Official Freewing 80mm EDF L-39 Albatros Thread

[Alpha]

The yellow tips on this bird help increase orientation in certain light and viewing angles. Having a blast with this one!

[thisguy65]

What throws are you guys using for high, mid , low?

[urrl]

[DCORSAIR]

I hit my gear up a few seconds before I rotate, this way they are already retracting as I’m climbing out. Just need to ensure I don’t cycle them to early :)

I was doing the same thing on mine, couple of times I almost cut it to close and went belly up.LOL.

I hate the delay so I bypassed the blue box on the mains and kept the nose gear through the blue box so the landing ights would go on & off when they should. I get to watch the main gear go up as soon as I rotate and then the nose gear goes up after, not scale I know, maybe this time on my camo version I am going to figure out how to get all three gear to go up with no delay and the lights do their thing.

[xviper]

Swapped in the inrunner motor/fan from the FMS Futura V2. KV went up to 2100. The increase in top speed was detectable but slight. The acceleration was marked better. The screaming sound at max throttle was both exciting but got annoying with repetition. The FMS fan shroud is a bit bigger in diameter (maybe 2mm) and the length of the shroud is slightly longer, requiring some foam excavation.

[Gremlin]

For those with the new Camo L-39, here’s the touch up paint

Thanks for posting. That is really helpful. I assume I could take that pic to an auto body paint shop and get them to make some.

If you want detailed information, go to eduard.com and search for the L-39 kits. On each individual product page, you’ll find a link to the instruction sheet. Those contain colour codes plus four-side views of the schemes.

For decal information look here

http://tailormadedecals.com.v150678.kasserver.com/public/placements/Jets/L39/L39RuAFBasicStencils.PDF

This is just one of six files available there.

That is very helpful. I would have just ordered decals from callie graphics. However from what I can see all of the nomenclature is english. I sort of wanted the russian decals. Maybe Callie will produce a set in russian in due course (hint hint).

[Jez_AU]

I hit my gear up a few seconds before I rotate, this way they are already retracting as I’m climbing out. Just need to ensure I don’t cycle them to early :)

[Alpha]

Hi Ed, the delay is normal since that blue box is also used on aircraft that have servo actuated gear doors. See the Support tab on the product page for more information and other tech tips. It might be quicker than sorting through this entire thread. Basically an easy tip is to cycle your gear switch before flight to ensure the gear is armed, the steering is enabled, and the gear cycles when you expect it.


Thanks for posting the touch up paint from Home Depot, thisguy65!

[EdinTN]

Hi guys,

I just got the camo version, beautiful airplane... everything went perfect, just one cable from the blue box to receiver that was missing, had to take off from other plane to check everything. Now, I noticed a 4 sec delay on the gears to deploy and retract...is that normal or depends where I pug in the blue box?

thanks,
Ed

[thisguy65]

For those with the new Camo L-39, here’s the touch up paint

[Gordon]

There you go Alpha. I told you I wanted something European and in camouflage, and you indeed have come up with the goods big time with the camo L-39.
I showed my friend your camouflage version, and he pushed the perchance button too !
i cant find the cockpit and exhaust parts for sale from MRC.
Did you ever offer them to buy as I dont have 3 D printing access.

Gordon.
U.k.

[Gordon]

How and where do I go to order the cockpit and exhaust set for this model please.

Many thanks in advance,

Gordon.
U.K.

[Radar-Guy]

Really loving the new camo scheme. I'd love to do a repaint of my original livery L-39 over the summer. Does anyone know what those colours are. I'm sorta thinking olive drab over khaki, but not really sure. Input appreciated.
Dave.

If you want detailed information, go to eduard.com and search for the L-39 kits. On each individual product page, you’ll find a link to the instruction sheet. Those contain colour codes plus four-side views of the schemes.

For decal information look here

http://tailormadedecals.com.v150678.kasserver.com/public/placements/Jets/L39/L39RuAFBasicStencils.PDF

This is just one of six files available there.

[DCORSAIR]

Really loving the new camo scheme. I'd love to do a repaint of my original livery L-39 over the summer. Does anyone know what those colours are. I'm sorta thinking olive drab over khaki, but not really sure. Input appreciated.
Dave.

I sold my stock L-39 right before this one got announced, the new camo one will be here Monday. I didn't want to do all the work of painting mine, I will get pics up as soon as it's ready to fly...........;)

[\o/woohoo]

This company shows love. 2 thumbs up.

[Gremlin]

Really loving the new camo scheme. I'd love to do a repaint of my original livery L-39 over the summer. Does anyone know what those colours are. I'm sorta thinking olive drab over khaki, but not really sure. Input appreciated.
Dave.

[xviper]

I order one, camo does concern me for orientation, guess I'll just have to keep it close.

The yellow at every corner will make it better. My own experience, almost any color will fade to grey beyond 500 feet and 500 feet is pretty far away. Loss of orientation is generally (for me anyway) accompanied by loss of concentration and that can happen even up close.

[thisguy65]

I order one, camo does concern me for orientation, guess I'll just have to keep it close.

[sam51401]

Even the Air Boss at this years Jet Jam in southern Indiana needs a good ride. This is my "new" project to fly when im not working the flight line.

[RichJ53]

Glad you like it, Radar-Guy! The L-39 was a monstrous hit for us, and we received many requests from both European and Stateside customers for this "Russian Camo" color scheme, so we decided to make it happen. It is unique enough from the Air Show demo scheme which was intended to highlight the sport/civil/acro use of the Albatros, and now with this new scheme we can contrast that with its military trainer heritage. The toughest part was translating all of those decals, AGAIN, to yet a different language. First it was Romanian text all over the airplane, now it's Russian. Thanks to those who helped us with the translation!

Looks awesome Alpha!
I would have purchased this one..... but I can only have one of these jets. Love the way the L39 fly's .
Thank you for these wonderful models and keep up the good work.

All the best
Rich