Overview
The BLH Aluminum Tail Rotor Blade Grp Set Hub: B450 (Z-BLH1670A) is an essential upgrade component designed for RC helicopter enthusiasts in the UK who demand premium performance and durability from their Blade 450 series aircraft. This high-quality tail rotor blade grip and hub assembly represents a significant step up from standard components, offering the kind of precision engineering that separates serious hobbyists from casual flyers. Whether you're maintaining your existing helicopter fleet, replacing worn components after intensive flying sessions, or upgrading to higher-specification parts, this aluminium grip set delivers the reliability and longevity you need to keep your aircraft flight-ready.
Engineered specifically for the Blade 450D platform, this tail rotor blade group set hub combines robust aluminium construction with precision manufacturing to ensure consistent performance flight after flight. The aluminium material selection provides an excellent balance between weight savings and structural strength, ensuring your tail rotor operates smoothly whilst maintaining the stability your helicopter requires during precision manoeuvres. As part of the Blade family of RC helicopter spares and upgrades—one of the most trusted names in the RC helicopter community across the UK—this component sits alongside other essential items like main rotor blades, landing skids, and tail boom assemblies in the comprehensive Blade 450 spares portfolio.
RC Model Shop specialises in flight-critical components like this tail rotor assembly because we understand that RC helicopter maintenance and repair is not a casual undertaking. Every component matters, which is why we stock genuine Blade parts alongside trusted accessories from established manufacturers. Whether you're a weekend basher looking to keep your helicopter in service or a dedicated hobbyist maintaining multiple aircraft, having access to quality replacement parts like the Z-BLH1670A is fundamental to your continued enjoyment of the hobby.
Key Features
- Aluminium Construction — The grip set hub is manufactured from aluminium, a premium material choice that provides exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, ensuring your tail rotor assembly remains lightweight whilst maintaining the structural integrity needed to handle the demanding rotational forces of flight.
- Blade 450D Compatibility — Specifically designed and engineered for the Blade 450D helicopter platform, ensuring perfect fit, optimal alignment, and reliable performance without requiring modification or adaptation.
- Precision Engineering — This component is manufactured to exacting tolerances that Blade is recognised for, delivering the consistency and reliability that serious RC helicopter operators depend upon for predictable flight characteristics.
- Replacement and Upgrade Path — Designed as either a direct replacement for worn components or an upgrade from standard plastic alternatives, providing flexibility depending on your maintenance needs and performance expectations.
- Flight-Critical Component — As part of the tail rotor assembly, this grip set hub is essential to your helicopter's stability and manoeuvrability, making it a crucial component to replace with genuine, quality parts rather than alternatives.
Technical Performance
The BLH Aluminum Tail Rotor Blade Grp Set Hub is engineered to exacting standards befitting a component that bears responsibility for tail rotor stability and control. The aluminium material specification delivers superior durability compared to plastic alternatives whilst maintaining the precision tolerances required for proper blade grip alignment and rotation. This tail rotor assembly is part of the comprehensive Blade 450 family of spares and upgrades, which includes main rotor blades, tail boom assemblies, feathering shafts, dampers, bearings, and linkages—all engineered to work together as an integrated system. The precision manufacturing ensures that the blade grip maintains consistent positioning and alignment during flight, preventing the flutter and instability that can result from worn or damaged components. Users of the Blade 450 series regularly report that maintaining their aircraft with genuine components like this Z-BLH1670A grip set hub ensures predictable handling characteristics and longer intervals between major maintenance cycles. The aluminium construction provides a sweet spot between weight, strength, and durability—critical factors in helicopter design where every gram of unnecessary weight impacts flight performance and battery runtime.
What's in the Box
- Blade 450D Aluminium Tail Rotor Blade Grip Set Hub assembly
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the BLH Aluminum Tail Rotor Blade Grp Set Hub compatible with my Blade 450? — This component (Z-BLH1670A) is specifically designed for the Blade 450D model. If you operate an earlier Blade 450 variant, you should verify compatibility before ordering, as Blade has produced several generations of the 450 platform with different specifications. The standard Blade 450 uses the BLH1670 component, whilst this Z-BLH1670A variant is the upgraded 450D aluminium version. Our knowledgeable team at RC Model Shop can help confirm compatibility with your specific aircraft if you're unsure.
- When should I replace my tail rotor blade grip set hub? — You should inspect your tail rotor assembly regularly, particularly after hard landings or crashes where impact forces may have affected the helicopter's structure. Signs of wear include difficulty achieving smooth tail control authority, visible damage to the grip material, or wobbling in the blade assembly during ground rotation. Additionally, following the helpful maintenance tip that comes with genuine Blade spares, you should routinely check feathering shafts and dampers after a hard arrival, as the impact forces that damage one component often affect others in the assembly.
- What's the difference between plastic and aluminium tail rotor grips? — The aluminium Z-BLH1670A offers superior durability and longevity compared to standard plastic grip alternatives. Aluminium resists deformation better over extended flying sessions, maintains tighter tolerances as it ages, and provides more consistent blade positioning during flight. Whilst plastic grips are lighter, aluminium's additional weight is negligible in the context of overall helicopter performance, and the improved reliability typically justifies the upgrade for serious operators.
- Do I need to replace anything else when fitting this grip set hub? — When replacing flight-critical pairs such as rotor blades, genuine Blade spares recommend replacing both components of the pair together. Additionally, the Blade 450 spares range includes related components like feathering shafts, dampers, bearings, linkages, and screws that may warrant inspection. A helpful maintenance tip when working with metal-to-metal screws on helicopter assemblies is to use threadlock to keep vibrations at bay and prevent fasteners from loosening during flight.
- Is the Z-BLH1670A suitable for beginners? — This component is suitable for anyone operating a Blade 450D helicopter, regardless of experience level. However, replacing the tail rotor grip set hub does require basic mechanical competency and familiarity with your helicopter's assembly. If you're new to helicopter maintenance, our knowledgeable team at RC Model Shop are happy to provide guidance and recommendations to help you complete the replacement confidently.
- Where can I find other Blade 450 spares if I need additional components? — RC Model Shop stocks a comprehensive range of Blade 450 spares including main and tail blades, landing skids, canopies, main and tail gears, feathering spindles, shafts, booms, dampers, bearings, linkages, and screws. We also stock trusted accessory brands including E-flite, Spektrum, and Overlander, featuring motors, ESCs, servos, receivers, LiPo batteries and chargers.
Why Buy from RC Model Shop?
RC Model Shop is a trusted UK RC retailer and authorised dealer for all the brands we stock, including Traxxas, ARRMA, Losi, FTX, Hobbywing, Spektrum and more. Based in Walsall, we have a physical store where customers are welcome to come in, view products and purchase in store. Whether you are a seasoned competitor, a weekend basher, or just discovering the world of RC for the first time, our team of experienced RC enthusiasts is here to help you find the perfect setup and provide ongoing support. Order the BLH Aluminum Tail Rotor Blade Grp Set Hub: B450 Z-BLH1670A today with confidence, knowing you are buying from an authorised retailer with genuine products, expert knowledge and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Shop online or visit us in Walsall — we look forward to helping you get the most out of your RC experience.
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