View Full Version : Finally Elevated Tail System for TREX450
DrUAE
10-22-2007, 04:27 PM
Hey Guys,
I spent 3 nights just browsing the net trying to find any website that carry an elevated tail system for the Trex450 in which i can use it to create a true scale looking for my Trex's when using Fuselages with such a system like Apache, Huey, Cobra or Blackhawk, finally i found one site in UK which carry these systems made specially for the Trex, so for those who want the scale look for their Trex with raised tail. Here is the link:
http://www.high-torque.com/uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=19095
slider46
10-22-2007, 06:44 PM
Thanks for the link I am going to order one tonite.... I was going to build one this winter but for that kind of money why not buy it....
slider46
10-23-2007, 10:00 PM
They don't reply to their email at all... I was hoping to get this setup for my next scale trex project............
rgallant
10-24-2007, 01:12 AM
Try the German sites they seem to be more active. I know the guy who makes them is still around, he answered my e-mail. I have 1 with 2 spare belts ordered.
The builders page - the on-line store is iffy, but he did respond.
Raised Rex tails (http://www.helituningteile.de/HRU-htt.htm)
This is where I ordered from, just waiting for a confirmation on shipping costs.
Secondary source (http://www.shop-rc.causemann.de/product_info.php?info=p119053_Heckrotorumbausatz-T-REX.html&MSsid=86c88796f5380563f2852a5f367032e3)
DrUAE
10-24-2007, 01:27 AM
Hey Guys,
Well, I ordered 3 myself, and i called them directly, they told me that they are out of stock and they will recieve it in 4 to 6 days, so im expecting them to deliver it to me in 1 week to 10 days. So, dont worry guys, even thought the UK website dont replys to your email, they will have it in a copule of days, so all what you have to do is to order it and reserve yours.
slider46
10-24-2007, 09:57 PM
I was trying to get a price in USD with shipping to the USA before I dropped the plastic on it... But they don't reply to the email address on the site....
ppridday
10-25-2007, 06:41 AM
Didn't a guy named HubDave used to make elevated tails for the Rex?
Paul
MasterCrash
10-25-2007, 11:17 AM
I was trying to get a price in USD with shipping to the USA before I dropped the plastic on it... But they don't reply to the email address on the site....
If they don't have English page translation, it's pretty much a waist of time.:kiss
rgallant
10-25-2007, 11:35 AM
The Causemann site does English and German, I got my confirmation email today. I ordered 1 unit and 2 spare belts, it works out to about $94.00 US shipped to Vancouver BC. I put the original order in on Monday.
Reasonable service and price.
vandelescrow
10-29-2007, 06:31 PM
They have a site here in the US. http://www.high-torque.com/usa/catalog/index.php
slider46
10-31-2007, 05:12 PM
Got one on the way Thanks for the link....
slider46
11-07-2007, 08:10 PM
Hightorque hobbies is great to deal with. Ian emailed to let me know when they were in stock and helped me with what I needed for a belt too (which is included in the price) He also helped out with the money exchange rates so I knew what I was spending up front.... fast shipping from the other side of the pond too...
DrUAE
11-11-2007, 07:51 AM
I just got my order of the elevated tail system for the trex to start my next project of Apache and Huey
screwbirds
11-16-2007, 07:51 PM
Just ordered one and extra belt today. Thanks for the link
Does he deliver to a PO Box?
screwbirds
01-16-2008, 07:27 PM
Drop him an email to find out or PM me cos I has an extra one.
Good luck
Do we know what brands of fuselages these have been installed on that seem to work well? Want to go with a Cobra or Blackhawk.
screwbirds
01-17-2008, 11:14 AM
So far I know rgalland in this forum used this elevated tail for his Blackhawk scale and another scale flyer installed in Huey UH-1.
rgallant
01-21-2008, 02:06 PM
Hi just to let you know,
The uplift (?) is short for a Blackhawk, as I have not found a source for longer belts yet I am just getting used to the 4 blade head and current height of the tail. I will post a pic when I get my replacement camera.
screwbirds
01-21-2008, 03:49 PM
rgallant,
I thought the belt came with elevated tail is long enough why are you need a longer belt? also glad to heard the 4 blades is worked good, looking forward your pics.
rgallant
01-22-2008, 02:50 PM
The 4 blade head is pretty wild, boatloads of lift, but very fast cyclic changes. A tiny stick movement relates to a lot rotor disk movement.
The attached image shows the height issue with the tail.
screwbirds
01-22-2008, 06:47 PM
rgallant, yeah it need longer belt for sure please post when you found one. Good luck
BigBruv
05-20-2008, 05:41 PM
Did anyone ever find a longer belt..?
Also has anyone tried a belt from a t rex 500 yet..?
They are not as thick as the 600 belts so should fit on to the the 450 size and may have the length your looking for.
Just a thought..
rgallant
05-22-2008, 05:01 PM
I had a question from another forum about belts & the tail so here it is:
Well the tail was just a joy seeing as it is way up there. I use a flex tube to actuate the tail. It works very well actually. The tail is a custom length with a custom belt.
Tail upswing tube is 13.5 cm or about 5.5 inches in length
Belt is a 546 or 548 tooth, I need to check my spare to confirm.
I ordered from Sterling Instrument, they are a little weird to deal with but very helpful.
The belts are MXL - part number A 6Z16-5460012 to the 546 length the 548 is part number A 6Z16-5480012.
OldCarter
06-03-2008, 01:43 AM
Hi
Just got my tail assem with a R-345 belt and its to short for my t-rex think I need the R-498,Im sure I ordered the T-rex one but no way this is gunna fit without cutting the boom and even then its gunna be real close to the main prop disk.What belt did the other 450 users get?
cheers
Wozza