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MiniCwik · 08-27-2008, 07:17 AM

I recently got a T-Rex 500 and love it up and down, and having had a hybrid T-Rex/HDX 450 (only the frame, and head was HDX) I decided that I would seek out some Align V2 parts and get my 450 up to the new V2 model as I was so damn impressed with the 500 I have.

I picked up a V2 CF metal frame on eBay for cheap, just over $50 shipped, once I got it, I noticed that yep ... it was the new dark blue andonized color so I cannot have a mismatching heli here, so from the same seller I snatched a set of V2 fins for $5 and a V2 full head for around $85. I received the second item and instead of the head, the entire assembled tail was in there ... wth so I contact the seller and get things corrected (honest mistake on his part) and he would pay for return shipping of the tail but then I decide ... I think I like the new V2 dark blue tail so I purchase it from him in a seperate transaction for arond $30.

Last weekend I spent the better half of it assembling the new frame, installing components from my current 450 into it, referring to my saved Finless videos and printed manual for assistance oh and of course HeliFreak.com and now I have her all built, finished up last night with a couple small details ... I moved the HS65HB balls to the inside of the servo horns (I am using the double-sided one's so I am on the 3rd hole out = 13mm), checked the head for levelness with the Trueblood swash leveler (was off a few turns at mid-stick) as well as needed some EPA/ATV adjustments at high and low stick. Oh and I had to fiddle with the CC35A ESC as I used the link cable to enable things like soft-start, fixed endpoints, low motor timing but it wasn't recognizing my throttle input ... until I READ the directions in their user manual and raised the low point of the throttle channel until I heard the ESC arm (it was like 5 clicks on the Futaba 7C). I hovered her in my basement and I was blown away by how much better she now flies and the superb cyclic response she has ... I was doing the Carnival pirate ship manuever on fwd and back elevator commands in one spot which was impressive to me and the pitch/aileron response is great as well. I cannot wait to get the heli outside and test her out, and she is finally all done and ready ... tail is rock solid (love the 401 BTW, so simple to setup and damn nice performance). Head is super smooth, thing spins forever after landing ... never did this in my previous setup, Scorpion has really come alive too with the pitch pumps I was doing in the basement. I wish I could fly today as I know it is going to be nice and calm, but its our anniversary so no heli today at all.

I will get some new pics and hopefully a video this weekend, but I have to say that man o man the T-Rex SE V2 upgrades are incredible!!! I do have some other goodies waiting to go on once I get a few flights on her ... I have the Trueblood V2 dampeners (loved them in my V1 head), Hyperion CF paddles, CY Radix CF tail blades.

Scotty T · 08-27-2008, 08:45 AM

V2 rocks man, no argument there!

markleyland · 08-27-2008, 01:04 PM

Count me in!

Heliacious · 10-21-2008, 08:19 AM

If you could have only one, which would it be, the 500 or the 450?

Scotty T · 10-21-2008, 08:27 AM

Now that's not even a fair question.

but....

There is no arguing the 500 will beat the piss out of a 450.

MiniCwik · 10-21-2008, 08:32 AM

Yes, I would only keep my 500.

Heliacious · 10-21-2008, 09:13 AM

Damn I hate yall. Now I have to sell off all my 450 stuff so I can buy a 500 because I can't afford both of them.

MiniCwik · 10-21-2008, 09:17 AM

Sry man, you could keep both ... just save up for the 500 and get it later.

Heliacious · 10-21-2008, 09:19 AM

Yeah, I guess that will have to do. The 450 is starting to get really good for me now with the metal upgrades and good servos I just put in it.

MrCLoWnY · 10-21-2008, 09:31 AM

Nice! I am in the process of converting my Blade 400 into a Trex V2... Only my frame was stock. hehehe

Just curious, did you buy Align head assembly for 85? If so, can you provide a link?

Thanks!

Heliacious · 10-21-2008, 10:00 AM

Hit ebay, there are some genuine Align heads to be had on there for about that price or a tad bit -/+.

MrCLoWnY · 10-21-2008, 10:03 AM

I looked already and the only knock off's are around that price. The align ones are over 150..

:o

Heliacious · 10-21-2008, 10:06 AM

They must have already sold, I was watching one that sold for about $82 if I remember correctly.

I just picked up a V1 complete head for $31, just because its not a V2. Only difference is a slightly smaller feathering shaft and bearing from what I understand.

