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Forum: ARF or RTF
06-06-2011, 08:13 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,427
Posted By alex_scratch_built

RE: Larger Revolver

Hey Micro,
That is good advice but I already planned on doing the same thing. Before I ditched the remains, I did save the tail section and I have a spare cowl(it was not on the plane yet), a canopy...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-06-2011, 08:54 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,427
Posted By alex_scratch_built

RE: Larger Revolver

Oh well...Time to build a new one. You know, you have to take these things the right way. God am I glad to be an RC pilot rather than a real...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-07-2011, 09:30 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,427
Posted By alex_scratch_built

RE: Larger Revolver

Well I flew for 32 minutes straight tonight and I am glad I landed when I did cause I had about 3 onces lefthttp://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/js/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/tounge_smile.gif
I'm...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-06-2011, 11:15 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,427
Posted By alex_scratch_built

RE: Larger Revolver

The main reason for changing my fuel tank was I could barely see the fuel level inside it. I just use a DuBro Gas stopper, drill 4 hole in the bottle cap, put a piece of brass tube over the stopper...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-06-2011, 05:24 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,427
Posted By alex_scratch_built

RE: Larger Revolver

On the picture where you see the fuel tank, you can see the end of the pushrod.
The servo is mounted to that bulkhead using the throtle servo mount from the kit.

I don't think the steering could...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-05-2011, 08:58 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,427
Posted By alex_scratch_built

RE: Larger Revolver

Ok so I just came back from night flying my revolver. All I have to say about that is DAMMM!!! What a blast that was.

It was midnight when I stopped flying! I run hi-powered leds of of a 2 cell...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-26-2011, 07:24 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,427
Posted By alex_scratch_built

RE: Larger Revolver

Microdon, yes firewall reinforcement is on the list

Gary,
I hear you but back in the day when I chose my RCU name and I had lots of time on my hands. I used to love spending endless nights...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-26-2011, 09:08 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,427
Posted By alex_scratch_built

RE: Larger Revolver

Thanks Microdon.

I was so stressed out because I must have spent 50-70 hours modifying the airframe on this build(I dont work fast).
I'll post some pictures of my modifications that include:
...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-25-2011, 03:41 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,427
Posted By alex_scratch_built

RE: Larger Revolver

Man I just flew mine for the 1st time today and I was all stressed out because people said it was hard to land...<div style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); padding-top: 5px; padding-right:...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-06-2011, 07:55 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,427
Posted By alex_scratch_built

RE: Larger Revolver

Hey, just wanted to show my side mounted DLE 20.
I still have to center the cowl a bit better but it gives a good idea.
I'll use a tuned pipe going to the bottom of the plane.
I am suprized at how...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-04-2011, 08:05 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,427
Posted By alex_scratch_built

RE: Larger Revolver

Hi Guys,
For the ones using a DLE 20 up front. What kind of nut do you use to hold the spinner?
The stock one is obviously not metric.

Then, changing the nut to a metric one, you probably need...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-13-2011, 09:53 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,427
Posted By alex_scratch_built

RE: Larger Revolver

One thing I have learned is to never use either easy connectors or nylon cleavises.
My prefered method is sullyvan gold on both ends. I just solder a coupling on the end that does not have threads...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-25-2011, 07:56 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,427
Posted By alex_scratch_built

RE: Larger Revolver

Ok so I got my new set of wings and canopy today.<div>All I can say is ....WOW!!  What a difference.  </div><div>The wings still have a few air bubbles but no wrinkles at all.  The overall trim and...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-19-2011, 11:03 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,427
Posted By alex_scratch_built

RE: Larger Revolver

Again thanks Jim,

Just for your info, my kit was manufactured 08/2010.

Do not worry, you have not lost a customer as I had great service in the end.
I think that one of the reasons the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-14-2011, 02:13 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,427
Posted By alex_scratch_built

RE: Larger Revolver

I just got a reply from Adam at airsupport. He has passed on all the information about this thread along with my personal problems to his management team.

They are sending me a new set of wings...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-13-2011, 07:27 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,427
Posted By alex_scratch_built

RE: Larger Revolver

The other 2 pics
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-13-2011, 07:18 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,427
Posted By alex_scratch_built

RE: Larger Revolver

I thought I was done *****ing about this but today I started trying to get those wrinkles out (see posts 2560,2561,2562 on page 103) and I saw some more stuff and it kind of pissed me off.

I...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-11-2011, 06:39 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,427
Posted By alex_scratch_built

RE: Larger Revolver

and again for the last time
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-11-2011, 06:32 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,427
Posted By alex_scratch_built

RE: Larger Revolver

2 more pics too big to fit into 1 reply, sorry.
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-11-2011, 06:27 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,427
Posted By alex_scratch_built

RE: Larger Revolver

Hey guys,

Just got mine for Christmas and I finally got to open the box today. I too will run it with the DLE 20!
A few comments on what I found initially with this kit. It is very nice but...
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