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    Disassembling the Zoom 400... how?

    ...specifically to remove the gear, shaft, swashplate and rotor head to replace with a newly purchased CNC setup.

    Will it come out without splitting the frame halves, as per the T-Rex, or do I need to undo all those horrible tiny screws? :confused:

    Regards,
    Rob
    T-Rex 600CF-E * GY601 Gyro * S9251 digital Tail * S3152 digital Cyclic * 2x 4800 Aurorra LiPos * 600L Motor * TT composite 600mm blades

    3DX-400 Hybrid parts bin special * GY401 Gyro * Robbe 0.054sec digital tail * All CF/Aluminium construction bar plastic main gear

    Wren MW54 Gas turbine Jet-1 trainer * FF9 Super Radio * Phoenix Sim * Understanding wife * Unhappy bank manager
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    Will it come out without splitting the frame halves, as per the T-Rex, or do I need to undo all those horrible tiny screws? :confused:

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    YES - make sure you undo all the set screws holding items on the mast there are more than you first think.

    Dave
    If it's not fun, your not doing it right !!

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    • #3
      Dave,

      Thanks for your reply.

      However, did you mean 'Yes' I have to split the frames, or 'Yes' it'll come out like the T-rex without splitting the frames?

      Sorry to be pedantic!! Please set my mind at rest!

      Thanks
      Rob.
      T-Rex 600CF-E * GY601 Gyro * S9251 digital Tail * S3152 digital Cyclic * 2x 4800 Aurorra LiPos * 600L Motor * TT composite 600mm blades

      3DX-400 Hybrid parts bin special * GY401 Gyro * Robbe 0.054sec digital tail * All CF/Aluminium construction bar plastic main gear

      Wren MW54 Gas turbine Jet-1 trainer * FF9 Super Radio * Phoenix Sim * Understanding wife * Unhappy bank manager

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      • #4
        You dont have to split the frames

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        • #5
          Thanks guys. With that in mind I can now figure out what needs to be undone to worm it all out.

          Regards,
          Rob
          T-Rex 600CF-E * GY601 Gyro * S9251 digital Tail * S3152 digital Cyclic * 2x 4800 Aurorra LiPos * 600L Motor * TT composite 600mm blades

          3DX-400 Hybrid parts bin special * GY401 Gyro * Robbe 0.054sec digital tail * All CF/Aluminium construction bar plastic main gear

          Wren MW54 Gas turbine Jet-1 trainer * FF9 Super Radio * Phoenix Sim * Understanding wife * Unhappy bank manager

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          • #6
            No need to split the frames !!
            Dave
            If it's not fun, your not doing it right !!

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            • #7
              There are several set screws that need to be removed in order for the main shaft complete with rotor head down to the swash to lift out. There is one right at the bottom where the pitch arm locates on the little rod that goes up inside the main shaft, there is also one just above it on the lower ring which is up tight to the bottom of the bearing.

              There is one more below the main gear on the auto bearing assembly and two more just above the main gear in the black metal ring. When you have them all out, there should be 5 of them on the bench, if you have all 5 then simply disconnect the links of the swash outer balls and lift the whole thing out of the frames, the main gear will also come out complete then too.

              The whole process from start to finish shouldnt take more than 5 or so minutes.

              Cheers,
              Pete.
              Crashed and burned, or just got your fingers burnt???
              Rise from the ashes with
              Phoenix Model Aviation Ltd - For Flight training, Model setups & test flights and general advice just south of Bristol.

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              • #8
                Thanks again guys.

                It came apart nicely. I've assembled my new carbon frame. Just waiting for the CNC rotor head, tail gearbox, and belt drive mod to arrive then I can put it all back together.

                Regards,
                Rob.
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                T-Rex 600CF-E * GY601 Gyro * S9251 digital Tail * S3152 digital Cyclic * 2x 4800 Aurorra LiPos * 600L Motor * TT composite 600mm blades

                3DX-400 Hybrid parts bin special * GY401 Gyro * Robbe 0.054sec digital tail * All CF/Aluminium construction bar plastic main gear

                Wren MW54 Gas turbine Jet-1 trainer * FF9 Super Radio * Phoenix Sim * Understanding wife * Unhappy bank manager

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                • #9
                  Looks good Rob,

                  Well done!

                  Cheers,
                  Pete.
                  Crashed and burned, or just got your fingers burnt???
                  Rise from the ashes with
                  Phoenix Model Aviation Ltd - For Flight training, Model setups & test flights and general advice just south of Bristol.

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