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x50B · 08-20-2014, 03:50 AM

Has anyone used these multi blade sets?
How do they perform?
I can't find any info on what they are made of....anyone know...
Thanks
Russ

Xsiluro · 08-20-2014, 05:27 AM

It would help if you tell us what brand of blades are you asking about.

x50B · 08-20-2014, 06:18 AM

Sorry...I was referring to the Spin Matt Grey Scale Blades, for multi blade heads, they appear to be a narrow chord.
http://spinblades.com/en/products/sc...ade-435-detail

Keyrigger · 08-20-2014, 09:31 AM

All Spin Blades are CF unless noted. I run a 600mm set on my 500MD TD and they are very good blades. The balance was spot on right out of the package. Previously, I ran a 43mm set of Rotor Tech semi-symmetrical blades on the same machine and these take a bit less power for the same flight time. The set on mine are 35mm wide. They are a very nicely made set of blades.

Don

Xsiluro · 08-20-2014, 09:49 AM

I have used brand Spin Blades 620mm, 12mm root, semi-symmetrical right rotating (CW) on my Trex 600 and I was extremly satisfied with them. Now I am using scale semi-symetrical tail blades 105mm from Spin Blades on my mechanics beeing ready for 700 size Jet RangerIII. But for the mains I will be using 680mm 12mm root, left rotating (CCW) semi-symetrical from the only maker offering this dimensions with CCW, web page: http://derblattschmied.com/ . I am waiting to arrive, when I test them I will get back with info.

Best Regards, Peter

x50B · 08-22-2014, 02:42 AM

Thanks for the info, I picked up a 4 blade set of the 435mm for a build, seem to be good quality, all weights are a spot on match. They are a 27mm chord and seem to be very flexible....for carbon fibre. ...especially when compared to the same size heliartist cf blades.
Anyway will give them a try and see how they go.

Xsiluro · 08-22-2014, 05:01 AM

Your made a good call, Spin Blades are nice blades

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GimpyGolden · 09-29-2014, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by x50B

Thanks for the info, I picked up a 4 blade set of the 435mm for a build, seem to be good quality, all weights are a spot on match. They are a 27mm chord and seem to be very flexible....for carbon fibre. ...especially when compared to the same size heliartist cf blades.
Anyway will give them a try and see how they go.

I am deciding between the Spin Matt Grey's and the HeliArtist CF right now.
Going on a BO-105 4 blade head which I intend to fly light 3D stuff with.

You say the SB's feel flexible, thinking maybe for my intended use the HA 425's might be the better choice, thoughts?
Which has a wider chord, can't find spec on the HA's?

Keyrigger · 09-29-2014, 10:12 PM

Remember that a good part of your choice will be dictated by the head type. A rigid head will really work great with the Spin Blades as they are fairly flexible. If your head is dampened, then the more rigid HA blades (standard CF type that are pretty stiff from all reports I have seen) will be a good choice. Personally, the Spin Blades on my 500 make it one beautifully flying model and are worth their weight in platinum. Take care.

Don

GimpyGolden · 09-29-2014, 11:17 PM

Align 4 blade so no damping.
Maybe will give the SB's a try.

x50B · 09-30-2014, 03:33 AM

Yeah the Matt Grey spin blades are flexible CF and have about a 25mm chord and they are working well on the PnP rigid rotor head.

Andy01 · 09-30-2014, 04:20 AM

Also consider HeliTec blades

GimpyGolden · 09-30-2014, 09:18 AM

After messaging back and forth with SB I think I am going to try the HeliArtist 425mm
SB thinks for my intentions their scale blades might flex enough in inverted flight to get into the tail. They are out of stock anyways but if I find I don't get good result with the HA's I get a set.

I had a look for the HeliTec's but can't find a 425/35mm or a reseller that ships to Canada.

bdfox1 · 11-02-2014, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy01

Also consider HeliTec blades

Can you get these somewhere other than directly? I look at their site and it looks like they don't ship outside of Europe. I just sent them a note to ask that question but thought I would ask here.

