What New FlightlineRC or FreeWing Model would you like to see come next!

[Elbee]

B-17. Didn't there used to be a Freewing model of one? I know Motion had one back in the day, but I know they could come out with a MUCH better one now.

AF and Aros, I bought a Freewing Version when it was offered on 'special'. Presume these could have been pieced together from ARFs, but no matter I have yet to build it. Yes, I would buy another updated version if offered. Best, LB

[Aros]

Yes Freewing used to have a B-17. It was okay for the time but you are correct...If they were to ever come out with a new one it would most definitely be New Gen Delicious!

[andrew_flyguy]

B-17. Didn't there used to be a Freewing model of one? I know Motion had one back in the day, but I know they could come out with a MUCH better one now.

[A6A Hokie]

I'd like to see a F9F Panther or Cougar same size or larger than the new T-33. That would help cover aircraft used in Korea.

[kallend]

Hawker Hunter. Perfect proportions for an EDF.

[Hoomi]

? 45

As opposed to a 33 1/3 or 78 RPM record...

(Yeah, yeah... showing my age...)

[F106DeltaDart]

I'm pretty sure the PAK-50 is a JPower/SkyAngel product. If it is, I'm suprised because they are generally good little jets. As a matter of fact, the first time around, I learned EDFs on the T-45 model.

The 50mm version is a Jpower, the Twin 70mm is the LX version.

[Valkpilot]

LX is always extra weird to me because it’s very hard to judge how well their individual airframes will fly. It’s a strange mix of what works versus what needs a complete redo. Their Wildcat is great pretty much out of the box. Some, like their B-25, need only minor upgrades to be great models. The majority, like their F-117, are great flyers if you totally re-engineer them. I put electric retracts, added a spar, and an FMS EDF in mine and it’s a real sweet flyer! Then there is the last category, the un-attainables. I’ve owned their F-4, F-35, and yes, I actually did own the YF-23. I just thought it was my crappy piloting skills that were the problem! I guess it wasn’t just me. All these machines plus the PAK-50, B-2 and a few others have huge 70+ page threads on RCG with few successful flights despite extensive mods and improvements. It’s just a shame they haven’t strived to improve their standards over the years like every other manufacturer. They do make some beautiful models.

I'm pretty sure the PAK-50 is a JPower/SkyAngel product. If it is, I'm suprised because they are generally good little jets. As a matter of fact, the first time around, I learned EDFs on the T-45 model.

[fredmdbud]

LX F-22's (singe and twin 70mm's) fly great. The twin 70mm F/A-18E and single 70mm F-16 are nice, too. Swapping the stock EDF's with more powerful ones and using heavier batteries without properly reinforcing, that's asking for trouble. And they made a forward-swept wing fighter (Su-37) that flew without needing a gyro. Poop all you want on them today, but they lead the way and raised the bar with the first "superscale" foam jets.

[F106DeltaDart]

LX is always extra weird to me because it’s very hard to judge how well their individual airframes will fly. It’s a strange mix of what works versus what needs a complete redo. Their Wildcat is great pretty much out of the box. Some, like their B-25, need only minor upgrades to be great models. The majority, like their F-117, are great flyers if you totally re-engineer them. I put electric retracts, added a spar, and an FMS EDF in mine and it’s a real sweet flyer! Then there is the last category, the un-attainables. I’ve owned their F-4, F-35, and yes, I actually did own the YF-23. I just thought it was my crappy piloting skills that were the problem! I guess it wasn’t just me. All these machines plus the PAK-50, B-2 and a few others have huge 70+ page threads on RCG with few successful flights despite extensive mods and improvements. It’s just a shame they haven’t strived to improve their standards over the years like every other manufacturer. They do make some beautiful models.

[Aros]

I have a feeling that LX makes many of the BlitzRCWorks models for Banana Hobby. Some are good, while many are not. LX caters to the low end market where hobbyists are attracted to the low price and really "neat" looking models. You gotta give them top marks for web appeal.

Correct, BlitzRCWorks is LX, or at least was for many years. Your assessment is pretty spot on. LX has made their money suckering folks like me starting out in the hobby who love scale, cool jets and warbirds without realizing just how god-awful their electronics and components are. My first EDF ever was the LX F-117. "Great for beginners! Super stable!!" BH and LX saw me and folks like me coming a mile away and laughed all the way to the bank. But this was before the days of Motion RC and Freewing. BH was the "go to" for the "ooooh and aaaaahhh" cool factor in RC aircraft. They do make for nice static display models at least.

For the record, the F-117 lasted all of 10 seconds trying to take off before smashing into a chain link fence. But boy did she look pretty for those 10 seconds!

