Where do you find small parts?

[jack10525]

So I do a lot of scratch building and usually just use left over parts from previous builds. I know where to find motors, esc's, props and servos easily. But what I can't find are the small stuff like prop adapters, wire for landing gear/servos, motor mounts and small screws and nuts. Currently I need replacement canopy screws for a Strix Stratosurfer. They a M3x40/50mm. Lowes only goes down to M4 size. Found them online but the prices are stupid and then shipping on top is just a straight up crime. Anyone know where to find smaller parts locally?

 

[Mr Man]

So I do a lot of scratch building and usually just use left over parts from previous builds. I know where to find motors, esc's, props and servos easily. But what I can't find are the small stuff like prop adapters, wire for landing gear/servos, motor mounts and small screws and nuts. Currently I need replacement canopy screws for a Strix Stratosurfer. They a M3x40/50mm. Lowes only goes down to M4 size. Found them online but the prices are stupid and then shipping on top is just a straight up crime. Anyone know where to find smaller parts locally?

I normally just buy that stuff off amazon…. Though control rod wires are cheaper at menards (hardware store, definitely not online)

 

[Houndpup Rc]

Though don't search for 'airplane control rods" unless you don't like bending Z bends...They really rip you off compared to if you just buy a pack of metal rods like this: https://amzn.to/44gEAFR (Though I feel like these are a bit softer than if you bought airplane control rods)

 

[Houndpup Rc]

So I do a lot of scratch building and usually just use left over parts from previous builds. I know where to find motors, esc's, props and servos easily. But what I can't find are the small stuff like prop adapters, wire for landing gear/servos, motor mounts and small screws and nuts. Currently I need replacement canopy screws for a Strix Stratosurfer. They a M3x40/50mm. Lowes only goes down to M4 size. Found them online but the prices are stupid and then shipping on top is just a straight up crime. Anyone know where to find smaller parts locally?

Ace Hardware might have it... (as well as paint and Minwax for your planes!) Otherwise SpeedyFPV has pretty good prices and there shipping is only like 2 bucks if its light!

Hardware | SpeedyFPV

speedyfpv.com

 

[tomlogan1]

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[Mr NCT]

Ace is good for screws & nuts, probably have wire too. Though their prices per piece are high, you don't have to buy 50.

 

[jack10525]

Thanks guys. Will check all suggestions. Amazon was a rip off.

 

[Merv]

...Anyone know where to find smaller parts locally?

Hobby shops often carry all that kind of stuff. If I had a hobby shop locally I would support it, but for me the closest hobby shop is 70 miles away.

Amazon works well for me, the free shipping from Prime makes all of the difference. Ebay also has some good deals.

Prior to the tariffs, I bough lots of stuff from AilExpress & Banggood. They were dirt cheep but it took 3-4 weeks for my stuff to arrive. I quickly learned to keep an inventory of stuff. When I got low I would reorder, so the wait was no big deal.

I'm not sure how the tariffs work. Anyone have experience, is there a minimum tariff? Is there a $80 minimum on a $5 item?

 

[Houndpup Rc]

I'm not sure how the tariffs work. Anyone have experience, is there a minimum tariff? Is there a $80 minimum on a $5 item?

Aliexpress only charges a few dollars for a $50 order👍

 

[Houndpup Rc]

Hobby shops often carry all that kind of stuff. If I had a hobby shop locally I would support it, but for me the closest hobby shop is 70 miles away.

Amazon works well for me, the free shipping from Prime makes all of the difference. Ebay also has some good deals.

Prior to the tariffs, I bough lots of stuff from AilExpress & Banggood. They were dirt cheep but it took 3-4 weeks for my stuff to arrive. I quickly learned to keep an inventory of stuff. When I got low I would reorder, so the wait was no big deal.

I'm not sure how the tariffs work. Anyone have experience, is there a minimum tariff? Is there a $80 minimum on a $5 item?

Yeah, I have a couple assortment kits I bought from there and have never regretted it! (I got it for like $8, where as the same one would have been like 15-25 on amazon!)

