Thinking of a T-REX 450 need some advice

[tomcoleman]

Tom I got this set when starting out and the hexdrivers rounded out quite easily although at the time I thought this looked like a great idea.

so whats the best move here then get the offical Align ones??

Idealyl im looking for a set thats good and wont melt or degrade when working with the tools.

[smcb1]

I got this set
J Perkins Hex Driver 4 Piece Delux Set (1.5-3.0mm) : Icarus Models, Model Shop
And I havent had a problem since

[Sheldrake]

Hi Tom,

I am a new boy too and have just built my TRex 450 Sport V2, I found that the hex keys in the kit did the job OK (for now!) I did buy some ball link pliers and a good set of angled tweezers to help hold bits in place.

I used money saved to buy extra LiPos!!! Als Hobbies in Milton Keynes had a great deal on these prefitted with DEANs connectors. These are apparently Als own design with a little ridge on the connector to make pulling off a little less stressful on the soldered joints.

Best of luck with the build I really enjoyed mine and found this forum had some brilliant help when it came to the setup.

[lankey]

i just found this box set ? is that ok for the tools?

RC Helicopter Tool Kit --- BuzzFlyer UK

I bought one of those kits when I first started out. They do have what you need driver wise for a 450, and include two 1.5mm hex drivers which is perfect for dealing with the 450 feathering shaft. Honestly though, the quality of them is pretty low, and I found after not much use the hex ends started rounding off.

It'll get you started but won't last the course.

[tomcoleman]

I got this set
J Perkins Hex Driver 4 Piece Delux Set (1.5-3.0mm) : Icarus Models, Model Shop
And I havent had a problem since

Hi Tom,

I am a new boy too and have just built my TRex 450 Sport V2, I found that the hex keys in the kit did the job OK (for now!) I did buy some ball link pliers and a good set of angled tweezers to help hold bits in place.

I used money saved to buy extra LiPos!!! Als Hobbies in Milton Keynes had a great deal on these prefitted with DEANs connectors. These are apparently Als own design with a little ridge on the connector to make pulling off a little less stressful on the soldered joints.

Best of luck with the build I really enjoyed mine and found this forum had some brilliant help when it came to the setup.

thanks guys, i will need a quality tool set as for repairs etc.

Is that all i need is the Hex driver set? or do i need specail plyiers etc? I would rather buy everything at once, i see Align do a tool set as well for £14

[JoeBailey]

Hex drivers, ball link pliers, pitch gauge, and thread lock are essential. Things like a swash leveller can be cobbled up out of bits of wire etc.
You may find other tools you need but those are the bear minimum.

Oh yeah and a ruler for measuring stuff.

Joe

[tomcoleman]

Hex drivers, ball link pliers, pitch gauge, and thread lock are essential. Things like a swash leveller can be cobbled up out of bits of wire etc.
You may find other tools you need but those are the bear minimum.

Oh yeah and a ruler for measuring stuff.

Joe

just need to find decent UK stuff as im confused!

[PeteStewardson]

just need to find decent UK stuff as im confused!

Fast Lad Performance

New Arrivals | Midland Helicopters Ltd

Job done...

[tomcoleman]

Fast Lad Performance

New Arrivals | Midland Helicopters Ltd

Job done...

what bits of kit do i need from there ?

sorry for being a noob

[smcb1]

Just the essentials as listed above will do to start with Tom. The rest of the stuff will just accumulate

[JoeBailey]

A good set of hex drivers. The align ones are good and don't break the bank. Just buy a standard pitch gauge nothing fancy it should cost 7 -10 quid at the most. Ball link pliers are a personal preference but the align work well on 450s. I use loctite blue 243 thread lock but any blue thread lock should do it. Don't use red threadlock anywhere in a Heli.

Just have a dig through the tool sections on the above sites. Fastlad do some very nice tools.

[tomcoleman]

ok cool :-D

im popping down to the local hobby shop this weekend so i'll see what other things i can pickup :-D

[cjcj1949]

Don't assume anything prebuilt is loctited. Best to take it apart and loctite it yourself. Loctite is the most important thing.

[tomcoleman]

ok thanks for the heads up

what make/model battery should i be looking at, i know someone posted 11.1V 2250mAh

Is there a recommended brand? i see alott with different C ratings.

[lankey]

ok thanks for the heads up

what make/model battery should i be looking at, i know someone posted 11.1V 2250mAh

Is there a recommended brand? i see alott with different C ratings.

Gens Ace are pretty well respected packs for the money. 3S 30C 2200mAh should see you good:-

http://electriflyer.co.uk/gens-ace-3...n=ShopperPress