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Up Graded Carbon Fibre Main Blades fits 450 helis and Walkera 60

Up Graded Carbon Fibre Main Blades fits 450 helis and Walkera 60

£16.99 / €18.86

These Carbon Fiber Main Rotor Blades are made of very high quality. It is symmetrical high gloss finish and very durable. It is one of the most durable products on a helicopter. Its mounting holes are identical to the stock blades, thus allowing for easy installation.. Real carbon fiber product!

These composite blades are considered by many flyers as the best micro rotor blades money can buy. These ultra light blades are super smooth cutting through the air very smoothly The blades produce absolutely magnificent flying characteristics from superb stability to breath taking 3D performance.

The blade roots use brass inserts for longer durability of the blades.

Great for microhelicopters.
Walkera 60
3dx 450
superhero 450
T Rex 450

4.5 mm root thickness to blade grips



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TFM-600-4 blades rotor head for 600 Size Helicopters

TFM-600-4 blades rotor head for 600 Size Helicopters

£169.99 / €188.69

This premium multi-blade rotor head is perfect for the scale helicopter. Its advanced plug-n-play design requires no swash-plate (follower) or special timing adjustments. Make your scale heli look great and fly without additional electronic stabilization.

Assembly required.
For our :Apache & BO-105 .
Other :Funkey Agusta a 109 ,Blackhawk ,Hughes 500 .

Use 500 head manual for assembly the only diff is screw location of the feathering spindles


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T-Rex 3DX450 CNC Pulley Set [UGT-G02]

T-Rex 3DX450 CNC Pulley Set [UGT-G02]

£2.49 / €2.76

Description

CNC Pulley Set
T-Rex 450 Series
3DX-450se


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Air Wolf cnc suspension landing gear

Air Wolf cnc suspension landing gear

£49.50 / €54.95

Model: Air Wolf cnc suspension landing gear
Description: This is special design from our Air Wolf 500 fuselage .Especially absorb force of gravity suspension string design .The landing gear from our precise CNC machine .it can easy install and use a micro servo control linkage and safty locked system .All cnc aluminium control arm are included .It can replace to Align ,Heliartist ,Century-rc .(Wheels not included)



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UGTB06 4 Pc Tail Grip Bearings

UGTB06 4 Pc Tail Grip Bearings

£3.49 / €3.87

UGTB06 4 Pc Tail Grip Bearings
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T Rex 450 Main Blade Grips Radial Bearings 4 x set for SX 450 head assembly

T Rex 450 Main Blade Grips Radial Bearings 4 x set for SX 450 head assembly

£3.75 / €4.16

SX 450 Main Blade Grips Radial Bearings 4 x set for SX 450 head assembly
For 4mm feathering spindle size.
sizes
2 x 4x7x2.5mm
2 x 4x8x4mm

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Flybarless 2 x 4mm alloy washers for 4mm feather spindle

Flybarless  2 x 4mm alloy washers for 4mm feather spindle

£1.05 / €1.17

Flybarless 2 x 4mm alloy washers for 4mm feather spindle
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T Rex 450 SE V2 Spares - Black Hard Dampers

T Rex 450 SE V2 Spares - Black Hard Dampers

£1.80 / €2.00

T Rex 450 SE V2 Spares - Black Hard Dampers
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New Products

T Rex 250 Silver Carbon Frame Set NEW Sonix Product LOWER PRICED

T Rex 250 Silver Carbon Frame Set NEW Sonix Product LOWER PRICED

£16.00 / €17.76

Complete Silver Carbon Frame set as shown here in the image for the T Rex 250 Helicopter
Quality cut Silver carbon Fibre package.
IN STOCK NOW from Sonix
If you bought all the items seperate from other T rex 250 Align dealers the whole lot would cost £29.00 !!
Click for a larger view of the deal


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4 Blade CNC Rotor Head For 500 size

4 Blade CNC Rotor Head For 500 size

£135.00 / €149.85

This is a multi blades rotor head special for the scale helicopter It design no swash-plate lock (follower) require .The total hight of the centre hub only 35mm ,It make your model great scale look and C/G lower for sport preformance .
Fits 500 size Helicopters for that great Scale look
Try pairing with the Gyrobot 700 Stabiliser


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T Rex Sticky Gyro Gel

T Rex Sticky Gyro Gel

£6.35 / €7.05

Instructions:
?PU adhesive gel is a material that possess excellent vibration dampening characteristics, ideal for mounting gyroscopes, receivers, or other electronics in vibration prone areas. The gel can be re-used by cleaning off containment (such as dust) with water. Mild detergent can also be used to wash away oily residues. Once dried the gel will regain its adhesiveness. The PU adhesive gel is an ideal replacement for traditional gyro foam tape. Its excellent vibration dampening characteristic can minimize impact induced damages on electronics.

