Learn something new after being in the hobby 10 years, my old 380 goblin Always had belt residue on the rollers but never knew why
@paulnelson531410 ай бұрын
Jeff, you must be psychic! During my last flight I was questioning my belt tension, thanks for the tips
@westhobbiesrc805110 ай бұрын
Maybe I am! Nobody will ever know lol I hope the video was helpful!
@kaidok931410 ай бұрын
Bam! Thank you bro! This video is perfect. Not one video out there that explains this in this detail. THANK YOU!
@westhobbiesrc805110 ай бұрын
You’re welcome! I’m glad the video was detailed and helpful.
@drummerdeacan4 ай бұрын
I just found this video. As of now, its 5 months old. Ive been flying with torque tube tails. I recently build a Tron Dnamic with a belted tail. This video will help me ensure that my tension is happy. The other day while spooling down from a flight, I thought I heard a noise from my tail boom. I was wondering, is my belt too loose? I'll take a look at it the next opportunity I get. Thanks for the best & helpful heli videos on the planet!
@gregharter821210 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. Really enjoy the beginner basics content. I still have so much to learn.
@westhobbiesrc805110 ай бұрын
Good! I’m glad you are enjoying these videos!
@photosbynickel10 ай бұрын
Great video keep up the good work. Would also like to see a short video explaining about the main rotor blades and tail blades as well. How tight or loose should they be as well. I would like to know
@westhobbiesrc80519 ай бұрын
Thank you! I appreciate it! That video will come out Monday!
@larrychamel10 ай бұрын
Fabulous Video and Explanations, Jeff!! Thanks for sharing, Brother!
@westhobbiesrc805110 ай бұрын
Hey Larry! You’re welcome! I hope the video was helpful.
@larrychamel10 ай бұрын
Jeff, Everything You Post is Helpful!! I'm a SAB Goblin Pilot, through & through!!! I've got a 380 KSE, 3 TOP MAINS, A 420 RAW AND A 570 Drake Edition. 95% of what you do is Relevant!! Thanks again Jeff and my Best to You and your little Angel, Dad, Grandma & Grandpa!! Stay well, Jeff!!
@hateeternalmaver10 ай бұрын
Having a belt is like having dual direct-drive pedals on a drumset,, I imagine... xD I only ever got to fly direct-drive tail so far and just recently got my hands on a little pushrod setup micro heli but an actual belt seems like the real thing you want to go for eventually.
@westhobbiesrc805110 ай бұрын
Belt driven tails will always outperform a brushless driven tail, depending on the size of the helicopter. I my self love the idea of a direct drive brushless driven tail, but it is extremely difficult to get them to even come close to the performance of a belt, driven tail on bigger models, mainly because of variable pitch versus changing motor RPM.
@RotoRCol10 ай бұрын
@@westhobbiesrc8051 besides the ugly sound of the tail, like a mosquito or a drone
@Drd4all10 ай бұрын
Just want to say that I really enjoy all your videos Jeff. Your upbeat, happy demeanor really gives off a positive vibe, keep up the great work !
@westhobbiesrc805110 ай бұрын
Thank you! I greatly appreciate that, I try my best to give great energy and positive energy throughout every video no matter what the video is. I love this hobby, and I love to spread my passion for this hobby.
@rchelihead215710 ай бұрын
Hey Jeff !! Great videos that you make, the other great thing about you that I have noticed is that you are really genuine with all the details you cover, much appreciate your efforts!
@westhobbiesrc80519 ай бұрын
Hello! Thank you very much. I try my best to make every video as informational as possible! Thank you for watching!
@rchelihead21579 ай бұрын
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@Pedro-Lopes.10 ай бұрын
Nice explanation Jeff 👍👍👍
@westhobbiesrc805110 ай бұрын
Thank you! I hope the video was helpful.
@JensAstrom10 ай бұрын
Thanks Jeff. Awesome as always. Comprehensive info delivered in an easy and direct way.
@westhobbiesrc80519 ай бұрын
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!
@O-RoD10 ай бұрын
With my RAW 420 I just tension untill my tensioner has only a little bit of play. Then tighten everything up and fly. Haven't had any issues doing it this way. 👍
@westhobbiesrc805110 ай бұрын
That way works too!
@Loophole12010 ай бұрын
Awesome break down ! Thanks Jeff, now I don’t have to assume I was doing it right !!
@westhobbiesrc805110 ай бұрын
Thank you! I’m glad the video was helpful and gave you some reinsurance!
@sunnymanku72409 ай бұрын
Great video yet again
@TobySexton10 ай бұрын
Awesome video Jeff. Very educational as usual.
@westhobbiesrc805110 ай бұрын
Thank you Toby! I’m glad the video was helpful!
@CoryTrese10 ай бұрын
This video is really useful, thanks for sharing your knowledge.
@westhobbiesrc805110 ай бұрын
You’re welcome! I’m glad he’s videos are helpful and you can learn from them.
@tonygrubb853010 ай бұрын
Another great video from WesthobbiesRC
@westhobbiesrc805110 ай бұрын
Thank you, Tony! I greatly appreciate it.