[xviper]

When I first saw it, it went to #2 on my "bucket list", after the Valk, of course. But when I looked at the video review, it seemed like they were trying to fit 10 lbs of manure into a 5 lb bag. And it looked like the landing gear was as flimsy as the Valk's was, even though it was two different companies. And in Realflight, it was like trying to fly a leaf. I bet the LX Blackbird is the same way. And from many of the reviews I've read of LX products, there's not much room for batteries and RXs.

In the case of my LX YF-23, make that 15 lbs of crap. From the recommendations of someone on this forum, I immediately removed the stock retracts and put in some Freewing units. I also had the LX A-10 and the SR-71. All of them required a great deal of work and modifications and they still did not fly right. The A-10 was "OK" but it wasn't without much effort. The SR-71 was a handful in the air, too but at least I managed to land it perfectly - ONCE. Not wanting to risk another flight, I gave it away. I'll never buy another LX plane although, I have a feeling that LX makes many of the BlitzRCWorks models for Banana Hobby. Some are good, while many are not. LX caters to the low end market where hobbyists are attracted to the low price and really "neat" looking models. You gotta give them top marks for web appeal.

[Valkpilot]

I had this same model (kit) from Find-Hobby. I put in the fan units and ESCs from Freewing (counter-rotating). Unfortunately, the plane was very unstable. After putting in a gyro, it was still so unstable that it was a real butt clencher to fly. I had 1/2 dozen flights on it and after the last landing, which broke the nose retract and snapped a V-tail off, I stripped it down and gave it away to a friend who fixed it for a static model. It looked really cool on the ground and even in the air when it wasn't darting all over the place, but something about the design when scaled down to a model, made it nearly impossible and not very enjoyable to fly. Maybe Freewing could design one that can fly better.

When I first saw it, it went to #2 on my "bucket list", after the Valk, of course. But when I looked at the video review, it seemed like they were trying to fit 10 lbs of manure into a 5 lb bag. And it looked like the landing gear was as flimsy as the Valk's was, even though it was two different companies. And in Realflight, it was like trying to fly a leaf. I bet the LX Blackbird is the same way. And from many of the reviews I've read of LX products, there's not much room for batteries and RXs.

[StarFox]

Yo delta I've checked that out and it's really small compared to the beautiful raptor motion RC has put out plus I'm a newbie to the hobby so that might be more then I can chew right now lol

[F106DeltaDart]

I had this same model (kit) from Find-Hobby. I put in the fan units and ESCs from Freewing (counter-rotating). Unfortunately, the plane was very unstable. After putting in a gyro, it was still so unstable that it was a real butt clencher to fly. I had 1/2 dozen flights on it and after the last landing, which broke the nose retract and snapped a V-tail off, I stripped it down and gave it away to a friend who fixed it for a static model. It looked really cool on the ground and even in the air when it wasn't darting all over the place, but something about the design when scaled down to a model, made it nearly impossible and not very enjoyable to fly. Maybe Freewing could design one that can fly better.

Good to know! Will avoid this one.

[xviper]

Hey Starfox, LX has a YF-23 and the airframe kit is on sale right now for a decent price. If you retrofitted it with Freewing EDFs/servos, it would probably do pretty well: https://www.bananahobby.com/7-ch-bli...f-jet-kit.html

I had this same model (kit) from Find-Hobby. I put in the fan units and ESCs from Freewing (counter-rotating). Unfortunately, the plane was very unstable. After putting in a gyro, it was still so unstable that it was a real butt clencher to fly. I had 1/2 dozen flights on it and after the last landing, which broke the nose retract and snapped a V-tail off, I stripped it down and gave it away to a friend who fixed it for a static model. It looked really cool on the ground and even in the air when it wasn't darting all over the place, but something about the design when scaled down to a model, made it nearly impossible and not very enjoyable to fly. Maybe Freewing could design one that can fly better.

[F106DeltaDart]

Hey Starfox, LX has a YF-23 and the airframe kit is on sale right now for a decent price. If you retrofitted it with Freewing EDFs/servos, it would probably do pretty well: https://www.bananahobby.com/7-ch-bli...f-jet-kit.html

[StarFox]

Hey you guys if you all what something cool how about this YF-35 Black Widow ll it's an ATF BUT it lost the government contract to the F-22 raptor and Lockheed Martin because of production cost

[axerhand1976]

he is trying to say our elected pres. is not who he wanted.

[Elbee]

Presume POTUS. If affirm, let's try to keep politics to a bare minimum and/or explain to all your thoughts. Perhaps use a PM. Just sayin'. Respectfully, LB