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Forum: ARF or RTF
03-25-2021, 06:59 PM
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Posted By frankeldan

Thanks Capt, Ive enjoyed this model. I’ve gone...

Thanks Capt,
Ive enjoyed this model. I’ve gone through 3 of them since I made that video in 2009. I have powered them with the Super Tiger 90 with a pitts muffler , Saito Fa125 , Rimfire 80 with 6s...
Forum: ARF or RTF
03-25-2021, 04:42 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,409
Posted By frankeldan

Hey , that’s me flying!! I had a ST 90 2 stroke...

Hey , that’s me flying!! I had a ST 90 2 stroke in that plane. It was fast!! I clocked it at 130 mph.
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-18-2017, 06:19 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,409
Posted By frankeldan

It's all ready. I took it out to the field a...

It's all ready. I took it out to the field a couple times and the wind wouldn't cooperate so it stayed in the car. Will maiden it soon. I ended up putting a Rimfire 80 with a Castle controller. I...
Forum: ARF or RTF
04-01-2017, 07:37 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,409
Posted By frankeldan

Hi guys.. I'm back with a new Revolver. As my go...

Hi guys.. I'm back with a new Revolver. As my go to plane for many years she collided with a tree a couple seasons back. A club member had one NIB so this time around it's electric.
In search of a...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-02-2015, 11:09 AM
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Views: 876,409
Posted By frankeldan

Went to the field today and the nice farmer got...

Went to the field today and the nice farmer got it down. Looks like they cut the limb it was resting on. The wings and motor box are damaged badly but all the electronics are good. I'll start fresh...
Forum: ARF or RTF
01-02-2015, 11:09 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,409
Posted By frankeldan

Went to the field today and the nice farmer got...

Went to the field today and the nice farmer got it down. Looks like they cut the limb it was resting on. The wings and motor box are damaged badly but all the electronics are good. I'll start fresh...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-29-2014, 02:56 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,409
Posted By frankeldan

Microdon- it's up about 40 ft.. I was able to use...

Microdon- it's up about 40 ft.. I was able to use a fishing pole to send a line up, then I tied a heavier rope to it. I tugged and tugged every which way and it just won't come out. You can see the...
Forum: ARF or RTF
12-29-2014, 01:06 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,409
Posted By frankeldan

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?att...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2058747So.. After 5 years of flying the Revolver it's stuck up in a tree. The engine, a Saito fa-125 came off the plane. This tree is in...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-20-2013, 04:57 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,409
Posted By frankeldan

RE: Larger Revolver

Wow.. This thread is up to 259 pages... Haven't posted in a while here. Didn't get much flying time on the revolver last season due to landing gear issues. My landing gear beef up job back on page 3...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-04-2012, 03:14 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,409
Posted By frankeldan

RE: Larger Revolver

Concerning the smell of gas. When i transport mine I empty the tank and then put a stopper in the vent line. Also close the throttle. I know, i know.. All it takes is a hint of fuel and it can stink...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-14-2012, 04:24 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,409
Posted By frankeldan

RE: Larger Revolver

Check out redwingrc.com planes. They have a couple very nice 30cc models. Nice quality
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-11-2012, 06:13 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,409
Posted By frankeldan

RE: Larger Revolver

Totally legal in the basic class. You get points taken off if your plane doesnt have a scale cockpit.. Needs a pilot figure and a dashboard.
The only advantage of a larger scale type plane such as...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-10-2012, 07:11 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,409
Posted By frankeldan

RE: Larger Revolver

So .. I started in basic class. Its alot of fun and its all basic rolls and loops , immelman,sharkstooth, etc.. We all do these everytime we fly. Its just putting them all together in a precise...
Forum: ARF or RTF
05-09-2012, 11:18 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,409
Posted By frankeldan

RE: Larger Revolver

Wow.. 196 pages of revolver... Does it ever get tiring. I remember in the old days (maybe page 10)..we used to use nitro..

My revolver is on the bench with minor gear fix issues. Even after...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-16-2011, 08:33 PM
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Views: 876,409
Posted By frankeldan

RE: Larger Revolver

Microdon ...That wind this morning in the northeast (ct) was killer .. Crosswinds like crazy at the field.. I was flying my goldberg ultimate and had a tough time bringing her in ...then decided it...
Forum: ARF or RTF
10-11-2011, 07:20 PM
Replies: 8,173
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Posted By frankeldan

RE: Larger Revolver

I had a st90 with a bisson pitts muffler. The speed was great. Very fast ,never a problem with the motor. After flying for a couple seasons i swapped it out for a saito fa125. My reason was that i...
Forum: ARF or RTF
06-13-2011, 06:28 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,409
Posted By frankeldan

RE: Larger Revolver

With spoilerons I can drop off about 50 to 75 ft of runway needed and also come in alpha high/nose up without stalling. It seems that I tend to use it more on a dead calm day with the revolver. When...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-22-2011, 06:35 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,409
Posted By frankeldan

RE: Larger Revolver

Switching to the Saito 125 .. Prop sizes anyone? I'm thinking of a 15X6 ???
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-21-2011, 07:09 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,409
Posted By frankeldan

RE: Larger Revolver

Got the Saito FA-125 installed in the Revolver. It was a easy switch from the SuperTiger 90. Just have a few minor things to do to button it up.

Also here's a pic of my Fokker DR-1 that I just...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-21-2011, 06:52 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,409
Posted By frankeldan

RE: Larger Revolver

Don,

What i do for weight is this:

I drill large 1.5 inch holes in a piece of 2x4. (or anysizeyou want)Then get some lead weight .. old fishings lures , etc, take your torch and melt the lead...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-14-2011, 05:41 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,409
Posted By frankeldan

RE: Larger Revolver

Clevises , connectors, ez connectors... I've used them all... I used to spend $$ and replace all my stock linkages. On my bigger planes I use ball links. On the smaller 40 class planes I have come...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-13-2011, 09:04 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,409
Posted By frankeldan

RE: Larger Revolver

I hear you on that.. I have a real crappy HD camera. It takes good video close up, but forget when the plane gets up in the air.
I did have one guy do a good job for me when I flew my Revolver Bipe....
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-13-2011, 08:24 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,409
Posted By frankeldan

RE: Larger Revolver

Harvister,

I think I settled on a 13X6 for the Revolver with the ST90. I did many tests with other props and this just seemed to be the best combo. If you look back through my posts you will see...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-12-2011, 07:34 AM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,409
Posted By frankeldan

RE: Larger Revolver

No question that gas is smelly .. to and from the field .. not to mention if it gets on your clothes. Once I was picking up a plane that I bought from a guy. Had it in my front seats that are...
Forum: ARF or RTF
02-11-2011, 04:26 PM
Replies: 8,173
Views: 876,409
Posted By frankeldan

RE: Larger Revolver

That poor little pilot.. He looks like he's freezin half to death.

Sorry about your plane. I know the feeling. But the good thing is our freinds at Great Planes made a bunch more of them and you...
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