Specification:
?Material:PU
?Size:110x55x3mm

Accessories:
?PU adhesive gel x 1
?Hook & loop fastening tape x 2

PU Adhesive Gel
K10457A


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Stainless Steel Puller Set for Motor Pinions

Stainless Steel Puller Set for Motor Pinions

£13.75 / €15.26

Stainless gear puller -- for motor pinion/gear Removing
It is ok for motor shaft diameter 0.9-3.5mm
Back in stock now 11-03-10


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Model: Air wolf 450 CNC landing gear set

Model: Air wolf 450 CNC landing gear set

£29.99 / €33.29

Model: Air wolf 450 CNC landing gear set
Description: This is our CNC aluminium 7075 landing gear for 450 Airwolf ,It is converted to our air wolf 450 and also for Align and discontinue dealer Heli-artist version .

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Apache AH-64

Apache AH-64

£460.00 / €510.60

The Apache AH-64A is the world first 600 size scale attack helicopter .It design by computer and precision cnc machine .Cnc machine provid detail panel line and precision scale .The kit included the base weapon set and cnc matel suspension front and rear scale landing gear ,The kit included special metal side main frame for Align 600 , Bullet -600 or any clone 600 .Also suitable for Logo-400/10 ,Swift-16 .The detail front sensor ,dummy machine gun are included .Factory painted military green colour .Two piece fuselage are easy and lower cost for shipping .
TFM-600-4 blades rotor head are perfect match for this model .

Length:1450 mm
width:360 mm
High:500 mm
28-02-10 in stock now
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Gaui Hurricane 550 EP Helicopter Combo 90% ARTF Basic Combo + Motor + ESC !!

Gaui Hurricane 550 EP Helicopter Combo 90% ARTF Basic Combo + Motor + ESC !!

£255.00 / €283.05

The 30-size powerful EP helicopter from the creator of SHOGUN helicopters. Use 2 batteries from T-REX 450. Real winner!

Now, from the makers of the Zoom, Shogun and various other successful models, comes something much bigger – the Hurricane EP 550 electric helicopter. With an overall length of just over 1m, a main rotor diameter of 1110 mm and fitted with 50cm blades the Hurricane is just a little smaller than a 30-sized helicopter and suitable for beginners and intermediate pilots alike. One small point for anyone new to the sport is that this helicopter uses eCCPM (Electronic Cyclic and Collective Pitch Mixing) so a suitable transmitter will be required although most have this facility these days. The model comes under the category of ARTF (almost ready to fly) although ‘partially assembled’ might be more accurate since installing the radio gear on any model takes a good few hours.

Features:

The Lightest-weight medium-sized EP helicopter.
Flying weight 1950g.
The best power to weight ratio gives excellent 3D capability .
Lowest price for battery cost in its class. Use 2 of 3S batteries in series.
Multi-stage gear reduction system delivers high power and results in a streamline cabin and canopy.
Push-pull linkages on ECCPM system limits any play for sharp control response.
Plastic and fiberglass composite main frame made from Dupont aviation engineering plastic for light weight and outstanding durability
Precision CNC anodized aluminum swash plate.
Fully equipped ball bearings ( total 43 bearings)
New Seesaw head design with Bell-Hiller system.
CNC aluminum center hub
CNC aluminum swashplate
90% factory assembly.
Belt driven tail rotor.
Specification:

Specifications:

• Overall length: 1060mm (including cabin & canopy)
• Main rotor diameter: 1110mm
• Main blade length: 475~550mm
• Tail rotor diameter: 222mm
• Flybar paddle: 84*45*6mm
• Tail blade length: 80mm
• Overall height: 305 mm
• Overall width: 85 mm
• Motor: KV800 external brushless motor (included)
• ESC: 50A/25V (ESC included)
• Flying weight: 1950g (May vary depending on battery pack and RC gear)
• Main rotor blades: wooden 500mm(included) or fibre(option)

Items required for assembly:

• 6 (or more) channel heli-capable transmitter (with CCPM function)
• 4 servos (digital servo is recommended)
• 6 (or more) channel receiver
• Gyro (heading hold gyro is recommended) GY 401 we sell ideal !! and great price
• Battery : 2 packs of Li-Po batteries (11.1v/2200mah )
• Charger: Li-Po battery charger Imax B6 ideal choice




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METAL CASE G401B Version NEW Product

METAL CASE G401B Version NEW Product

£39.99 / €44.39

Same Features as Plastic Case G401B but with metal case for added crash protection.
Comes with instructions
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Helivol Tool set (boxed)

Helivol Tool set (boxed)

£34.99 / €38.84

Selection of tools in attractive and practical tool box. Branded under the Helivol logo.
Product Specification:

Includes:
Pitch Gauge
Wire Cutters
Pliers
Ball Link Pliers
4.0mm Socket Driver
5.5mm Socket Driver
1.5mm Hex Driver x 2
2.0mm Hex Driver
2.5mm Hex Driver
Phillips Driver x 2
Flat Head Driver

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Setting Up CCPM Helicopters

Setting Up CCPM Helicopters

Cyclic Collective Pitch Mixing, or CCPM for short, is one of the two popular methods for controlling the swash of a RC heli. CCPM has been around and available for numerous years, but has really taken a foothold in the hobby recently. Modern radios make CCPM easier and more problem free than earlier hobbyists could have ever dreamed. With a little understanding and some simple tips, any heli pilot can be a CCPM expert.

