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RotorFiend
05-02-2008, 10:08 PM
Does anyone have a source for the Swift 16 V2 main frame set? The new frames are stiffer and can accept a third lower bearing. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!:noteworthy

centuryman
05-02-2008, 10:12 PM
I have spare set i ordered from tower hobbies a couple months ago.my fist swift is waiting for me to put them in but i have'nt wrecked the originals yet.

aramsdell
05-04-2008, 06:37 PM
Part # CNE503, hopefully Tower has the newer model for you. I just looked at the picture they have and it is the older model. I think Century has , in the past, used the same stock numbers when upgrading a part. Hope that isn't the case.
If in doubt go to Heli-World, the Century ordering site.
Tower also had a $hitload of older model Swift 16's. I unfortunately bought one early last year. They have to sell out their stock before getting new stuff you know.
You'll know the upgraded frames by the beefier insides. There is a tall ridge running front to back along the inside that stiffens it among other places. The early versions are relatively smooth inside.

RotorFiend
05-05-2008, 08:26 PM
Thanks for the help!

RotorFiend
05-05-2008, 08:30 PM
Part # CNE503, hopefully Tower has the newer model for you. I just looked at the picture they have and it is the older model. I think Century has , in the past, used the same stock numbers when upgrading a part. Hope that isn't the case.
If in doubt go to Heli-World, the Century ordering site.
Tower also had a $hitload of older model Swift 16's. I unfortunately bought one early last year. They have to sell out their stock before getting new stuff you know.
You'll know the upgraded frames by the beefier insides. There is a tall ridge running front to back along the inside that stiffens it among other places. The early versions are relatively smooth inside.
Thanks again. The guys at Heli-World helped me out. They do have the V2 frames and they actually went to the trouble of updating their picture. They are the kings of the Swift parts! I myself purchased one of the older versions, but I've already been updating. From all of the posts, the V2 frames are a must! Thanks again guys for your help!