.40-.52 Swift Racer
03-06-2007, 02:28 PM
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.40-.52 Swift Racer
I just bought one of these yesterday. I have never seen it before, It looks similar to the polecat
that Nitromodels is selling but it is definately different. I'll let you know how the quality is once I receive it.
ebay item 140093256221
that Nitromodels is selling but it is definately different. I'll let you know how the quality is once I receive it.
ebay item 140093256221
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RE: .40-.52 Swift Racer
I'm working on one now with electric power, outrunner and two 2200ma packs. I think it will be a lot better as electric than IC (kinda light for IC I think). I don't like the wing mounting setup at all (I'm afraid a hard pylon style turn could pull the wing mounts out) All in all it's ok for a sport flyer but I think it's built lite for racing or very much speed. I post after I've got a flight or two on it.
05-01-2007, 03:14 PM
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RE: .40-.52 Swift Racer
I havn't had time to work on mine. I also was planning on using electric power 4020 16 on 5S.
I have no idea who makes the airplane. but the quality is very good, for a 100 dollar airframe.
S10,
Let us know how she fly's.
Eric
I have no idea who makes the airplane. but the quality is very good, for a 100 dollar airframe.
S10,
Let us know how she fly's.
Eric
03-12-2012, 09:25 AM
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RE: .40-.52 Swift Racer
Hello All, I just ran across this plane. Any more info on it? how did it do? good points, bad points? I have a Jett 40 and was looking at this plane to put it on, along with the Sundowner, Nemesis, and a few others. Thanks, Glen
03-13-2012, 07:05 PM
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Hello All, I just ran across this plane. Any more info on it? how did it do? good points, bad points? I have a Jett 40 and was looking at this plane to put it on, along with the Sundowner, Nemesis, and a few others. Thanks, Glen
Hello All, I just ran across this plane. Any more info on it? how did it do? good points, bad points? I have a Jett 40 and was looking at this plane to put it on, along with the Sundowner, Nemesis, and a few others. Thanks, Glen
03-28-2012, 11:51 AM
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RE: .40-.52 Swift Racer
Jeff, Where did you get your Swift 40 from? Trying to see if i can get parts when needed. Can get on for about $140.00, but for $20.00 more can get a Sundowner 36. Just don't know............
Thanks, Glen
Thanks, Glen
03-29-2012, 08:01 PM
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Well I could not find any Information on this airplane, So I found one NIB on ebay, so i got it. Hopefully I can get all the info from the box and paperwork. we will see. Thanks Glen
04-06-2012, 05:47 AM
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RE: .40-.52 Swift Racer
Morning all,
Well I did get the "Swift" in last night. I was hoping to get a load of information. Well the plane showed up in a brown shipping box, I opened it up and the plane's box is white. The whole thing! Nada, Nothing written on it! So I said, "There will be information on the instructions in the box." Nope! Just pictures on how to put it together. Dang! What now?
I love the plane and I am happy with it. I just wanted to get Information on this plane. Where to get spare parts.
Glen
Well I did get the "Swift" in last night. I was hoping to get a load of information. Well the plane showed up in a brown shipping box, I opened it up and the plane's box is white. The whole thing! Nada, Nothing written on it! So I said, "There will be information on the instructions in the box." Nope! Just pictures on how to put it together. Dang! What now?
I love the plane and I am happy with it. I just wanted to get Information on this plane. Where to get spare parts.
Glen
04-07-2012, 09:01 PM
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Well, that is making me rethink about putting the Jett .40 on it. Great! Just Great! Back to the drawing board. Unless any one has parts/pieces. 
TANKS< Glen
TANKS< Glen
04-08-2012, 04:55 AM
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Well, that is making me rethink about putting the Jett .40 on it. Great! Just Great! Back to the drawing board. Unless any one has parts/pieces.
TANKS< Glen
Well, that is making me rethink about putting the Jett .40 on it. Great! Just Great! Back to the drawing board. Unless any one has parts/pieces.
TANKS< Glen
It would be best to contact the seller and see what kind of support is offered.
