What's next from Motion RC?

[Gilatrout]

I went back and watched Ryan's assembly video of the Mustang and wow, I have to agree with you all on this, all the connections are hard points and if my calculations are correct, the center section would be what about 22 inches wide? This would be one of the easiest airplanes to transport and assemble.
A V2 of the Tigercat (which we will never see because of expense) should incorporate this. Now, to give credit where credit it due, the OV-10 has this feature, right? So Alpha is going in the right direction.
Also, the plastic hatch lining on the FW 190 is a major plus to me, saves a lot of foam damage. There may come a day (hope so) where these will be standard on all foamies.

Grossman56

Eflite is really stepping up it's game. Even the new F16 has hard point connection for vertical stab and canopy.

I very much want to see these and the other features become standard on Flightline and freewing planes too

[T-CAT]

I went on YouTube to see when the last two Freewing aircraft were announced and both (MiG-29 first and Gripen second) were in August 2020. Since it’s August 2021 next month, let’s have another new Freewing announcement . Alternatively, one or more of the next 3 weeks works as well. Ha-ha! Can you tell I love jets?

For the people who want a new prop. aircraft, maybe Flightline will cook up a new one soon too. It’s been since April 2020 (the OV-10) since the last Flightline announcement, so you deserve it before another Freewing release.

[Grossman56]

I went back and watched Ryan's assembly video of the Mustang and wow, I have to agree with you all on this, all the connections are hard points and if my calculations are correct, the center section would be what about 22 inches wide? This would be one of the easiest airplanes to transport and assemble.
A V2 of the Tigercat (which we will never see because of expense) should incorporate this. Now, to give credit where credit it due, the OV-10 has this feature, right? So Alpha is going in the right direction.
Also, the plastic hatch lining on the FW 190 is a major plus to me, saves a lot of foam damage. There may come a day (hope so) where these will be standard on all foamies.

Grossman56

[Gilatrout]

And as you show with the LX P-40 to make your case ( I have one of those too ) I absolute concur and have been promoting that idea for a long time of removable outboard wing panels whereas the airframe can remain on its gear for any 55 inch (1400mm) and larger wingspans.
The only other warbirds in a foam composition that got that outer wing panel treatment that I'm aware of is the E-flite 1500 P-51D and the Flight Line OV-10 Bronco and with the FL OV that is mostly because of my strong urgings with Alpha during the development stage of it to do it.
These airframe designers can absolutely do this with minimal costs as proven by the above mentioned examples and it really should become the standard for all new product

Agree 100%. The Eflite FW190 is one of the easiest to transport planes in my Subaru. I wish the Tigercat was the same.

[OV10]

Knowing that transporting can cause issues on larger aircraft, perhaps the center section could remain intact on the fuse. Then plug in outer wings could be used in it's design .

And as you show with the LX P-40 to make your case ( I have one of those too ) I absolutely concur and have been promoting that idea for a long time of removable outboard wing panels whereas the airframe can remain on its gear for any 55 inch (1400mm) and larger wingspans.
The only other warbirds in a foam composition that got that outer wing panel treatment that I'm aware of is the E-flite 1500 P-51D and the Flight Line OV-10 Bronco and with the FL OV that is mostly because of my strong urgings with Alpha during the development stage of it to do it.
These airframe designers can absolutely do this with minimal costs as proven by the above mentioned examples and it really should become the standard for all new product

[Pete Lane]

I have had two of these and they only took minutes to set up at the field.

[Pete Lane]

I suggested 8s knowing that alot of us don't have multiple 4-5000 Milliamp
4s packs, however the FMS P-51 in this size seems slow according to some owners. I've seen my friends fly on a zippy 6S pack and it did just fine.

Perhaps a standard 6s bird with an optional 8s drop in upgrade kit available for purchase. Knowing that transporting can cause issues on larger aircraft, perhaps the center section could remain intact on the fuse. Then plug in outer wings could be used in it's design .

[Gravythe clown]

If Flite line came out with a 1700 mm Zero on 8s would you guys buy it ?

If it was 6s yes

[Pete Lane]

If Flite line came out with a 1700 mm Zero on 8s would you guys buy one ?

