Hornet Evo thread lock...

[RC_Hobbyist]

I noticed then Hornet Evo Kit comes with a small tub of thread lock.

What is thread lock used for as far as building the kit, as there is no indication in the instructions on when to use it.

[skom25]

Thread lock should be used ONLY on screws screwed into metal. Do not use it on plastic.

Unfortunately, Tamiya thread locker is rather bad and almost does not work. Effect is very poor.

[RC_Hobbyist]

1 hour ago, skom25 said:

Thread lock should be used ONLY on screws screwed into metal. Do not use it on plastic.

Unfortunately, Tamiya thread locker is rather bad and almost does not work. Effect is very poor.

If that is the case, I wonder why they included the thread lock, since most of the screws are screwed into plastic parts anyway?

Although I could see it being used on the small set screw which goes into the pinion gear, although that is the only application for thread lock I can see in this kit.

I'll go buy some from a hardware store if It is needed. I may have a bottle of thread lock somewhere in my toolbox that I have used in the past.

[skom25]

Try it first. Should be fine to lock screw on Pinion, because it is tightened quite hard.

I prefer Blue Loctite.

[RC_Hobbyist]

3 minutes ago, skom25 said:

Try it first. Should be fine to lock screw on Pinion, because it is tightened quite hard.

I prefer Blue Loctite.

Will do so once I get to that point.

I found the bottle of loctite in my tool box. I believe it is the red variety.
I might try the tamiya one first if it is blue, then go to mine if it does not work out.

[alvinlwh]

Here is how it will look like when called out in the instructions (my FT instructions as I cannot find the Hornet Evo one) to be used on MC6. 

And on the side margin how to use it. 

It is easier to apply accurately compared to liquid thread lock, therefore safer as it stays put instead of running everywhere damaging plastic. However I find it weaker than the liquid one which with enough practice, can be applied accurately too. 

[No Slack]

Be careful with red threadlock. It gives a permanent bond. Blue is the better choice.

[skom25]

1 hour ago, RC_Hobbyist said:

I believe it is the red variety.

Do not use it. You will not be able to remove screw. To be honest, it is even quite hard with Blue.

Use gel from kit and you will see. It should be totally enough for Pinion.

[River19]

I used it where the directions and common sense suggest it (I didn't use it on the pinion as there is no real reason).

Thread lock is nothing new to RC cars and isn't all that strong honestly, red or blue.  My Schumacher L1R is literally held together with thread lock per the factory specs as it is all metal to metal holding carbon parts together etc.

 

[RC_Hobbyist]

1 hour ago, River19 said:

I used it where the directions and common sense suggest it (I didn't use it on the pinion as there is no real reason).

I missed that when I was building the gearbox. Didn't look ahead, but upon reviewing the build instructions again, I see where the threadlock indication are located.

[RC_Hobbyist]

Is it better to buy loctite (brand name in the US) than to use the tamiya supplied loctite or will the tamiya loctite suffice for the job?

[Kowalski86]

7 minutes ago, RC_Hobbyist said:

Is it better to buy loctite (brand name in the US) than to use the tamiya supplied loctite or will the tamiya loctite suffice for the job?

The only area of an RC where I would use loctite is on the pinion grub screw, and I'd very carefully apply it with a toothpick, you only need a small dab for it to work.

Generally I don't use loctite or Tamiyas variant, unless of I'm working on an RC with a lot of metal parts.

[RC_Hobbyist]

49 minutes ago, Kowalski86 said:

The only area of an RC where I would use loctite is on the pinion grub screw, and I'd very carefully apply it with a toothpick, you only need a small dab for it to work.

Generally I don't use loctite or Tamiyas variant, unless of I'm working on an RC with a lot of metal parts.

So with that being said, should I ignore the instructions where it says that loctite should be added?

I do not want to go back and unscrew the pinion grub screw as I am afraid I might lose it and never find it again 

[Smokescreen38]

When I clicked on this, I thought I was going to read a new thread/discussion about some controversy that got the main Hornet Evo conversation locked!   

[River19]

For the record I had to remove a couple screws/nuts with the Red Tamiya paste on my EVO and while they were certainly held well they didn't take a major effort to unscrew 

[RC_Hobbyist]

4 hours ago, Smokescreen38 said:

When I clicked on this, I thought I was going to read a new thread/discussion about some controversy that got the main Hornet Evo conversation locked!   

Nah, just a first time builder looking for some tips