-Barry

x50B · 11-03-2014, 05:16 AM

I actually reinstalled the HA 435's on the weekend I found the SB's to be good...but they were just too flexible and I found very difficult to properly tune the fbl.. had to dial the gains way down...and yes these blades can easily reach the boom...I'm still not convinced they are cf, I had one blade actually deform from leaving the heli in my car for a few hours. I managed to get it straightened out with the wifes hairdryer. Anyway I put the HA's back on and it just felt so much more locked in.

x50B · 11-03-2014, 05:24 AM

I just re read your post about 3D and the sb scales blades are asymmetrical. ..flat bottom... probably not the best upside down

Andy01 · 11-21-2014, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdfox1

Can you get these somewhere other than directly? I look at their site and it looks like they don't ship outside of Europe. I just sent them a note to ask that question but thought I would ask here.

-Barry

Barry

I have 4 x 820mm LH of them lying in my house. They arrived just before I went on holiday, so Australia is definitely outside of Europe, so they do ship them.

Did you hear back ?

Colin

bdfox1 · 11-21-2014, 10:19 PM

No they didn't answer but I figured out that they do ship outside of Europe. I also found a dealer in France that definitely ships anywhere (and in English!!), When the time comes (soon) I will order a set.

Thanks for getting back to me.

- Barry

08-20-2014, 03:50 AM	#1 (permalink)
x50B Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2012	Scale Matt Grey Blades Has anyone used these multi blade sets? How do they perform? I can't find any info on what they are made of....anyone know... Thanks Russ __________________ SAB Goblin 380 Yellow Spirit : SAB Goblin 500 Grey Spirit, RB 516 SAB Goblin 500 Yellow BDsx, RB 516 : SAB Tri-oblin 500 Red DJI Naza H MSH Prôtos 500 Scale Airwolf DJI Naza H : JETI DS

08-20-2014, 05:27 AM	#2 (permalink)
Xsiluro Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Capital town Ljubljana, Slovenia	It would help if you tell us what brand of blades are you asking about. __________________ SAB GOBLIN 700, Vbar,YGE 120HV,Align 750mx, *Scale JET RANGER III 700 size with Flasher 600 mechanics* , Scale Agusta Bell 212- 800 size - under development, SAB RAW 420 with CGY 760R, Futaba Transmitter T16IZSuper !

08-20-2014, 06:18 AM	#3 (permalink)
x50B Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Mar 2012	Sorry...I was referring to the Spin Matt Grey Scale Blades, for multi blade heads, they appear to be a narrow chord. http://spinblades.com/en/products/sc...ade-435-detail __________________ SAB Goblin 380 Yellow Spirit : SAB Goblin 500 Grey Spirit, RB 516 SAB Goblin 500 Yellow BDsx, RB 516 : SAB Tri-oblin 500 Red DJI Naza H MSH Prôtos 500 Scale Airwolf DJI Naza H : JETI DS

08-20-2014, 09:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
Xsiluro Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Capital town Ljubljana, Slovenia	I have used brand Spin Blades 620mm, 12mm root, semi-symmetrical right rotating (CW) on my Trex 600 and I was extremly satisfied with them. Now I am using scale semi-symetrical tail blades 105mm from Spin Blades on my mechanics beeing ready for 700 size Jet RangerIII. But for the mains I will be using 680mm 12mm root, left rotating (CCW) semi-symetrical from the only maker offering this dimensions with CCW, web page: http://derblattschmied.com/ . I am waiting to arrive, when I test them I will get back with info. Best Regards, Peter __________________ SAB GOBLIN 700, Vbar,YGE 120HV,Align 750mx, *Scale JET RANGER III 700 size with Flasher 600 mechanics* , Scale Agusta Bell 212- 800 size - under development, SAB RAW 420 with CGY 760R, Futaba Transmitter T16IZSuper !

08-22-2014, 02:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
x50B Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Mar 2012	Thanks for the info, I picked up a 4 blade set of the 435mm for a build, seem to be good quality, all weights are a spot on match. They are a 27mm chord and seem to be very flexible....for carbon fibre. ...especially when compared to the same size heliartist cf blades. Anyway will give them a try and see how they go. __________________ SAB Goblin 380 Yellow Spirit : SAB Goblin 500 Grey Spirit, RB 516 SAB Goblin 500 Yellow BDsx, RB 516 : SAB Tri-oblin 500 Red DJI Naza H MSH Prôtos 500 Scale Airwolf DJI Naza H : JETI DS

