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e-E-Sky Honey Bee- Lama- Belt CP- E-Smart > Honey Bee King Belt problem?
 
 
DougsRC
Elite Veteran
Location: MA

jrett, Months ago you showed up here callin the KING a POS, Why didn't you just sell it and move on ??? Wow !! Tons of guys have no problems with the King but you do !!! So get rid of it !!
05-18-2008 11:11 PM
 
 
jrett
Senior Heliman
Location: san jose, ca.

What's your point?


It's still a defective helicopter.

Listen, don't try to analyze who I am and what I can or can't do from this thread. The helicoper is cheap and poorly made.

You want to see what I do, search for jrett on youtube and check out my stuff. I'm a fairly creative guy and I am quite technical and can work with my hands. My stuff is the music video, the tricycle, and the cheasy computer animation, ( and the corvette ). If I can design, bend metal and machine the stearing hub and weld up this silly tricycle, I'm sure I can fasten a washer to a tiny belt tensioner.

Fixing this helicopter isn't the problem. It's the fact that I have to fix a brand new helicopter to make it work correctly. I feel like I'm repeating myself here. Pay attention.

And simply because I bought a 43t pulley without knowing whether this will fix it or not only means that I sometimes buy stuff without spending too much time investigating it. Case in point, I didn't know I'd have to fix this heli before I bought it.

When I bought my trex and my kinetic, I was expecting that I would be responsible for making it air worthy, so it didn't come as a surprise to me when I put them together. However, I must say that I was still a little cheesed by the fact that I had to undo several set screws and apply thread locker.

I was under the impression that the 43t pulley and belt also came with new improved tensioners. That is why I bought that pully.

I think your just mad because you could only afford that one broken arse helicopter and how dare I call it junk. Right?
05-18-2008 11:20 PM
 
 
DougsRC
Elite Veteran
Location: MA

Apparently you have somewhat of a reputation for BASHIN !! Check out jrett's reply in Fenders "haters" thread and the post right after jretts ???http://www.runryder.com/helicopter/...ighlight=haters
05-18-2008 11:24 PM
 
 
TJinGuy
Elite Veteran
Location: Socorro, NM - USA

Ok this is just plain useless. Let us all just except the fact that the King is the worst heli ever produced and can not fly out of the box. You have to spend $500 on upgrades just to get it in the air and even then the flawed design is susceptible to a wide variety of problems. Your best bet is to set it on the fireplace and buy a Rex450SEv2. Those are perfect helis and you will never have problems again.

- Chris

Variety+spice+life+supporting_paper_towel_industry=
King2+Rex450+Protos+Concept30
05-18-2008 11:33 PM
 
 
tryan02
rrProfessor
Location: Canton, Missouri

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I think your just mad because you could only afford that one broken arse helicopter and how dare I call it junk. Right?

just in case that was aimed at me.



Canton MO backyard flying club
Club President
Team No funds left.
05-18-2008 11:45 PM
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DougsRC
Elite Veteran
Location: MA

Did a search on "jrett" on YouTube" and absolutely nothing came up
05-18-2008 11:48 PM
 
 
jrett
Senior Heliman
Location: san jose, ca.

The reason I'm not in any hurry to fix this is because I have two other cp helis. I've already mentioned them.

also, I have purchased some parts for the hbk2, and i will set asside an afternoon sometime in the comming weeks and fix this thing and give it another chance.


I'm not here bashing. I'm sharing my frustration and a bunch of folks here take that personally as though I'm attacking them. Grow up.

As far as the other threads about me being a hater, I'm not perticularly fond of people who act like they are some sort of authority and tell me that my oppinions are wrong and their opinions are correct. And for some reason feel the need to jump in tell me that my opinion is wrong. Opinions are just that, opinions. And everyone has them. And by design, they are neither right or wrong.

I do think the hbk2 is a pos, but I still have it and someday it may fly again. Don't get all bent.

For everyone who enjoys their hbk2, I'm happy for you. I didn't enjoy mine much, and if I can't share that here, then what is the point of having this board?
05-18-2008 11:49 PM
 
 
DougsRC
Elite Veteran
Location: MA

I found that sometimes peeps blame the Heli and not themselves It's easier on the ego I suppose
05-18-2008 11:54 PM
 
 
fenderstrat
Elite Veteran
Location: Aston,Pa

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think your just mad because you could only afford that one broken arse helicopter and how dare I call it junk. Right?


wrong again.....I own a TT MINI TITAN.one of the best 450 size helis on the market


you said you bought a t-rex and a kinetic...then you had to do some work to get them to fly....so if you spend HUNDREDS on a heli and it needs work to fly.......how can a 150 dollar heli not need a little attention......if I spent 459 dollars on a t-rex I would expect it to fly properly right away...but thats not the case

my point is this......I dont see how adding 2 3c washers which takes 5 min is such a big deal...you dont have to change anything major and its NOT a serious design flaw....the tensioners need SLIGHT...yes SLIGHT adjustment......AND not everyone has had the problem..only some

and you have STILL not answered my question.......what RTF heli...and I mean an aerobatic capable heli...not a coax...which RTF is perfect out of the box??????



