HorizonHobby.com-How-To Install the Hughes 500e Body on the T-REX 450 Pro

You can purchase or find more information about the Hughes 500e body at this link: http://www.horizonhobby.com/Products/Default.aspx?ProdID=AGNKZ0820105A
We have all seen some of the phenomenal helicopter pilots doing wild 3D maneuvers with Aligns Trex 450 Pro, they are impressive. Recently, I have seen many people flying scale helicopters and enjoying the real helicopter look of the models while flying around the flying site. Align has a very nice Hughes 500e scale helicopter conversion for the T-REX 450SE. The question was will it also work with the new 450 Pro? The answer is yes, but it does require a couple minor modifications. The needed changes were not difficult but might require a couple things not included in the kit. Basically, it requires two small pieces of 1/8 inch plywood cut to fit the 450 Pro landing gear mounting, a new tail rotor pushrod and two standoffs for the vertical stabilizer mount. Our video will highlight these items. Also the finished helicopter is somewhat tail heavy so rather than add lead weight I suggest using the E-flite 3200mAh 3S li-po battery which is somewhat heavier than the recommended 2100mAH battery. Ultimately it flies very nicely and is still capable of performing basic aerobatic maneuvers.

When it is completed the new fuselage conversion of the T-REX 450 Pro makes a striking appearance in the air. The video will show you exactly how to get your own together without any problem.




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[leostyle7771]

hello i was wondering where can i find this model for my Axe 400 mini helicopter. i saw a kit for it. but it was not fully assembled like the one u have i would love to get this same one can u tell me where?? thanks

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@leostyle7771 I don't know as we don't carry that line of helis or accessories, sorry.

[samanthms123]

I really HATE Horizon Hobby's customer support, my DX6i has bad potentiometers, want to send it to them, i sent them an email, still no reply....

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@samanthms123 Sam, please e-mail me at the address listed in the "More Info" section and I will see if I can follow up with them. If you can forward the original e-mail you sent them to me that would be helpful too. We'll do what we can to help you out.

Gary

[Billy145891]

A 5 blade rotor head would be perfect for this bad boy. :)

[HorizonRCdotCom]

@Billy145891 I saw one at E-Fest, somebody has the 5 Blade Rotor. I think the dash number we had in Viet Nam was 4 bladed rotor...anybody know this one?

[Isaac8jasper8]

Where can i get that carbon fiber pushrod and the standoffs?

[magicmike1122]

What other bodies are available from you guys?

[jimbo4261]

I love Horizon,,I sent my dx6i in for repairs and they sent me a brand new one,,and with a new reciever,,,HOW THE HELL CAN YOU NOT LIKE THEM,,ole fart Jim

[aenitro]

Where can I find these updated height blocks (single holes) and the carbon fiber pushrod? I check Horizon Hobby's site but didnt find anything.

Thanks

[MrEvolutionist]

will this work with any 450 heli?

[MrArk22]

nice

[leostyle7771]

i just ordered my 500d 450 size for my 400 and its really nice.. i had a question what did u use or recommend to use for the support on the boom in the fuselage to keep it from vibrating? i herd something about a foam but i dont know what they mean by this and u did not show this in your demonstration?

[SURX31913]

can you use it with the blade 400?