FMS 70MM F-18F

[Apache Jets]

Gooniac nailed it... Twin 70s F-18 6s. I think all the next gen 70mm 6s jets are more inline with the current battery technology for power and flight time. The 80mm skirt the outer fringes and the 90s kill the batteries.

[Regatoni5]

I really dislike the older freewing F-18.... mainly because of the annoying vectored thrust. The real plane never had it and it was just hokey to me... I live in line with Moffett Federal Fields landing pattern and see all of the Hornets from all branches come over regularly. The C, D, E and F models...

What I would love it a twin 70mm F-18!!! Imagine that!!!

twin 70's would be pretty amazing. I'm 100% in agreement with the older F-18. Its definitely cringe worthy at times. I'm at NAS Lemoore working on the F-18F so I'm a stickler for the little things. This FMS has potential for some intricate details but if they plan on coming out with a bigger scale F model or Super Hornet in general, its game on lol. You're right in between the hub for the west coast Growler and Strike fighter squadrons for the navy so odds are, the Supers that you see are from Lemoore and Whidbey. We don't have too many Legacy hornets anymore, I think the marines and Blues are flying those now with the exception of the one or two floating around.

[gooniac33]

I'd love to see an updated Freewing 90mm F-18 or maybe even a twin 80... Ditch the thrust vector, add rudder, horizontal stabs and sequencing gear doors, the option to add ALQ-218 wingtip pods and extra comm antennas to turn it into an EA-18G, drooool. Sorry got a little carried away.

I really dislike the older freewing F-18.... mainly because of the annoying vectored thrust. The real plane never had it and it was just hokey to me... I live in line with Moffett Federal Fields landing pattern and see all of the Hornets from all branches come over regularly. The C, D, E and F models...

What I would love it a twin 70mm F-18!!! Imagine that!!!

[Regatoni5]

I’m also waiting for an 80 or 90mm F-18. The current Freewing one is veryyyyy old, so I hope to see a redesigned one soon.

I'd love to see an updated Freewing 90mm F-18 or maybe even a twin 80... Ditch the thrust vector, add rudder, horizontal stabs and sequencing gear doors, the option to add ALQ-218 wingtip pods and extra comm antennas to turn it into an EA-18G, drooool. Sorry got a little carried away.

[gooniac33]

I am really looking forward to this one!! It looks just like the real thing!!!!

[Bearcat]

Somebody use to make a 70mm F-18 that was in Blue Angels form, I have the old art-tech version that can be had for $50 and has the worse foam and landing gear ever!
Flies great and looks great but horrible when it comes to hanger rash. but Yes a new F-18 would be nice..

[HellHathNoFury]

Sign me up for either..;)

[T-CAT]

I’m also waiting for an 80 or 90mm F-18. The current Freewing one is veryyyyy old, so I hope to see a redesigned one soon.

[DCORSAIR]

Sure looks great, but to small for me, you guys can have mine. Why FMS, why a 70mm and not a 90mm..........?.....:Confused::)

[Apache Jets]

Does anyone have a flight report or video..

[Ron1950]

A couple of in-flight photos from this models first flights yesterday ...

darn nice pics as usual....just drop the hook and call the ball

[Apache Jets]

Wow... Looks really good, how about a flight report and video.. Can't wait till mine shows up.. I am really buying into these new 6s 70mm jets. I got rid of all my 90mm FW jets except my T-45. There too hard on the batteries, 2- 2 1/2 minute flights ain't for me.

[Regatoni5]

It’’s definitely a nice looking airframe and I think FMS did a good job. The primarily things that bother me about it a bit is the main gear struts look to stick out quite a bit when retracted and the landing gear storage pockets are very noticeable. Some additional little things that aren’t much issue for me include the out of scale pilot used (typical though) and the traditional elevator (although I’m okay with this on a 70mm jet to reduce complications in the design and the weight).

It looks much better than the Freewing F-18 Super Hornet 90mm EDF Jet though. That airframe I could never purchase.

I'm going to try and make a "semiscale" atflir for station 5 and then put an amraam on station 7, that may "cover it up a bit." Bajora, is there room for a bigger set of mains?

[T-CAT]

It’’s definitely a nice looking airframe and I think FMS did a good job. The primarily things that bother me about it a bit is the main gear struts look to stick out quite a bit when retracted and the landing gear storage pockets are very noticeable. Some additional little things that aren’t much issue for me include the out of scale pilot used (typical though) and the traditional elevator (although I’m okay with this on a 70mm jet to reduce complications in the design and the weight).

It looks much better than the Freewing F-18 Super Hornet 90mm EDF Jet though. That airframe I could never purchase.

[Regatoni5]

A couple of in-flight photos from this models first flights yesterday ...

She looks really good! would look better in VFA-41 livery though ;)

[Bajora]

A couple of in-flight photos from this models first flights yesterday ...

[gooniac33]

I just pre ordered mine this morning...

[Regatoni5]

I am hoping they offer an unpainted version. Looking to do the all black or maybe the NASA scheme.

the all black looks pretty cool! I'd hate to work on that thing though lol. I bet it gets hotter than a mofo on that paint.

[Apache Jets]

I am hoping they offer an unpainted version. Looking to do the all black or maybe the NASA scheme.

[HellHathNoFury]

Thanks HHNF. Gives me hope of adding an A-10 to my hangar. The FW version, coupled with 2 x battery, is a little rich for my blood - although don’’t get me wrong, it is a beautiful plane. I fly with xviper and am envious every time he flies his.

One thing I can say about the FMS A-10 is the Kangaroo epidemic that is occurring with the Freewing A-10 is totally minimal..:)