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TheBum · 09-03-2014, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by quinn

i always thought the 7hv had a thick boom. trex 700 is quite a bit smaller in comparison. for me keeping it light is more important. most likely ill skip the new head for now and just get the new struts to get it even lighter.

It depends on which ine you get. There are two different wall thicknesses now.

quinn · 09-04-2014, 11:40 AM

I was actually referring to the diameter not the wall thickness. My mistake.

JadAl_87 · 09-05-2014, 05:10 PM

also CF battery plates can be a good upgrade.

Rob43 · 09-25-2014, 08:38 AM

I've not been seeing the alternate boom in the parts listings in the shops in a whle. Just the .6mm one at this time. Did they eliminate the other? What was the wall thickness anyway? I've only replaced the boom once, and I don't recall a difference.

Rob43 · 09-25-2014, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob43

I play between 50% and 75% throttle. At 55%, it's about 1875 rpm. I just love that speed. it feels very lively at that speed. Forest used that speed as well. We both were running 55% on the Jive.

Correction here...running 13t, not 12t.

GimpyGolden · 09-25-2014, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob43

I've not been seeing the alternate boom in the parts listings in the shops in a whle. Just the .6mm one at this time. Did they eliminate the other? What was the wall thickness anyway? I've only replaced the boom once, and I don't recall a difference.

Original is .8mm, .6mm is same stock as 6U so maybe they are just consolidating to keep only one size on hand.

Rob43 · 09-25-2014, 08:59 AM

Makes sense. If I were to upgrade the old girl to the Chronos edition,and I am not sure on this, mind you, I might need to see a boom that matches the new landing gear when I look aft...

quinn · 09-25-2014, 09:33 AM

I've been considering carbon for mine. There's many places you can order 25mm by 1000mm. It will be significantly lighter than the current aluminum thicker one. About same weight as .6 aluminum boom but with 1mm thick walls and probably stiffer.

neoalchemist74 · 10-11-2014, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by quinn

I've been considering carbon for mine. There's many places you can order 25mm by 1000mm. It will be significantly lighter than the current aluminum thicker one. About same weight as .6 aluminum boom but with 1mm thick walls and probably stiffer.

Link? I'm thinking Diy stretch.

Rob43 · 10-24-2014, 06:45 AM

quinn · 10-24-2014, 09:31 AM

I think he was referring to the longer carbon. You can find it all over eBay, mostly from China. Just type in 25 x1000 carbon tube. You can find it in the US but its spendy. I also recently found out that the logo 800 extreme boom is compatable.

Rob43 · 10-29-2014, 12:19 PM

Ah. Right. Sorry.

I ordered one on eBay just last weekend for my 700N. I required a matte finish to match my frames.

Try here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1PC-25MM-OD-...ht_5290wt_1103

TheBum · 10-29-2014, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob43

Ah. Right. Sorry.

I ordered one on eBay just last weekend for my 700N. I required a matte finish to match my frames.

Are we a bit CDO (OCD with the letters in the proper order)?

Rob43 · 10-29-2014, 02:40 PM

Am I? Didn't think so. I have a 700N with matte carbon frames. I ordered a matte finish boom to match them.

I liked the glossy finish tube, as I fig'd others would want to match the 7HV/Chronos glossy frames.

Did I mess up something along the way? I just have really liked the matte finish. I shows crap alot less than glossy finish. Looks different too. Sort of more unique.

TheBum · 10-29-2014, 03:10 PM

The operative word was "required". If you had said "wanted" then I wouldn't have razzed you about it.

MrEmail · 10-29-2014, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob43

Ah. Right. Sorry.

I ordered one on eBay just last weekend for my 700N. I required a matte finish to match my frames.

Try here:
1pc 25mm OD x 23mm ID x 1000mm Carbon Fiber Wing Tube Tail Boom for Multicopter | eBay

Isn't a 2mm wall thickness very thick. I found a place with 0.7 wall thickness specifically for helicopters.

TheBum · 10-29-2014, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MrEmail

Isn't a 2mm wall thickness very thick. I found a place with 0.7 wall thickness specifically for helicopters.

The wall thickness is only 1mm: 1mm wall + 23mm ID + 1mm wall = 25mm OD.

quinn · 10-29-2014, 09:31 PM

rob, let me know how long it takes for your tube to show up and how good the quality is. i want a few of those for all three of my compass helis.

oh, btw, doesnt the trex 700n have a smaller diameter boom? like 22mm? the 25mm would be for the compass ultimate helis.

nevermind, im sure you ordered the 22mm and was just referring to the 25mm for compass

Rob43 · 10-30-2014, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by quinn

rob, let me know how long it takes for your tube to show up and how good the quality is. i want a few of those for all three of my compass helis.

oh, btw, doesnt the trex 700n have a smaller diameter boom? like 22mm? the 25mm would be for the compass ultimate helis.

nevermind, im sure you ordered the 22mm and was just referring to the 25mm for compass

Correct. I will holler when it shows.

