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TMoore · 08-21-2006, 05:22 PM

The ones with spacers won't be thick enough.

TM

ArthurKnowles · 08-21-2006, 08:38 PM

Thanks for the heads up on FXAeromodels. I now have a set of blades on the way. I'm surprised he got them in so quick as last week he was out.

TMoore · 08-21-2006, 09:22 PM

Arthur,

Let me know if you need spacers. I can cut them quickly for you.

Terry

ArthurKnowles · 08-21-2006, 10:45 PM

Terry (Sorry, don't know why I thought it was Tim),

I would love to have a set of spacers so I have a choice of blades in the future. I have a feeling I may need them. If you PM me, I can Paypal you funds to cover the cost and S&H.

Art

toyturbo · 08-21-2006, 10:48 PM

please let me know if you can make me a set too Terry, I could use some spacers! PM me your info and I can paypal you too.

jeffg · 08-22-2006, 08:45 AM

Try Rick's for some stock blades. You may have to call him though. May not be on the website. I saw some in his store at IRCHA.

Yes AROD flew the Lepton in Saturday's demos. He did a really good demo. With all the video cameras going, I am surprised one has not surfaced.

Jeff

eheliflyer · 08-22-2006, 08:29 PM

I just tried the MS comp. 420 and I like them alot better than the stock blades, don't get me wrong the stock blades are good but these are alot stiffer being CF.

toyturbo · 08-22-2006, 08:32 PM

can you take a pic side by side so we can compare ?

eheliflyer · 08-22-2006, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toyturbo

can you take a pic side by side so we can compare ?

Do you want a pic of the blades side to side or on the heli?

Finless · 08-22-2006, 09:54 PM

Side by side please

Terry.. you need to make a bunch of spacers as I think you will be getting a lot of demand

Bob

TMoore · 08-22-2006, 10:14 PM

If I make them I won't be charging for them because with my current work schedule I'm not sure when I can get to them.

TM

eheliflyer · 08-22-2006, 10:24 PM

Here is a pic of the MS next to the stock blades. The MS is alot lighter.

toyturbo · 08-23-2006, 02:48 AM

From the pics, it looks like the MS blade has a tiny bit wider chord. How do you like them so far? Are they less noisy compared to the stock blades? Can you comment on how they fly (more manueverability, pitchy? etc)

Gscott · 08-23-2006, 11:16 AM

Terry,

My MS 420 blades came today. I ordered the set with teh extra spacers and they came with 2 metal spacers that are about 3.15mm wide. The blades also included 4 black plastic spacers that are about 2mm wide. If I use 1 of the metal spacers with one of the balck plastic ones then the blades fit (albeit a little snug at first). The 2 spacers combined are about .202" wide. I think you said yours were .101" but I don't remember if you said you were using 1 or 2 per blade.

Any issues with having a thicker spacer on top or bottom?

TMoore · 08-23-2006, 09:11 PM

Each spacer that I machined is .101"-.102" thick. If you use two shims of different thickness' the blade is not centered in the grip.

TM

eheliflyer · 08-23-2006, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toyturbo

From the pics, it looks like the MS blade has a tiny bit wider chord. How do you like them so far? Are they less noisy compared to the stock blades? Can you comment on how they fly (more manueverability, pitchy? etc)

From the few flights that I have with it I really like them alot. They are quieter and the heli feels more responsive. I haven't noticed any pitchiness. They tracked perfectly. I will do more flights this weekend and let you know more.

rotodingo · 08-24-2006, 01:18 AM

As far as i know from our national F3C winner (several times), a blade a little off-centered is of no consequence. He says... In your situation i won't bother and test it in flight.
Nicolas

4cyclic · 08-24-2006, 08:31 AM

For those interested in MAH blades,

I was waiting to get confirmation on availablity of MAH blades for the Lepton and Jeff Green confirmed it would take 3 weeks still, as they are testing different weights.

Jean-Luc

ArthurKnowles · 08-24-2006, 05:31 PM

Good thing I ordered from FxAeromodels than. The spare blades arrived today, so I'll be flying this weekend.

