Official Freewing Twin 70mm AL37 Airliner Thread

[MikeT]

Do you guys mainly use testors enamel spray as suggested by Motion? Does that work decently right on top of the base coat it comes with? Also been trying to read about PU finish to coat it in, sounds like a lot of people liked to use MinWax but then a little while after the same people weren't recommending it. I'm thinking of going for a Delta livery, so my process was gonna be:

1. Paint everything white first (seal with PU before?)
2. Mask and paint blue parts
3. Add Decals from Callie
4. Seal/clear coat after all done

Any specific recommendations on that process and if I should do anything differently? Or any paint/clear coat/PU suggestions?

I used it on all my motion stuff with no prep short of wiping the model down to be sure there was no oil from my shin on it.. I haven't top coated any
of my stuff.


Mike

[ndrew3]

Do you guys mainly use testors enamel spray as suggested by Motion? Does that work decently right on top of the base coat it comes with? Also been trying to read about PU finish to coat it in, sounds like a lot of people liked to use MinWax but then a little while after the same people weren't recommending it. I'm thinking of going for a Delta livery, so my process was gonna be:

1. Paint everything white first (seal with PU before?)
2. Mask and paint blue parts
3. Add Decals from Callie
4. Seal/clear coat after all done

Any specific recommendations on that process and if I should do anything differently? Or any paint/clear coat/PU suggestions?

[xviper]

Variation of Southwest colors (Callie Graphics). VERY EASY TO SEE IN THE AIR! Anywho, question for you all: I did the maiden the other day, only needed 2 clicks up elevator and it flew and landed beautiful. As you can see, I trimmed off the lower winglets just because I thought it looked cleaner. What I noticed when it was flying is that the wings seemed to "rock" back and forth even without any aileron input and no wind. (Think of a penguin walking ) Has anybody else noticed this? Could it be the modified winglets? I'll try it without the winglets when the weather gets nicer, but just wanted to check if maybe it's just normal for the jet.
Over and out,
Dan B

From the beginning, mine would do the wing rock thing (stock) but having added a gyro, the rocking stopped at high gain. After my water landing and subsequent repair, I chopped off the lower winglet (to see if it did anything to the wing rock) but have not flown it yet. I also removed the gyro for use in another plane while the 37 was in the "shop". From what you've just said, I suspect that the plane will rock again without the lower winglets. If that's true for my re-maiden, I'll put another gyro back in.

[406PIlot]

I did very little work other than applying the graphic from the best in the business Callie Graphics.

[Hugh Wiedman]

Holy Cow, are these things rolling off some secret production line of unique Al 37's? Each one a work of art. Way to bring it Dan B and 406PIlot.

[406PIlot]

Dan B cheers to a successful maiden!!!! It's a great plane isn't it! Once you get comfortable you be doing wheelies touch and goes down the entire runway. SO MUCH FUN!!!!!!!

Yes it rocks less without the winglets. The only other question would be are you using a gyro? I typically don't run a gyro but in this plane it helps a lot. It's so light for its size any wind seems to move it around the gyro helps take some of that movement out and makes it a smoother flyer.

The hobbywing a3-l gyro is cheap and works great for this plane.

[GliderGuy]

Hi Dan B - Yep....That’s normal. Some say it does it less w/o the winglets. Haven’t tried that.

Ignore it....it won’t go away.

-GG

[Dan B]

Variation of Southwest colors (Callie Graphics). VERY EASY TO SEE IN THE AIR! Anywho, question for you all: I did the maiden the other day, only needed 2 clicks up elevator and it flew and landed beautiful. As you can see, I trimmed off the lower winglets just because I thought it looked cleaner. What I noticed when it was flying is that the wings seemed to "rock" back and forth even without any aileron input and no wind. (Think of a penguin walking ) Has anybody else noticed this? Could it be the modified winglets? I'll try it without the winglets when the weather gets nicer, but just wanted to check if maybe it's just normal for the jet.
Over and out,
Dan B

[406PIlot]

Almost done getting the graphics on.

[Aros]

With my tragic history with jets over the past year I am really looking forward to flying a beautiful large scale model without having my berries in my throat the entire flight.

[406PIlot]

Finally bit the bullet and ordered mine now that the weather is improving, base white. Should be here on Monday!

I'm thinking something along the lines of DHL, Pan Am, or FedEx as a livery. Super excited to get into customization as I have some older planes who could use some as well.

You won't be disappointed! This is a great flyer. I've got almost a dozen flights on mine since doing the maiden about two weeks ago. The weather hasn't been great the last few days. Can't wait to get this back in the air!

[ndrew3]

Finally bit the bullet and ordered mine now that the weather is improving, base white. Should be here on Monday!

I'm thinking something along the lines of DHL, Pan Am, or FedEx as a livery. Super excited to get into customization as I have some older planes who could use some as well.

[406PIlot]

Appreciate the thought, but not looking to make one. Looking for a recommendation of one to buy that works well with the al37 wings.

[Straightshooter]

CVRCC Club Member Alan W. went full coverage

[Straightshooter]

Wing Sleeve - easy to make

[406PIlot]

Does anyone have a recommended wing bag for the AL37 wings. With the Nacelles these wings aren't exactly a typical fit for a "standard" bag.

[SoftLandings]

Here’s another thought about the dilemma of how to easily extend and retract the main landing gear at the field for assembly and disassembly of the wings to the fuselage. I took a standard 6” “Y” servo cable. I cut off one of the female connectors and attached a male connector in it’s place. Plugged the gear into the remaining female connector. One of the two male connectors plugs into the circuit board where the gear connector had been and the other dangles outside the wing after you have reassembled the circuit board to the wing. Connect the servo tester to the dangling male connector to raise and lower the gear.

[406PIlot]

The updated / corrected graphics from Callie came in today. They are spot on perfect now.

She's hands down the best in the business! Callie Graphic's will always be my recommendation for the quality of work and the simple fact that customer service is thru the roof good!! I'm in the process of getting the new graphics put on now. Can't wait to get it done and see it in all it's glory!

[Aros]

Callie got back to me this afternoon. Callie is making the corrections and sending out the updated graphic at no charge. Absolutely the best service out there Hands Down!!!

In all the years Callie has been my go to decal gal, she's made a small handful of mistakes and she is so quick to respond, get it taken care of and shipped out to me in a quick manner for no cost, there's simply nobody else I would ever deal with. Hopefully she outlives me and my birds!

[406PIlot]

Callie got back to me this afternoon. Callie is making the corrections and sending out the updated graphic at no charge. Absolutely the best service out there Hands Down!!!