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<blockquote data-quote="stokke" data-source="post: 26312" data-attributes="member: 639"><p>Ordered my a set of shims for the main shaft. Went ahead and got the JR swash leveler as well.</p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010290.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p>One 0.5 mm shim did the job.</p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010291.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p>Height of auto rotation gear is now perfect <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f600.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" data-smilie="8"data-shortname=":D" /></p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010292.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p>Redid the mesh over again. TL'd all bolts over again. All is good. Again. LOL</p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010294.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p>Boom in place and secured.</p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010295.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p>Starting with tail rotor assembly.</p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010296.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p>Rear tail case.</p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010297.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010298.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p>Dry assembly. The shims to the right is for mesh.</p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010299.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p>Meshing.</p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010300.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p>Ended up using one shim.</p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010301.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p>Tail case mounted on the boom.</p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010302.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p>Tail guard bracket.</p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010303.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010304.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010305.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p>Tail pitch slider assembly.</p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010306.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010307.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010308.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010309.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p>Slider unit with bearings installed.</p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010312.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p>Pitch arm.</p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010313.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p>These "elbows" on the pitch arms are assembled with pins. The only thing holding the pins in place are some small "washers with grabbers" (don't know what they're called). They seem to be on there good, but I can't help but to think these small thin brackets may loosen and fly off. I'll definitely keep an eye on these pre- and post flights.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010314.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /> </p><p></p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010315.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p>Slider unit mounted to the pitch arm assembly.</p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010316.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p>Slider bracket.</p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010317.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010318.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010319.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p>Slider bracket mounted.</p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010320.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010321.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p>Complete slider assembly mounted.</p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010322.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p>Tail rotor bearing assembly.</p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010323.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010324.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010325.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010326.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010327.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010328.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p>Tail thrust bearing. Unlike Align, JR does not have an "in" and "out".</p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010329.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p>Thrust bearing in place, stuffed with grease.</p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010330.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010331.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010332.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p>One side finished.</p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010333.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010334.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p>Tail blade bearing assembly mounted to tail shaft.</p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010335.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p>Tail blade grips.</p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010336.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010337.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010338.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010339.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p>Tail rotor complete.</p><p><img src="http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010340.JPG" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></p><p></p><p>The grips turn free with no play - very satisfied <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f609.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" data-smilie="2"data-shortname=";)" /></p><p>I've read some reports that the JR stock 95mm tail blades have had some issues. So I will probably swap them out with some 105mm Edge or Raddix.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="stokke, post: 26312, member: 639"] Ordered my a set of shims for the main shaft. Went ahead and got the JR swash leveler as well. [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010290.JPG[/IMG] One 0.5 mm shim did the job. [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010291.JPG[/IMG] Height of auto rotation gear is now perfect :D [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010292.JPG[/IMG] Redid the mesh over again. TL'd all bolts over again. All is good. Again. LOL [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010294.JPG[/IMG] Boom in place and secured. [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010295.JPG[/IMG] Starting with tail rotor assembly. [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010296.JPG[/IMG] Rear tail case. [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010297.JPG[/IMG] [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010298.JPG[/IMG] Dry assembly. The shims to the right is for mesh. [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010299.JPG[/IMG] Meshing. [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010300.JPG[/IMG] Ended up using one shim. [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010301.JPG[/IMG] Tail case mounted on the boom. [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010302.JPG[/IMG] Tail guard bracket. [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010303.JPG[/IMG] [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010304.JPG[/IMG] [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010305.JPG[/IMG] Tail pitch slider assembly. [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010306.JPG[/IMG] [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010307.JPG[/IMG] [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010308.JPG[/IMG] [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010309.JPG[/IMG] Slider unit with bearings installed. [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010312.JPG[/IMG] Pitch arm. [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010313.JPG[/IMG] These "elbows" on the pitch arms are assembled with pins. The only thing holding the pins in place are some small "washers with grabbers" (don't know what they're called). They seem to be on there good, but I can't help but to think these small thin brackets may loosen and fly off. I'll definitely keep an eye on these pre- and post flights. [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010314.JPG[/IMG] [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010315.JPG[/IMG] Slider unit mounted to the pitch arm assembly. [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010316.JPG[/IMG] Slider bracket. [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010317.JPG[/IMG] [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010318.JPG[/IMG] [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010319.JPG[/IMG] Slider bracket mounted. [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010320.JPG[/IMG] [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010321.JPG[/IMG] Complete slider assembly mounted. [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010322.JPG[/IMG] Tail rotor bearing assembly. [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010323.JPG[/IMG] [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010324.JPG[/IMG] [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010325.JPG[/IMG] [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010326.JPG[/IMG] [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010327.JPG[/IMG] [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010328.JPG[/IMG] Tail thrust bearing. Unlike Align, JR does not have an "in" and "out". [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010329.JPG[/IMG] Thrust bearing in place, stuffed with grease. [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010330.JPG[/IMG] [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010331.JPG[/IMG] [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010332.JPG[/IMG] One side finished. [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010333.JPG[/IMG] [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010334.JPG[/IMG] Tail blade bearing assembly mounted to tail shaft. [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010335.JPG[/IMG] Tail blade grips. [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010336.JPG[/IMG] [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010337.JPG[/IMG] [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010338.JPG[/IMG] [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010339.JPG[/IMG] Tail rotor complete. [IMG]http://mariusstokke.com/rc/rc-help/JRVibeNEX-build/13.10.12/P1010340.JPG[/IMG] The grips turn free with no play - very satisfied ;) I've read some reports that the JR stock 95mm tail blades have had some issues. So I will probably swap them out with some 105mm Edge or Raddix. [/QUOTE]
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