Trex 600 canopy on a Huri?

[SQRT(-2)]

I use a Trex 500 canopy on my Huri 425, but it's a bit small. Helidirect has there blank canopies on sale real cheep, like five bucks, so I picked up two 500 and two 600 size. (They were out of 550 size already.) I have seen them with 550 canopies, well at least pictures of them with 550 canopies. What does a Huri look like with a 600 canopy? Anyone using a Trex 600 canopy?

Thanks

[Mikej]

IMHO the 600 is a bit too big. I use 500 and 550 and the 500 is a bit tight, but the 550 fits very well

[SQRT(-2)]

That is what I am afraid of, but for $5 each, why not try? And if it is too big, at least I get to practice air brushing them.

[Mikej]

Someone (I think that it was Jungle Bob) tried it - try a search for Trex 600 canopy

[PTcaflyer]

...this is a 550 canopy from Hobbypartz....waiting for them to get more in stock....
https://www.helifreak.com/album.php?...ictureid=57882

[kavic5150]

Originally Posted by PTcaflyer

...this is a 550 canopy from Hobbypartz....waiting for them to get more in stock....
https://www.helifreak.com/album.php?...ictureid=57882

That looks like it was made for the Hurri. I think I'll get one when they are back in stock. My gaui cano is starting to look like an old shoe.

[PTcaflyer]

Yep...you will need to trim the "Ears" at the back to level them off on top...
You can put a "BIG HONKIN" Battery under there!

[SQRT(-2)]

I was thinking about trimming, do you do anything special to make the ends neat? Or can I just cut it with a big set of scissors and sand it smooth?

[PTcaflyer]

I used a large set of tin snips and any fibers that were left or frayed, I trimmed with scissors or flush cutting snips...Sand smooth with your Dremel and salt to taste!

[SQRT(-2)]

I got the canopies in, I cut one of the 600 down. I think it looks pretty good.



I am looking forward to painting it, but I need to practice with the air brush first.

[SQRT(-2)]

The end result:



Cutting with scissors and sanding smooth works pretty well. I am amazed how nice of a line you can get that way. If my measurements are correct I will be able to fit a 3300mah lipo under this canopy easily.