#6
Roundwords Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Coastal NC	I finally got parts, now I'm swamped with work and no time to do repairs. I hate when life gets in the way of fun. __________________ Blade MCX-->Blade MSR-->Trex 450 Sport To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

04-18-2010, 05:55 PM	#7
fast400 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: michigan	what heli? and this coolar you mentioned, is it the spacer between the blade grip and head hub? i have some spares, but not sure what heli you have. dont feel bad, im waiting on parts for the tarot. but have the EXI so atleast im still flying. __________________ Crashs come easy Patience does`nt To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. retired the 3 year old blade400

04-18-2010, 06:22 PM	#9
fast400 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: michigan	yeah i have the v3 as well, but my spare spacers are the older style. __________________ Crashs come easy Patience does`nt To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. retired the 3 year old blade400

04-18-2010, 05:15 PM	#3
Dr.Ron Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ	What sucks too is my mSR is down too, as the 5 in 1 is dead, and I just don't want to spend $60 to replace atm. I'd rather pour that cash into my 450. Ron

04-18-2010, 05:24 PM	#4
Flying Fingers Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mo. Bush Whacker	Heli Freak Law # 257 The weather will be perfect for flying until the day your parts arrive......

04-18-2010, 06:13 PM	#8
Dr.Ron Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ	I have the T-Rex 450 Sport (Newest version) and yes its the collar between the blade grips and the head assembly. Its 1mm thick, and most others are 1.5mm as I've come to find out lol. Rin

04-19-2010, 12:20 AM	#10
PharaOO Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Norway	Try waiting downwind of the volcano ash cloud... Takes forever __________________ Raptor 50 Titan/ TT50.pro/ Futaba 9252S /Futaba 401 with 9254 /Carbon blades/ Canomod canopy Good judgment comes from experience. Unfortunately, the experience usually comes from bad judgment.

04-19-2010, 01:43 AM	#11
motorcycleguyr1 Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: HAWAII	Be glad you guys arnt in the military deployed to some obscure country somewhere, Fuel isnt able to be shipped and parts take over 2 weeks.

04-19-2010, 10:46 AM	#13
Slyster Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: May 2008 Location: Maplewood, MN	I hate it too! I always buy a used spare airframe for my helis.. and stock up on the most common parts. That way I never have to wait... ever! __________________ It's not just a hobby... it's a lifestyle! Outrage Fusion & 550 / Goblin 700 / SK540 / Kontronik / DX8 / Quantum / RJX / 4010 Duo Pete Team Outrage.

04-19-2010, 10:51 AM	#14
Dr.Ron Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ	I just got word from Helidirect that my parts are on their way!!! WOOOHOOOOO!!! Ron

04-19-2010, 10:54 AM	#15
Vla Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: HELLAS known as GREECE	I hate it too. Instead of the parts I am waiting my new T-rex 450 Pro. It is out of stock in Flying-Hobby and I have to wait it until the end of the month. I was only lucky because they will send me one more battery for free due the delay of my order. What the f... I will have to wait. __________________ Reunite the Parthenon Marbles "BRING THEM BACK" To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

04-19-2010, 11:25 AM	#17
gevaho Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The Netherlands/Holland we speak Dutch.	And that freakin' ashcloud isn't helping me either, finally got my order confirmation from hobbyking!!! But No planes flying here in Europe __________________ Compass 6HVR MSH Brain \| Scorpion HKIII 4035 560 \|YGE 90HV \| Savox 1258TG \| Align DS650 \|Futaba T8FG \| Dutch Compass Maniac's

04-19-2010, 11:59 AM	#19
Holmquist Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Seattle, WA	2 day shipping on my new Atom has now become 5 days and counting! I really hope it shows today considering I have all day to put her together and usps says it is currently in Seattle. I think my head may explode if it doesn't show up soon Austin __________________ PULLIN PITCH To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. DX7s, SBACH 342

04-19-2010, 12:28 PM	#20
tukkus Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: MA. USA	I live about 40 minutes from Helidirect (I just got back from there) and theres another heli shop opening up soon thats even closer so waiting for parts isnt much of an issue for me. My suggestion is to move closer to a heli shop

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