Tower and Horizon have a good support for their planes.*
* well once I needed a wing for the Uproar ARF, that was damaged in shipping... They only had new arf kits $99.95 at the time
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RE: .40-.52 Swift Racer
Crazy,
That is just it, there is no information on this plane. No manufacture, no info. on the distruction paperwork, Nothing on the box. Nothing, nothing, nothing. I got this plane on ebay, the man I got this from didnt have any info. either. I loved the look of it, so i got it. Maybe that was bad for me.
Glen
That is just it, there is no information on this plane. No manufacture, no info. on the distruction paperwork, Nothing on the box. Nothing, nothing, nothing. I got this plane on ebay, the man I got this from didnt have any info. either. I loved the look of it, so i got it. Maybe that was bad for me.
Glen
04-08-2012, 10:03 AM
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EBARF some sellers are lower than a Belly Gunner on an Armadillo [:@][:'(][&:]
take a look at nitroplanes.com or richmodels they may have a clone of it & possibly the distruction manual
with a LHS you get to open the box and see its contents
take a look at nitroplanes.com or richmodels they may have a clone of it & possibly the distruction manual
with a LHS you get to open the box and see its contents
04-13-2012, 08:36 PM
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RE: .40-.52 Swift Racer
She looks like thishttp://www.citysound.co.il/ProductInfo.asp?ProdId=3 - and, in case you do not know the language :-) - wingspan is 1320mm, length is 1280mm, engine required is 46-53.
04-19-2012, 01:24 PM
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RE: .40-.52 Swift Racer
Well, I just started on the Swift.
The first one is in the box. The second on is laid out on the truck. The third is ailerons glued in. (I even drilled 2 small, small holes on each side of the henge to get plenty CA in.)
What is the best thing to use a pin on each side of the henge?
Thanks, Glen
The first one is in the box. The second on is laid out on the truck. The third is ailerons glued in. (I even drilled 2 small, small holes on each side of the henge to get plenty CA in.)
What is the best thing to use a pin on each side of the henge?
Thanks, Glen
04-19-2012, 04:34 PM
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RE: .40-.52 Swift Racer
Cool!
Will do tomorrow! Thanks for all the help. Now I have to figure out what power plant to use. While I am putting this bird together. I do still have the Jett SS40, but I don't have a bladder tank. I'll look and see what size I need.
Thanks, Glen
Will do tomorrow! Thanks for all the help. Now I have to figure out what power plant to use. While I am putting this bird together. I do still have the Jett SS40, but I don't have a bladder tank. I'll look and see what size I need.
Thanks, Glen
04-19-2012, 05:48 PM
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I have a JETT S it ROCKS !!!
6 or 8 oz will do it is what you can fit
check the ett web site for sizes of 6 & 8 oz tanks
http://www.jettengineering.com/
6 or 8 oz will do it is what you can fit
check the ett web site for sizes of 6 & 8 oz tanks
http://www.jettengineering.com/
04-19-2012, 05:58 PM
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the chart did not cut/paste but it is on the web site under mufflers and accessories
Tank Specifications
Capacity (oz) Type Weight (oz) Diameter (in) Body Length (in) Overall Length(in)
4 Standard 1.1 1.88 3.50 4.25
4 Slim 1.1 1.75 4.50 5.25
6 Standard 1.5 1.88 4.75 5.50
6 new Short 1.5 2.13 3.63 4.13
6 Slim 1.5 1.75 5.38 6.38
6 CG/Oval Tank 1.5 2.5 x 1.4 oval 5.00 6.00
8 Standard 1.5 2.0 5.50 6.26
8 Short 1.5 2.25 4.25 5.00
12 Short 1.8 2.63 4.75 5.50
Note: .039 in = 1mm
Tank Specifications
Capacity (oz) Type Weight (oz) Diameter (in) Body Length (in) Overall Length(in)
4 Standard 1.1 1.88 3.50 4.25
4 Slim 1.1 1.75 4.50 5.25
6 Standard 1.5 1.88 4.75 5.50
6 new Short 1.5 2.13 3.63 4.13
6 Slim 1.5 1.75 5.38 6.38
6 CG/Oval Tank 1.5 2.5 x 1.4 oval 5.00 6.00
8 Standard 1.5 2.0 5.50 6.26
8 Short 1.5 2.25 4.25 5.00
12 Short 1.8 2.63 4.75 5.50
Note: .039 in = 1mm
