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rdlohr · 06-04-2008, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by aaron07

Rick,
Very nice build. Thanks for documenting this whole process. Great sticky.
How heavy is your Trex 500 inc. battery?

Thanks man!

Actually, I'm not sure on the weight. I have a small scale and a large scale, but not one that would accurately weigh a few pounds.

The power to weight ratio is GREAT. Its like a ROCKET!

Rick

SeanOC · 06-04-2008, 08:35 PM

Rick I just wanted to say thanks as well. I'm getting pretty far along in my build and really enjoying myself. I have been meticulous (although I still cant manage to be as clean as you!) and thanks you and several others here I feel totally confident in the integrity of the build.
This thread has been a great resource!

rdlohr · 06-04-2008, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SeanOC

Rick I just wanted to say thanks as well. I am about getting along pretty far in my build and I am really enjoying myself. I have been meticulous (although I still cant manage to be as clean as you!) and thanks you and several others here I feel totally confident in the integrity of the build.
This thread has been a great resource!

Thanks Sean. Glad we helped. Can't wait to see your finished bird. You are gonna love it!

Rick

02deuce · 12-06-2008, 09:42 AM

Rick
How are you liking your Spartan 760 and BLS-251 Setup?
If you were to do it over again what would you change?

rdlohr · 12-06-2008, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 02deuce

Rick
How are you liking your Spartan 760 and BLS-251 Setup?
If you were to do it over again what would you change?

It has been solid as a rock. I don't do fast backward flight though so I can't judge like a pro.
The whole bird has been great. I have no reason to change anything.

The Align packs were fine but I plan to upgrade to the Outrage 3000s this new year.

Rick

02deuce · 12-06-2008, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rdlohr

It has been solid as a rock. I don't do fast backward flight though so I can't judge like a pro.
The whole bird has been great. I have no reason to change anything.

The Align packs were fine but I plan to upgrade to the Outrage 3000s this new year.

Rick

Thanks Rick
Don't be mad at me, but I'm going to plagiarize your setup.... i guess that means I have to buy your RX mounting mod.

rdlohr · 12-06-2008, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 02deuce

Thanks Rick
Don't be mad at me, but I'm going to plagiarize your setup.... i guess that means I have to buy your RX mounting mod.

Heck no. I'm flattered.

I hope you do use my mount. Everybody loves them. If I had a receiver with the leads coming out the front, I would have used one too.

Rick

rdlohr · 12-06-2008, 02:09 PM

Oh, now that I think of it, there is no good reason to do the Faraday Cage. The other grounding mods still make sense if you don't run a torque tube.

You are gonna love it. I fly my 500 more than anything else.

Rick

02deuce · 12-06-2008, 06:21 PM

I ordered the ESP model so wouldn't have to deal with ESD issues. The down side is that I have a tendency to drag the tail practicing autos. I'm going to have to break myself of that bad habit.

SeanOC · 12-06-2008, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02deuce

Thanks Rick
Don't be mad at me, but I'm going to plagiarize your setup.... i guess that means I have to buy your RX mounting mod.

If it makes you feel any better I used Bob's build vids and this thread as a blueprint for my 500 as well and I couldn't be happier with the result.

02deuce · 12-06-2008, 07:47 PM

Sean
Yep used Finless builds for my 450's. Sure makes the build go easier. I'm in the parts order stage now and looking forward to the build and maiden flight.

02deuce · 12-06-2008, 08:28 PM

RIck whats up with your gyro mounts being out of stock at Ready Heli ?????
A little less forum surfing and a litttle more production Please

.

ChasHeliCop · 12-06-2008, 09:01 PM

He's not slacking off again is he ???? It's hard to get good help these days !

02deuce · 12-07-2008, 01:55 PM

Rick
Didn't you post a picture and specs for the drop down diode that you installed on your BLS 251?
I believe I saw it some where I just can't find it.

Thanks

02deuce · 12-20-2008, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rdlohr

Its easier than you would think. Cut that bundle open and you will see. There are no joints under there. It just routes wires to different connectors. Darn, I wish I would have snapped a picture of that. I just put on new connectors where I wanted them.

Rick

rdlohr · 12-20-2008, 05:46 PM

Its under the shrink wrap on the back side of this pic. I should have photographed it before I wrapped it.

http://www.putfile.com/pic/7979030

Rick

rdlohr · 12-20-2008, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 02deuce

Thanks for posting this. That should help people.

Rick

rdlohr · 12-20-2008, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02deuce

RIck whats up with your gyro mounts being out of stock at Ready Heli ?????
A little less forum surfing and a litttle more production Please

.

Hehe, sorry. Sometimes business is a bit too good and we get backed up.

Rick

Flying Daddy · 01-09-2009, 11:30 AM

Hello,
Can you please find me the dimension you have betweem the main rotor and the rear rotor for a Trex 500. This is to choose a fuselage.
Thanks you very much

flyingeagle · 02-07-2009, 03:47 PM

Rick, thanks for putting up this thread! Great job on your build,

As someone else has said, between the Finless vids and this thread, I believe that I will be able to construct a first class ship once the kit gets here. Once done, I'll throw a pic or two up.