Explanation of CCPM
CCPM can simply be defined in a helicopter as multiple servos working together, interdependently, to execute all the control movements (collective, aileron, and elevator) of the swashplate. There are 4 servo and 3 servo CCPM setups, this discussion will focus on what the majority of the CCPM helicopters use, a 3 servo 120° setup. The other method of swash control, non-CCPM, is often called Single Servo Mechanical. What is the difference one may ask? In simple terms, Single Servo Mechanical control uses a single servo for each control movement, and these servos are completely independent of each other--each has a duty that is distinct on the swashplate.

On the other hand, CCPM mixes a combination of the three servos together to complete the control movements. For example, when the collective stick on a radio is moved all three servos will flow in unison to raise or lower the entire swashplate accordingly. In CCPM no swash movement occurs without at least two servos doing the job.

Set up 2

Set up 2

Mechanical AND RADIO SETUP
The mechanical setup of a CCPM heli is extremely important, just as on non-CCPM machines. Doing proper setup in the beginning saves time and prevents troubles later on. It is important to follow the manufacturer directions as closely as possible from the manual. The crucial thing to remember with a CCPM setup is symmetry and right angles. The radio setup is also included in this section as they are intertwined.

1. Build the helicopter per the instructions, setting all linkages (and bellcranks if applicable) to the correct lengths. Install the servos and plug them into the proper channels. Many pilots get stuck at this stage, deciding which servo plugs in where. This can be confusing but there is a simple way to do it. Plug the servo that controls the ball that is inline with the frame of the heli (the ball that sits directly behind or in front of the mainshaft) into the elevator channel of the receiver (channel 3 on a JR system, channel 2 for Futaba and Hitec, for other makes check the radio manual). Then plug the other two swash servos into the aileron and pitch channels (channels 2 and 6 on JR radios). Do not worry about which of these two servos ends up in which channel, they will be taken care of in the radio setup.

Set up 3

Set up 3

2. Turn on the transmitter and set it to 120° CCPM in the swash type menu (or 140° if the heli is a 140° machine). Center all the trims, get rid of any sub-trim, and make sure all endpoints are at 100% for the 3 swash servos. It is also crucial at this point to set a linear pitch curve (0, 50,100) for the initial setup.

3.Make sure the throttle stick is at the halfway point (for electrics, make sure the motor is disabled). With the servos centered, try attaching control arms to the servos so each arm is perfectly lined up, either parallel with the servo, or exactly 90° to it depending on the heli. It is important that it be as close as possible to perfect, try various servo wheels and arms until one is found that fits the bill. If necessary, use a small amount of subtrim to center the arm, but only as a last resort. It is best to do as much mechanically with the arms and links. Once the three "perfect" arms have been found, install the ball links to them at the distances instructed in the heli manual then install the arms on the servos.

Set up 4

Set up 4

QQTECH TIP
Notice that eCCPM or mCCPM is not mentioned. Since all CCPM is done electronically (in the radio), there really is no mCCPM. What we have is "CCPM" or "Single Servo Mechanical" (can be shortened to just "mechanical" if preferred). No electronic mixing happens in a single servo setup, each servo is completely independent. When one servo fails in single servo machines, the radio still has control of the other two functions. This is not the case in a CCPM setup, where each servo relies on the others to complete their tasks. The terms eCCPM and mCCPM can cause quite a bit of confusion as the terms imply a similarity between the two, which is not the case. If one sticks to the historically more accurate terms of "CCPM" and "Single Servo Mechanical" it will help differentiate the two systems better. In other words, heli kits advertised as CCPM will be eCCPM, since that is the only type of CCPM available.

There is much debate on what the true advantages and disadvantages are for using CCPM over Single Servo. We will stick to the basics here and leave the debate for another time.

Some of the advantages of CCPM include:
• Easy mechanical setup, usually less linkages and hardware.
• Less slop due to less links.
• CCPM helicopters often weigh less, also due to the lower parts count.
• More torque is applied on the swash movements, multiple servos sharing the load compared to one in Single Servo.

