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Finless · 05-24-2006, 04:14 PM

This post will contain the Trex HDE build videos.
These videos are a COMPLETE step by step build of the Trex XL HDE kit. I started this a month ago or more and just have not had tme to compile the steps I already shot as well as finish shooting them.

But I will post them here as I add them.

Enjoy!
Bob

HDE Build Overview
Trex XL HDE Kit and Tools Overview (10 Megs)

HDE Build Steps 1 through 3 - Head and Seesaw
Trex XL HDE Steps 1 through 3 (24 Megs)

HDE Build Step 4 - Flybar cage and Flybar
Trex XL HDE Step 4 (24 Megs)

HDE Build Steps 5 through 8 - Washout, Swash, and Head
Trex XL HDE Steps 5 through 8 (24 Megs)

HDE Build Steps 9 & 10 - Main Gear and Landing Gear
Trex XL HDE Steps 9 and 10 (12 Megs)

HDE Build - Frames and Mechanics
Trex XL HDE Frames and Mechanics (58 Megs)

HDE Build - Installing the Motor and Adjusting the Pinion
Trex XL HDE installing the moter and adjusting the pinion (24 Megs)

NEW 6/12/06 I am really sorry I could not do this with servos and go through the thing perfectly. This is a QUICKY ad-hoc vid on setup for HDE and I did this because many have asked for help. I PROMISE I will replace this with the complete and proper video when I get a chance

HDE Build - Servo / head setup QUICKY
Trex XL HDE Quicky servo/head setup overview (19 Megs)

Sorry but I will finish these as soon as I can!

Bob

hde_motor_pinion.wmv

pisarski · 05-24-2006, 10:32 PM

Thanks Bob very cool :cool:

zooland1 · 05-24-2006, 10:40 PM

Sure, now you put these up so I can second guess myself. Already know I need to snug up the flybar frame and CA the paddles.

Wish I'd had these a couple weeks ago, but at least I have the chance to check everthing. You are so awesome. Thanks again.

Finless · 05-24-2006, 10:51 PM

Hehehehe.... Sorry I actually have had these for awhile but with all I had to deal with over the last 3 weeks I just did not have the time to assemble them...

I truely am having fun doing these but I cant seem to get them out fast enough! You people really suck up the info faster than I can do them!

Your ALL are a very good classroom

Bob

zooland1 · 05-24-2006, 11:32 PM

No problem. You've still got two days to get the frame assembly vid up

Oh yeah, then there's the belt tensioning, electronics placement, etc., etc. We'll keep you busy if you let us.

mmffdvrr · 05-25-2006, 02:49 AM

great, now i can see if i did my heli the right way.
thanks a bunch :glasses2:

Quote:

Originally Posted by finless

This post will contain the Trex HDE build videos.
These videos are a COMPLETE step by step build of the Trex XL HDE kit. I started this a month ago or more and just have not had tme to compile the steps I already shot as well as finish shooting them.

But I will post them here as I add them.

Enjoy!
Bob

HDE Build Overview
Trex XL HDE Kit and Tools Overview (10 Megs)

HDE Build Steps 1 through 3 - Head and Seesaw
Trex XL HDE Steps 1 through 3 (24 Megs)

HDE Build Step 4 - Flybar cage and Flybar
Trex XL HDE Step 4 (24 Megs)

HDE Build Steps 5 through 8 - Washout, Swash, and Head
Trex XL HDE Steps 5 through 8 (24 Megs)

HDE Build Steps 9 & 10 - Main Gear and Landing Gear
Trex XL HDE Steps 9 and 10 (12 Megs)

HDE Build - Installing the Motor and Adjusting the Pinion
Trex XL HDE the moter and adjusting the pinion (24 Megs)

FYI next videos for this series should be first week on June!\

Bob

hde_motor_pinion.wmv

shauntot · 05-25-2006, 07:41 AM

Hi Bob,

I just want to say thank you for all the videos, i was just wondering, would you be doing one exclusively for the Trex XL CCPM (CDE)?

cheers
shaun

Finless · 05-25-2006, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shauntot

Hi Bob,

I just want to say thank you for all the videos, i was just wondering, would you be doing one exclusively for the Trex XL CCPM (CDE)?

cheers
shaun

Yes but it will be a ways off I think....
However MOST of my videos for the SE will cover setting that one up for the head and radio. Servo mounting is different but if you set it up from theswash up all will be the same.

Anyway, I will be doing a segment on CDE but not a complete build since the frames are same as the XL HDE and setup is like the SE. The segment will cover servo install and setup.