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Originally Posted by TheBum

The operative word was "required". If you had said "wanted" then I wouldn't have razzed you about it.

Hahaha. Guilty. LOL!

Ah Clem · 10-30-2014, 10:26 AM

"Are we a bit CDO (OCD with the letters in the proper order)? "

Did he order the tubing COD?

09-05-2014, 05:10 PM	#143 (permalink)
JadAl_87 Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2013	also CF battery plates can be a good upgrade. __________________ No helis! Jad.

09-25-2014, 08:38 AM	#144 (permalink)
Rob43 Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Midland, Michigan	I've not been seeing the alternate boom in the parts listings in the shops in a whle. Just the .6mm one at this time. Did they eliminate the other? What was the wall thickness anyway? I've only replaced the boom once, and I don't recall a difference. __________________ = Rb43 =

09-25-2014, 08:59 AM	#147 (permalink)
Rob43 Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Midland, Michigan	Makes sense. If I were to upgrade the old girl to the Chronos edition,and I am not sure on this, mind you, I might need to see a boom that matches the new landing gear when I look aft... __________________ = Rb43 =

10-24-2014, 06:45 AM	#150 (permalink)
Rob43 Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Midland, Michigan	LINK __________________ = Rb43 =

10-29-2014, 12:19 PM	#152 (permalink)
Rob43 Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Midland, Michigan	Ah. Right. Sorry. I ordered one on eBay just last weekend for my 700N. I required a matte finish to match my frames. Try here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1PC-25MM-OD-...ht_5290wt_1103 __________________ = Rb43 =

09-04-2014, 11:40 AM	#142 (permalink)
quinn Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2012	I was actually referring to the diameter not the wall thickness. My mistake.

09-25-2014, 09:33 AM	#148 (permalink)
quinn Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2012	I've been considering carbon for mine. There's many places you can order 25mm by 1000mm. It will be significantly lighter than the current aluminum thicker one. About same weight as .6 aluminum boom but with 1mm thick walls and probably stiffer.

10-24-2014, 09:31 AM	#151 (permalink)
quinn Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2012	I think he was referring to the longer carbon. You can find it all over eBay, mostly from China. Just type in 25 x1000 carbon tube. You can find it in the US but its spendy. I also recently found out that the logo 800 extreme boom is compatable.

10-29-2014, 02:40 PM	#154 (permalink)
Rob43 Registered Users Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Midland, Michigan	Am I? Didn't think so. I have a 700N with matte carbon frames. I ordered a matte finish boom to match them. I liked the glossy finish tube, as I fig'd others would want to match the 7HV/Chronos glossy frames. Did I mess up something along the way? I just have really liked the matte finish. I shows crap alot less than glossy finish. Looks different too. Sort of more unique. __________________ = Rb43 =

10-29-2014, 03:10 PM	#155 (permalink)
TheBum HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2007	The operative word was "required". If you had said "wanted" then I wouldn't have razzed you about it. __________________ Alan (just call me "Bum"; no need to be so formal) HeliFreak Support Protos Max Evo 700 (Brain 2), Protos Max V2 770 (iKON 2), Synergy 516 (Brain 2), Oxy 2 (Falcon 12) Graupner MZ-32 Experience is something you gain only after you need it. I wouldn't mind social media so much if it didn't involve people.

10-29-2014, 09:31 PM	#158 (permalink)
quinn Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2012	rob, let me know how long it takes for your tube to show up and how good the quality is. i want a few of those for all three of my compass helis. oh, btw, doesnt the trex 700n have a smaller diameter boom? like 22mm? the 25mm would be for the compass ultimate helis. nevermind, im sure you ordered the 22mm and was just referring to the 25mm for compass

10-30-2014, 10:26 AM	#160 (permalink)
Ah Clem Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2006	"Are we a bit CDO (OCD with the letters in the proper order)? " Did he order the tubing COD? __________________ KBDD-Team Captain, JR DFA Team Pilot. Forza 450, Forza 600N, Forza 700, Compass 6HV-U, Warp, 7HV,Knight Pro,Knight 3D, Atom, Odin II, 6HV, 3D Plus, Knight 50, Chronos, Velos, Steam 550 and 600, OMP M2 (and anything else I can get my hands on...).

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