Some disadvantages of CCPM may include:
• Interaction--this is evidenced by the "dance" a CCPM swashplate does on occasion, especially when it is moved quickly. Its cause lies in the basic geometry of the system (one servo has to travel a little more than the others to move the swash the same distance for elevator) and in the inherent, minute speed/wear differences between one servo and the next. The slower the servo, the worse the interaction. Modern radios do a pretty good job at taking this into account and rectifying the situation, but some interaction usually remains.
• CCPM helicopters that use direct links from the servos to the swashplate leave the servos more susceptible to damage in a crash.
• In a CCPM heli, when one servo dies inflight, all basic swash control is lost; slightly lowering the chances to save the heli.
• CCPM requires the use of high quality servos that are the same make and model (and preferably age), mixing servos or penny pinching here will cause some headaches in setup and in flight.QQ

4.Next, get the 3 servos moving in the right direction. This can be a difficult and trying task but there are some well known tricks that make it easy. Remember the following detail and things will be simple; servo reversing in CCPM is used to set the relation between the servos. Meaning they move together when they should, and in opposite directions when they should. Servo reversing is not used to reverse a function's direction, such as pitch or cyclic--for this, adjustments in the swash mixing menu will be made.

Set up 5

Set up 5

5.Before connecting the swashplate to the servos, make sure the servos are moving properly in relation to each other. Use the servo reversing menu to do this. The two side servos (the pitch and aileron channels) are setup first using the reversing menu. Set them so that the two servo arms move in opposite directions when a left/right cyclic command is given (one arm moves up and the other moves down). Set the servo plugged into the elevator channel so that its arm moves in the opposite direction as the other two servos when a fore/aft cyclic input is given (the other two servos will move together with fore/aft swash movement). Only reverse the elevator servo to fix the fore/aft direction, leave the aileron and pitch servos at the settings set in the left/right setup above.

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Set up 6

Set up 6

6. Now move on to getting the servos moving in the right direction in relation to the helicopter. Center the controls and connect the swashplate, making sure it is level and in the EXACT center of its travel range by adjusting the linkages. Move the throttle/pitch stick up, if the swash is moving in the right direction (inducing positive pitch) then this function is working properly. If the swash is giving negative pitch when positive is expected, use the swash mix menu to reverse it by changing the value for Pitch in the menu from a positive to a negative (retaining the same number value). For example, if the number next to Pitch in the radio was +70, setting it to -70 will reverse the pitch function and make the swash move in the opposite direction. Do the same thing with the Aileron function (left/right cyclic) and the Elevator function (fore/aft cyclic)--using the mix numbers to reverse the direction if necessary.

Set up 7

Set up 7

7.Once the swashplate is moving in all the right directions in respect to the control stick, it is time to set the travels and prepare for flight!! Please note that most radios have a default expo amount for the swash mixes in CCPM. These expo settings help counteract interaction and it is generally recommended that expo is used for a smooth swashplate. Use the values found in the swash mix menu (the same ones used earlier to change the pitch, aileron, or elevator function direction) to increase or decrease the travel for each movement (check for binding as well). If more pitch is needed simply increase the Pitch value to add more travel. Do not change the "+/-" found in front of the value, only the number itself. For example, if more pitch is needed and the Pitch value in the Swash Mix menu is initially -60, changing the number to -70 would add more travel, and likewise, if the Pitch value was initially +60, changing it to +70 would also add more travel. Clear as mud? Don't worry, some time spent using the radio and seeing the effects of each change will help CCPM make more sense.

Set up 8

Set up 8

Trim ADJUSTMENTS
With the mechanical setup done properly, the helicopter should end up with equal positive and negative pitch and equal cyclic throws. Finish by setting the pitch curves and getting everything else ready to go on the heli. If small adjustments are needed to get a "hands free hover" during flight testing, it is ok to use the radio trim. But if too much trim is being used, change the linkages instead to center things up. CCPM helis work best when the mechanical setup is near perfect and the less trim used the better for the mixing.[10}

140° Versus 120° CCPM
There are a small number of helis out there that are offered in a 140° CCPM version. The huge advantage a 140° system has over a 120° is that the geometry is more evened out between the two side servos and the front servo. This gives a more equal cyclic rate all the way around, where on a 120° setup the left/right cyclic is slightly faster than the fore/aft. The drawback is that there are still only a handful of radios with 140° mixing available (though a radio with a 120° program can be made to work with a 140° setup with some simple mixing). Also, only a handful of kits with 140° CCPM are currently available.

The End!
Though it may appear complicated on paper, and in theory, setting up a CCPM heli is really no more difficult than setting up a Single Servo Mechanical heli. The trick is to be exact in the mechanical setup and to read the radio and helicopter manuals thoroughly. Follow the steps just outlined and that CCPM heli will no longer be a mystery.

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