450 The Canopy won´t fit

[pavotibio]

Hi guys, glad to see the forum´s back.
See, I realized today that the canopy for my Trex 450 3g does not fit. I´m sure I read somewhere bout someone else with the same problem. I know I don´t know whether to drill new holes or cut the canopy. Any of you have fixed this? Pics would be great help for sure.
Thanks

PS Today I´m flying my 450 for the 1st time!!!

 

[Tony]

It depends on where it's not fitting. I dont' like drilling new holes unless it's absolutely necessary. Can you by chance post a pic or two of what the issue is? that will better help us understand what issue you are having.

 

[Derek]

What is it about the canopy that doesn't fit? You mentioned something about the holes. Are they not lining up with the canopy holders?

The only problem I had with my canopy not fitting is that the fiberglass on the bottom was too thick, so it wouldn't slide into that slot on the bottom of the frame. I just sanded that down a bit until it would fit.

 

[Graham Lawrie]

Hi guys, glad to see the forum´s back.
See, I realized today that the canopy for my Trex 450 3g does not fit. I´m sure I read somewhere bout someone else with the same problem. I know I don´t know whether to drill new holes or cut the canopy. Any of you have fixed this? Pics would be great help for sure.
Thanks

PS Today I´m flying my 450 for the 1st time!!!

I remember in Tonys video he had to cut down the foam on the base. I never had any issue with mine it fitted like a glove, even with a large battery, which i position slightly higher up. Pics would help

 

[Tony]

I did cut the foam to half the thickness (Adam can upload pics if he has not changed it) because I didn't like having to pull that hard on a canopy to secure it. But when it was on, it didn't move lol.

 

[stokke]

The canopy on my 450 has always been a tight fit (no modification to the foam pad) - but it works. I've seen some people run the battery wires out of the top (near the rotor head) - this might cause the canopy not fitting.

 

[pavotibio]

Had forgotten about the foam trick. I just cut one half of it and problem solved.
I tried some hovering manouvers, in the four main positions, it flies nicely! Didn´t want to try anything else since I was the only peson in the field (usually there are more people who, in case you need some help, are always willing to give u a hand).
also flew my new 2nd hand trex 250. After 3 succesful flights, the wing changed in strengh and direction and raised my canary straight to heaven. I lost orientation and miscalculated the distance from the ground. It wasn´t a huge crash but the metal main rotor holders jumped out of their sockets. i´ll post more info and pics in the appropriate secction of the forum.
Thanks to everyone of you.

Mauricio

 

[Tony]

Great deal about getting the 450 in the air and I'm glad cutting the foam worked to get the canopy mounted. Sucks about the 250 though.

 

[xokia]

I fight with my canopy all the time. Something you wouldn't think should be an issue with this expensive of a helicopter!!

 

[murankar]

There are times when I fight with mine. I now just put the battery on, the the canopy and then I pish the battery into place for cg. I have toms if room under mine because it can fit a 6S 1800 math battery under the hood.