I also do not believe I was rude or insulting...I asked a simple question.......why you feel the need to be rude and insulting is beyond me...but apparently its an ongoing problem........I really have a hard time believing you fly a nitro if adding 2 washers to a heli is a big deal

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05-18-2008 11:57 PM
 
 
tryan02
rrProfessor
Location: Canton, Missouri

Dont waste your time fixing it you made a mistake (for you) buying the King. No one else here shares your sentiment of it being a POS. Go to any forum and try that see if you dont get the same results. A lot of us have multiple helis and still like the king for its simplicity. Good luck finding a $200 CP heli you can throw behind the seat of your vehicle take to work and fly in a room or fly in your backyard. And repair for little to nothing if you crash.

Oh and dougie I did the same bashing with my CP but to stand up for myself it was sold to me as a beginner heli. I found that is not so. you must admit you need some basic skill for one of those.

So I humbly apologize to E-Flite its the LHS that talked me into its fault.

Canton MO backyard flying club
Club President
Team No funds left.
05-18-2008 11:58 PM
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wkic
Senior Heliman
Location: Louisville, KY

My daughters tricycle has a loose washer anyone know of a good mechanic

He who has the most toys in the end wins
05-18-2008 11:58 PM
 
 
fenderstrat
Elite Veteran
Location: Aston,Pa

oh and you use the car analogy......car makers dont get it right everytime either... you have heard of a recall???????....they will let people drive a car off the lot THAT THEY KNOW IS FLAWED.......well,... e-sky designed this heli around a low speed, low torque BRUSHED motor...since the frame and head are a good design....many of us wanted more performance so we went BL....which meant a SMALL adjustment to the tensioners....thats the way it is....when you upgrade some things...others need adjustment

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TT Mini Titan/MTSE
TT E550
HBK2
Futaba FASST
05-19-2008 12:05 AM
 
 
DougsRC
Elite Veteran
Location: MA

I agree tryan-- the eflite Blade CP and especially the pro are definately NOT first time or novice heli's -- no doubt about it. It took me countless hours just to get the POS so it would fly. jrett IS a BASHER and likes to stir the Pot. I read all his post's and he loves to get peoples goats

05-19-2008 12:10 AM
 
 
Gregor99
Elite Veteran
Location: Western Wa

Wow, somehow I missed when this thread went south. I have nothing useful to add, so thanks for 5 minutes of pointless entertainment.

PS: I'm off to run another battery through the King with its totally stock pulley, belt and tentioners. Ever since I figured out how to setup a heli properly, that cheap little heli has been fly'n great. Later fellas.

Canton MO backyard flying club
West Coast Chapter
05-19-2008 12:12 AM
 
 
fenderstrat
Elite Veteran
Location: Aston,Pa

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For everyone who enjoys their hbk2, I'm happy for you. I didn't enjoy mine much, and if I can't share that here, then what is the point of having this board?


so people can help fix problems....WHICH WE DID RIGHT AWAY.....but you continue to bash and insult and be rude



you posted about a problem....the solution was immediately posted....yet you still were negative and argumentative.........

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TT Mini Titan/MTSE
TT E550
HBK2
Futaba FASST
05-19-2008 12:13 AM
 
 
tryan02
rrProfessor
Location: Canton, Missouri

Wish the wind wasnt 20mph so I could fly my scale king.



Canton MO backyard flying club
Club President
Team No funds left.
05-19-2008 12:22 AM
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DougsRC
Elite Veteran
Location: MA

If you post a "problem" you will get help ! If you "jrett" reject said "solutions" to "said" problems and just say the KING is a POS- then at that point you are just a BASHER or/and a TROLL

05-19-2008 12:23 AM
 
 
stocky
Veteran
Location: MA, USA

Quote 
you're either a fanboy or slightly retarded.


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Let's see if you can refrain from personall insults. This is a discussion of helicopters, not a place to insult people.

Huh ???
05-19-2008 12:25 AM
 
 
fenderstrat
Elite Veteran
Location: Aston,Pa

hey..I'm out for a while...the sun just broke out for the first time all day and no wind....going flying...be back later....UNFORTUNATELY...I cant fly the HBK with new gyro...due to technical reasons...so I'll HAVE TO FLY THE MT

seriously though...I really was looking forward to flying the HBK with a good gyro in it

PerformancePlusRC field rep
TT Mini Titan/MTSE
TT E550
HBK2
Futaba FASST
05-19-2008 12:26 AM
 
 
DougsRC
Elite Veteran
Location: MA

You just wrapped it up in a nutshell stocky
05-19-2008 12:27 AM
 
 
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