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Vario 1:6 Jet Ranger

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Chapter 1

Final assembly after painting job

Feb 7, 2024

Align Trex 800 Trekker mechanics, new longer main shaft.

Chapter 1: Final assembly after painting job
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Chapter 2

The initial building of the Vario JR 3

Feb 7, 2024

From unboxing to final assembly.
Changed the rotation direction to CCW according to the original.
Adapted tail cone for easy access.
Li po compartiment reinforced with carbonfiber fabric.
Minimum woodwork, mechanics attached to landing gear base for maximum stability.
Here and there some mechanical adapting needed.

Chapter 2: The initial building of the Vario JR 3
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Chapter 3

Finishing final assembly.

Feb 16, 2024

Installing mechanics - fuselage connection, to ensure sustainable stability.
Unilight navigation light controller and secured wiring.
3mm Head rod links, with carbon tube overlay.
M blades 855 mm

Chapter 3: Finishing final assembly.
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Chapter 4

Almost ready....

Feb 19, 2024

Antenna's installed.
Doors installed.
Tailcone and inside wiring installed.
Optipower Ultra Guard 430 power Backup system installed.
Main rotor pitch control rods painted and installed.

Chapter 4: Almost ready....
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Chapter 5

Finishing skid steps.

Feb 21, 2024

Anti slip layer installed on skid steps

Chapter 5: Finishing skid steps.
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Chapter 6

Finaly finished ....

Feb 23, 2024

Jet Ranger 3 finally ready for maiden flight.
It was a pleasure building this machine, the final result of many many hours building and some thinking work.
Tomorrow the heli will go to his owner, i build it for a friend who will enjoy flying this nice machine.
I wish you a lot of safe an fun flights Dimi !

Chapter 6: Finaly finished ....
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