N5 - A mods/tips thread!

[Grant_beltcp]

I've not heard of any leaky fuel tanks yet - hopefully the US got those ones

[dumb thumb it]

hi

i had 0.75mm milled ok my blade grip arms so thay clear the head block
if i crash it thay will go over now lol.

[Britflyer]

Mainshaft locking collar warning added to list.

I suggest ALL N5 owners check theres before flying again!


Paul

[chugga-bug]

Was yours one of the faulty ones Paul?

Edit: Just read your post in the other thread.

[Droid]

I have not done many modifications to the build of my N5 but what i have done is change the tail slider lock washer as i did on my N9, also added bolts to the boom support ends as on the N9.

The standard locking washer that comes with the kit (Both N5/N9) are not brilliant and therefore you have to epoxy/CA it once it is fitted to stop it coming off. What i have done on both my N9/N5 is change the locking washer for a better quality one. The replacement star locking washers i have used have a wider contact point on the locking pins so the washer has much more force on them so it is actually doing what it is supposed to do and dig into the brass bushing and the more it is forced to come off the more it digs in.

This is the type of (8mm) Star-Locking Washer i have been using:


You can get them from any fixing suppliers or from the following online store:
Starlock Washers 718

I have a small stock of these, thanks to Sam Tse at champs 2008, first come first served free!! PM me....


Should this thread get a sticky???