forza 450 stretch

[amphibia]

Originally Posted by tonys-heli

somebody said in a crash that's where the boom will break cause of the relief cuts in the boom..i would rather leave it with a straight end myself..he said in all his crashes hes never broke the cf boom yet yup..rex500 belt no mods..make cf boom 47mm longer than stock..only place I found for the lynx boom mount was amain hobbies..i forget who sent me the link but thank you ! I did use a jr aluminum tailfin mount just behind the boomblock to keep it from sliding forward, this way once you set belt tention and is broke in..it stays that way..plus with the rudder servo on boom no matter what you set belt tention at, the rudder never needs adjusting once set cause its independent of the boom..one last thing, make sure you reverse your rudd servo in tx and/or fbl !! control rod going foreward is right rudd

That is why your mod is superior to mine. You put a lot more thoughts into it. I will do it asap.

[rtnaviman]

Originally Posted by tonys-heli

14mm od cf rod from e-bay.. trex 500 tail belt..lynx mini protos tail boom mount rudder servo..goblin 380 tail servo rod..inside tailboom mount grind out the tabs so boom can go in farther..cut new tailboom 47mm longer than stock..

Hey Guy's I am having a bit of hard time finding some CF 14mm OD, 12mm ID tube. Could you guy's please post some info on where to purchase some from. I did look at eBay but don't want purchase from over seas.
Thanks

[tonys-heli]

Originally Posted by rtnaviman

Hey Guy's I am having a bit of hard time finding some CF 14mm OD, 12mm ID tube. Could you guy's please post some info on where to purchase some from. I did look at eBay but don't want purchase from over seas.
Thanks

I havent found anyone here in the US..i wish I knew where to find some carbon fiber hollow tube here..i ended up getting it from e-bay, overseas, china..if you find one here, let us know..might be triple the cost but at least its local

[dogtooth]

same here , ebay ,from china .

[torpicaltrail]

Originally Posted by tonys-heli

I havent found anyone here in the US..i wish I knew where to find some carbon fiber hollow tube here..i ended up getting it from e-bay, overseas, china..if you find one here, let us know..might be triple the cost but at least its local

Found this in Hobby King US West Warehouse:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...arehouse_.html

16mm OD x 14mm ID x 330mm -- $3.39

Before you order, though... I'm at work so not sure that 330mm (~13") is long enough.

[tonys-heli]

cool..alofthobbies.com has cf too

[amphibia]

Originally Posted by torpicaltrail

Found this in Hobby King US West Warehouse:
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...arehouse_.html

16mm OD x 14mm ID x 330mm -- $3.39

Before you order, though... I'm at work so not sure that 330mm (~13") is long enough.

You got the wrong spec. the correct tube should be 14mm OD x 12mm ID. I fear 330mm wouldn't be long enough. I suggest at least 500mm just in case. You might need to practice how to cut carbon fiber first.

Good luck

[torpicaltrail]

OK, found this:

Ready Made RC
Carbon Fiber Tube: 14mm x 12mm, 1000mm
$11.99
In stock
US, shipped from Ohio
http://www.readymaderc.com/store/ind...oducts_id=3718

[tonys-heli]

now do it..stretch it !

[ifheli]

http://www.rcfoam.com


Tube 14.0mm x 12.0mm x 1000mm (.551" x .472" x 39")
They are Imported Pultruded Carbon Tube

[Maeg]

Guys - is it possible to use stretch with 3S Scorpion 2221?
I have it and rewound with thick wire for 3000kv.
I'm not hardcore 3d pilot, just some big air and want more stability from my bird

[Papabill]

Does the Trex500 belt fits directly without any mods on the width of the belt?
Mine fits very tight on tail output shaft.

[amphibia]

Originally Posted by Papabill

Does the Trex500 belt fits directly without any mods on the width of the belt?
Mine fits very tight on tail output shaft.

I feel it fits decently tight on my tail... worst thing comes, you can run a sharp knife blade onto the belt as the heli motor turns (remove blades before this procedure)... you can cut 0.1-0.2mm off from the belt.

[craigjell]

Is there any particular reason why you guys are using the Lynx boom mounted servo brackets and, not just leaving the rudder servo where it is?

I can't think of any real reason and prefer to keep the rudder servo in-frame where its more protected.

[ifheli]

My Forza 450 is now stretched. I ordered the parts a long time ago. I did the trail fit today. I just need to make up the tail pushrod. I will be trying my Halo 385mm blades and 62mm tail blades.

[tonys-heli]

Originally Posted by ifheli

My Forza 450 is now stretched. I ordered the parts a long time ago. I did the trail fit today. I just need to make up the tail pushrod. I will be trying my Halo 385mm blades and 62mm tail blades.

your gonna love it.. I made one too, but sold it..almost bought it back..balances perfect with nano-techs 1550's and hobbywing under the battery.

[ifheli]

It is going to be a light sucker. I weighed it without the tail pushrod and no battery. It was under 780 grams.

[rtnaviman]

Hello guys,

What belt did use for the stretch mode ? I tried the Align Trex 500 (H50045T) and found it really tight fit on the front and rear pulleys. I don't know of a way to cut or shave the belt to make it fit better. Thanks for your reply

[tonys-heli]

Originally Posted by rtnaviman

Hello guys,

What belt did use for the stretch mode ? I tried the Align Trex 500 (H50045T) and found it really tight fit on the front and rear pulleys. I don't know of a way to cut or shave the belt to make it fit better. Thanks for your reply

I didn't have a problem with mine fitting..i don't remember the # and I believe theres only one so what you have should work.

[ifheli]

Mine is a Pioneer Rubber belt 540MXL. It is just a little shorter.
I bought it from HeliDirect but can not find it on their site anymore but found it here.....

http://www.lightningrc.net/store/p79...T-REX_500.html