Bob

shauntot · 05-25-2006, 11:20 AM

tnx for the quick reply Bob.

i already have all your videos, so i guess i'll just use them and wait for the ccpm setp vids. thanks again, theyr'e awesomely helpful...the manual is good but it's better if there's someone explaining it and showing it at the same time, especially for users like me.

pisarski · 05-25-2006, 07:41 PM

hay bob what happend to the frame vid it was there yesterday ???

great job on the vids

thanks Bob

Finless · 05-25-2006, 07:48 PM

Thanks for pointing that out! I put it back in the list.

Bob

zooland1 · 05-25-2006, 10:02 PM

Now installing the motor might make sense. I knew you had that vid stashed somewhere. Thanks

shauntot · 05-26-2006, 02:59 PM

bob, i just watched the complete HDE videos. Man, I'm telling you, this is my 1st heli and I was daunted when I was reading the manual coz of all the small parts!!! way harder than a plane.

it's a good idea to have the manual in front of you while watching your vid and taking some notes down, especially the stuff about "this part goes has a specific orientation and would screw the setup if you put it in the other way, etc"

it's so helpful as just reading the manual, those things are so easy to miss just by looking at the pics..but your vids are so detailed they practically explain everything!!!

Thanks a million mate, you're one heck of a helpful guy.

now looking forward to the rest of the CCPM build

Finless · 05-27-2006, 07:18 AM

Thanks shauntot!

I am glad they helped you! I do these because I want to help the new person at whatever level they are with the hobby!

Please feel free to ask questions! This is what Helifreak is all about!

Bob

shauntot · 05-27-2006, 12:17 PM

you can expect a lot of questions from me in the future..btw, may i ask when the ccpm videos will be completed? i know you're busy..sorry! tnx again sir!

efly726 · 05-27-2006, 06:07 PM

Thank you Bob for these videos. My sons earned a Trex for graduation. I'll be sure to include a copy of your videos for him.

skipper · 06-01-2006, 04:03 AM

Hi Bob
Hello from downunder. Your build vids are very impressive not only from an information point of view but also are presented very well. I have worked as a TV producer/director for many years and wonder if you have had any experience in this field?? If not, I believe that Stanton CA stands to gain a new weatherman or perhaps News Presenter!!

May I also ask if there are any learn to fly tutorials available on the net either by you (hopefully) or someone else?
Thanks again
Mike
"He who flares wins"

Finless · 06-01-2006, 11:35 AM

Hi Skipper..... Thanks for the complements... I have done some classroom teaching for the company I work for but that’s it.... It would be cool to be News man

I have always been a techie type though......

I have started experimenting with flying videos both live and in the field and using the Sim. They are in my Forum here. I need to work on improving these.

Bob

skipper · 06-02-2006, 05:17 AM

Cheers Finless
and I see you are part of the sailing frat! Good on you! if you ever come to the great barrier reef near the whitsunday islands, bring your heli with you and we can use the deck of my boat for a heli pad!
If only heli flying was as simple as sailing!?!?

Blaze_au · 06-05-2006, 04:19 AM

hmm.. 5th of June... still the first week i guess

Looking forward to the tail end of the bird

05-24-2006, 04:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	Trex XL HDE Build Videos will be here! This post will contain the Trex HDE build videos. These videos are a COMPLETE step by step build of the Trex XL HDE kit. I started this a month ago or more and just have not had tme to compile the steps I already shot as well as finish shooting them. But I will post them here as I add them. Enjoy! Bob HDE Build Overview Trex XL HDE Kit and Tools Overview (10 Megs) HDE Build Steps 1 through 3 - Head and Seesaw Trex XL HDE Steps 1 through 3 (24 Megs) HDE Build Step 4 - Flybar cage and Flybar Trex XL HDE Step 4 (24 Megs) HDE Build Steps 5 through 8 - Washout, Swash, and Head Trex XL HDE Steps 5 through 8 (24 Megs) HDE Build Steps 9 & 10 - Main Gear and Landing Gear Trex XL HDE Steps 9 and 10 (12 Megs) HDE Build - Frames and Mechanics Trex XL HDE Frames and Mechanics (58 Megs) HDE Build - Installing the Motor and Adjusting the Pinion Trex XL HDE installing the moter and adjusting the pinion (24 Megs) NEW 6/12/06 I am really sorry I could not do this with servos and go through the thing perfectly. This is a QUICKY ad-hoc vid on setup for HDE and I did this because many have asked for help. I PROMISE I will replace this with the complete and proper video when I get a chance HDE Build - Servo / head setup QUICKY Trex XL HDE Quicky servo/head setup overview (19 Megs) Sorry but I will finish these as soon as I can! Bob hde_motor_pinion.wmv __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco! Last edited by Skiddz; 11-10-2019 at 01:03 PM.. Reason: "Fixed" video links

05-24-2006, 10:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	Hehehehe.... Sorry I actually have had these for awhile but with all I had to deal with over the last 3 weeks I just did not have the time to assemble them... I truely am having fun doing these but I cant seem to get them out fast enough! You people really suck up the info faster than I can do them! Your ALL are a very good classroom Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco!

