Rebel Hot by Comp Arf
09-23-2019, 11:35 PM
#101
OK, we have not built one yet and I guess it depends on equipment like always. I thought the SWB80 was larger size, if it's 60 size there is no reason why with good throttle management you couldn't use it. Just looked at the size spec and it looks OK, anyone know what the idle thrust is like?
When bob has his complete with the little 45 it will give us a real weight
When bob has his complete with the little 45 it will give us a real weight
09-24-2019, 02:07 AM
#103
I’ll post photos when I have the pipe in hand and the motor mounted.
09-24-2019, 10:07 AM
#104
Sounds like your doing this one right Bob with the small turbine pushed as far forward and being selective with thrust tube, I also look forward to your AUW. Was not impressed with the Carf k45 build on their website with turbine further back and huge battery's shoved in nose.
09-24-2019, 04:48 PM
#109
I know jetcat has a following, but it's sure hard not to consider Swiwin when you look at the specs compared to it. If you purchase the sw80b through crx turbines it's tuned to 85 newtons, so 19lbs thrust, and it's smaller and almost 100 grams lighter than the p60, all brushless, simpler install with one fuel line and one harness, built in telemetry,and over $700 cheaper.
I just did exactly that for this jet this morning. I own two swiwins and they are quality built, fast accelerating turbines.
I just did exactly that for this jet this morning. I own two swiwins and they are quality built, fast accelerating turbines.
09-24-2019, 09:13 PM
#110
JP is in the U.K. where there is no support for SW turbines, trust in a brand takes years to build up, 20 years of JetCat support has done that. We have seen people loose thousands of $ on brands like ATJ. Here meetings are dominated by the big four brands.
09-24-2019, 10:01 PM
#111
Ah, didn't see that. Swiwin and variations of it(ACE) have been around for several years, maybe not 20, but 4-5 years. My understanding is that the model hobby aspect of it is side money compaired to government contracts received, which is how Swiwin got funding to develop so many advancements to the miniature turbine. I foresee them being around for some time.
09-28-2019, 06:28 PM
#112
What is everyone using for servos? In the last thread I saw some using the Graupner 678BB all around, so I'm thinking about Savox 1250MG everywhere except the rudder, which will the 1260MG, all on straight 2s lipo. If the Graupners are working fine then my Savox choices should be more than enough?
09-28-2019, 10:10 PM
#113
The Savox should be fine. Over here people are fitting a new MacGregor midi servo 2810 with 10kg at 8.4v. We are running them either 6.0v or 7.4v (Powerbox regulated HV voltage)
Graupner 660 would be another choice.
Graupner 660 would be another choice.
09-29-2019, 05:32 AM
#115
I’ve been using Savox 1260’s for mini servos in my T-1Mini. They are fast on 2s LiIon packs that I run, all metal case and strong at 166 oz/in, center really well and they also have a soft start which is cool.
If I was buying more mini’s it would be REALLY hard not to give the pro-modeler servos a try. Good reports, good price, great customer service, and they look to be extremely well built.
If I was buying more mini’s it would be REALLY hard not to give the pro-modeler servos a try. Good reports, good price, great customer service, and they look to be extremely well built.
09-29-2019, 10:53 AM
#119
Promodeler servos are excellent.
Im considering a Rebel hot. Does the kit include the gear, thrust tube, and fuel tank? Or are they only included with the arf-plus option?
Im considering a Rebel hot. Does the kit include the gear, thrust tube, and fuel tank? Or are they only included with the arf-plus option?
09-29-2019, 04:18 PM
#121
Not sure how serious you are considering one, but there's a container shipping this week. Not sure if there is room for another but worth contacting them. Next container set to ship mid November.
Last edited by bodywerks; 09-29-2019 at 04:21 PM.
09-29-2019, 09:54 PM
#124
Not sure if the issue has been fixed, but I just watched the Promodeler guys testing their servos in a facebook video with a Spektrum Powersafe receiver and the receiver was burning their servos up. Since I run Powersafe receivers that's a bit of a concern for me. Not a knock on Promodeler, but they don't appear to play well with Powersafe receivers.
09-29-2019, 09:58 PM
#125
I'm using an SW80b, which Andy at CRX turbines tunes up to an 85. I have zero concerns about being overpowered. I'd way rather have more power than not enough, and I don't fly long, maybe 5-6 minutes, so the tank is still plenty big. Residual thrust has also proven to not be an issue in this jet. I have seen more videos of the Rebel with 70-85N turbines than with 45-60N turbines.