WickedDragon · 10-21-2008, 11:37 AM

V2 +1!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrCLoWnY

I looked already and the only knock off's are around that price. The align ones are over 150..

:o

Just looked. Search Ebay for "trex 450 se v2 head". All of the Align heads are auctions, but all under $50 right now. 2 Buy Nows 1 @ $120 & 1 @ $150

MrCLoWnY · 10-21-2008, 11:45 AM

Thank you much!

WickedDragon · 10-21-2008, 11:59 AM

You bet. Happy hunting!

lrz50 · 10-22-2008, 02:34 AM

Go to E-bay look for seller (Tennessee Drifter). There is about four or five people that buy the v2 kits, and sell each peice for the highest bid. Or go to

(Radio control parts & accessories)
Type- Helicopter parts
Brand- Align
Source- Electric

I won the bid on a new complete v2 head and tail in the packages for $120.00. I got the head for $85.00.

08-27-2008, 07:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
MiniCwik Join Date: Nov 2007	Absolutely love my V2!!! I recently got a T-Rex 500 and love it up and down, and having had a hybrid T-Rex/HDX 450 (only the frame, and head was HDX) I decided that I would seek out some Align V2 parts and get my 450 up to the new V2 model as I was so damn impressed with the 500 I have. I picked up a V2 CF metal frame on eBay for cheap, just over $50 shipped, once I got it, I noticed that yep ... it was the new dark blue andonized color so I cannot have a mismatching heli here, so from the same seller I snatched a set of V2 fins for $5 and a V2 full head for around $85. I received the second item and instead of the head, the entire assembled tail was in there ... wth so I contact the seller and get things corrected (honest mistake on his part) and he would pay for return shipping of the tail but then I decide ... I think I like the new V2 dark blue tail so I purchase it from him in a seperate transaction for arond $30. Last weekend I spent the better half of it assembling the new frame, installing components from my current 450 into it, referring to my saved Finless videos and printed manual for assistance oh and of course HeliFreak.com and now I have her all built, finished up last night with a couple small details ... I moved the HS65HB balls to the inside of the servo horns (I am using the double-sided one's so I am on the 3rd hole out = 13mm), checked the head for levelness with the Trueblood swash leveler (was off a few turns at mid-stick) as well as needed some EPA/ATV adjustments at high and low stick. Oh and I had to fiddle with the CC35A ESC as I used the link cable to enable things like soft-start, fixed endpoints, low motor timing but it wasn't recognizing my throttle input ... until I READ the directions in their user manual and raised the low point of the throttle channel until I heard the ESC arm (it was like 5 clicks on the Futaba 7C). I hovered her in my basement and I was blown away by how much better she now flies and the superb cyclic response she has ... I was doing the Carnival pirate ship manuever on fwd and back elevator commands in one spot which was impressive to me and the pitch/aileron response is great as well. I cannot wait to get the heli outside and test her out, and she is finally all done and ready ... tail is rock solid (love the 401 BTW, so simple to setup and damn nice performance). Head is super smooth, thing spins forever after landing ... never did this in my previous setup, Scorpion has really come alive too with the pitch pumps I was doing in the basement. I wish I could fly today as I know it is going to be nice and calm, but its our anniversary so no heli today at all. I will get some new pics and hopefully a video this weekend, but I have to say that man o man the T-Rex SE V2 upgrades are incredible!!! I do have some other goodies waiting to go on once I get a few flights on her ... I have the Trueblood V2 dampeners (loved them in my V1 head), Hyperion CF paddles, CY Radix CF tail blades.

08-27-2008, 08:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
Scotty T Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2007	V2 rocks man, no argument there! __________________ Addicted to Helis Trex 900 DFC Ultra Combo OS HZ 195 Hyper , Goblin 1200 84S Flybared

08-27-2008, 01:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
markleyland Registered Users Join Date: Dec 2007	Count me in! __________________ "Sort your head out and fly with your heart" Trex 450 SE V2: 9257 tail, Spartan Quark, HS65mg cyclic, DX7-AR7000, NEU 1107h/2y, Jazz Esc, Trex 550 FBL: Jive 100+LV, KDE/NEU 1907H/1/N42, Vbar 5.3, Futaba BLS 251

10-21-2008, 08:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
Scotty T Registered Users Join Date: Nov 2007	Now that's not even a fair question. but.... There is no arguing the 500 will beat the piss out of a 450. __________________ Addicted to Helis Trex 900 DFC Ultra Combo OS HZ 195 Hyper , Goblin 1200 84S Flybared

