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Re: Align T-Rex 700N Pro DFC Build

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What fbl unit you going to run on it
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Re: Align T-Rex 700N Pro DFC Build

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I put a GPro on the 700E with no issues, it flies pretty good and is easy to set up. I was thinking of getting one for the nitro.
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Re: Align T-Rex 700N Pro DFC Build

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For what I seen gpro go for I would just go with a V bar
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Re: Align T-Rex 700N Pro DFC Build

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I ordered some Lynx frame screws and added a little "bling" to the frame...just need to order another set to finish out the frame.
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Cool
My Outrage has them all over it
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Re: Align T-Rex 700N Pro DFC Build

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Superbad wrote:Cool
My Outrage has them all over it
Awesome! Well my muffler is in the states...crank bearings ordered from Boca last Thursday, but no email confirmation or shipping info yet...DSMX Satellites and GPro ordered...receiver pack & tail brace ordered. Now to wait until they start showing up... :evil: lol
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Re: Align T-Rex 700N Pro DFC Build

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Just read through this thread:) awesome build of a big bird:) I am the same not a massive Aline fan, even though most of my main helis are Align. I wish they would change the tail front gear holder to metal:)

Cant wait to see the maiden:)
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Is Tri-Flow penetrating oil a good assembly lube for the engine? I figure that it will be rinsed and burned out when it fires up.
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You can use DW40 to assemble. It. Or get some after run lube
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Graham Lawrie wrote:Just read through this thread:) awesome build of a big bird:) I am the same not a massive Aline fan, even though most of my main helis are Align. I wish they would change the tail front gear holder to metal:)

Cant wait to see the maiden:)
Thanks Graham! I think that I saw a metal boom mount that someone had machined...looked pretty sweet! I have one on my Tarot 450 Pro.
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The mailman brought me a few goodies!! :D
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I baked the block and the old bearings fell right out. After washing it with diluted Simple Green, I baked it again to install the New Boca Bearings. My wife thought that I was crazy... :twisted:
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After reassembling the engine, it's time to pull the skids and bottom frame plate to install it. after the engine was in the frame, the bottom plate hits on the cylinder head. Turns out that the newer style head is round and clears the frame just fine. Nothing that a little Dremel work caan't fix!
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Re: Align T-Rex 700N Pro DFC Build

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She's starting to look complete! Just need to get my GPro and lipo so that I can get the swash leveled and blade pitch set. The mailman should be delivering them Friday (crossing fingers AND toes) :D
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Looks very good:)
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Awesome. Great build thread!
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Thanks Graham & Paul!
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The postman brought me some more goodies today!
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Time to get the GPro installed and wires tucked away.
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And a few more pics...
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