Trex 450 Pro build videos

Finless · 04-15-2009, 05:18 PM

OK.... so many have asked if I was going to do a 450 Pro build and to be honest I had not heard from Align on this heli so I was not sure.... I knew I would eventually go buy one but was not in a rush. Then I got a PM from Helifreak user Helismith who works for Helihobby.com and he asked if I wanted to do a build video on the 450 Pro sponsored by Helihobby... Well heck yea!

Helihobby has come a long way in the last year and is now one of the best online retailers out there! When they asked me I was honored and am glad to be doing this build series for them. Major props Helihobby.com and thanks Helismith for asking man!

Anyway on with the show!

Video Link ->What's in the box!! (46 Megs)

Folks.... CHECK your head for grease and Locktite!
Video Link ->Head Build Part 1 - Head, Grips, etc (66 Megs)

Video Link ->Head Build Part 2 - Flybar, links, etc (47 Megs)

Video Link ->Servo Install and Setup Part 1 (76 Megs)

Video Link ->Servo Install and Setup Part 2 (42 Megs)

Video Link ->Tail Assembly Part 1 (50 Megs)

PIN the boom! I was easily able to pull the boom out of the heli with the boom block tight. See it in my video.
Video Link ->Tail Assembly Part 2 (53 Megs)

Video Link ->Main Gear & Shaft Install and Head Setup (82 Megs)

OK on with more vids.

Video Link ->Tail servo install and initial GP750 gyro settings for servo type (40 Megs)

First up is how to setup the tail and GP750 gyro STOCK per the manual.

Video Link ->Setting up the tail and GP750 Gyro stock per the manual (100 Megs)

OK as I said while trying to get the tail setup there was something I just did not like about the tail geometry. We all know it flys STOCK but I think things can be improved especially for guys wanting to setup rate mode flying. So with that I did a bunch of vids to explain what I mean, show other helis tail geometry, and finally my mod with a flying testimonial.

OK so here is a little discussion on tail geometry and why things should be 90/90 etc.
Video Link -> Tail geometry and what it's about and why do I care? (61 Megs)

OK with that basics, what do other helis look like? I went to the field and looked an MANY other helis and will show you.
Video Link -> The proof... what do other helis look like and why is the tail odd with the Pro? (50 Megs)

OK so here is my mod to fix it. You don't have to do this as we all know the heli flys stock but for rate mode flying setup I see NO other way! As far as I can tell it is impossible to setup rate mode without binding. Well I found a solution.
Video Link -> Simple Tail mod! Flip the grips! (70 Megs)

Finally since my heli is not flying yet, Kevin (Fireup) tested the mod this last weekend. Looked good to me!
Video Link -> Fireup testing the mod! (51 Megs)

OK now that all the tail stuff is out of the way, here are the fianl videos!

Video Link -> Electronics Placement (63 Megs)

THE ATD!!!!
Video Link -> First After Market upgrade for the 450 Pro - Fireup's ATD (25 Megs)

Video Link -> My final radio settings before the Maiden Flight (36 Megs)

Video Link -> Flight Review (60 Megs)

Video Link -> REVIEW - KDEDirect's 450 Pro Upgrade kit (11 Megs)

Bob

ken22golf · 04-15-2009, 05:57 PM

Ok, I'll be patiently waiting for the build videos and especially your flight report and personal views on the Pro vs SE V2.

The build looks pretty straightforward, so this should be an easy one for you.

Thank you Bob and a BIG THANKS to helihobby.com! I'll have to add that to my list of online stores.

xf100t · 04-15-2009, 06:41 PM

yeah I am very interested in the flight test, it looks pretty easy to put together, but the wiring so far has been a nightmare... With all the trex 450 se v2's going on sale, the flight test will be the deciding factor for me. Although after watching Kevin... this thing looks like it can take some serious abuse.

WillJames · 04-15-2009, 06:43 PM

Looks pretty sweet Bob. Thanks for doing another build!!

Dumb Thumbs · 04-15-2009, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xf100t

Although after watching Kevin... this thing looks like it can take some serious abuse.

OUCH... I think you may have hit the bone with that shot

.
Looking foward to your 450 Pro build videos Bob.

Cameron_S · 04-15-2009, 07:48 PM

Underneath that piece of yellow plastic is the landing gear, unless your kit didn't come with any.

Cameron

Finless · 04-15-2009, 08:05 PM

Yep... the landing gear was under the plastic tray stuck to the bottom of it! Thanks!

Bob

Dumb Thumbs · 04-15-2009, 08:07 PM

Landing gear? Landing gear??? "We don't need no stinking landing gear"!!!
Bob just autos it in inverted

.

mapleleafs · 04-15-2009, 08:45 PM

awesome Bob!

xf100t · 04-15-2009, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dumb Thumbs

OUCH... I think you may have hit the bone with that shot

.

Naw, Kevin's way better than I am, I was just amazed that the heli took those crashes as well as it did, I've never seen anybody crash like that and just take off again.

