Funkey Scale Fuse on a T-Rex 600?

[rchflyer]

JimJam,

I assume you have seen this post. http://www.helifreak.com/viewtopic.php?t=24751

A couple of work arounds we did for fitting the 600 into those bodies was:
1.) Mount the mechanics as high as possible in the fuse. App. 1 1/4" blocks were used as mounts. I don't have the exact numbers with me but it was the same for both bodies.
2.)9550 Servo's were used to reduce the width of the mechanics.
3.) A single push rod from servo's to the bell crank (ail/pit), again clearance issue's
4.)Stock tail pushrod systems but the servo flipped in the mount and rotated for clearance, with a slight offset bend in the rod for exiting the fuse.
5.) Stock mainshaft on the Jet ranger.
6.) Extended mainshaft made for the 500. App. 3/4 - 1" longer. TT rods were used to extend the distance to raise the swash plate.

So far no problems/issues with either of the fuses, except you can't get the Jet Rangers, from Century, copyright infringment or something like that. But Altech/MRC does have them and they are also made by Funkey.

[rchflyer]

OOPS, double post.

[rchflyer]

Here are a couple of shots of the installation, these where from early on. But this will give you a general ideal of the process I used.

[JIMJAM]

I ran across some pics and post showing how a few shortened the top which give alot more distance betreen the flybar.
Looked pretty good.
Alot better than the heli would if the flybar hit :shock:
I have a dremel but want to be carefulo. Wonder what the best attachment to use to cut the fiberglass as striaght and smooth as possible?

[Andi G]

The Sceadu has the same issue, Hirobo sells a so called "scale ring" which is mounted below the seesaw to limit flybar detection. Might be the easiest way to solve this issue. I haven't seen the TRex Head closeup yet so I don't know if it is easy to install.

That said I also need an electric mech for my Hughes so keep posting ideas :mrgreen:
I'm also looking for pictures of the Magnum PI Hughes - hard to find anything good on the web.

Andi

[JIMJAM]

Got my 500e fuse in today.
QUESTION-
Are there 2 pieces total for the windsheild?
One piece is molded with 2 pointed areas.
The other is a shallow uniform shallow bowl shaped.
I understand that they will need to be cut but just want to make sure nothing is missing as it will be a while before I actually begin construction.
BTW- I f anyone has pics of the windsheild pieces cut out but not glued in it would be helpful.
Thanks again

[efly726]

Jimjam

you should have 4 pieces for the windows - 2 are rectangle, upper windows, 1 small dome which is cut into two pieces that are the front bottom left and right windows. The large piece is the upper front window.

[JIMJAM]

This is what I got.

[JIMJAM]

Ok I just found the Century picture shwoing the contents.
Looks like what I got.

[efly726]

I've just completed my 500 using Trex 600 mechanics. First flight pics attached. Stock set up using 600L motor, Align blades and 4900 FP. Maxx lights all around. Very scale like.

[bernoo]

I went to the RAAF airshow in Adelaide Yesterday and took some shots of the 500 and Longranger both with T-Rex 600 mechanics

[bernoo]

I want to purchase the 500 fuselage and do a conversion. they look real nice