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4.26.2008
Japanese toy giant Tomy says it's about to roll out the next generation in tiny indoor rc helicopters, and it's calling this one the Heli-Q.
3.16.2008
I was at first skeptical of this toy indoor rc helicopter as I had a similar one last year from a different company that was impossible to control.
2.06.2008
So glad I purchased this indoor rc helicopter. It has given hours of enjoyment and is easy to use along with being durable..
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How To Add Carbon Fiber To Helicopter Blades
Tired of nicks and slices in the edges of your helicopter blades? Adding carbon fiber sheeting will make your blades much more durable. And best of all, it's a peace of cake to do! Check out the video tutorial on the right for the step-by-step process.
Step 1:
The above picture shows all of the necessary tools for adding carbon fiber sheeting to your helicopter blades
a)carbon fiber sheeting
b)scissors
c)digital scale for balancing
d)set of blades to apply to
Step 2:
First, cut a piece of carbon fiber that will be a little longer, and a little wider than you blade. Remove the backing from the carbon fiber. Place the blade, curved side down, against the sticky side. I like to line up the pattern with the leading edge of the blade so it looks better. Fold both sides of the carbon fiber over the blade, removing any excess.
Step 3:
Trim off excess carbon fiber around the edges of the blade, and make the curve at the top of the blade.
Step 4:
In this example I only covered about 4/5 of the blade. You can cover as much or as little as you like.
Step 5:
Press out any airbubbles that may be visible under the carbon fiber.
Step 6:
When you have finished covering your blades, put each on the scale and be sure that they each weigh the same amount.
In my example the blades were originally 1.0 gram. After adding the carbon fiber, they were 1.3 grams, and addition of 1.2 grams to the copter.
Finsihed Product
Video Tutorial
Add Carbon Fiber Blades
