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fireup

11-09-2007, 09:45 PM

Ok, Got some pictures of the Trex 500... Enjoy!:thumbup:

This is 1 of 3 in existent at this time (11-09-07). Still a prototype but was said that about 95% will remain the same, just minor changes.

Current setup is for 6S1P on 2200 (2 Trex450 packs wired in series). Flight time is about 7 min. of medium 3D.

Possible pack configuration with this setup/gearing are:

6S1P 2170/2200 (350 grams)
6S1P 2500 evolite (375 grams) <--- This is the setup I'm going with :lol:
6S1P 2500 evo25 (395 grams)

Servos are any Mini size servos such as...

Futaba S9650
JR 3400G
Hitec 5245MG

Kit will include a ESC /w built-in switching BEC (2 in 1) to run the servos off the 6S pack

Here's the video version taken by Bob: http://video.helifreak.com/?subpath=finless/trex500&filename=interview2.wmv

Expected production date is early December! Can't wait!

http://www.k2heli.com/trex500/IMG_0273.jpg

http://www.k2heli.com/trex500/IMG_0274.jpg

http://www.k2heli.com/trex500/IMG_0275.jpg

http://www.k2heli.com/trex500/IMG_0276.jpg

http://www.k2heli.com/trex500/IMG_0277.jpg

http://www.k2heli.com/trex500/IMG_0278.jpg

http://www.k2heli.com/trex500/IMG_0279.jpg

http://www.k2heli.com/trex500/IMG_0280.jpg

http://www.k2heli.com/trex500/IMG_0281.jpg

http://www.k2heli.com/trex500/IMG_0282.jpg

http://www.k2heli.com/trex500/IMG_0283.jpg

http://www.k2heli.com/trex500/IMG_0284.jpg

http://www.k2heli.com/trex500/IMG_0285.jpg

http://www.k2heli.com/trex500/IMG_0286.jpg

http://www.k2heli.com/trex500/IMG_0287.jpg

warpspeed

11-09-2007, 09:53 PM

Awesome shots, thanks Fireup! That rascal looks tasty tasty-can't wait to get my hands on one and go crash it!

booger

11-09-2007, 10:01 PM

ALL THIS TEASING IS KILLING ME. I so want one of these

skeppley

11-09-2007, 10:03 PM

Thanks,
The first shot comparing all 3 is what many people have been waiting for.
Nice work!

brovic777

11-09-2007, 10:16 PM

u da man Kevin. Nice picz!!!!

JBuck

11-09-2007, 11:01 PM

So the kit will have a carbon fiber frame and carbon fiber blades?

Jason Chow

11-09-2007, 11:37 PM

awesome.

wheeler930

11-09-2007, 11:51 PM

Great picz Kevin, and thanks to Andy for sharing.

Finless

11-10-2007, 12:22 AM

Heheheh Fireup didn't say but look close at the other helis around the 500... Those are MINE... The 450 has Finless on it and the 600 is mine too.
I will have a video panning around all 3.

We shot video today but it is late tonight to work on it so I will post them in the AM.

Stay tuned!

Only on Helifreak will you get this kind of HOT INFO...,.. Thanks Kevin for posting these pics! I will STICK it.

Bob

Bob

rcasey212

11-10-2007, 01:09 AM

We shot video today but it is late tonight to work on it so I will post them in the AM.

Bob, I'm sure I speak for a lot of people when I say I can't wait to see more of this heli! Thanks for getting all this info to us! Great pics Fireup! Thanks for sharing!

rcasey212

11-10-2007, 01:14 AM

I have to say that I LOVE the polished metal and black color combo on the 500's head, button and grips. Who knows if they will keep it, but honestly, it kind of makes the original 450 SE blue colored head look toy-ish.

fireup

11-10-2007, 01:22 AM

P-38J-Lightning

11-10-2007, 02:49 AM

I've seached, and can't find ANYTHING. Can someone give us some info on the MSRP?

I would'nt mind one of these under the tree this year! :D

Joel :D

fiveoboy01

11-10-2007, 04:04 AM

Is that a plastic seesaw? Almost looks like it...

I'm digging the black anodizing. Looks like I can use my 450 packs, maybe at a little weight penalty.

I know what to ask for christmas now, I guess I need to scratch that Hurricane 550 off the list. This thing is too sweet to pass up!

Billybuck

11-10-2007, 07:17 AM

I'm still getting a 600 right after Thanksgiving, but I can see the 500 under the Christmas Tree, with all those pretty lights reflecting off the canopy.

I figure all I will need is the FlightPower 14.8V 2500mAh EVO Lite 4S batteries at 99.00 each for the 500, for sport flying. Does that sound right for this size heli? What kind of flight times would I expect using them?

Thanks fireup and Finless!

Billybuck

11-10-2007, 01:04 PM

Can someone give us some info on the MSRP?

Align T-REX 450V2 (http://www.helidirect.com/product_info.php?cPath=29&products_id=3701) $549.99 - Align T-REX 600 CF (http://www.helidirect.com/product_info.php?cPath=29&products_id=3177)$559.99

I'm guessing,pretty close to these. :lol:

Finless

11-10-2007, 01:09 PM

I was told that the 450 SE V2 was discounted recently and will be under 500. Andy said the Trex500 would be "about" $500 with ESC and motor.
Obviously that is subject to change and was an estimation.

Bob

fireup

11-10-2007, 01:11 PM

Align T-REX 450V2 (http://www.helidirect.com/product_info.php?cPath=29&products_id=3701) $549.99 - Align T-REX 600 CF (http://www.helidirect.com/product_info.php?cPath=29&products_id=3177)$559.99

I'm guessing,pretty close to these. :lol:

Yep, I was told around $500, but forgot to ask if it comes with blades and batt. or not. Hopefully, at lease with blades.

zsultan

11-10-2007, 01:48 PM

Bob,

All 4 servos on T500 are 9650s?

Thanks

brovic777

11-10-2007, 08:13 PM

I wouldn't be surprised is Andy shows up one day at Arbor Park in the Big OC with about 5 brand new Trex 500 boxes ready for the local flyers!!!!

Billybuck

11-10-2007, 08:39 PM

They Wish...:lolol

JodyJ

11-10-2007, 10:00 PM

I wouldn't be surprised is Andy shows up one day at Arbor Park in the Big OC with about 5 brand new Trex 500 boxes ready for the local flyers!!!!
******777,

I just got into the heli hobby about 1 1/2 months ago. I hear alot about Arbor Park, where is it located? I'd like to check it out one of these days :)

In the last month I've already picked up a 450 v2, 600CF and 600 Nitro :)

Thanks,

Jody J.

ChasHeliCop

11-10-2007, 10:32 PM

I say if Andy shows up with 5 under his arm, he should auction one off here on Helifreak................ hmmmm, that would be interesting. Starting bid is $________

:hammer:woohoo

rcasey212

11-10-2007, 11:17 PM

I say if Andy shows up with 5 under his arm, he should auction one off here on Helifreak................ hmmmm, that would be interesting. Starting bid is $________

If I knew the money went to a good cause, I'd place a bid of $650.

brovic777

11-10-2007, 11:31 PM

******777,

I just got into the heli hobby about 1 1/2 months ago. I hear alot about Arbor Park, where is it located? I'd like to check it out one of these days :)

In the last month I've already picked up a 450 v2, 600CF and 600 Nitro :)

Thanks,

Jody J.

I don't fly at that park. Only been there two times, as its an hour away from where I live. Finless or Fireup can give you some really good directions.