700LE "must dos" during build?

[Mart61]

Thanks for all the replies guys. I'll go thru them all in detail and act on those that don't cost an arm and a leg...

[CChris]

Check everything, build it stock and enjoy.

You will probably break something before it wears out. My Trex is standard apart from the quick uk links (had original wonky links on which I didn't trust) and the -1 main gear (just replaced as the original was looking worn.

No other upgrades, flies great. You can get carried away with replacing everything which might potentially fail, still will not guarentee that nothing will !!.

I agree 100%, had mine just over 1 year not changed a thing.

Chris.

[Eckchaz]

use a fuel magnet, no need for a header tank then.

At the price off them to buy and replace when they go, a header tank is the better option and you get that little extra flight time to get your heli back! Plus you dont have to fill up with fuel straight after you land with a header, which you will need to do with a magnet, otherwise the exhaust gas corrodes the foam magnet rapidly!

[chris jones2.4]

ive had mine for a few months now and its fine

[sacko]

Got a header on my Velocity and a Magnet in the N9. Had no real problems with either, but due to the cost of magnets (not sure how often you should change them) I would just use a header in future.

[chris jones2.4]

the magnets are something like 4 pound or ten and you should replace them every 4 months or so i think i read

[robgt]

If you're running a governor Martin, fit it before you get the frames together (and before the clutch bell and pinion stack) to make life easier

Cheers,
Rob

[ChrisB]

My 700N is a first batch in the Uk one so i dunno must be 2 years or more old maybe nearer 3 years cant remember,never crashed it still all original apart from the clutch,beat the crap out of it and its been as good as gold.

Still running the original canopy although thats got a few cracks now so maybe i should treat it to a new one.

[electricsceadu]

after 6 month of constant repairs due to poor quality (and no crash's) i upgraded my 700 to one of these
and haven't laid a spanner on it in 12 months, although i have put a canomod canopy on it as i liked it

[Rctintin]

Having read the posts on here, I would like to point out that the 'extras' on my post are not necessary, but I am in the position to be able to afford them should I wish. When I got my Transporter van new 3 years ago, I ticked almost all the extra boxes because I wanted those things, I didn't need them, but I wanted them.

The 700 is IMO a fantastic Heli, built at a price so most can afford it, and the spares are cheap. If there is any doubt about it's flying quality, I suggest you look at the American 3D scene, and see the percentage of 700's against other brands.

Back to the original post, the only upgrade that is really required is the tail blade grip bolts. Replace them with HT bolts. Other than that, build it as per the instructions, use lock tight, and go fly.

[ChrisP]

At the price off them to buy and replace when they go, a header tank is the better option and you get that little extra flight time to get your heli back! Plus you dont have to fill up with fuel straight after you land with a header, which you will need to do with a magnet, otherwise the exhaust gas corrodes the foam magnet rapidly!

You dont get this problem if using a YS though (crankcase pressure instead of exhaust pressure), had mine in for nearly 5 months now with no problems. The YS91sr is a great engine for the 700, bags of power

[chris jones2.4]

my engine is pumped aswell

[mark Taylor]

after 6 month of constant repairs due to poor quality (and no crash's) i upgraded my 700 to one of these
and haven't laid a spanner on it in 12 months, although i have put a canomod canopy on it as i liked it

At £1500 i would expect it to last forever

I think you have just been unlucky

My last 700 lasted just short of 150 flights without not having to replace anything until recently when i bin bagged it

So just bought another LE from FL

cheers

[Dedcalm]

Martin, you kept the 700 purchase quiet! so... you have the full range of T-Rex's now then
they are spreading like wildfire at the club, Mark, Dave, Paul and now you...

look forward to seeing it...

[electricsceadu]

yes i was unlucky
i hit the buy it button
but my luck was in when i sold the airframe as align had just put the kit price up
i lost £30 on the cost of the kit
and the £200 in spares (plus the upgrades i fitted)
it did fly well

the final straw was a maingear a flight (even with fully adjustable gear mesh)



the upgrades i would make to the 700 on build
the stepped washers and bolts in the frames (or buy a dremel to get the std ones out)
the adjustable metal clutch bearing block
and bin the align bearings and fit good quality bearings