Is your tail rotor not holding as rock solid as it used to? There can several reasons for this, but increased slop in the pitch mechanism is the easiest one to detect and fix. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO3EhEdvgvA

RC heli swashplates have two main wear & tear items. If your swashplate has play in it, one of these two items may need replacing/servicing; or perhaps the fix will be much simpler as we found out on this swashplate once taken apart. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SmHR3IJqOY

In part 5 of the Roban EC130 Build series, we finally get to see how this large scale RC helicopter will fly and get to experience just how well or poorly a fenestron tail rotor works. This is the best part of every new RC helicopter build in my opinion. It combines fear, fun and a great sense of accomplishment into one single event. It can also end in disaster, but that possibility has been greatly minimized by the progressive baby steps taken in this build thus far. A good deal of confidence in the helicopter, components, build & setup has therefor already been established. It is however this first proper maiden flight of every heli I have ever built, that I remember the most; it's just one big reason why I and so many others love this hobby so much. The last 3 months all coalesce into this single flight. I also haven't been this excited about a fresh RC heli build since I flew my first turbine powered RC helicopter back in 2009. This one as well is introducing an unknown element I have no prior experience with - the fenestron tail rotor. Before flying the Roban EC130 however, there are both internal and external scale details that have to be installed along with the ESC cooling fan, and lastly rechecking the center of gravity. Video Time Chapters: 0:00 Scale Seats 1:46 Interior Carpet 3:38 Instrument Panel 4:45 Exterior Details 8:19 ESC Cooling Fan 8:43 Test Flight 14:53 Post Flight Analysis Roban EC130 800 RC Helicopter Build Series: Part 1 - Unboxing: https://youtu.be/3qM_1fg9110 Part 2 - Component Selection: https://youtu.be/ycq4jW7JVao Part 3 - Building Mechanics, Setup & Test Flight: https://youtu.be/eDRr7n3Zq4g Part 4 - Fitting Mechanics & Maiden Flight: https://youtu.be/NocHFV8f90c Part 5 - Scale Details & Full Flight: https://youtu.be/1Grlqsldf6M List of components I'm using in this Roban 800 Super Scale EC130: - Roban 800 Super Scale EC130 RC Heli Kit: https://www.motionrc.com/products/roban-ec-130-grand-canyon-800-size-scale-helicopter-arf-rbn-130gc-8?variant=39489241874617 - Gens Ace 6S 5100 mAh 80C LiPo Batteries: https://www.genstattu.com/ga-b-80c-5100-6s1p-ec5.html - Gens Ace 2S 3500 mAh RX LiPo battery: https://www.genstattu.com/gens-ace-3500mah-7-4v-2s1p-rx-lipo-battery-pack-with-jr-and-ec3-plug/ - Egodrift Scale Collection brushless motor 4035hs 460kv: https://www.helidirect.com/products/egodrift-scale-collection-4035hs-460kv-motor-6x40 - Castle Phoenix Edge HV 50V 120A ESC: https://www.helidirect.com/products/phoenix-edge-120-hv-50v-120-amp-brushless-esc - Bavarian Demon 3X Flybarless System: https://www.motionrc.com/products/bavariandemon-3x-flybarless-system-dembd3x - KST Brushless HV Digital BLS815-V2 Cyclic Servo: https://www.buddyrc.com/collections/kst-servos/products/kst-bls815-v2-digital-brushless-servo-hv-8-4v-0-07s-277oz?ref=-ptdbz6d-llb - KST Brushless HV Digital High Torque X20-3612 Fenestron Tail Servo: https://www.buddyrc.com/collections/kst-servos/products/kst-x20-3612-digital-servo-hv-8-4v-0-11s-40kg-cm-555oz-in?ref=-ptdbz6d-llb&variant=39908670308540 Resources: Roban EC130 RC helicopter 800 English Manual: https://www.rchelicopterfun.com/support-files/roban-ec130-english.pdf Want to learn all about RC helicopters? Please visit my website: https://www.rchelicopterfun.com/ DISCLAIMER: Links included in this description might be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. There is no additional charge to you! Thank you for supporting RC Helicopter Fun.com & my channel which helps me keep creating content. This video is for information purposes only; it's no substitute for the years of collective pitch RC helicopter building & flying experience required to successfully put one of these big Roban scale kits together & fly it. Please consider giving a thumbs up & subscribe if you enjoy the content - thank you & thanks for watching :) ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Grlqsldf6M

Making R2-D2 Part 4. Finally, the dome gets finished. Today we'll be gluing in the dome panels, logic panels, fitting the holoprojectors and lower rings. A few issues cropped up, but by pointing them out, hopefully you can avoid them or at least be prepared for them if you choose to make your own full size 3D printed R2-D2 dome. Video Time Chapter Index: 0:00 Intro 0:23 Gluing the panels 3:05 Installing the holoprojectors 5:38 Fitting both lower dome rings 7:03 Finished & Final Thoughts Working time I spent to complete the Mr. Baddeley 3D printed dome (not including waiting for parts & printer down time when a bearing & fan needed to be replaced) was about 5-6 weeks. Basically working on it during my spare time a few evenings a week and a couple full weekend days. I wasn't rushing at all through most of it and just took my time to enjoy the process which was both fun & relaxing. However, some things like sanding and painting I don't particularly enjoy, so I admit I rushed through them a bit and that showed up in the finish unfortunately. Making R2-D2 Video Series: Introduction to a DIY R2-D2 Build: https://youtu.be/hkkSagTsLXY Part 1 Making the dome: https://youtu.be/HaZ7ABkhwn8 Part 2 Painting the dome: https://youtu.be/inoqE19ODUQ Part 3 Dome lights & holoprojectors: https://youtu.be/hDR9z1PAJSA Astromech R2 Builders Club Forum: https://astromech.net/ Mr. Baddeley's Patreon Page (source for Astromech Droid 3D print files): https://www.patreon.com/mrbaddeley If you're curious of the parts/materials I've used so far to get the dome finished to this stage, here's the running list: 5 - rolls of 1kg 1.75mm silver PLA+ filament 1 - roll of 1kg 1.75mm blue PLA+ filament 2 - cans Dupliccolor dark gray sandable primer spray paint (should have used 3 for at least 3 coats) 1.5 - cans Duplicolor Sonic Blue Pearl spray paint 1 - can Rustoleum 2X Ultra Cover Metallic Aluminum spray paint 1/2 - can Rustoleum 2X Ultra Cover Clear Gloss spray paint 1/4 - can light weight auto body filler 1/3 - tube Bondo Glazing/Spot putty 1/3 - tube Silver Leaf Rub N Buff 1oz - bottle of medium thickness CA glue 1/2 - tube Household Goop Glue or Shoe Goo 18 - M4 x 10mm button head hex screws for dome sections 14 - M4 x 30mm button head hex screws for dome rings 32 - M4 hex nuts 32 - M4 washers 1 - Teeces R2 Light Set 4 - micro 9g servos 3 - glass crystal magnifiers (apx. 35mm dia.) 3 - Cree XML high output LEDs 1 - 4"/100mm split acrylic ball ornament Miscellaneous: plastic diffusers, small self tapping screws, blue Loctite, black paint Thank you for supporting RC Helicopter Fun.com & my channel which helps me keep creating content & fun projects like this. Please consider giving a thumbs up & subscribe if you enjoy the content - thank you & thanks for watching :) ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnjCrLlJtig