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Veteran
Location: US
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Here's what I got for working on my Hawk...
CN2025R Threadlock+(RED) 50ml $11.95
Used on prop nut on engine, and I used it ont he set screw on the hex start adapter - it kept coming out with just plain blue loctite. You can get the $4 10ml size. You can also get it elsewhere.
Blue Loctite - get it wherever and use it on every metal to metal screw (but not on plastic or nylon lock nuts). Also on inner races of bearings to affix them to shafts where applicable.
I go this took kit - the pitch guage is ok for starters but compared to more expensive gauges it sucks. But you will be able to use it and as part of this tool kit it's ok...
CN2046 14 Piece Heli Assor ted Tool Kit. $59.95
CN2155 Piston locking tool $7.95
Use it to lock the piston so you can take the fan/clutch off the engine crankshaft. Some take the carb off and use wood or plastic to lock at that point.
CN2219 Ball driver(each) $8.95
This one is great - you'll use it to put ball links on the control rods. This one is very nice because it fits on your std hex power screwdriver. You can make a tool like this from a dowel or you can get the cheap plastic ones for $4 at LHS or tower etc.
CN2005 30-46 Size $3.95
You need this blade holder to hold you blades in place while you drive to your field.
CND421900 Velcro Wrap $5.95
I used this on one heli to protect batt & RX, but you can also just buy a big sheet of soft foam from LHS for less.
CN2222 Remote Glow Plug Adapter $9.95
You need this or else you'll be taking your canopy off and reaching under the radio tray to plug in a glow ignitor. I broke this one and got a different brand for same price from LHS/Tower Hobbies - it has a yellow wire and is much better design.
CN2019 Pocket Starter with Gauge $24.95
I wouldn't pay $25 for this one, I got it on special for $11. You can get better ones for around that price. Or you can get an adapter that plugs into your power panel if your power panel provides 1.2v output BUT the little portable ones are much handier at the field (I have both types). You'll need a charger for it (or if you have a power panel that lets you charge the glow ignitor you don't).
Tote box: whichever one you like I got the cheap hobbico one.
Hobby 12V gel cel battery 7.2AH: Should cost like $17 - powers your electric started, and is used to field charge your tx/rx battery so you can fly all day! You need a charger for this ($10 or so)
Power Panel: goes in your tote box, connects to the 12V battery, and gives output for your started, fuel pump, glow ignitor, etc.
You need a fuel pump, manual or electric. I use electric. Connects to power output on power panel.
TX neck strap - makes it easier to hold your radio.
Hex start shaft: Depends on your help - hawk needs one CN0426.
12V Electric Starter - I have a hobbico from Tower, was like $24. Needed to start your engine.
Multimeter - I had one before, used to measure voltage of many things.
Koll Rotor Pro blade balancer $80 - but worth it IMO. Balance your main and tail rotor blades. You can get cheaper, but the really cheap ones (like century) are not worth it, use a razor is just as good as the cheapies.
Dubro High Point Balancer $30 or so - for balancing your fan, hubs, head block, and anything else that rotates on a shaft.
Good pitch guage (vario, min air, robart, etc.) around $30 - not as critical, need one to set your mechanical pitch range but you'll fine tune this with curves at the field.
Glues (CA slow & fast for glueing plastic, JB Weld (5 min and regular) for high temp stuff (like your clutch liner))
Lubricants (synthetic grease, triflow, etc.).
Nice to have...
Flybar lock (the century one is hard to use) - keeps your flybar locked while you are using your pitch gauge.
CN2055 Ball link sizing tool $14.95
Lets you size tight ball links - don't use it till you know what you're doing.
CN2137 Die-cut mount $11.95
Header tank will help if you have foaming in your main fuel tank.
CN2016 Helicopter On-Board Battery Monitor $19.95
I don't use one (I can measure voltage under load with my DMM), but a lot of people do - I would actually get the unit from tower hobbies as it has a buzzer to let you kno wabout low voltage, and also has a lost model locater (say you crash somewhere in the woods, turn your TX off and the thing will start buzzing). You can also build stuff like this real cheap http://www.uoguelph.ca/~antoon/gadgets/gadgets.htm
Something to cycle your batteries - can be something cheap like "battery bug" or can be an expensive charging/cycling system (schluze ISL 6-330, supernova, alpha 4, etc.)
A field charger - this really is a must have if you want to fly more than one battery pack's worth a day. A cheap hobbico for $50 will do fine. Runs off your 12V gel cel and charges your tx/rx batts quickly at the field.
Then there's extra stuff like soldering iron, heat gun, dremel, etc. - to really do this right requires a significant investment!!! But it can be worth it.
If I've missed anything, someone will probably let you know. OH - most important, get Ray's Authoritative Helicopter Manual (available at Heliproz) for $19.99. Get the 4th edition (The 3rd is cheaper but not up to date). I wish I had gotten it when I started - would have saved me a lot of trouble. Great info.
If you're getting a Hawk IV - now is the time - century has their free gyro deal going again $219 for the kit + gyro.
Good luck and I hope this helped!
Nick |
works great.. but once again.. some of the pros on here will remember the name or already own the king of balancers.. escapes me now... Hope some of his helps... good luck...
craftsman 1/4in drive ratchet with an 8mm socket works for me....
