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TREX SE V2 Build Log - 10/16/2007 1:33:33 PM   
BryFlyGuy67



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Status: offline 		Hey there, everyone. I am assembling a TREX V2 with the help of one of our forum members and I thought that I would start a new PhotoBucket album to chronicle my progress, ask questions and invite comments.

When finished, this is what I will have:

TREX SE V2 (wood blades) kit
Spektrum DX7 TX
Spektrum AR6100 Rx
JR DS285 servos for CCPM
Futaba GY410 HH Gyro
Futaba S9650 Tail servo

Here is my TREX SE V2 Build Log on PhotoBucket. All comments are welcome!

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RE: TREX SE V2 Build Log - 10/16/2007 1:36:52 PM   
BryFlyGuy67



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Status: offline 		Here is the album in slide show format for those of you who just want a quick look.

BryFlyGuy67 TREX V2 Build Slideshow

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RE: TREX SE V2 Build Log - 10/17/2007 3:43:29 AM   
BryFlyGuy67



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Status: offline 		Well, the head is assembled and the frame has been test fitted. It is ready for loc-tite tomorrow! This thing is starting to look like a Heli!

Photo album has been updated with more good pix of the build process. I'm really glad that I have some help doing this. I definitely would have had a rougher time of it without some guidance.

As before, any and all comments welcome.

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RE: TREX SE V2 Build Log - 10/17/2007 4:11:14 AM   
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Status: offline 		I like that 16oz hammer on your work bench .

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RE: TREX SE V2 Build Log - 10/17/2007 6:50:56 AM   
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Status: offline 		LOL i was going to mention that also along with the "vise grips". Good luck with the build you are going to love that machine, I cant get enough of mine.

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RE: TREX SE V2 Build Log - 10/17/2007 1:20:17 PM   
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Status: offline 		Yes, the hammer is there to remind me to always take it slow and to take a break if I get frustrated! Honestly, the hammer and vice grips are thee for other projects. Lord, I HOPE that it never comes to that on my TREX!

I got the head and frame asssembled so far. I still need to go back and thread-lock all of the screws that hold the frame halves together. The frame assembly was more difficult than I thought. Getting those first couple of screws and sleeves - including the motor mount - started took me a while to figure out. But I got it done and done right, I think.

My Build Log on PhotoBucket has been updated with new pix. Let me know if you guys see anything wrong when you view them.

Also, when you are looking at the pix in the PhotoBucket viewer, there is a button at the top-left that will make the pic larger so it's easier to see.

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RE: TREX SE V2 Build Log - 10/17/2007 1:35:01 PM   
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Status: offline 		I am now a proud member of my local RC club, the Wolverine Skyhawks!! I am headed out to fly at the field next Monday! I won't be flying the TREX yet, but I do have a Typhoon 2 that I have been itching to fly!

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RE: TREX SE V2 Build Log - 10/17/2007 2:02:32 PM   
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Status: offline 		One of the guys on Helifreak just posted and said that he thought that the flybar control arms were reversed. Do any of you see that?

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RE: TREX SE V2 Build Log - 10/17/2007 3:24:39 PM   
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Status: offline 		yes they are definitely reversed. In the manual they are called flybar control arm p/n hh4014. They need to be turned the otherway

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RE: TREX SE V2 Build Log - 10/17/2007 4:06:19 PM   
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Status: offline 		From the manual and comparing it to the pix I took (Heli is at home <sigh> ) it looks like the Flybar Control ARM is correct on my bird.

But what about the Flybar Control ROD (see pic attached)?

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RE: TREX SE V2 Build Log - 10/17/2007 4:16:01 PM   
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ORIGINAL: BryFlyGuy67

From the manual and comparing it to the pix I took (Heli is at home <sigh> ) it looks like the Flybar Control ARM is correct on my bird.

But what about the Flybar Control ROD (see pic attached)?

Hard to see in the picture, but there are two different dimensions from the ball to the outer edge of the flybar control. I trust they are correct for its hard to see. Edited---> The last pic you added clearly shows you are doing good work.

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RE: TREX SE V2 Build Log - 10/17/2007 4:37:45 PM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks! I can't tak all the credit. RussWisc has been a BIG TIME help on this build. He's helping me along via PM as I go through the build. It is VERY NICE to have someone help you when you do this for the first time. The nice part is that since I built it from a kit, I will have a lot more confidence in repairing it when the inevitable crash happens.

I am going to check the orientation of the flybar control rod when I get home to make sure that the short side is aligned with the ball link it attached to below. I do not know for sure that this is correct.

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RE: TREX SE V2 Build Log - 10/17/2007 4:43:44 PM   
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Status: offline 		Its not right...... If you look at the diagram you will see 2 dimensions on the flybar control arm, 1 is 18.25 and the other 20.75. Note that the pic shows the short side is leading while the long is trailing. What it appears in the fist pic (when you first asked this) and the last pic from you last post is you have one installed the wrong way round. One is correct while the other appear not to be.

I hope you understand what im trying to say.

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RE: TREX SE V2 Build Log - 10/17/2007 4:48:30 PM   
BryFlyGuy67



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Status: offline 		Yes, I believe that I do. However, since I am new to this, I am working with the terminology from the manual. My read is that the Flybar ARM is installed correct, whereas the ROD is backwards on one side.

I think that we're talking about the same thing.

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RE: TREX SE V2 Build Log - 10/17/2007 4:58:16 PM   
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