TF FW190 GIANT ARF
03-27-2014, 09:05 AM
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I've seen the threads saying they're problematic... I have two 55RA's, I have a 4 guys I fly with the 55RAs, and I just got back from a FunFly in Arizona (1/8 AirForce) and there had to be more than a few guys I talked to that all love that motor and haven't had any issues... I'm a big believer in that motor!
I'm waiting for Horizon to ship the new Evo 62Gxi (fuel injected - no needles). If they are stable and w/o issues, I'm definitely going to buying those from now on
I'm waiting for Horizon to ship the new Evo 62Gxi (fuel injected - no needles). If they are stable and w/o issues, I'm definitely going to buying those from now on
03-28-2014, 05:43 AM
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30 minutes. It went into the Top Flite ARF that used to be electric. It's just starting to warm up here but too cold to fly, yet. The engine started easily and needed very little adjustment. I ran it for 30 minutes at around 3k rpm. That's what I do with all my new engines. The plane is about 8 ounces lighter than the electric setup and I'm eagerly awaiting it's first flight. A really smooth running engine!
03-28-2014, 12:30 PM
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30 minutes. It went into the Top Flite ARF that used to be electric. It's just starting to warm up here but too cold to fly, yet. The engine started easily and needed very little adjustment. I ran it for 30 minutes at around 3k rpm. That's what I do with all my new engines. The plane is about 8 ounces lighter than the electric setup and I'm eagerly awaiting it's first flight. A really smooth running engine!
03-29-2014, 04:46 AM
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no, I thought about using some flite metal I've got laying around but I just don't want to get too involved. Just a little rivet detail and weathering on this one. Gotta get it done and off the bench so I can start my next project, plus the cold weather is finally starting to break so I might actually get a chance to fly it.
03-30-2014, 05:17 PM
#2765
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If your talking rivets in the monokote, it's just a little pressure using the rivet tool in the trim iron. I'm about done finally, just waiting on my pilot so I can close up the canopy. Of course my compressor took a crap and I couldn't use my airbrush, so I did everything with chalk.
03-30-2014, 06:07 PM
#2767
@Lifer
after 30 flights my 55RA muffler fell apart. I could see a little bit of dark oil depositing around the manifold part which in hind sight was the crack forming at the can. It blew apart finally in flight and I landed just fine. I had the muffler welded together then I cleaned it up and reinstalled it. It has just a couple of flights on it now and is working OK.
As of now I have not heard of any updates to the muffler by DLE but if they were smart it should happen sooner than later to keep up the good reputation and support of their products.
after 30 flights my 55RA muffler fell apart. I could see a little bit of dark oil depositing around the manifold part which in hind sight was the crack forming at the can. It blew apart finally in flight and I landed just fine. I had the muffler welded together then I cleaned it up and reinstalled it. It has just a couple of flights on it now and is working OK.
As of now I have not heard of any updates to the muffler by DLE but if they were smart it should happen sooner than later to keep up the good reputation and support of their products.
03-31-2014, 04:56 AM
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hi guys
what things do you guys look for in silver solder,
my DLE 55RA is at the post office just had to pay £55 import VAT, it will be delivered tomorrow,
its a bit poor of DLE not to have sorted this. don't the DLE guys test these things properly.
what things do you guys look for in silver solder,
my DLE 55RA is at the post office just had to pay £55 import VAT, it will be delivered tomorrow,
its a bit poor of DLE not to have sorted this. don't the DLE guys test these things properly.
03-31-2014, 10:01 AM
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As far as I know DLE has not acknowledged a muffler problem.Several members in our club have had their RA mufflers come apart.They decided to buy an after market muffler made by Bennett.These cost about $40 and have worked well.As for silver solder I use Great Planes brand, I cant speak to composition
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03-31-2014, 03:59 PM
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Im sending my retracts to Down and Locked in NC,.Ron Word says he can fix em up for me.I was going to put this project on the shelf till i got the email from Ron..So its back to work on some panel lines..i got some rivets(16000) ,dzus fasteners and screw heads from Chad Veich the other day also so things are looking up
Ya I know 16000 is more rivets than I need but i wanted some extras...
Ya I know 16000 is more rivets than I need but i wanted some extras...
03-31-2014, 05:55 PM
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If your talking rivets in the monokote, it's just a little pressure using the rivet tool in the trim iron. I'm about done finally, just waiting on my pilot so I can close up the canopy. Of course my compressor took a crap and I couldn't use my airbrush, so I did everything with chalk.
04-01-2014, 03:00 AM
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