10-21-2008, 09:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
MrCLoWnY Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2008	Nice! I am in the process of converting my Blade 400 into a Trex V2... Only my frame was stock. hehehe Just curious, did you buy Align head assembly for 85? If so, can you provide a link? Thanks! __________________ T-Rex 600 NSP \| YS 50 w/MP5 SB \| Futaba GY611 w/BLS251 & BLS451 x4 \| Flight Log: 5 gallons! & 1.5 Crash \| ROTORTECH QUALITY SUX! T-Rex 450 SE V2 \| Scorpion 2221-8 / 60 AMP ESC V2 \| Align GP750/S9257 \| HiTEC 65MG @ 6 volts \| KBDD Tail Blade \| ROTORTECH QUALITY SUX! T-Rex 250 \| DS410 x3 \| GP750 Gyro w/ 3500G \| 205D CF \| DS420SUCKS!!! \|

10-21-2008, 08:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
Heliacious Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2008	If you could have only one, which would it be, the 500 or the 450?

10-21-2008, 08:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
MiniCwik Thread Starter Join Date: Nov 2007	Yes, I would only keep my 500.

10-21-2008, 09:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
Heliacious Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2008	Damn I hate yall. Now I have to sell off all my 450 stuff so I can buy a 500 because I can't afford both of them.

10-21-2008, 09:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
MiniCwik Thread Starter Join Date: Nov 2007	Sry man, you could keep both ... just save up for the 500 and get it later.

10-21-2008, 09:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
Heliacious Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2008	Yeah, I guess that will have to do. The 450 is starting to get really good for me now with the metal upgrades and good servos I just put in it.

10-21-2008, 10:00 AM	#11 (permalink)
Heliacious Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2008	Hit ebay, there are some genuine Align heads to be had on there for about that price or a tad bit -/+.

10-21-2008, 10:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
MrCLoWnY Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2008	I looked already and the only knock off's are around that price. The align ones are over 150.. :o __________________ T-Rex 600 NSP \| YS 50 w/MP5 SB \| Futaba GY611 w/BLS251 & BLS451 x4 \| Flight Log: 5 gallons! & 1.5 Crash \| ROTORTECH QUALITY SUX! T-Rex 450 SE V2 \| Scorpion 2221-8 / 60 AMP ESC V2 \| Align GP750/S9257 \| HiTEC 65MG @ 6 volts \| KBDD Tail Blade \| ROTORTECH QUALITY SUX! T-Rex 250 \| DS410 x3 \| GP750 Gyro w/ 3500G \| 205D CF \| DS420SUCKS!!! \|

10-21-2008, 10:06 AM	#13 (permalink)
Heliacious Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2008	They must have already sold, I was watching one that sold for about $82 if I remember correctly. I just picked up a V1 complete head for $31, just because its not a V2. Only difference is a slightly smaller feathering shaft and bearing from what I understand.

10-21-2008, 11:45 AM	#15 (permalink)
MrCLoWnY Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2008	Thank you much! __________________ T-Rex 600 NSP \| YS 50 w/MP5 SB \| Futaba GY611 w/BLS251 & BLS451 x4 \| Flight Log: 5 gallons! & 1.5 Crash \| ROTORTECH QUALITY SUX! T-Rex 450 SE V2 \| Scorpion 2221-8 / 60 AMP ESC V2 \| Align GP750/S9257 \| HiTEC 65MG @ 6 volts \| KBDD Tail Blade \| ROTORTECH QUALITY SUX! T-Rex 250 \| DS410 x3 \| GP750 Gyro w/ 3500G \| 205D CF \| DS420SUCKS!!! \|

10-21-2008, 11:59 AM	#16 (permalink)
WickedDragon Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Jul 2007	You bet. Happy hunting! __________________ Doug Bonham, WickedDragonRC *Gravity isn't just a good idea, it's the LAW!* TRex450SE DFC; TRex450Pro DFC; TRex500 DFC Pro; TRex600N DFC's; CHP-TRex600eDL DFC; Trex700e DFC Pro

10-22-2008, 02:34 AM	#17 (permalink)
lrz50 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2008	Go to E-bay look for seller (Tennessee Drifter). There is about four or five people that buy the v2 kits, and sell each peice for the highest bid. Or go to (Radio control parts & accessories) Type- Helicopter parts Brand- Align Source- Electric I won the bid on a new complete v2 head and tail in the packages for $120.00. I got the head for $85.00.

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