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Forum: ARF or RTF
03-10-2016, 10:47 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 875,661
Posted By afjetmech

Research this thread. You'll see a lot of people...

Research this thread. You'll see a lot of people using them and I have never heard of one failing. Mine has been in use for several years now. I use it with a 2100 LiFe pack and get quite a few...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-10-2016, 10:27 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 875,661
Posted By afjetmech

If you build one with a DLE20, forget the...

If you build one with a DLE20, forget the ignition battery. Get one of these. They perform awesome! http://www.tech-aero.net/ultra-ibec
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-10-2016, 09:34 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 875,661
Posted By afjetmech

That Saito must be pretty light. Really...

That Saito must be pretty light. Really surprised you didn't go with the DLE 20 after reading about what a great combo it is. I'd have saved the Saito for a warbird, but it is your choice. The...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-08-2016, 09:26 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 875,661
Posted By afjetmech

Do you have a separate battery for the IBEC? If...

Do you have a separate battery for the IBEC? If so, why? Defeats the purpose of what it stands for. Also make sure you have some foam under the IBEC and I'd unwrap the battery foam. No need for...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-29-2016, 08:44 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 875,661
Posted By afjetmech

I would sand the tubes in the wings, not the...

I would sand the tubes in the wings, not the carbon tube.
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-26-2016, 11:04 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 875,661
Posted By afjetmech

When I said control the ignition with a switch, I...

When I said control the ignition with a switch, I didn't mean to imply a separate switch on the aircraft. I meant a switch on the transmitter for what ever channel it's plugged into. Just make sure...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-26-2016, 06:38 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 875,661
Posted By afjetmech

Ah yes, I forgot to mention the gear...

Ah yes, I forgot to mention the gear reinforcement. Very important!!! Like aHicks said, do it while you're building. Repairing after it rips out (and it will rip out) just makes it harder.
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-26-2016, 05:26 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 875,661
Posted By afjetmech

Welcome to the Revolver club. The Life packs...

Welcome to the Revolver club. The Life packs are excellent for powering everything, including the ignition. You will only need one to do it all if you buy one of these....
Forum: Gas Engines
12-14-2015, 09:48 AM
Replies: 6,892
Views: 1,139,265
Posted By afjetmech

Engine ran great. Put two flights on it...

Engine ran great. Put two flights on it yesterday. Had one dead stick but I think that's because I had my idle set a little too low. Power seemed the same but the sound was definitely much more...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-14-2015, 09:40 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 875,661
Posted By afjetmech

Did a small "makeover" on my Rev 70. I stole...

Did a small "makeover" on my Rev 70. I stole the black checker idea from one I saw in the classifieds. Loved how it looked. Put a Pitts muffler on and of course a new cowl cut to fit it. The...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-06-2015, 06:52 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 875,661
Posted By afjetmech

You should have ordered two. If you crash the...

You should have ordered two. If you crash the first one right away for any reason, your going to be pissed for two reasons.
Forum: Gas Engines
12-06-2015, 06:48 PM
Replies: 6,892
Views: 1,139,265
Posted By afjetmech

No flight report unfortunately as I woke up this...

No flight report unfortunately as I woke up this morning with a 101 fever. Gone now so it was just one of those 8 hour things that are just enough to ruin your day.:mad: But, next Sundays forecast...
Forum: Gas Engines
12-05-2015, 06:56 PM
Replies: 6,892
Views: 1,139,265
Posted By afjetmech

So I took apart my trusty 20 and put in a new...

So I took apart my trusty 20 and put in a new stock ring. Piston was in great shape with just a few minor scratches near the bottom. Got a new cowling for the Rev 70 and put a Pitts muffler on as...
Forum: Gas Engines
10-22-2015, 03:32 AM
Replies: 6,892
Views: 1,139,265
Posted By afjetmech

My crank pin broke about 3 years ago. Maybe 4...

My crank pin broke about 3 years ago. Maybe 4 years? Can't remember exactly but I sent it in and got it fixed for free. I assume new bearings were installed as well but whether it was a new...
Forum: Gas Engines
10-20-2015, 03:37 PM
Replies: 6,892
Views: 1,139,265
Posted By afjetmech

well the 20 already has that now. That's why I...

well the 20 already has that now. That's why I fly wide open most of the flight. Well, that and the sheer fun of it.:)
Forum: Gas Engines
10-20-2015, 03:28 PM
Replies: 6,892
Views: 1,139,265
Posted By afjetmech

Hmmm, that sounds interesting. No ill side...

Hmmm, that sounds interesting. No ill side effects to that?
Forum: Gas Engines
10-20-2015, 02:48 PM
Replies: 6,892
Views: 1,139,265
Posted By afjetmech

Well it runs fine so no need to replace. It's...

Well it runs fine so no need to replace. It's just as fast as another guys Rev 70 at our field who just put a new 20cc on his. I was looking to do a little "secret" tuning over the winter to try to...
Forum: Gas Engines
10-20-2015, 08:38 AM
Replies: 6,892
Views: 1,139,265
Posted By afjetmech

It's about 5 or 6 years old now. Probably only...

It's about 5 or 6 years old now. Probably only averaged about 5 flights per month on it. Maybe I'll order a new stock ring and do the lapping mods on the reed valve housings just for something to do...
Forum: Gas Engines
10-19-2015, 04:57 PM
Replies: 6,892
Views: 1,139,265
Posted By afjetmech

Even though it is still screaming along fine in...

Even though it is still screaming along fine in my Revolver 70, I decided to do a Bowman ring over the winter. Turns out Mr Bowman is retired and no longer making them. So I now ask, does anyone...
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
10-14-2015, 10:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,929
Posted By afjetmech

Seems like threads on this plane have died every...

Seems like threads on this plane have died every where. Not sure why. Just finished mine recently and got the maiden flight last Sunday. Here is the second flight. https://youtu.be/91jQzyD4tsk
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-26-2015, 09:13 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 875,661
Posted By afjetmech

You can get the $35 discount?

You can get the $35 discount?
Forum: ARF or RTF
09-26-2015, 08:29 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 875,661
Posted By afjetmech

FYI. 70" Revolver can be had for $185 shipped...

FYI. 70" Revolver can be had for $185 shipped free at Tower right now with sale and coupon codes.
Forum: RC Warbirds and Warplanes
09-01-2015, 04:53 PM
Replies: 1,507
Views: 208,997
Posted By afjetmech

Anyone flying this with a Saito 100 want to go...

Anyone flying this with a Saito 100 want to go scale with their exhaust?
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2492628
Forum: ARF or RTF
07-15-2013, 04:42 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 875,661
Posted By afjetmech

RE: Larger Revolver

Anyone have a link for the Bowman rings?
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-24-2013, 06:51 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 875,661
Posted By afjetmech

RE: Larger Revolver

I'm using a 3200mah Life mounted in front of the servo tray on the vertical former. Also using the Syssa IBE http://www.syssaaircraft.net/cart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=15&idcategory=2. Love this...
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