Official Freewing 80mm EDF L-39 Albatros Thread

[xviper]

Since the gun pod mounting tab is already there, perhaps attaching something like a tall ship front mast figurehead? Likely the drag would scrub off a few MPH.

[DCORSAIR]

I agree. I think it looks like a tacky add on. It's sitting on a shelf.

Finally got mine as well, I like it better without it, looks clean, looks kind of dorky with the gun pod for some reason.

[Ron1950]

make sure you use clear gorilla glue as the white and yellow g glue expands

[Evan D]

I agree. I think it looks like a tacky add on. It's sitting on a shelf.

I did get mine.... It has been way before Christmas.... Let them know.... It is not too spectacular. But a gun pod none the less...;)

[crxmanpat]

Pat....would ya care to share the brand name of that medium regular CA so that the rest of us might benefit with a less expensive CA option over the "foam safe" stuff. ;)

Zap brand Zap-A-Gap Medium CA+. We always get some in our pilot bags at our club events, so mine is as cheap as you get. :)

[xviper]

I did get mine.... It has been way before Christmas.... Let them know.... It is not too spectacular. But a gun pod none the less...;)

Yeah, that's why I'm not pursuing this. It's more for filing in the "bin of useless information". I should have mentioned this to them before they shipped out my Corsair. They could have just slipped it in the box instead of having to send out a separate shipment. Maybe on my next purchase.

[Hardway]

:Confused: I guess my ticket fell through the cracks. Oh well, no matter.

I did get mine.... It has been way before Christmas.... Let them know.... It is not too spectacular. But a gun pod none the less...;)

[xviper]

Yes, got mine weeks ago.

:Confused: I guess my ticket fell through the cracks. Oh well, no matter.

[OV10]

I've used Medium (regular) CA on almost all of my FW/FLRC birds without issue. However, for repairs I vote Foam Tac, or even the tube of glue that came with the kit.

Pat....would ya care to share the brand name of that medium regular CA so that the rest of us might benefit with a less expensive CA option over the "foam safe" stuff. ;)

[Evan D]

Yes, got mine weeks ago.

Just curious if anyone ever received their gun pods. I put in a ticket right away and I haven't seen anything yet. This was last October. At this point, it really doesn't matter to me. I almost forgot about these pods.

[xviper]

Update on the gun pods. We spoke with free Wing this morning they apologize for the mix-up. they will be sending us a bunch of gun pods and we ask everyone who wants one to please submit a ticket on motion RC. Com and as soon as they arrive we will get them shipping out.

Again apologies for the mix-up we will get it sorted.

Just curious if anyone ever received their gun pods. I put in a ticket right away and I haven't seen anything yet. This was last October. At this point, it really doesn't matter to me. I almost forgot about these pods.

[bill34207]

I've used Medium (regular) CA on almost all of my FW/FLRC birds without issue. However, for repairs I vote Foam Tac, or even the tube of glue that came with the kit.

I'm a fan of the glue that came with the kit myself although if it's a high stress area lean toward the gorilla glue..
P.S sorry to hear about your F-22 Aros

[crxmanpat]

It's ok to use but you won't like the results :Scared: Any of the FW/FL birds are NOT regular CA friendly.(like most foam ARF's)
Use foam safe CA, Foam-Tac or Gorilla glue(not the Gorilla CA though) ;)

I've used Medium (regular) CA on almost all of my FW/FLRC birds without issue. However, for repairs I vote Foam Tac, or even the tube of glue that came with the kit.

[OV10]

I banged up my L-39 a little today. Is it ok to use regular CA on this type of foam? Just want to be sure before the fixing begins!

It's ok to use but you won't like the results :Scared: Any of the FW/FL birds are NOT regular CA friendly.(like most foam ARF's)
Use foam safe CA, Foam-Tac or Gorilla glue(not the Gorilla CA though) ;)

[adb2@suddenlink.net]

I banged up my L-39 a little today. Is it ok to use regular CA on this type of foam? Just want to be sure before the fixing begins!

I don't believe so. Not sure. Get some Foam Tac.

[PhantomNut]

I banged up my L-39 a little today. Is it ok to use regular CA on this type of foam? Just want to be sure before the fixing begins!

[Ron1950]

I got discusted and just Y harnessed all the control surfaces to the rx..only the lights are in the blue box and then its probably taxed out lol

[Race 22 Crew]

Crazy how fast the assembly of the L-39 goes. Going to be awhile until the weather warms up enough for the maiden. Could hear the nose wheel steering servo moving upon power up with the gear up. Reversed servo direction, hit the switch, gear came down and operates correctly.

[xviper]

I wonder if too high a voltage could be causing leaching between two close solder points on the board?

[jay bennett]

fixed by going to down to 5v all good now