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Originally posted by Warbird Dan View PostThis Freewing F4 is a super good looking model and I would love to have one but not until Motion vastly improves their quality control and develop some costumer service. I’ve purchased 3 models from them and only one of them didn’t have major problems out of the box. Their customer service on those defective models didn’t suck only because there wasn’t any. I can only hope Horizon picks up the Freewing line the way they did the FMS line. I’ve always loved the F4.
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Originally posted by Warbird Dan View PostThis Freewing F4 is a super good looking model and I would love to have one but not until Motion vastly improves their quality control and develop some costumer service. I’ve purchased 3 models from them and only one of them didn’t have major problems out of the box. Their customer service on those defective models didn’t suck only because there wasn’t any. I can only hope Horizon picks up the Freewing line the way they did the FMS line. I’ve always loved the F4.
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Originally posted by Warbird Dan View PostThis Freewing F4 is a super good looking model and I would love to have one but not until Motion vastly improves their quality control and develop some costumer service. I’ve purchased 3 models from them and only one of them didn’t have major problems out of the box. Their customer service on those defective models didn’t suck only because there wasn’t any. I can only hope Horizon picks up the Freewing line the way they did the FMS line. I’ve always loved the F4.Warbird Charlie
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Originally posted by Warbird Dan View PostThis Freewing F4 is a super good looking model and I would love to have one but not until Motion vastly improves their quality control and develop some costumer service. I’ve purchased 3 models from them and only one of them didn’t have major problems out of the box. Their customer service on those defective models didn't suck only because there wasn’t any. I can only hope Horizon picks up the Freewing line the way they did the FMS line. I’ve always loved the F4.
I have yet to have any quality issues with an airplane from MRC. The only issue I have had was with a non working servo I got separately and MRC promptly sent out a replacement without a hassle. Since then I have noticed that they test every servo and battery before they ship them. MRC is now my main go to shop and I only buy else where if MRC does not carry something I am looking for.
I can't say the same about the Quality Control of some of the other online shops I have dealt with.
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You really think 3 mins is the max flight time on the 8s 12b setup? I am with you on the 12b whoosh so I ordered the 8s version. Just picked up 90mm 12b fans for the A10 as well. 3 mins is pretty short for the F4 though. With throttle management, I like to get 4 mins before dropping the gear on my jets. I was considering 8s Roaring Top 6250s.
Brian
Originally posted by Aros.MotionRC View PostWhen our customers all have theirs first and these become available in stock I am considering the 8S 12B. I have a 1,800 foot paved runway so takeoff and landing roll out isn't a concern without brakes but I am a sucker for the WOOSH of the 12 blade over the 9. The 3 minute flights don't bother me as much as they do others. As you say Alpha, getting another battery doubles your flight time in a manner of speaking so that's the way to go for me. Thoughts?
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Originally posted by Warbird Dan View PostThis Freewing F4 is a super good looking model and I would love to have one but not until Motion vastly improves their quality control and develop some costumer service. I’ve purchased 3 models from them and only one of them didn’t have major problems out of the box. Their customer service on those defective models didn’t suck only because there wasn’t any. I can only hope Horizon picks up the Freewing line the way they did the FMS line. I’ve always loved the F4.
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Originally posted by Tumbler View PostYou really think 3 mins is the max flight time on the 8s 12b setup? I am with you on the 12b whoosh so I ordered the 8s version. Just picked up 90mm 12b fans for the A10 as well. 3 mins is pretty short for the F4 though. With throttle management, I like to get 4 mins before dropping the gear on my jets. I was considering 8s Roaring Top 6250s.
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Originally posted by Tumbler View PostYou really think 3 mins is the max flight time on the 8s 12b setup? I am with you on the 12b whoosh so I ordered the 8s version. Just picked up 90mm 12b fans for the A10 as well. 3 mins is pretty short for the F4 though. With throttle management, I like to get 4 mins before dropping the gear on my jets. I was considering 8s Roaring Top 6250s.
Brian
Of course, knowing you, I'd safely say you're one of the guys in my mind who'd be more happy with the 8s 12b version, so I'm glad to see you got that one. Your Roaring Top 8s 6250 should fit fine and give you the flight duration you want with energy management. Ryan posted battery bay dimensions earlier in this thread, but if you posted your battery dimensions I can verify fit for you with my own F-4 here.
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Originally posted by Warbird Dan View PostThis Freewing F4 is a super good looking model and I would love to have one but not until Motion vastly improves their quality control and develop some costumer service. I’ve purchased 3 models from them and only one of them didn’t have major problems out of the box. Their customer service on those defective models didn’t suck only because there wasn’t any. I can only hope Horizon picks up the Freewing line the way they did the FMS line. I’ve always loved the F4.
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Originally posted by Warbird Dan View PostThis Freewing F4 is a super good looking model and I would love to have one but not until Motion vastly improves their quality control and develop some costumer service. I’ve purchased 3 models from them and only one of them didn’t have major problems out of the box. Their customer service on those defective models didn’t suck only because there wasn’t any. I can only hope Horizon picks up the Freewing line the way they did the FMS line. I’ve always loved the F4.
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Before you get to far, take a look at this ( love your line drawing skills though :) )
https://www.kiteplans.org/planos/hem...emisphere.html It's old info, but good info
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Originally posted by RCjetdude View Post
Tom
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Originally posted by Warbird Dan View PostThis Freewing F4 is a super good looking model and I would love to have one but not until Motion vastly improves their quality control and develop some costumer service. I’ve purchased 3 models from them and only one of them didn’t have major problems out of the box. Their customer service on those defective models didn’t suck only because there wasn’t any. I can only hope Horizon picks up the Freewing line the way they did the FMS line. I’ve always loved the F4.
Every dealing I have had with Motion has exceeded my expectation. Your experience with Motion is differently not the norm.
Mike\"When Inverted Down Is Up And Up Is Expensive\"
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Originally posted by Pogo View Post
Holy cow Steve, you're going with that many gores/ panels? I've been doing some reading about model 'chutes and haven't seen anything in the appropriate size that's close to scale- yours certainly will be! Happy sewing!:Cool:
Tom
I may succeed or I may fail but I am at least going to give it a shot. I also plan to reinforce the tail where it anchors to the plane.
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