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Rex-flyer
02-04-2008, 09:46 AM
I want to turn my trex 450 into a scale machine and am looking to be pointed in the right direction in a scale fuse to fit. I would like to get one that is pretty easy to build ( being my first) and then after that I would get into something a little more complex. I thought there was a post but I cant seem to find it, may be to early in the morning. Any info would be great
Madani
02-05-2008, 09:50 AM
Hi there, I can tell you which one NOT to choose for your first one! It is the Align Agusta A-109. It really is not an easy one and will drive you crazy. Check this out:
http://www.helifreak.com/showthread.php?t=60170
However if anyone wants to build this one, I can pass my experiences with it.
Mark.
daniel reese
02-11-2008, 08:31 AM
Do a google for Darthdark...the address escapes me at the moment. He makes Vacformed Polystyrene fuses for Trex450 (and many other small helis) the detail is amazing, they're easy to assemble and perfect weight for these small birds. And they're CHEAP too!
Ive done two Huges 500Es and a Bell 222 from him...totally amazing fuses with the very best in quality and service.
Hand's down the best maker for this size helicopter
crazyerick
02-11-2008, 08:35 AM
Oh no Madani,
The A109 is my second build after the HeliArtist Hughes 500D. Hopefully it will go well.
- Erick
Rex-flyer
02-11-2008, 02:08 PM
Arent all the ones from Darth clear ? I would really like to find a painted one
Madani
02-11-2008, 02:58 PM
Erick,
I hope you make it really nice. Can you post some pictures please?
Mark.
Snoopy6
02-11-2008, 05:45 PM
Do a google for Darthdark...the address escapes me at the moment. He makes Vacformed Polystyrene fuses for Trex450 (and many other small helis) the detail is amazing, they're easy to assemble and perfect weight for these small birds. And they're CHEAP too!
Ive done two Huges 500Es and a Bell 222 from him...totally amazing fuses with the very best in quality and service.
Hand's down the best maker for this size helicopter
Found the DarthDark site. It is: http://darthdrk.4t.com/
Darthdrk
02-13-2008, 08:47 PM
Arent all the ones from Darth clear ? I would really like to find a painted one
Nope, not all are clear, It is an option with some fuselages. I may be opening up the shop to do custom finish work just email me what youre interested in.
crazyerick
02-14-2008, 02:47 AM
Hey Mark,
She is very much in the starting stages. As with my Hughes, I am documenting the build. The problem is I want to my first scale attempt of a real A109 paint scheme. My biggest problem at the moment is finding some clear sticky paper to print the decals on.
Cheers,
Erick
SimonV6
02-15-2008, 06:18 PM
Erick i use this printer paper for decals, it works well :)
https://www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk/productlist.asp?catid=14&RootCatID=14
Simon
crazyerick
02-16-2008, 01:15 AM
Thanks Simon,
Which one of those did you get? Will have to see if I can source it locally.
- Erick
SimonV6
02-16-2008, 10:11 AM
Thanks Simon,
Which one of those did you get? Will have to see if I can source it locally.
- Erick
Both the "dry rub off" and the "water slide" decal papers are great and easy to use, the water ones will need an Acrylic spray to seal in the ink before putting them in water though :)
Simon