 

[LitterBug]

So I do a lot of scratch building and usually just use left over parts from previous builds. I know where to find motors, esc's, props and servos easily. But what I can't find are the small stuff like prop adapters, wire for landing gear/servos, motor mounts and small screws and nuts. Currently I need replacement canopy screws for a Strix Stratosurfer. They a M3x40/50mm. Lowes only goes down to M4 size. Found them online but the prices are stupid and then shipping on top is just a straight up crime. Anyone know where to find smaller parts locally?

Try ReadyMade RC directly. They often have replacement parts like the ones you want.

STRIX StratoSurfer - Replacement Wing Bolt Set - RMRC

Replacement wing bolts for the STRIX StratoSurfer. Includes 2x M3x40mm bolts,2x M3x50mm bolts

www.readymaderc.com

They have a pretty good selection of hardware

Standoffs, Fasteners, Dampening - RMRC

Get your small hardware from a trusted source. RMRC has standoffs, vibration dampeners, screws, nuts, washers, and clips for all your building needs.

www.readymaderc.com

 

[Houndpup Rc]

Try ReadyMade RC directly. They often have replacement parts.

STRIX StratoSurfer - Replacement Wing Bolt Set - RMRC

Replacement wing bolts for the STRIX StratoSurfer. Includes 2x M3x40mm bolts,2x M3x50mm bolts

www.readymaderc.com

I was just looking at them! 😂 👍

 

[LitterBug]

I was just looking at them! 😂 👍

Between them and BuddyRC 5 minutes up the road from me, I have pretty good "local" suppliers.

 

[Houndpup Rc]

Between them and BuddyRC 5 minutes up the road from me, I have pretty good "local" suppliers.

I have ordered from them too👍

 

[jack10525]

Hobby shops often carry all that kind of stuff. If I had a hobby shop locally I would support it, but for me the closest hobby shop is 70 miles away.

Amazon works well for me, the free shipping from Prime makes all of the difference. Ebay also has some good deals.

Prior to the tariffs, I bough lots of stuff from AilExpress & Banggood. They were dirt cheep but it took 3-4 weeks for my stuff to arrive. I quickly learned to keep an inventory of stuff. When I got low I would reorder, so the wait was no big deal.

I'm not sure how the tariffs work. Anyone have experience, is there a minimum tariff? Is there a $80 minimum on a $5 item?

I am south of Miami FL and the hobby shops here are about 20 miles away. Most are complete rip offs. Online is sooo much cheaper if I can find the parts. Amazon is getting too expensive too.

 

[RICHARD PHP]

Try TEMU they have plenty of stuff and are always running discounts

 

[LitterBug]

I am south of Miami FL and the hobby shops here are about 20 miles away. Most are complete rip offs. Online is sooo much cheaper if I can find the parts. Amazon is getting too expensive too.

I think one of the best options is ReadyMadeRC. They have the exact bolt set you are looking for and tons of other hardware at reasonable prices.

STRIX StratoSurfer - Replacement Wing Bolt Set - RMRC

Replacement wing bolts for the STRIX StratoSurfer. Includes 2x M3x40mm bolts,2x M3x50mm bolts

www.readymaderc.com

 

[Crstn_Jdi]

So I do a lot of scratch building and usually just use left over parts from previous builds. I know where to find motors, esc's, props and servos easily. But what I can't find are the small stuff like prop adapters, wire for landing gear/servos, motor mounts and small screws and nuts. Currently I need replacement canopy screws for a Strix Stratosurfer. They a M3x40/50mm. Lowes only goes down to M4 size. Found them online but the prices are stupid and then shipping on top is just a straight up crime. Anyone know where to find smaller parts locally?

You could use musical instrument string or guitar string for push rods, or even old hangers.

 

[Mr Man]

You could use musical instrument string or guitar string for push rods, or even old hangers.

I don’t think so…. Guitar strings are MUCH to flexible. Piano wire would be best. (It’s not actually for pianos, it’s just what they call it)

 

[Houndpup Rc]

Guitar strings are MUCH to flexible.

Yup, WAY to flexible👍