05-25-2006, 07:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	Thanks for pointing that out! I put it back in the list. Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco!

05-27-2006, 07:18 AM	#14 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	Thanks shauntot! I am glad they helped you! I do these because I want to help the new person at whatever level they are with the hobby! Please feel free to ask questions! This is what Helifreak is all about! Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco!

05-27-2006, 06:07 PM	#16 (permalink)
efly726 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006	Videos Thank you Bob for these videos. My sons earned a Trex for graduation. I'll be sure to include a copy of your videos for him. __________________ efly726 450se, Trex 600 Funkey/Airwolf, Trex 600/Hughes MD500 fuselage

05-24-2006, 10:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
pisarski Registered Users Join Date: May 2006	Thanks Bob very cool :cool:

05-24-2006, 10:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
zooland1 Join Date: May 2006	Sure, now you put these up so I can second guess myself. Already know I need to snug up the flybar frame and CA the paddles. Wish I'd had these a couple weeks ago, but at least I have the chance to check everthing. You are so awesome. Thanks again.

05-24-2006, 11:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
zooland1 Join Date: May 2006	No problem. You've still got two days to get the frame assembly vid up Oh yeah, then there's the belt tensioning, electronics placement, etc., etc. We'll keep you busy if you let us.

05-25-2006, 07:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
shauntot My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006	Hi Bob, I just want to say thank you for all the videos, i was just wondering, would you be doing one exclusively for the Trex XL CCPM (CDE)? cheers shaun

05-25-2006, 11:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
shauntot My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006	tnx for the quick reply Bob. i already have all your videos, so i guess i'll just use them and wait for the ccpm setp vids. thanks again, theyr'e awesomely helpful...the manual is good but it's better if there's someone explaining it and showing it at the same time, especially for users like me.

05-25-2006, 07:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
pisarski Registered Users Join Date: May 2006	hay bob what happend to the frame vid it was there yesterday ??? great job on the vids thanks Bob

05-25-2006, 10:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
zooland1 Join Date: May 2006	Now installing the motor might make sense. I knew you had that vid stashed somewhere. Thanks

05-26-2006, 02:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
shauntot My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006	bob, i just watched the complete HDE videos. Man, I'm telling you, this is my 1st heli and I was daunted when I was reading the manual coz of all the small parts!!! way harder than a plane. it's a good idea to have the manual in front of you while watching your vid and taking some notes down, especially the stuff about "this part goes has a specific orientation and would screw the setup if you put it in the other way, etc" it's so helpful as just reading the manual, those things are so easy to miss just by looking at the pics..but your vids are so detailed they practically explain everything!!! Thanks a million mate, you're one heck of a helpful guy. now looking forward to the rest of the CCPM build

05-27-2006, 12:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
shauntot My HF Map location Join Date: May 2006	you can expect a lot of questions from me in the future..btw, may i ask when the ccpm videos will be completed? i know you're busy..sorry! tnx again sir!

06-01-2006, 04:03 AM	#17 (permalink)
skipper Join Date: May 2006	Hi Bob Hello from downunder. Your build vids are very impressive not only from an information point of view but also are presented very well. I have worked as a TV producer/director for many years and wonder if you have had any experience in this field?? If not, I believe that Stanton CA stands to gain a new weatherman or perhaps News Presenter!! May I also ask if there are any learn to fly tutorials available on the net either by you (hopefully) or someone else? Thanks again Mike "He who flares wins"

06-01-2006, 11:35 AM	#18 (permalink)
Finless Team Taco VP Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005	Hi Skipper..... Thanks for the complements... I have done some classroom teaching for the company I work for but that’s it.... It would be cool to be News man I have always been a techie type though...... I have started experimenting with flying videos both live and in the field and using the Sim. They are in my Forum here. I need to work on improving these. Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" NEW Video Link -> Safety Video #1 Video Link -> CAUTION using powerful tools! Video Link -> How to CRASH TWICE in one flight! Video Link -> Don't Taco!

06-02-2006, 05:17 AM	#19 (permalink)
skipper Join Date: May 2006	Cheers Finless and I see you are part of the sailing frat! Good on you! if you ever come to the great barrier reef near the whitsunday islands, bring your heli with you and we can use the deck of my boat for a heli pad! If only heli flying was as simple as sailing!?!?

06-05-2006, 04:19 AM	#20 (permalink)
Blaze_au Join Date: May 2006	hmm.. 5th of June... still the first week i guess Looking forward to the tail end of the bird

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