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Well done f4u...get it fixed up and now you know the ropes for getting it to fly the way you want it. I was very lucky because I didn't have a nervous build up to the maiden flight. I was doing fast taxi runs in the local park, not my usual site, when myF4 left the ground. I continued and did a circuit, landed OK then went home and changed my pants! Been through several escapades since but it is all in the hobby! Again, well done.
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Obviously I love the 90mm Freewing F4, have 2 of them, both with the 12 blade inrunner. So I just finished a 3rd, this one in 8S. Did the Jolly Rodgers scheme. Unfortunately the Grey Ghost comes with decals applied and tail painted which makes redoing it all the more difficult. Consulted with the "Master Builders" Elbee and davegee on what to do with unwanted decals and both agreed that removing them was almost impossible without damaging the foam, so I took their advice and just painted over them. First I applied some clear Varathane Spar Urethane (same as the MiniWax others use), then primed the area and painted with a decent color match from HD. Would've saved a hell of a lot of time if they just left the decals off but I guess there's more guys out there that just want to put it together and go.
Did this to all the decals:
One thing to watch out for, when I removed the fan to install the afterburners, the wood mounts just fell out. Virtually no glue holding them in. Also strengthened the elevator rods and mounted the servo in tight.
Used a spare 3D cockpit I built out earlier for now, but planning on doing a cockpit specifically for this one, maybe after Christmas. Added a little bit on the underside for visibility but it's ready to go for now, just need some decent weather as the last 2 weeks have been horrible. Most likely won't maiden until after the Holidays as I'm also planning a road trip after Xmas to N Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia. Good things come to those who wait. Just got some of Danny's new SMC 8S HiV 5900 packs for this one, can't wait to try them out, weighing in at 940 gr. The other 2 6S F4's are flying on the SMC HiV 6S 5900's which only weigh 740 grams. They fly awesome on those lighter weight packs so we'll see if the heavier 8S packs seriously hurt the flight characteristics.
Hugh "Wildman" Wiedman
Hangar: Mig 29 "Cobra", 8S EuroFighter-Bronze Tiger, A-10 Arctic, F18 Canadian & Tiger Meet, 8S F16 Wild Weasel, 8S F4 Jolly Rodgers & Blue Angel, 1600 Corsair & Spitfire, B-24, Stinger 90, Avanti. Extreme Flight-FW-190 Red Tulip, Slick 60, 62" Extra 300, 62" MXS Heavy Metal, 62" Edge Demonstrator. FMS-SU-30,1700mm P-51, Corsair, Viper, Beast Bi-Plane 60", P2 Bi-Plane, P51.
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Eeellbeee and locharrow always fuuunn pics no awsome pics,, and even better comintary.... hugh as normal that scheme effort etc,, leaves nothing on the table.. absolutely awsome next year will get a second grey one,, i like sundowner or that one,,, next years problem wana get better and do some vids
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As usual Hugh you make me feel like I'm flying a third rate hack....however, you have good info on the decal side. Like I said I don't like that skull on my grey lad. I'll paint over it and do something with the avatar I use. It's a vinyl sticker I designed for my GC way back and I still have a few somewhere. Not PC but .That will have to wait till after Hogmanay...(that'll baffle a few) Anyway guys, the goose is getting fat so enjoy Christmas and if anyone tells you not to drink too much.....ask them why not ...then let loose why yes!
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Hugh Wiedman, absolutely Top-Notch build, par excellence. Looking forward to your flight reviews.
f4u ausie, when you do the VF-111 Sundowners livery and if you get Callie Graphic vinyl for the graphics, shoot me a PM. There's a couple things about laying those down your should know.
locharrow Aye, and I suppose you'll carry on 'til and through the 2nd.
Merry Christmas to all y'all and to those you hold dear.
