Derek
Well-Known Member
I have this helicopter:
T-Rex 500E Super Combo KX017014 (Gyro, Servos, Motor, ESC)
The tail is belt drive.
I want to replace the stock plastic tail with all metal tail but I'm having troubles finding all the parts for the 500e, that I need, at one location. Some sites have tail parts for the 500e and the 500 Pro. What's the difference?
I'm also considering changing from the belt drive tail to the torque tube. Yes, in a crash, the belt drive would be cheaper to replace....and yes, if the tail touches the ground, the belt drive is liable to just slip, whereas the torque tube is likely to strip gears. Not sure yet.
I'm just tired of the reoccurring wag that my 500 always seems to develop and I'd like to make some upgrades. Will the upgrades solve the reoccurring wag? I dunno....but it sure will look prettier, lol.
Any thoughts on this?
T-Rex 500E Super Combo KX017014 (Gyro, Servos, Motor, ESC)
The tail is belt drive.
I want to replace the stock plastic tail with all metal tail but I'm having troubles finding all the parts for the 500e, that I need, at one location. Some sites have tail parts for the 500e and the 500 Pro. What's the difference?
I'm also considering changing from the belt drive tail to the torque tube. Yes, in a crash, the belt drive would be cheaper to replace....and yes, if the tail touches the ground, the belt drive is liable to just slip, whereas the torque tube is likely to strip gears. Not sure yet.
I'm just tired of the reoccurring wag that my 500 always seems to develop and I'd like to make some upgrades. Will the upgrades solve the reoccurring wag? I dunno....but it sure will look prettier, lol.
Any thoughts on this?