Freewing 90mm F-22 Raptor - Official Thread

[gooniac33]

I waited almost 3 months for my Gooniac burner but it was worth the wait.

USPS has been my main go to since it is the easiest for me. I tried to keep to the local branch but it has proven to be problematic. The whole system was really messed up in feb though which affected parts deliveries as well. Thankfully I found another smaller branch near me that isn't delayed at all and the service is much faster. It shouldn't matter where I drop off packages but I am noticing that it does now. I dropped off some packages on friday and people had them in hand by monday.... so it looks like I found a solution to my problem... FINALLY!!! I have also finally gotten ahead on the parts orders that were held up from over seas... I appreciate the patience and have told people that they are worth the wait! Glad to see you agree!

I hope I get it soon. Just emailed him last week and he said they will ship out in a couple days but still waiting.

trust me man it is just as frustrating for me as it is for you! I had a whole set of the wrong parts show up and then had a bunch of them fails during testing. The return process took so long and it messed things up big time. Remind me which person you are and I can get an updated status. I sent out 15 over the last couple days and have another 6 going tonite

[Av8er278]

I hope I get it soon. Just emailed him last week and he said they will ship out in a couple days but still waiting.

[Gmack908]

I waited almost 3 months for my Gooniac burner but it was worth the wait.

[Av8er278]

It’s an awesome plane. IMO I would add the nose gear brace. Cut down the strut springs on mains and nose gear for more shock absorbing. Other than that it’s a solid jet stock. I also installed the Gooniac afterburner. Looks amazing.

I was going to cut the springs down but I fly on a hard runway. Still waiting for my Gooniac afterburner.

[Gmack908]

OK Guys Im in love with this unit and about to order an 8S unit. I want to ask you all: What should I modify on the jet before/during assembly to avoid some of the problems you have had, and what are the best and or inexpensive choices for batteries and a charger. I was looking at some of the top of the line Tenergy chargers but dont know musch about the battery brands and dont want to get burned (quite possibly literally!)
It will stay factory powerplant 8S setup, changing receivers and adding a Matek F765 and fpv setup with a cockpit cam eventually, centerburner or gooniac unit and roton nav lights all on secondary small battery. Will do the TV mod as well as "aggressor" paint job inspired by SR-71 livery.
Thank you all in advance, I plan on full tilt modding this thing any advice is welcome!

It’s an awesome plane. IMO I would add the nose gear brace. Cut down the strut springs on mains and nose gear for more shock absorbing. Other than that it’s a solid jet stock. I also installed the Gooniac afterburner. Looks amazing.

[Av8er278]

OK Guys Im in love with this unit and about to order an 8S unit. I want to ask you all: What should I modify on the jet before/during assembly to avoid some of the problems you have had, and what are the best and or inexpensive choices for batteries and a charger. I was looking at some of the top of the line Tenergy chargers but dont know musch about the battery brands and dont want to get burned (quite possibly literally!)
It will stay factory powerplant 8S setup, changing receivers and adding a Matek F765 and fpv setup with a cockpit cam eventually, centerburner or gooniac unit and roton nav lights all on secondary small battery. Will do the TV mod as well as "aggressor" paint job inspired by SR-71 livery.
Thank you all in advance, I plan on full tilt modding this thing any advice is welcome!

The only mod I did was the brace for the nose gear. And I’m putting in a center burner from gooniac which is on order. Batteries you will get different opinions on and chargers. I got two 4cell 5000mah from ChinaHobbyLine.com to try first. As far as chargers there are lots to choose from just make sure you get one that will balance your batteries while charging. I have a older charger from hitec it’s a X4. That’s all I’m doing on my plane I just want to fly it now but our road at our club is so muddy from the rains we can’t get in so just have to wait.

[BaltimoreBomber]

OK Guys Im in love with this unit and about to order an 8S unit. I want to ask you all: What should I modify on the jet before/during assembly to avoid some of the problems you have had, and what are the best and or inexpensive choices for batteries and a charger. I was looking at some of the top of the line Tenergy chargers but dont know musch about the battery brands and dont want to get burned (quite possibly literally!)
It will stay factory powerplant 8S setup, changing receivers and adding a Matek F765 and fpv setup with a cockpit cam eventually, centerburner or gooniac unit and roton nav lights all on secondary small battery. Will do the TV mod as well as "aggressor" paint job inspired by SR-71 livery.
Thank you all in advance, I plan on full tilt modding this thing any advice is welcome!

[Av8er278]

Had to add a spacer in the back to meet up with strut.

[Av8er278]

[Av8er278]

Thanks Mizer67 I have foam tac same as welders so I will use that.

[Mizer67]

I always use a contact cement (Welder's) on EPO foam planes as it remains flexible while still creating a strong bond. You can also fairly easily remove the residue if you ever need to pull off a part if you're patient and removing a part usually leaves no lasting damage.

I moved mine up until the retract was actually braced by it. If you put it all the way in back, I'm not sure there's as much benefit except laterally. Then again, I don't recall on this one but make sure you can get at any screws you need to as well.

[Av8er278]

Received my brace today fits really tight. What kind of glue are you guys using in case you have to remove it? Also is the shaft supposed to seat all the way in the back of the U shape or do I need to move the brace forward till it does then glue it in place?

[Av8er278]

Ok thanks

[crxmanpat]

Yes, it gets glued in.

[Av8er278]

Got mine on order. Looks easy to install. Can’t tell if it’s glued in or not from the picture.

[Av8er278]

Thanks emailed him waiting for reply.

[crxmanpat]

Ah thanks. I thought someone was selling them. I’ll have to check at my flying club and see if someone has a 3D printer.

wildvortex sells them (and for lots of other models too):

https://www.hobbysquawk.com/forum/classifieds-and-vendors/rc-products-for-sale-or-trade/300277-need-a-nose-gear-brace-get-them-there

[Av8er278]

Ah thanks. I thought someone was selling them. I’ll have to check at my flying club and see if someone has a 3D printer.

[rifleman_btx]

The file is under the support tab of the f22 also on my post, but you have to have a 3d printer

https://www.motionrc.com/collections/rc-jets/products/freewing-8s-f-22-raptor-90mm-edf-jet-pnp#support-tab

[Av8er278]

Looks good where can I get one so I don’t have the same problem also.