08-21-2006, 08:38 PM	#22 (permalink)
ArthurKnowles Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: May 2006	Thanks for the heads up on FXAeromodels. I now have a set of blades on the way. I'm surprised he got them in so quick as last week he was out. __________________ Lepton EX, eHawk (electric Hawk Pro), Shuttle Challenge, Predator Carbon SE Gasser

08-21-2006, 10:45 PM	#24 (permalink)
ArthurKnowles Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: May 2006	Terry (Sorry, don't know why I thought it was Tim), I would love to have a set of spacers so I have a choice of blades in the future. I have a feeling I may need them. If you PM me, I can Paypal you funds to cover the cost and S&H. Art __________________ Lepton EX, eHawk (electric Hawk Pro), Shuttle Challenge, Predator Carbon SE Gasser

08-22-2006, 08:29 PM	#27 (permalink)
eheliflyer Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2006	I just tried the MS comp. 420 and I like them alot better than the stock blades, don't get me wrong the stock blades are good but these are alot stiffer being CF. __________________ Alvin

08-22-2006, 09:54 PM	#30 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	Side by side please Terry.. you need to make a bunch of spacers as I think you will be getting a lot of demand Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco!

08-24-2006, 05:31 PM	#39 (permalink)
ArthurKnowles Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: May 2006	Good thing I ordered from FxAeromodels than. The spare blades arrived today, so I'll be flying this weekend. __________________ Lepton EX, eHawk (electric Hawk Pro), Shuttle Challenge, Predator Carbon SE Gasser

08-21-2006, 05:22 PM	#21 (permalink)
TMoore Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2004	The ones with spacers won't be thick enough. TM

08-21-2006, 09:22 PM	#23 (permalink)
TMoore Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2004	Arthur, Let me know if you need spacers. I can cut them quickly for you. Terry

08-21-2006, 10:48 PM	#25 (permalink)
toyturbo Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2006	please let me know if you can make me a set too Terry, I could use some spacers! PM me your info and I can paypal you too.

08-22-2006, 08:45 AM	#26 (permalink)
jeffg Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2005	Try Rick's for some stock blades. You may have to call him though. May not be on the website. I saw some in his store at IRCHA. Yes AROD flew the Lepton in Saturday's demos. He did a really good demo. With all the video cameras going, I am surprised one has not surfaced. Jeff

08-22-2006, 08:32 PM	#28 (permalink)
toyturbo Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2006	can you take a pic side by side so we can compare ?

08-22-2006, 10:14 PM	#31 (permalink)
TMoore Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2004	If I make them I won't be charging for them because with my current work schedule I'm not sure when I can get to them. TM

08-23-2006, 02:48 AM	#33 (permalink)
toyturbo Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2006	From the pics, it looks like the MS blade has a tiny bit wider chord. How do you like them so far? Are they less noisy compared to the stock blades? Can you comment on how they fly (more manueverability, pitchy? etc)

08-23-2006, 11:16 AM	#34 (permalink)
Gscott Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Grove City, OH	Terry, My MS 420 blades came today. I ordered the set with teh extra spacers and they came with 2 metal spacers that are about 3.15mm wide. The blades also included 4 black plastic spacers that are about 2mm wide. If I use 1 of the metal spacers with one of the balck plastic ones then the blades fit (albeit a little snug at first). The 2 spacers combined are about .202" wide. I think you said yours were .101" but I don't remember if you said you were using 1 or 2 per blade. Any issues with having a thicker spacer on top or bottom?

08-23-2006, 09:11 PM	#35 (permalink)
TMoore Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2004	Each spacer that I machined is .101"-.102" thick. If you use two shims of different thickness' the blade is not centered in the grip. TM

08-24-2006, 01:18 AM	#37 (permalink)
rotodingo Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2006	As far as i know from our national F3C winner (several times), a blade a little off-centered is of no consequence. He says... In your situation i won't bother and test it in flight. Nicolas

08-24-2006, 08:31 AM	#38 (permalink)
4cyclic Registered Users Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northern Vermont	For those interested in MAH blades, I was waiting to get confirmation on availablity of MAH blades for the Lepton and Jeff Green confirmed it would take 3 weeks still, as they are testing different weights. Jean-Luc

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