what blades?

[Magus]

I have a Hirobo shuttle fzr, just starting and would like some info from you guy's that have done it & seen it all before = experience

I would like to replace the blades which have a few bits missing so sure to be miles out of balance, yes I know I will probably add a bit more damage but would like to know what I need now in advance, is there a standard size?
I really dont have a clue so any help would be most welcome

Thanks

[old gimmer]

Shuttle blades are 550mm long there is plenty of choice from wood to carbon Perkins distribute glass fibre and carbon blades that are not too expensive for when you are starting out in this hobby, all the well known hobby stores keep a range of blades

[Magus]

thanks, thats great
any advise on which would be better for me or what to avoid

[midheli]

Hi,

Depending on the age of your shuttle depends on the length and bolt size it would use. All later spec shuttles are 550mm long with a 4mm bolt hole. In this case the 550mm glass blades found on the following link would be a good choice. Ready balanced, no preparation required.

http://www.modelhelicopters.co.uk/ac...s_LmGlass.html

Regards

Trevor

[Sy76]

hi there any advice on where i can get budget blades for eflite 400 ? have wooden ones but would like to have a spare pair that are maybe carbon or glass ..

[midheli]

hi there any advice on where i can get budget blades for eflite 400 ? have wooden ones but would like to have a spare pair that are maybe carbon or glass ..

See my post above, the blades at the top of the list will fit The Blade 400 fine and are good value

Regards

Trevor

[Sy76]

See my post above, the blades at the top of the list will fit The Blade 400 fine and are good value

Regards

Trevor

Thanks mate what about tail blade ? any to suit main rotor ones ?