04-15-2009, 05:18 PM	#1
Finless Team Taco VP My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Stanton, Ca.	Trex 450 Pro build videos OK.... so many have asked if I was going to do a 450 Pro build and to be honest I had not heard from Align on this heli so I was not sure.... I knew I would eventually go buy one but was not in a rush. Then I got a PM from Helifreak user Helismith who works for Helihobby.com and he asked if I wanted to do a build video on the 450 Pro sponsored by Helihobby... Well heck yea! Helihobby has come a long way in the last year and is now one of the best online retailers out there! When they asked me I was honored and am glad to be doing this build series for them. Major props Helihobby.com and thanks Helismith for asking man! Anyway on with the show! Video Link ->What's in the box!! (46 Megs) Folks.... CHECK your head for grease and Locktite! Video Link ->Head Build Part 1 - Head, Grips, etc (66 Megs) Video Link ->Head Build Part 2 - Flybar, links, etc (47 Megs) Video Link ->Servo Install and Setup Part 1 (76 Megs) Video Link ->Servo Install and Setup Part 2 (42 Megs) Video Link ->Tail Assembly Part 1 (50 Megs) PIN the boom! I was easily able to pull the boom out of the heli with the boom block tight. See it in my video. Video Link ->Tail Assembly Part 2 (53 Megs) Video Link ->Main Gear & Shaft Install and Head Setup (82 Megs) OK on with more vids. Video Link ->Tail servo install and initial GP750 gyro settings for servo type (40 Megs) First up is how to setup the tail and GP750 gyro STOCK per the manual. Video Link ->Setting up the tail and GP750 Gyro stock per the manual (100 Megs) OK as I said while trying to get the tail setup there was something I just did not like about the tail geometry. We all know it flys STOCK but I think things can be improved especially for guys wanting to setup rate mode flying. So with that I did a bunch of vids to explain what I mean, show other helis tail geometry, and finally my mod with a flying testimonial. OK so here is a little discussion on tail geometry and why things should be 90/90 etc. Video Link -> Tail geometry and what it's about and why do I care? (61 Megs) OK with that basics, what do other helis look like? I went to the field and looked an MANY other helis and will show you. Video Link -> The proof... what do other helis look like and why is the tail odd with the Pro? (50 Megs) OK so here is my mod to fix it. You don't have to do this as we all know the heli flys stock but for rate mode flying setup I see NO other way! As far as I can tell it is impossible to setup rate mode without binding. Well I found a solution. Video Link -> Simple Tail mod! Flip the grips! (70 Megs) Finally since my heli is not flying yet, Kevin (Fireup) tested the mod this last weekend. Looked good to me! Video Link -> Fireup testing the mod! (51 Megs) OK now that all the tail stuff is out of the way, here are the fianl videos! Video Link -> Electronics Placement (63 Megs) THE ATD!!!! Video Link -> First After Market upgrade for the 450 Pro - Fireup's ATD (25 Megs) Video Link -> My final radio settings before the Maiden Flight (36 Megs) Video Link -> Flight Review (60 Megs) Video Link -> REVIEW - KDEDirect's 450 Pro Upgrade kit (11 Megs) Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* Last edited by Finless; 01-20-2010 at 05:34 PM.. Reason: Fix link

04-15-2009, 05:57 PM	#2
ken22golf My HF Map location Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bridge City, TX	Ok, I'll be patiently waiting for the build videos and especially your flight report and personal views on the Pro vs SE V2. The build looks pretty straightforward, so this should be an easy one for you. Thank you Bob and a BIG THANKS to helihobby.com! I'll have to add that to my list of online stores. __________________ 8S Trex 500 ESP, Jazz 55-10-32 / 3026-1000 (Neu 1706/2Y ordered), 3517 cyclics, Spartan w/ 3500G, 425D, 7C FASST

04-15-2009, 06:43 PM	#4
WillJames HF Support My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Western, NC	Looks pretty sweet Bob. Thanks for doing another build!! __________________ William James To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

04-15-2009, 08:05 PM	#7
Finless Team Taco VP My HF Map location Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Stanton, Ca.	Yep... the landing gear was under the plastic tray stuck to the bottom of it! Thanks! Bob __________________ "Don't Taco My Pack Dude!" To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

04-15-2009, 08:07 PM	#8
Dumb Thumbs My HF Map location Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: US-Central NJ	Landing gear? Landing gear??? "We don't need no stinking landing gear"!!! Bob just autos it in inverted.

04-15-2009, 06:41 PM	#3
xf100t My HF Map location Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Utah, a little south of Salt Lake	yeah I am very interested in the flight test, it looks pretty easy to put together, but the wiring so far has been a nightmare... With all the trex 450 se v2's going on sale, the flight test will be the deciding factor for me. Although after watching Kevin... this thing looks like it can take some serious abuse.

04-15-2009, 07:48 PM	#6
Cameron_S Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida	Underneath that piece of yellow plastic is the landing gear, unless your kit didn't come with any. Cameron

04-15-2009, 08:45 PM	#9
mapleleafs Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: King City, Ontario	awesome Bob! __________________ Vbar Outrage Velocity 50, Vbar Logo500SE, Vbar Logo400 Trex 450 Pro

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