Question about canopy mounts

[OrbitalGolem]

Looking at the standard canopy mounts, they don't appear to be magnetic. Do they lock down well enough for hard 3D or should I consider magnetic mounts like those below?

MagMountz - Synergy 516 Magnetic Canopy Post Set - Full

[freemanpa]

In my experience the stock canopy mounts (they are not magnetic) lock down fine but are a bit fiddly to get locked down properly. I became frustrated with them right away, particularly after fighting with them enough to chip and crack the brand-new canopy.

So, I adapted MSH magnetic canopy mounts to my 516 and the difference in ease of use was amazing. WAY better! I'm now looking at converting most of my fleet to mag mountz.

[OrbitalGolem]

Originally Posted by freemanpa

In my experience the stock canopy mounts (they are not magnetic) lock down fine but are a bit fiddly to get locked down properly. I became frustrated with them right away, particularly after fighting with them enough to chip and crack the brand-new canopy.

So, I adapted MSH magnetic canopy mounts to my 516 and the difference in ease of use was amazing. WAY better! I'm now looking at converting most of my fleet to mag mountz.

Excellent - many thanks for the feedback.

[dogbreath]

MSH parts are on hiatus until the new vendor can come up to speed, but in the Main Forum there's a thread about another vendor:

MagMountz - Magnetic Mounting Systems

here's the thread:

https://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=822709

They have a set for Synergy 516s

dan

[Baedarlboo]

Here’s the 516 mounts set. Works well and fitment is spot on. Stock front mount has always been a PITA...this makes it really easy.










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[ben_beyer]

Nicely priced. I did the McMaster Carr and a magnet vendor route and spent a bit more than $13 for everything. Of course it was go that route or the PROTOS 380 canopy magnets that were forever out of stock.

[TheBum]

Originally Posted by ben_beyer

Nicely priced. I did the McMaster Carr and a magnet vendor route and spent a bit more than $13 for everything. Of course it was go that route or the PROTOS 380 canopy magnets that were forever out of stock.

I'm also running mounts based on McMaster-Carr hardware and K&J Magnetics magnets. The only real downside is the relative lack of protection for the magnets (particularly the front ones), which are rather brittle. The MagMountz address that issue. I'll likely keep my current setup though.

[ben_beyer]

Originally Posted by TheBum

I'm also running mounts based on McMaster-Carr hardware and K&J Magnetics magnets. The only real downside is the relative lack of protection for the magnets (particularly the front ones), which are rather brittle. The MagMountz address that issue. I'll likely keep my current setup though.

Yep, mine is based off of what you did.

I have spares so I'm going to keep running your setup until I really feel the need or want to change.

[dogbreath]

Yep, once you go the magnet route, you won't go back. For me, pull the back apart some, lift up slightly, and the fronts pop out. I even bought a set for my old Trex 550L, but they haven't arrived yet.

[TheBum]

Originally Posted by dogbreath

Yep, once you go the magnet route, you won't go back. For me, pull the back apart some, lift up slightly, and the fronts pop out. I even bought a set for my old Trex 550L, but they haven't arrived yet.

My first experience with magnetic mounts was on my first Protos Max V2. I can literally put the canopy on with one hand, with the magnets "sucking" the canopy into position. The magnetic mounts also saved a lot of canopy damage on that heli: the canopy would more often than not pop off the heli on impact during a crash. Wraparound canopy designs aren't so easy to put on and take off and they don't prevent canopy damage.

[Gscott]

I would avoid the Mag Mounts at all costs. Mine lasted less than 20 uses before the plastic holder broke on the front.

[tonys-heli]

Originally Posted by Gscott

I would avoid the Mag Mounts at all costs. Mine lasted less than 20 uses before the plastic holder broke on the front.

I ordered a few, and right after that people started complaining about things breaking and the strength of the mags.. then he said they were replacing some of them with better mags.. I haven't received my replacements.. several e-mails later, he said their waiting on parts.. I don't get it, but yes, I would steer clear of these.

[Ivan]

I have the magmountz for the 516.

The part that goes in the canopy has too small diameter and won't fit the stock grommets. The supplied grommets don't fit the stock canopy holes. I really think they sent the canopy mounts for a different heli make. I ended up using some dampers from a Blade 400 to fill the gap and some E7 tail blade spacers as a washer.

One of the front magnets fell out. Only a drop of CA holding it in. Cured with a generous amount of epoxy.

They seem to grab well enough.

As for durability, time will tell. SLA has lots of different resins available and I don't know which ones they used. SLA resins are steadily improving as well, so the future may be better.

However, at this time, I don't recommend them due to fit and magnets falling out.

Mounts for other heli models may be better...?

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[tonys-heli]

it seems this guy did little to no research or development, let alone testing..
I guess that's what we're supposed to do.

[cbrian4]

Another warning here about magmountz. Ordered a set for my specter and one of the front arms snapped right out of the package. The back ones simply do not fit properly and the canopy doesn't close. To his credit, he did send me a replacement front set, but I will only use the front ones for fear of breaking in flight.