I think I will try this battery out, see how long the actual flight times will be. Will be a good one for my 20cc sized warbird as well. If you don't want to watch the flight the battery info will be at the end of the video.
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Good morning all ,
I am interested to put a (simulated Afterburner) for my Freewing Avanti S 80mm.
Did you have a good place to order?👍👍👍👍
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Here is a link to one option. I ordered for the Avanti and found that the first one I ordered didn't fit, so make sure you get the right one. I think the right one is 36mm, not 32mm, but it is probably best to measure.
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I have the RC Geek in all my EDF'S except the A10. When you order, send in the comment section to Chris exactly the fan you have, inrunner 80 mm so if you pick the wrong one he will correct it. The fans in the Avanti have changed several times so be specific. Also, I suggest you line the nozzle with highly reflective paint or better yet A/C aluminum foil tape.
Hugh "Wildman" Wiedman
Hangar: EDF's: Mig 29 TV "Cobra", A-10 Arctic, SU-27 90mm 8S:F22 Red Lion/EuroFighterBronzeTiger/F18 Canadian & Tiger Meet/F16/F4 Jolly Rodgers & Blue Angel, 80&90 TV Avanti, Viper, Stinger 90. Props: 1600 Corsair & Spitfire, B-24, 1700 P-51, 60" Beast & P2 Bipe, Extreme Flight-FW-190 Red Tulip, Slick 60, 62" Extra 300, 62" MXS Heavy Metal, 62" EdgeComment
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Same here Hugh, AB always from Chris, super nice guy ever and the products works great all the time. Never had a single problem, not on single or twin motor. On the bad side, now i can’t have a jet without.
I have the RC Geek in all my EDF'S except the A10. When you order, send in the comment section to Chris exactly the fan you have, inrunner 80 mm so if you pick the wrong one he will correct it. The fans in the Avanti have changed several times so be specific. Also, I suggest you line the nozzle with highly reflective paint or better yet A/C aluminum foil tape.
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I used to think that I wanted one of these,.then I found myself not wanting anything to take away from performance (no matter how little). But I do like my tailcone (mine is the Red Avanti, painted tailcone black).
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I've got 10 flights on my new Avanti. Last flight was a follow the leader with 3 other Avanti's from take off (simultaneously) to landing. It was a hoot and I'm sure we'll do more of that. But with all the Avanti's at clubs -- it sure would be nice to have a livery with a different (or two) colors. I use photoshop to play with some options and think optic green would be awesome.
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I like that color, but I like my red more. But it gives me something to think about for the next one (yeah, there will be another one when this one dies).Comment
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Thanks for posting that link and info. I now have a center burner on the way for my Avanti.
Here is a link to one option. I ordered for the Avanti and found that the first one I ordered didn't fit, so make sure you get the right one. I think the right one is 36mm, not 32mm, but it is probably best to measure.
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A variety of 3D printable nozzles for the Avanti S.
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Gents,
how do I get the nose gear mod? I was watching YouTube and came across it. Looks like a small plate that doesn’t allow the nose gear to go back too far.
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I posted awhile ago that I wanted a green Avanti. I'm good with Photoshop, but have no experience changing the color of a foam model for real, but concluded that if I wanted a green Avanti it was up to me. I bought a yellow ARF+ and commenced to learning. I opted to use Liquitex fluorescent green rattle can and I'm cutting my own vinyl. I've finished the vertical stab. Have two wings painted, now doing graphics.
I would like to put a better than stock power system in this and would appreciate recommendations. I want it to be a 32mm inrunner and 6S setup. The reason for the 32mm inrunner is I bought a afterburner setup for it.
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Good job, Scott. The green color looks nice.I posted awhile ago that I wanted a green Avanti. I'm good with Photoshop, but have no experience changing the color of a foam model for real, but concluded that if I wanted a green Avanti it was up to me. I bought a yellow ARF+ and commenced to learning. I opted to use Liquitex fluorescent green rattle can and I'm cutting my own vinyl. I've finished the vertical stab. Have two wings painted, now doing graphics.
I would like to put a better than stock power system in this and would appreciate recommendations. I want it to be a 32mm inrunner and 6S setup. The reason for the 32mm inrunner is I bought a afterburner setup for it.
If you want a different EDF and Motor that fits your preferences, then take a look at purchasing the FMS 80mm 12-Blade with 2100kv Inrunner motor (32mm diameter). As for an ESC, a Hobbywing 100A will suffice and is the common ESC brand Freewing tends to use on their PNP jets. Keep in mind though that the FMS EDF/Motor above can push the limits of that 100A ESC (FMS tends to use 100A ESC’s with the power system mentioned), so smart throttle use is beneficial, keep the ESC in the stock location on this aircraft for good airflow, and then determine whether you want to use an internal BEC or external BEC as your preference.Comment
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Ive used both acyrlic paint and iron on Oracover film on EPO foam models and definitly recomend the fillm over paint. The finish is much better and it adds protection to the foam making the model look as though it is a composite model. The 2 you tube clips below will help. Start with you iron on low temperature setting and gradualy increase until you find the 'sweet spot' where the adhesive melts but the film retains its gloss finish. Don't worry the EPO is very temperature resistant. Good luck with it.
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Forgot to add the following link regarding an upgraded power unit. This guy has it to the max
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REJ6...efmCh&index=45
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That seems a bit like putting the cart in front of the horse.
When you make your own afterburner you can customize it to any motor you like. See my blog:
And I have posted dozens of adapters for different motors on Thingiverse:
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Ten different styles of 3D printable exhaust nozzles for the Avanti:
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It would seem that way however I changed plans for the green Avanti once things progressed. I'd purchased the Afterburner for my red Avanti that I started with. I'd planned to put that airframe to an early retirement and move the power system to the ARF+ I'm painting green. However as things progressed well with the Green Avanti I decided to purchase an additional power system and have both a functional red and the new green. I ordered a Castle Phoenix Edge 100A ESC and Freewing 80mm 9-Blade EDF Power System w/3658-1920kV Inrunner Motor. I could not find the FMS system recommended above to buy in the states (except on Amazon where they wanted $200) - so I guess this will be close to the stock fan/motor with a premium(ish) ESC.
Making slow progress - nearly finished the wings today - however I'm not happy with the way the chrome pinstriping looks in the curves. It puckers.Comment
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