08-20-2014, 09:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
Keyrigger HF Scale Support Join Date: Jan 2010	All Spin Blades are CF unless noted. I run a 600mm set on my 500MD TD and they are very good blades. The balance was spot on right out of the package. Previously, I ran a 43mm set of Rotor Tech semi-symmetrical blades on the same machine and these take a bit less power for the same flight time. The set on mine are 35mm wide. They are a very nicely made set of blades. Don

08-22-2014, 05:01 AM	#7 (permalink)
Xsiluro Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Capital town Ljubljana, Slovenia	Your made a good call, Spin Blades are nice blades . __________________ SAB GOBLIN 700, Vbar,YGE 120HV,Align 750mx, *Scale JET RANGER III 700 size with Flasher 600 mechanics* , Scale Agusta Bell 212- 800 size - under development, SAB RAW 420 with CGY 760R, Futaba Transmitter T16IZSuper !

09-29-2014, 10:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
Keyrigger HF Scale Support Join Date: Jan 2010	Remember that a good part of your choice will be dictated by the head type. A rigid head will really work great with the Spin Blades as they are fairly flexible. If your head is dampened, then the more rigid HA blades (standard CF type that are pretty stiff from all reports I have seen) will be a good choice. Personally, the Spin Blades on my 500 make it one beautifully flying model and are worth their weight in platinum. Take care. Don

09-29-2014, 11:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
GimpyGolden Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2009	Align 4 blade so no damping. Maybe will give the SB's a try. __________________ Scott Team RotorQuest

09-30-2014, 03:33 AM	#11 (permalink)
x50B Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Mar 2012	Yeah the Matt Grey spin blades are flexible CF and have about a 25mm chord and they are working well on the PnP rigid rotor head. __________________ SAB Goblin 380 Yellow Spirit : SAB Goblin 500 Grey Spirit, RB 516 SAB Goblin 500 Yellow BDsx, RB 516 : SAB Tri-oblin 500 Red DJI Naza H MSH Prôtos 500 Scale Airwolf DJI Naza H : JETI DS

09-30-2014, 04:20 AM	#12 (permalink)
Andy01 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2008	Also consider HeliTec blades __________________ Vario Long Ranger 700e Seahawk 600 UH-1N 500 Baumann EC-145 800+ (coming soon )

09-30-2014, 09:18 AM	#13 (permalink)
GimpyGolden Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2009	After messaging back and forth with SB I think I am going to try the HeliArtist 425mm SB thinks for my intentions their scale blades might flex enough in inverted flight to get into the tail. They are out of stock anyways but if I find I don't get good result with the HA's I get a set. I had a look for the HeliTec's but can't find a 425/35mm or a reseller that ships to Canada. __________________ Scott Team RotorQuest

11-03-2014, 05:16 AM	#15 (permalink)
x50B Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Mar 2012	I actually reinstalled the HA 435's on the weekend I found the SB's to be good...but they were just too flexible and I found very difficult to properly tune the fbl.. had to dial the gains way down...and yes these blades can easily reach the boom...I'm still not convinced they are cf, I had one blade actually deform from leaving the heli in my car for a few hours. I managed to get it straightened out with the wifes hairdryer. Anyway I put the HA's back on and it just felt so much more locked in. __________________ SAB Goblin 380 Yellow Spirit : SAB Goblin 500 Grey Spirit, RB 516 SAB Goblin 500 Yellow BDsx, RB 516 : SAB Tri-oblin 500 Red DJI Naza H MSH Prôtos 500 Scale Airwolf DJI Naza H : JETI DS

11-03-2014, 05:24 AM	#16 (permalink)
x50B Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Mar 2012	I just re read your post about 3D and the sb scales blades are asymmetrical. ..flat bottom... probably not the best upside down __________________ SAB Goblin 380 Yellow Spirit : SAB Goblin 500 Grey Spirit, RB 516 SAB Goblin 500 Yellow BDsx, RB 516 : SAB Tri-oblin 500 Red DJI Naza H MSH Prôtos 500 Scale Airwolf DJI Naza H : JETI DS

11-21-2014, 10:19 PM	#18 (permalink)
bdfox1 Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2012	No they didn't answer but I figured out that they do ship outside of Europe. I also found a dealer in France that definitely ships anywhere (and in English!!), When the time comes (soon) I will order a set. Thanks for getting back to me. - Barry

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