help-Heli repairs

[horntop]

Hi, can anyone suggest a repair shop/company I can send my F46 shuttle please or anyone in Cornwall or East/South Devon who is a bit of a wiz

Thanks

[tomatwalden]

it's not the answer you're looking for, but it'll cost you more to fix that heli than replace it with something more capable. Honestly, you're better off spending your money on a better investment. ( assuming you're talking about this heli : http://www.centuryuk.com/RC-Helicopt...rs/F46-Shuttle )

Most people tend to buy Blade helis in this area of the market as spares are readily available in the uk, and they are designed to be easily fixed.

The blade msrx, despite being smaller will outfly the f46, and the Blade130x will run rings around it!


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[horntop]

I guess you are right as I have had difficulty getting parts like screws etc, most bits come from Japan!! my issue is the F46 was a gift off my daughter, as i have Parkinsons she thought it was good to get me out lol however I lost power and it landed upside down bending the shaft. I tried to fix but as I can not hold small stuff i made rather a mess of it. So affordability is key and I keep getting nagged to fix it... any ideas of cost for the heli you state

Thanks for getting back

[tomatwalden]

Midland helicopters have stock of the following helis which you might like to consider. Give them a call if you want some direct help, they're all very helpful. Anyway, you will want a mode 2, ready to fly (rtf) heli. Good options are the msr, the msrx and the 120sr. All these three are very stable for learning. The msrx is the most capable.

The 130x is quite an advanced heli and only comes in bind and fly (bnf) which means you need your own spektrum compatible transmitter to fly it ( minimum dx6i)

Check out http://www.modelhelicopters.co.uk/he...nal-style.html

Spares for all these helis are readily available. Being small though, all are a bit fiddly to work on at times.


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[tomatwalden]

Also, RC-hero (run by Kyle) is based in your area of the world. Kyle is a good guy. Check out www.rc-hero.co.uk




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[horntop]

thanks, i am such a fool.... my heli is the F39 shuttle!!! god knows where I got the 'F46' lol

[tomatwalden]

thanks, i am such a fool.... my heli is the F39 shuttle!!! god knows where I got the 'F46' lol

Lol. Makes no difference My advice remains the same. If you want another contra rotator, check out the blade cx range.


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[tomatwalden]

Perhaps consider something like this, with "SAFE" technology http://www.modelhelicopters.co.uk/bl...no-qx-rtf.html
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[tomatwalden]

Description of safe ...

The tiny Nano QX is RC flying fun you can take with you everywhere. The Nano QX weighs little more than half an ounce and is small enough to fly in spaces no bigger than an office cubicle. Never flown a quad-copter before? No problem. The Nano QX uses the SAFE™ technology system with sophisticated flight control software to keep itself stable in a hover while in stability mode. If you get in trouble, just let go of the sticks. The SAFE technology system will bring the Nano QX back to a hover all by itself. Once you've mastered the basics, you can switch the SAFE system to agility mode for faster flying speeds and more maneuverability.

SAFE stands for Sensor Assisted Flight Envelope and is central to the performance of the Nano QX. Even new pilots will feel comfortable with the Nano QX in stability mode because SAFE will make sure the quad is always in control and in an upright fashion. You will feel an immediate sense of confidence and be flying around like a pro in no time!


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[horntop]

Tom? you are very helpful thanks very much, i have registered with RC as you are right he is about 40 mins away from me so here is hoping. i will check out the heli's you mention.

all the best

Russ