[apmech1]

Alpha,
I would love to see a super detailed 1600 to 1700 p-51 D or B in the Old Crow livery. I have a bottle of Old Crow behind my bar. When guests ask me why Old Crow? I tell them about Bud Anderson. I talked to him at the Gathering of Mustangs and Legends. He is an amazing person.

I would also like to thank you for the design of the 90mm F-22 Raptor. My 8 yr old son really wanted that Raptor. I told him when he can solo his FMS Skytrainer, I would get him one. He solo'd the trainer, so I bought him the Raptor. The F-22 is such a forgiving plane. After giving him some stick time in flight on the buddy box, he asked if he could take off.
He took off and flew it well. I told him to shoot some approaches and on his 2nd approach, it was looking good, so I told him to continue. He stuck the landing. He has been flying it on the buddy box with no interventions from me ever since. The smile on his face is amazing. So again, thank you for designing such a pilot friendly EDF. You made a young and old rc pilot's day!

[Airguardian]

But for a new jet there have been plenty of hints for (maybe) a new updated F-15 coming. James wears the T-shirt a bit, many of the jets featured in the livestream have been american air superiority fighters, one of the episodes had one of the rc birds (an eagle perhaps) hanging on the wall

And don't forget the AIM-9L/X sitting on top of the Abrams in past week's spin! ( :

[mshagg]

Well, the Colonel flew over 130 birds, so... have fun with that, if it's even true.

$130USD for that 120mm SR71 you were talking about. Great price ;)

[Grossman56]

If Alpha's post was supposed to be a clue/riddle... note the capitalized rank "C"... and the uncertain number of aircraft the Col. flew: 130

Could he be hinting at an upcoming 4-engine transport plane?

Not that there's anything wrong with a Malcolm-hood "B" Mustang. I mean, has anyone *ever* released a stock ARF of one?

Yes, FMS used to have Snoots Sniper way back when
https://www.horizonhobby.com/product...FMM065PSS.html
But has not been available for some time now.
This is an airplane worth considering as the paint schemes are almost endless, from WW II into the air race schemes if I remember correctly, Paul Mantz had a Red P51B in his collection, I recall seeing it in a museum in Los Angelis back in the late 60's


Yep sure as heck, that took me about ten seconds to find!

https://www.google.com/search?q=Paul+mantz+P+51B&rlz=1C1PRFI_enUS779US779&sxsrf=ALeKk02637JPQ1ZlMDayFLBvHAFw9QfTyw:1625262832313&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=RGEC1WOayCTsCM%252CuXcmE11WwC4DHM%252C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kQhREIXZI5Z6eq3GwlOG8zJmq09QQ&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwir-qTur8XxAhXSsZ4KHS8EBOgQ9QF6BAgREAE#imgrc=RG_Slo0WpGy-gM

Grossman56

[Hovernorth]

When do we get to fly a Grumman Goose, 6 foot wing span would be the tops...

[Topdogzrc]

I wouldn't be surprised if a large 4S/6S capable C-130 model came out as flightline is long overdue for a release, and it'd be nice if it was in the 2 meter to 2.5 meter range, preferably 2.5 meters and 6S capable with enough volume for larger LiPos, FPV gear, Pixhawk avionics area.... :)

But for a new jet there have been plenty of hints for (maybe) a new updated F-15 coming. James wears the T-shirt a bit, many of the jets featured in the livestream have been american air superiority fighters, one of the episodes had one of the rc birds (an eagle perhaps) hanging on the wall

Hopefully this will be a good year with two new good aircraft that'll last for a while. Of course I still need to pick up a MiG-29 with VT, I'm long overdue to get one

[SanExup]

Cargo/transport An under represented segment of military aviation in RC. I'd go for a quality, powerful, C130, but what I would really like is:

[xviper]

I have the HobbyKing C-130. I think Motion/Freewing MUST be able to make one that's way better.

[Skosh25]

I have a perfect-for-me repaint candidate (a locally-based C-130)

BTW Alpha, Hoot Gibson would be a good interview. I know you guys worked with him on the F-4.

[Alpha]

CF-105 Well now, that is interesting

[CF-105]

If Alpha's post was supposed to be a clue/riddle... note the capitalized rank "C"... and the uncertain number of aircraft the Col. flew: 130

Could he be hinting at an upcoming 4-engine transport plane?

Not that there's anything wrong with a Malcolm-hood "B" Mustang. I mean, has anyone *ever* released a stock ARF of one?