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Had a boom strike today from a crap auto, on thing damaged is a dent in the boom. Do you guys normally swap these out? It still flies ok but not e if it has compromised the strength?
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Personally I would, that looks reasonably large, and for the sake of £10 odd for a pair of booms, think of the cost if it folded up in flight
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I have a similar one but across the boom of my 550E FBL from the very first attempt (maiden) at take off. Flown at least 20 flights since with no problem. I HAVE been pushing my learner envelope a little with it too.Been there and done that, but never stop learning.
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I'd deffo swap it out with a new one.Comment
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I would change that boom as it is a pretty big dent ,its not worth the chance360 RC Technologys (Align )
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Yep deffo change it for what it costs, and piece of mind
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I've seen worse fly, but for the cost, I would change itKev
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Wouldn't a damaged boom like that compromise the tail rotor running gears' alignment, belt or torgue rod type ? Surprised you asked the question, but then I've used a bent one for quite a few flights before shifting me arse into gear and getting a new one on. I'll bet you've changed it by now ready for tomorrows bash.Trex 450 SEV2.
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Brains and thumbs work okay, but not at the same time.
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Cheers, I will change it out thenGoblin 700
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Yikes ! What did you use for that repair ? Looks like marzipan and half a liquorice allsort . LOLOriginally posted by mole hunter View PostTrex 450 SEV2.
Trex 450 SEV2, hack, freeby, but getting expensive. Binned the bu**er !
Trex 550 V2. Adrenalin ( brown kind )
mCPX, better than a Phoenix anyday.
Several planks, gathering dust.
Brains and thumbs work okay, but not at the same time.Comment
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Not a repair Cagey, it's what I do with those bits that press out of the blade caddies. Stick em on your boom before it gets dented, simples and freeOriginally posted by Cagey View Post
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Bugger me, but that's clever Marty. Patent it quick. BUT, does it work though ?Originally posted by mole hunter View PostNot a repair Cagey, it's what I do with those bits that press out of the blade caddies. Stick em on your boom before it gets dented, simples and free
CheersTrex 450 SEV2.
Trex 450 SEV2, hack, freeby, but getting expensive. Binned the bu**er !
Trex 550 V2. Adrenalin ( brown kind )
mCPX, better than a Phoenix anyday.
Several planks, gathering dust.
Brains and thumbs work okay, but not at the same time.Comment
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My 600 had a worse me that and it didn't change and it didn't change anything just pushed it out one day when I had the tail offChris 'CHUNK' Newby
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