Best, Steve
I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.~Anonymous~
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Originally posted by Hugh Wiedman View PostObviously I love the 90mm Freewing F4, have 2 of them, both with the 12 blade inrunner. So I just finished a 3rd, this one in 8S. Did the Jolly Rodgers scheme. Unfortunately the Grey Ghost comes with decals applied and tail painted which makes redoing it all the more difficult. Consulted with the "Master Builders" Elbee and davegee on what to do with unwanted decals and both agreed that removing them was almost impossible without damaging the foam, so I took their advice and just painted over them. First I applied some clear Varathane Spar Urethane (same as the MiniWax others use), then primed the area and painted with a decent color match from HD. Would've saved a hell of a lot of time if they just left the decals off but I guess there's more guys out there that just want to put it together and go.
Did this to all the decals:
One thing to watch out for, when I removed the fan to install the afterburners, the wood mounts just fell out. Virtually no glue holding them in. Also strengthened the elevator rods and mounted the servo in tight.
Used a spare 3D cockpit I built out earlier for now, but planning on doing a cockpit specifically for this one, maybe after Christmas. Added a little bit on the underside for visibility but it's ready to go for now, just need some decent weather as the last 2 weeks have been horrible. Most likely won't maiden until after the Holidays as I'm also planning a road trip after Xmas to N Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia. Good things come to those who wait. Just got some of Danny's new SMC 8S HiV 5900 packs for this one, can't wait to try them out, weighing in at 940 gr. The other 2 6S F4's are flying on the SMC HiV 6S 5900's which only weigh 740 grams. They fly awesome on those lighter weight packs so we'll see if the heavier 8S packs seriously hurt the flight characteristics.
Best,
Davegee
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Originally posted by davegee View Post
Looking Good, Hugh! Another well-done with just a touch of personal embellishments a la Hugh!
Best,
DavegeeHugh "Wildman" Wiedman
Hangar: Mig 29 "Cobra", 8S EuroFighter-Bronze Tiger, A-10 Arctic, F18 Canadian & Tiger Meet, 8S F16 Wild Weasel, 8S F4 Jolly Rodgers & Blue Angel, 1600 Corsair & Spitfire, B-24, Stinger 90, Avanti. Extreme Flight-FW-190 Red Tulip, Slick 60, 62" Extra 300, 62" MXS Heavy Metal, 62" Edge Demonstrator. FMS-SU-30,1700mm P-51, Corsair, Viper, Beast Bi-Plane 60", P2 Bi-Plane, P51.
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Originally posted by Hugh Wiedman View Post
Thanks Dave, I appreciate it. For some reason I just can't leave anything quite scale, always have to add something that shouldn't be there. I was going to leave this 100% scale but in the end my insanity got the best of me. Can't stop poking the "Scale Police"!
Davegee
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Its just me again.... was talkin to my freind thisarvo..... the one who let me fly his real aircraft..... (was fun) some may remember...and i told him i had flown my f4 phantom maiden..... we talked about that,, and then he proceded to tell me about an f4 that pushed his mate( f4) in 1967 veitnam ,,,, outa nasty airspace... sounded corny ,, but naa true story u tube it...... incredable story...
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Originally posted by F4U Corsair View PostHugh, what 6s motor are you running in your other two? Happy with the performance? Stock ESC?Hugh "Wildman" Wiedman
Hangar: Mig 29 "Cobra", 8S EuroFighter-Bronze Tiger, A-10 Arctic, F18 Canadian & Tiger Meet, 8S F16 Wild Weasel, 8S F4 Jolly Rodgers & Blue Angel, 1600 Corsair & Spitfire, B-24, Stinger 90, Avanti. Extreme Flight-FW-190 Red Tulip, Slick 60, 62" Extra 300, 62" MXS Heavy Metal, 62" Edge Demonstrator. FMS-SU-30,1700mm P-51, Corsair, Viper, Beast Bi-Plane 60", P2 Bi-Plane, P51.
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Thanks, I have the previous stock 9blade 1900kv in mine. The newest version has a 12 blade 1960kv. Just wondering how those two compare to the 12 blade 1835kv & 1750kv. I’m using SMC 5200 and Zeee 6000’s. I would like to try the new SMC 5900’s since they are about the same weight as the 5200’s.
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