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4/10/2024

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Pilot Lounge > GeneralVario Airbus > Alouette II 1:6

Another Lama
Just did Maiden on a vario alouette converted to a lama for a friend, Thanks to Butch for the painting of the Blades !

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Joe Bessette

Looks great! Can you tell me more about the cargo baskets? I have been struggling to find some to fit my Lama. I've been struggling through trying to draw some in Fusion 360.

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4/10/2024

Charlie Bonnell

Hey Joe, they actually came with the heli as it was used unfinished, but these are them
https://www.vario-helicopter.biz/us1/Scale-Fittings-Accessories/Scale-Exterior-Parts/Accessories-for-landing-skids/Load-basket-Alouette-II-Lama::39043.html

Joe, Have you seen this from another site?
https://www.scalerchelis.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=10211&start=40

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Build & Maintain > Main Rotor SystemRoban ARFs > EC-130 (800)

What’s the best replacement ball link for Roban 700/800 mechs, idea’s thoughts?

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Michael Roznick

The SAB Goblin 700 ball links are excellent. Much better than the stock links.

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3/21/2024

Charlie Bonnell

Good stuff thanks Mike

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Detailing > Paint & RivetsBuild & Maintain > Main Rotor System

Vario shark skin blades,

what’s the best paint to use if you were to paint them available in the states?
Thanks in advance

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Butch Wellmaker

Hey Charlie,

I use Klass Kote paint on all my blades. Its like to old school K&B epoxy paint. I have 4 sets of Sharkskin blades all done in Klass Kote. I have used it on several sets of metal blades. I personally like the stuff but there are a ton of options out there.

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Thanks Butch !

@Charlie - Not sure which heli you got but note that 2K paint (or epoxy) is best for gas/kero operated aircraft and also nicely resistant to scratch. Make sure to fine sand prior application (1000) and verify that blades are still balanced along the process.

You might want also consider the look i...

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