@hateeternalmaver10 ай бұрын
Blade tightness next... ;-) I think I know your stance on it but why not make a whole video? hehe cheers man
@westhobbiesrc805110 ай бұрын
Blade tightness video will be out next Monday. Just have to finish editing that video!
@mikefuchs281410 ай бұрын
Hi Jeff, great video, thanks. Have you ever heard like a slapping noise from the belt when it's too loose? I had that on the omp m4 before tightening the belt. Thanks!
@westhobbiesrc805110 ай бұрын
Yes! If your belt is to lose it can definitely cause a slapping noise inside the boom. But that’s really lose! Very surprised it didn’t skip teeth.
@Gavs_rc_hobbies10 ай бұрын
I wonder if SAB will make the tensioner gauge for other models in their lineup later on?
@westhobbiesrc805110 ай бұрын
I personally think they should! Not sure if it will happen or not but I would love to see it.
@anthonypoltes74132 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video jeff. I recently built a kraken 580 which doesn't have any tension pulleys for the tail belt, how would i tell if it is too tight?
@westhobbiesrc80512 ай бұрын
@@anthonypoltes7413 thank you for watching! So on the kraken you go by feel, you want to use the same idea, hold tail hub and put pressure on the head and make sure it doesn’t skip. Then make sure its doesn’t feel to tight.
@simonsutherland8147 ай бұрын
Such helpful videos Cheers I have a question for all comers; I am flying an Old KDS 450 Heli, no flight controller just a basic Gyro, I can't bind the KDS K-8X receiver to it so i'll upgrade the Receiver, I have a TX16s mk1 running Open TX 4n1, Suggestions on a good easy to bind receiver Please. Cheers Simon New Zealand
@Flylowrc110 ай бұрын
Thanks JEFF. Maybe you can help me i’m trying to find canopy quick remove latches for my align 500 heil. I tried Rc booya, but I don’t know if they’re still in business they don’t answer my emails and everything’s out of stock. Thanks, JEFF.
@westhobbiesrc805110 ай бұрын
You’re welcome! So, unfortunately, those canopy latches are no longer in production and haven’t been made for a long while now. Your best bet is to look on the forms and groups to try to find somebody that has a set. They are willing to sell. I had a set on my old Trex 500 and they were great!
@Backyard_Buzzard9 ай бұрын
the looser you run the belt the more power your heli makes and less strain is put on your bearings
@westhobbiesrc80519 ай бұрын
No, helis are designed to make the perfect amount of power with the belt tension in mind. Yes, if you run a belt very tight it will take away power as there strain is high. Running your belt looser to have more power is just asking for belt slap and skipping,
@Backyard_Buzzard9 ай бұрын
@westhobbiesrc8051 so the goal is loose as possible
@Lance57H10 ай бұрын
Hey Jeff! Awsome video as always, I'm thinking I want to sell my Raw 420 to build a Raw 500. I think overall the Raw 500 will be a better model. I'm going to go through and rewire the entire thing to help clean it up, along with going through to re-grease it and clean up the model from all dirt and grime. I'm going to put new decals on it as well. I think I have about 30 flights in total with this modle and it's never been wrecked. It's got the exact set up your 420 has along with the aluminum blade grips and motor guards with the Rotortech 420 blades and Rotortech tail blades. I'll also include the original blades. How much would be a fair asking price for this heli?
@westhobbiesrc805110 ай бұрын
The 500 is a great helicopter. I’m really enjoying it! I need to build one for myself. I have seen them go ready to fly like that for anywhere from $700 to $900. Depending on setup and conditions. I would say $750-$850 is a great asking price.
@mathiaschillisplash89975 ай бұрын
Im afraid of having it to tight and the belt being ripped apart mid air😅
@mattdbot9 ай бұрын
Any way we could chat about the Raw 500 tail?
@westhobbiesrc80519 ай бұрын
Sure! What do you need help with?
@mattdbot9 ай бұрын
Kind of a long story.. mine went in the first 3 minutes.. first Heli ever.. Can I email you my number and chat for a few?
@mattdbot9 ай бұрын
If not, no worries
@westhobbiesrc80519 ай бұрын
@@mattdbot are you on Facebook?
@mattdbot9 ай бұрын
Unfortunately not
@gonzodetroitify10 ай бұрын
Bro I do not even know how I got here 😏👋🏿👋🏿 nor do I plan on owning one🫣 But your intel is Amazing super dooper easy to comprehend and a ghad Damn great watch💯✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿 New sub also 😎😎
@westhobbiesrc805110 ай бұрын
Thank you! I’m glad you found the channel and enjoy it! Maybe one day you will get into it and you have plenty of videos to help!
@pouyatavassoli9 ай бұрын
Hello Jeff, on which conditions the tail belt breaks apart? And how we know it's been worn out and it's time to change?
@westhobbiesrc80519 ай бұрын
So normally every 100-150 flights I will pull my helis apart and re grease all the thrust bearing and check over the whole model. Belts can last a many many flights and they can go bad fast. Really depends on how tight the belt is. How old the belt is. Normally it’s age that makes them go bad.