Official Freewing Twin 70mm AL37 Airliner Thread

[Elbee]

borntoolate Bob, A very Happy Birthday to you, Sir. Now get to work...Best, Steve

[Sekhet]

FEDEX doesn’t use the B737, the closest they came was the B727.

You are correct FedEx doesn't operate any 737s but there are at least 10 that are painted in the FedEx livery and are contracted to FedEx from other lines.
All of them are based across the pond.
9 are 737-400F operated by ALS Airlines Belgium
1 is a 737-800F operated by West Atlantic UK

Here is the address for the info: https://www.planespotters.net/airline/Federal-Express


P.S. My wife is still flying for FedEx.

[borntoolate]

borntoolate Bob, A very Happy Birthday to you, Sir. Now get to work...Best, Steve

Thank you, Steve! I worked on the He-111 till late last night. I am back on it this am. I need that assembly table clear!

Bob

[xviper]

I’m not trying to be an &(?!&, if you say there is a FEDEX 37 in that link. I don’t care either way also, you AL37 is going to look AWESOME!!!!

Oh, I'm not doing one. It was "Gravythe clown" who did and I think all the power to him no matter whether a "real" one existed or not. That shouldn't be the determining factor for someone choosing a theme (I've never sided with "scale" police). If I had the nerve (mostly painting skills), I'd paint the whole thing YELLOW and do a Hughes Airwest "flying banana" and we know the Max didn't exist then.

[xviper]

Kids, Santa's watching you...

Santa talks "dirty" on Facebook. If he likes to watch ...........................................

[Aros]

Yeah I am all for fantasy liveries. It's fun of course to do a scale livery, but I've never had a problem painting a plane up in a fantasy scheme. Whatever turns your prop!

[Hoomi]

Back when I was in model railroading, we had a saying: "I don't care if it's not 'prototype.' It's MY railroad!"

I mean, come on - Motion RC doesn't operate a full-size airliner, either!

[avanti127]

Got FedEx delivery notice, says it will be here tomorrow.

[Mwhite1911]

Arriving December 5th.

[Jetman64]

Oh, I'm not doing one. It was "Gravythe clown" who did and I think all the power to him no matter whether a "real" one existed or not. That shouldn't be the determining factor for someone choosing a theme (I've never sided with "scale" police). If I had the nerve (mostly painting skills), I'd paint the whole thing YELLOW and do a Hughes Airwest "flying banana" and we know the Max didn't exist then.

LOL!
The flying banana, I remember that and I hope that doesn’t show my age. I’m all for “ whatever makes you happy” theme. I like doing scale work, but since I just started airbrush painting, I’m also doing some crazy stuff. I’m currently working (painting) my FL F7F and it’s as far from scale as it gets. I can’t wait to see all the different themes people are going to do, that’s what makes this hobby so much fun.

[Jetman64]

Alpha,
What is the MAX wing loading for safe operation? At least 2 of my AL37’s will be setup for FPV/Video & FORCEFLY Ops?

[Alpha]

Alpha,
What is the MAX wing loading for safe operation? At least 2 of my AL37’s will be setup for FPV/Video & FORCEFLY Ops?

Jetman, we flew with two 6s 6000mAhs, so unless your FPV gear weighs more than ~1,200 grams or so, you'll be fine. As always, lighter is better. Maiden the bird as we recommend, with a single 6s 5000, then gradually add weight from there. For my style of flying I really do prefer the single 6s 5000. The 5100 or 6000 is fine, too. But 5000 is the best for maiden, if anything because we have several pilots who've flown it this way on video. If Jeremy's 8 year old son can maiden it according to the manual, the rest of us oldie-but-somewhat-goodies should be able to, ha! He and Enoch are going to lap all of us soon, it seems!

[Jetman64]

Jetman, we flew with two 6s 6000mAhs, so unless your FPV gear weighs more than ~1,200 grams or so, you'll be fine. As always, lighter is better. Maiden the bird as we recommend, with a single 6s 5000, then gradually add weight from there. For my style of flying I really do prefer the single 6s 5000. The 5100 or 6000 is fine, too. But 5000 is the best for maiden, if anything because we have several pilots who've flown it this way on video. If Jeremy's 8 year old son can maiden it according to the manual, the rest of us oldie-but-somewhat-goodies should be able to, ha! He and Enoch are going to lap all of us soon, it seems!

LOL! Let’s hope not to soon. Thank you for the information, the gear I have in mind is around 1.4kg, so it should be ok. I’m not looking for flight time, I’m setting one up for FPV/Forcefly. Don’t know if you know what Forcefly is, but it allows you to fly with a joystick with goggles. Should be lots of fun...

[GregC540i]

I'm not sure if anyone on mentioned, but what grey color are you guys using to paint the main wings since they seem to come white as well? I'm getting ready to color match some paint at home depot. Can't wait to get mine hopefully this week!

Thanks in advance!

GregC

[Jetman64]

I'm not sure if anyone on mentioned, but what grey color are you guys using to paint the main wings since they seem to come white as well? I'm getting ready to color match some paint at home depot. Can't wait to get mine hopefully this week!

Thanks in advance!

GregC

Hello,
Not all 37 wing tops are grey/metal color. Check with the Airlines, United paints theirs white or off white. The leading edges are grey/metal, like the slats, but the center can be painted.

[Hojixer]

Received my al37 Sunday 12/1 and all I can say is I can't wait to get it in the sky... I'm 6ft and when I place it on my foot I have to look up to see the rudder :-) awesome !!!

[Alpha]

Received my al37 Sunday 12/1 and all I can say is I can't wait to get it in the sky... I'm 6ft and when I place it on my foot I have to look up to see the rudder :-) awesome !!!

Hojixer Welcome home to Hobby Squawk, Hojixer, and thank you for supporting us with your purchase! I hope you enjoy our big beauty and that you make this community your online hobby home. 'Lots of like-minded planecrazies here!

[Hoomi]

LOL!
The flying banana, I remember that and I hope that doesn’t show my age. I’m all for “ whatever makes you happy” theme. I like doing scale work, but since I just started airbrush painting, I’m also doing some crazy stuff. I’m currently working (painting) my FL F7F and it’s as far from scale as it gets. I can’t wait to see all the different themes people are going to do, that’s what makes this hobby so much fun.

Talk about a "blast from the past." I remember the Hughes Airwest commercials, and those bright yellow planes. Not only would that be a fun paint scheme to do for a model, it'd have the distinct advantage of excellent visibility in the sky!

[Hardway]

FED EX just dropped her off!!!! Thanks Motion and Alpha and the entire team! This one will be a lot of fun!! Jerry

[Hardway]

Received my al37 Sunday 12/1 and all I can say is I can't wait to get it in the sky... I'm 6ft and when I place it on my foot I have to look up to see the rudder :-) awesome !!!

Welcome to Hobby Squawk!!! Glad you are onboard! Enjoy!!! Jerry