Tail Movement

[J3DI]

m3 Rob? You might be right but I thought they were m2.5? I've got oodles of spare nuts n bolts but nothing I had would fit the hex spacers!

[robgt]

You might be right Dan!
I'm not positive now and my heli isn't in front of me to check them...
Doh!

Cheers,
Rob

[Smoothound]

I have just ordered the Hex bolts along with the 15T pinion. Once they arrrive ill get them fitted. In the mean time ill go over Finless Bobs Gyro setup on the 500 again just to make sure i didnt inadvertantly miss something simple!!

Thanks chaps
Aidi

Bear in mind you'll need some 10x2.5mm button head screws to fit these

[Aidi]

Does the list of needs for this hobby ever finish!! Thanks for reminder on the button heads.

[Smoothound]

Does the list of needs for this hobby ever finish!! Thanks for reminder on the button heads.

They do a frame pack in the spares or you can do as others said and get the ally bearing blocks or use Model Fixings

Just remember they are 2.5mm not 3mm

[robgt]

Does the list of needs for this hobby ever finish

Yes... but the list of wants doesn't, and that breeds new lists of needs
Um, so no then...
LOL

Sorry about the bolt size confusion!
Cheers,
Rob

[Aidi]

Decided to go with the advice on the relevant parts. All ordered now. Wallet is now closed for the month!!!

Thanks for all the suggestions

Rgds
Aidi

[t-rex pedro]

Just a thought mate but would carbon tail blades solve this problem? I have read other posts that suggest this as a cure for tail kick under load. Not sure if the 500 already comes with them.

Pete

[Aidi]

Worth a shot ... but they will have to wait till next month...!

Just a thought mate but would carbon tail blades solve this problem? I have read other posts that suggest this as a cure for tail kick under load. Not sure if the 500 already comes with them.

Pete

[Aidi]

Got it all sorted now. Reconfigured the Gyro and also increased the throttle curve at mid point to 70%. It is now solid in a hover. Still got the ally parts to fit to the tail section.. but now pleased that its stable.

Rgds
Aidi

[t-rex pedro]

Good stuff mate. Looking forward to seeing it fly. Hopefully get out in the week if the weather improves.

Pete

[Aidi]

I should be able to get away in the evenings this week. Hopefully there will be a break in the weather for a couple of hours at the field.