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JIMJAM
06-13-2007, 04:47 PM
Finally!
After one setback after another and countless 5 minute jobs turning into all day headaches. :arggg:
The 500e flies. :D
I had to dodge thunderstorms and wait for the winds to calm down but I was determined that today was the DAY.
As you can see I dremeled the top off and will have the top part bolt on.
I decided piece of mind was more important to me than scale. That flybar was just to close for me.
And yeah I know the tail fin is upside down but the other way the blades can hit and with my luck I did not want any surprises.
I will eventually turn it around and add the wire.
Just wanted to vent some nervous tension mixed with a smile.
Now its time to drink heavily :guzzle which I have gotten alot of practice doing during this project.

daniel reese
06-13-2007, 05:40 PM
Is that a TRex 450 or 600?

JIMJAM
06-13-2007, 05:49 PM
600cf.

daniel reese
06-13-2007, 11:31 PM
600s have all the fun :roll:

JIMJAM
06-14-2007, 12:02 AM
These are my low pressure,stress free helis that each cost more than the 600.
They are ballistic tech Coronas that are pretty much bullet proof.
I fly them when/where ever without any pressure.
The yellow 500 caught a tree branch while I was chasing a squirrel about 50ft up.It hit a few branches and slammed into a brick walk way.
Damage was a broken servo arm.