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gonzalo38 · 12-13-2009, 04:25 PM

Now that the SE version is out, which parts of that heli can be used to upgrade a V1 version ?

For example, could I use a Carbon Fiber Tail Boom in the V1 ?

BLAZE86DUBZ · 12-13-2009, 05:08 PM

i just picked up a se i know the heads more beefier the screws arnt as small and the landing gear is more beefier thinks the tail booms are the same and the main gears thats about it

gonzalo38 · 12-13-2009, 07:01 PM

For example.... can I use a SE canopy on the original 250 ?

BLAZE86DUBZ · 12-13-2009, 07:39 PM

yes it fits

Don McCullough · 12-13-2009, 09:09 PM

All of the SE parts are replacements for the V1 and vice-versa. The SE parts are only a bit sturdier. The SE tail grips have more counterbalance than the latest V1 grips. The one exception is the canopy. The SE canopies as well as the yellow lightning canopy are slightly larger. So, if you switch to an original canopy from one of those the batteries (non Align) may not fit.

gdelrio · 12-14-2009, 10:00 AM

I change the tail grip, motor,rotor housing, mixing arms and flybar paddles. Much better bird, faster response......

Don McCullough · 12-14-2009, 02:10 PM

Good thing you mentioned the paddles. They are slightly larger on the SE.

venture 50 · 12-14-2009, 08:55 PM

Ok, all this talk about SE parts, and i cant seem to find any. So, where can i find them???

Laxman · 12-15-2009, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by venture 50

Ok, all this talk about SE parts, and i cant seem to find any. So, where can i find them???

Here! http://www.readyheli.com/Align_TREX_...arts_s/493.htm

heli-on · 12-15-2009, 05:04 PM

They've updated the frame opening for the servos (added a notch) and now require the Align mounts.

The Anti-Rotation Bracket has been beefed up, as well.

Either show up as parts anywhere, though.

rickyg · 12-15-2009, 09:31 PM

I changed out both sets of mixing/washout arms, the swash, and the paddles. I was a bit disappointed that the SE upper mixing arms didn't include the tiny 1.5x3x0.2mm washer.

At first I didn't notice, I just took of the V1 mixing arm and tightened the new SE arm on, but it would barely move. The tiny washer was still stuck on the V1 mixing arm. After I pried it off and used it with the SE mixing arm I had ZERO slop and silky smooth movement.

While I had the head apart, I went in and re-leveled the head (it was a bit off) and adjusted for zero pitch at mid stick.

I thought I did it right the first time, but after watching more of Bob's videos I needed to shorten some of my control rods to make sure that the mixing arms were parallel. They were only off by two turns on all of the cyclic control rods, but I'm glad I was able to get everything nice and level. I hope it makes it fly better.

Ricky

12-13-2009, 04:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
gonzalo38 Registered Users Join Date: Feb 2007	Which SE upgrades for V1 ? Now that the SE version is out, which parts of that heli can be used to upgrade a V1 version ? For example, could I use a Carbon Fiber Tail Boom in the V1 ?

12-14-2009, 08:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
venture 50 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2009	Ok, all this talk about SE parts, and i cant seem to find any. So, where can i find them??? __________________

12-15-2009, 09:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
rickyg Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2008	I changed out both sets of mixing/washout arms, the swash, and the paddles. I was a bit disappointed that the SE upper mixing arms didn't include the tiny 1.5x3x0.2mm washer. At first I didn't notice, I just took of the V1 mixing arm and tightened the new SE arm on, but it would barely move. The tiny washer was still stuck on the V1 mixing arm. After I pried it off and used it with the SE mixing arm I had ZERO slop and silky smooth movement. While I had the head apart, I went in and re-leveled the head (it was a bit off) and adjusted for zero pitch at mid stick. I thought I did it right the first time, but after watching more of Bob's videos I needed to shorten some of my control rods to make sure that the mixing arms were parallel. They were only off by two turns on all of the cyclic control rods, but I'm glad I was able to get everything nice and level. I hope it makes it fly better. Ricky __________________ HK450 Pro TT, ESP T-REX 500, T-REX 250, Brushless Blade CX, Blade MCX Futaba 10C with Spektrum Module

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12-13-2009, 05:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
BLAZE86DUBZ Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008	i just picked up a se i know the heads more beefier the screws arnt as small and the landing gear is more beefier thinks the tail booms are the same and the main gears thats about it

12-13-2009, 07:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
gonzalo38 Registered Users Thread Starter Join Date: Feb 2007	For example.... can I use a SE canopy on the original 250 ?

12-13-2009, 07:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
BLAZE86DUBZ Registered Users Join Date: Jan 2008	yes it fits

12-13-2009, 09:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
Don McCullough Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2008	All of the SE parts are replacements for the V1 and vice-versa. The SE parts are only a bit sturdier. The SE tail grips have more counterbalance than the latest V1 grips. The one exception is the canopy. The SE canopies as well as the yellow lightning canopy are slightly larger. So, if you switch to an original canopy from one of those the batteries (non Align) may not fit.

12-14-2009, 10:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
gdelrio Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2008	I change the tail grip, motor,rotor housing, mixing arms and flybar paddles. Much better bird, faster response......

12-14-2009, 02:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Don McCullough Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2008	Good thing you mentioned the paddles. They are slightly larger on the SE.

12-15-2009, 05:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
heli-on Join Date: Aug 2008	They've updated the frame opening for the servos (added a notch) and now require the Align mounts. The Anti-Rotation Bracket has been beefed up, as well. Either show up as parts anywhere, though.

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