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0| Martin Heli-F
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Old Kyosho Concept Ball Links Hi guys, new to this forum so have patience with me....
I have several Concept 30 nitros and two Concept Electric EP's. Among others, Heim/Vario and 60 size Kalt Baron. I stopped flying for family/marriage around 1995.All of my models are Mid 80's to early 90's and I have the bug again!!!! I have millions of questions to come in the future but for now... Old Kyosho Concept Ball Links? They seem to look ok and not cracked or anything. Do they decay/break down over time??? I will strip,clean, rebuild all but not sure whether to trust these dated ball links. Also, any other things to watch out for during the rebuilds?? Obviuosly the batteries (Nicads) are all dead.So I will be replacing them. But can I do a straight Lipo replcement or stick with new nicads? Thanks in advance. Martin. |
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 Cobra 46
rrKey Veteran Cambridge il usa |
There is a lot to learn , things have changed more than you can imagin. I am not sure about the ball links I just went to my Heli room and bent some old kyosho links and they seem fine . Does the head on yours have metal balls or molded plastic ?? You can cut the plastic ones off and bolt in new meats balls and get some new links if your worried . The ones with the large ends I am not sure how to deal with . Good luck |
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| Martin Heli-F
rrNovice London, UK |
Yes it has certainly changed. I don't recognize any of the new heli setups. I did cut off all the plastic balls back in the day on the head and swash for metal balls and all are still fine. It's the ball links I am concerned about! Had a few go in due to ONE ball link...Don't want a repeat performance.. I remember Vago Nordigan at Sandown park when his Heim Ranger exploded in mid air due to ONE ball link..My heart sank.. And the larger fly bar controls links have greyed a little but it rubbed off with my finger? Read on here somewhere that people were boiling the plastic? Does that include things like nylon ball links? Just a thought.Gmpheli Thanks for the offer of the jig. I did all mine in the 80's and still seem very strong.. |
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| HeimD
rrVeteran the great southwest |
Old Kyosho Concept Ball Links?
They seem to look ok and not cracked or anything. Do they decay/break down over time??? |
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| HeimD
rrVeteran the great southwest |
I am using some on a MyStar 30 I am rebuilding now.   |
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| Martin Heli-F
rrNovice London, UK |
I will try and replace them just for the sake of it. BTW, looking at your heli in the boot (trunk)I think things have really changed!! 1. I like the visor open 2. Does the 'S' shape fly bar improve stability? Mine was boring and straight. 3. Those tiny blades are cute, mine are huge. 4. What's the rubber band folded around the main shaft for? 5. Mine have all got BOOMS on the rear with a tail rotor. I prefer yours because it fits in small areas. |
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