06-04-2008, 08:35 PM	#62 (permalink)
SeanOC Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: LINY	Rick I just wanted to say thanks as well. I'm getting pretty far along in my build and really enjoying myself. I have been meticulous (although I still cant manage to be as clean as you!) and thanks you and several others here I feel totally confident in the integrity of the build. This thread has been a great resource! __________________ SAB RAW: 700, Piuma, 580 Nitro, 420 XL Power: Nimbus 550

12-06-2008, 09:42 AM	#64 (permalink)
02deuce Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2008	Rick How are you liking your Spartan 760 and BLS-251 Setup? If you were to do it over again what would you change? __________________ Trex 700N, 700E, 600E, 500E all Vbar 5.2 Pro FBL Dji F550 WKM Data Link 900MHZ DJI F450 Naza/GPS FPV 5.8 vtx TBS Disco w Core Naza GPS FPV 1.2 vtx MT Tiger motors

12-06-2008, 02:09 PM	#68 (permalink)
rdlohr HF Support Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006	Oh, now that I think of it, there is no good reason to do the Faraday Cage. The other grounding mods still make sense if you don't run a torque tube. You are gonna love it. I fly my 500 more than anything else. Rick __________________ Helifreak, the place to be! Oxy5 w/Brain2, Rush 750 w/VBAR,Logo 400SE, 600SE w/NEOs, TREX 450SE, 500, 600, Blade mCPX,130X, 180CFX, Nano QX, Convergence VTOL, MiniProtos w/BD3SX My products, used by top pilots worldwide, like you! http://rdlohr.com

12-06-2008, 06:21 PM	#69 (permalink)
02deuce Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2008	I ordered the ESP model so wouldn't have to deal with ESD issues. The down side is that I have a tendency to drag the tail practicing autos. I'm going to have to break myself of that bad habit. __________________ Trex 700N, 700E, 600E, 500E all Vbar 5.2 Pro FBL Dji F550 WKM Data Link 900MHZ DJI F450 Naza/GPS FPV 5.8 vtx TBS Disco w Core Naza GPS FPV 1.2 vtx MT Tiger motors

12-06-2008, 07:47 PM	#71 (permalink)
02deuce Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2008	Sean Yep used Finless builds for my 450's. Sure makes the build go easier. I'm in the parts order stage now and looking forward to the build and maiden flight. __________________ Trex 700N, 700E, 600E, 500E all Vbar 5.2 Pro FBL Dji F550 WKM Data Link 900MHZ DJI F450 Naza/GPS FPV 5.8 vtx TBS Disco w Core Naza GPS FPV 1.2 vtx MT Tiger motors

12-06-2008, 08:28 PM	#72 (permalink)
02deuce Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2008	RIck whats up with your gyro mounts being out of stock at Ready Heli ????? A little less forum surfing and a litttle more production Please . __________________ Trex 700N, 700E, 600E, 500E all Vbar 5.2 Pro FBL Dji F550 WKM Data Link 900MHZ DJI F450 Naza/GPS FPV 5.8 vtx TBS Disco w Core Naza GPS FPV 1.2 vtx MT Tiger motors

12-06-2008, 09:01 PM	#73 (permalink)
ChasHeliCop HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: May 2007	He's not slacking off again is he ???? It's hard to get good help these days ! __________________ Sponsored by Visa/MasterCard / Team Budweiser / Trojan Field Rep Donut Connoisseur HELI-FREAK, You couldn't have picked a better place to land !

12-07-2008, 01:55 PM	#74 (permalink)
02deuce Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2008	Rick Didn't you post a picture and specs for the drop down diode that you installed on your BLS 251? I believe I saw it some where I just can't find it. Thanks __________________ Trex 700N, 700E, 600E, 500E all Vbar 5.2 Pro FBL Dji F550 WKM Data Link 900MHZ DJI F450 Naza/GPS FPV 5.8 vtx TBS Disco w Core Naza GPS FPV 1.2 vtx MT Tiger motors

12-20-2008, 05:46 PM	#76 (permalink)
rdlohr HF Support Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006	Its under the shrink wrap on the back side of this pic. I should have photographed it before I wrapped it. http://www.putfile.com/pic/7979030 Rick __________________ Helifreak, the place to be! Oxy5 w/Brain2, Rush 750 w/VBAR,Logo 400SE, 600SE w/NEOs, TREX 450SE, 500, 600, Blade mCPX,130X, 180CFX, Nano QX, Convergence VTOL, MiniProtos w/BD3SX My products, used by top pilots worldwide, like you! http://rdlohr.com

01-09-2009, 11:30 AM	#79 (permalink)
Flying Daddy Join Date: Sep 2008	dimensions for fuselage Hello, Can you please find me the dimension you have betweem the main rotor and the rear rotor for a Trex 500. This is to choose a fuselage. Thanks you very much

02-07-2009, 03:47 PM	#80 (permalink)
flyingeagle Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2008	Rick, thanks for putting up this thread! Great job on your build, As someone else has said, between the Finless vids and this thread, I believe that I will be able to construct a first class ship once the kit gets here. Once done, I'll throw a pic or two up. __________________ Forget whales. Save the Helicopter!

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