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    It has arrived! Now I am scared!

    Having only ordered my Align Trex 450 Pro DFC on Friday it arrived today and I rather embarrased myself with the courier...

    I was expecting the box to be a lot bigger. I don't know why because I knew it was a kit but nevertheless I didn't expect the box to so small. I asked the courier to wait while I opened the box and checked that all the items on the delivery note were included. Much to my surprise they were!

    Now I have got it and opened it up I am a little bit scared that I have bitten off a little more than I can chew. Not regarding flying... No, it is the building of it that now makes me a little nervous. The instructions are about as good (read bad!) as I was expecting but having never built a heli from kit before it seems quite a challenge.

    I am sure I can do it but looking at all the bits it seems like it may take a lot longer than I had imagined.

    I am doing an Unboxing video so watch this space.
    Paul

    MCPX
    E-Flight Blade 450X / AR7200BX
    Align Trex 450 Pro DFC / AR7200BX

    Planks - WOT 4 Foam E
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  • #2
    It'll be like painting by numbers, the manual is split into sections be sure to have the tools needed & digest the manual few times & away you go.
    Today's outlook is fine for flying.
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    • #3
      Re: It has arrived! Now I am scared!

      It's easy just take take your time. I dry run first then locktight. Don't forget to disassemble and reassemble factory assembled parts. Install servo arms balls before servos in frames. Enjoy!
      Raptor 50 v2, trex 600n fbl, trex 550 v2 3gx, trex 450 3gx v2, mini-titan v1, mcpx v1, WoT4 foamE, Gootch 450, mcpx bl.

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      • #4
        Its align,open the box,toss in your hex drivers,loctite and a philips screw driver,close box,shake for 30 mins and voila....it's built!!!
        T- rex 600n V-bar
        Logo 550sx V-bar
        Logo 600sx V-bar
        Logo 600sx V-bar night flyer

        VBControl, but not the gay white version as i'm simply not gay enough to pull it off!

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        • #5
          Highly recommend you watch these videos before building. Not all of it will be relevant to your version of the heli but probably 90% of it will be useful. You'll probably have to register on the Helifreak forum to watch them but that's no bad thing as it's another excellent forum for info/opinions/views/etc.:

          Trex 450 Pro build videos - HeliFreak

          A search of this forum, Helifreak and Youtube will most likely bring up some build or advice videos regarding the DFC head and mechanical/electronics setup which will be the main difference.
          Last edited by Bob H; 07-01-2013, 06:18 PM.
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          • #6
            Thanks for all your encouragement.

            Its align,open the box,toss in your hex drivers,loctite and a philips screw driver,close box,shake for 30 mins and voila....it's built!!!
            Silly Me!!! LOL!!

            Having looked at it I think I over-reacted a little especially as there are videos and build threads on various forums so I am sure it will all come out int he wash but it is a bit of a daunting prospect the first time.

            I already plan to disassemble the bits that come assembled and make sure loctite is used in all metal to metal fastenings. I have deliberately got a kit to allow me to experience building and so I know it will be enjoyable... I just won't be maidening next weekend!

            How long would it take you to build a 450 heli kit like this?

            Thanks.
            Paul

            MCPX
            E-Flight Blade 450X / AR7200BX
            Align Trex 450 Pro DFC / AR7200BX

            Planks - WOT 4 Foam E

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            • #7
              Re: It has arrived! Now I am scared!

              You can build in a couple hours....it's the setting up that takes the time.
              Raptor 50 v2, trex 600n fbl, trex 550 v2 3gx, trex 450 3gx v2, mini-titan v1, mcpx v1, WoT4 foamE, Gootch 450, mcpx bl.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by NoFixedAbode View Post
                You can build in a couple hours....it's the setting up that takes the time.
                Ah yes, that makes sense. Rightly or wrongly, I suppose I considered the initial set up and everything up to the first flight as part of the build

                I shall be blogging how I get on so perhaps I am just showing my newbieness
                Paul

                MCPX
                E-Flight Blade 450X / AR7200BX
                Align Trex 450 Pro DFC / AR7200BX

                Planks - WOT 4 Foam E

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                • #9
                  built yet?
                  T- rex 600n V-bar
                  Logo 550sx V-bar
                  Logo 600sx V-bar
                  Logo 600sx V-bar night flyer

                  VBControl, but not the gay white version as i'm simply not gay enough to pull it off!

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                  • #10
                    Trust me its a quality kit, just rebuilt most of my (new to me) 450 Pro. Any questions just ask!
                    Liam
                    Lotsa quads nd fpv stuff on a:
                    Futaba T8J

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Nick B View Post
                      built yet?
                      Not quite... still shaking!!!
                      Paul

                      MCPX
                      E-Flight Blade 450X / AR7200BX
                      Align Trex 450 Pro DFC / AR7200BX

                      Planks - WOT 4 Foam E

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                      • #12
                        I'd say 2 hours was pushing it for a first build... as has been said before, you want to make sure everything is correct. Loctite all metal on metal, don't over-tighten anything... and rebuild everything that's factory built. Time spent now will pay dividends in the future. spend time to ensure that the gear mesh is correct etc... but most of all enjoy it!!!

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by ianmat View Post
                          I'd say 2 hours was pushing it for a first build... as has been said before, you want to make sure everything is correct. Loctite all metal on metal, don't over-tighten anything... and rebuild everything that's factory built. Time spent now will pay dividends in the future. spend time to ensure that the gear mesh is correct etc... but most of all enjoy it!!!
                          Thanks for that. I shall start the build tomorrow and report back. I will make sure I enjoy it... thanks. It isn't stressing me out in spite of my previous posts. I am just very excited!
                          Paul

                          MCPX
                          E-Flight Blade 450X / AR7200BX
                          Align Trex 450 Pro DFC / AR7200BX

                          Planks - WOT 4 Foam E

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                          • #14
                            Hi Paul, I work in Saltash on a regular basis so when it's built give me a PM and I can arrange to give it a look over before your maiden
                            Martyn

                            SAB Goblin 570 Sport - Scorpion 4025/1100kv - Scorpion Tribunus 12/130A - Spektrum HV H6205/H6210 Servos - Spektrum AR7210BX

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                            • #15
                              It has arrived! Now I am scared!

                              Take your time and enjoy the build fella, I was gutted when I built my 450 that it was over so quickly, I was loving it

                              My 550 is taking longer because I'm only getting a couple hours here and there, but next couple of weeks I plan to have it done
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