Official Freewing MiG-29 Fulcrum Twin 80mm Thread

[Radar-Guy]

He got the files...

[kallend]

Next you should fix those nozzles.

[Shaun Evans]

Hi Fellas!

I'm about to start building my second one for T-power. I don't need these EDF units, so they're on RCGroups if anyone wants some of these new. Also, this kit came with the 'upgraded' servos for the stabs. Are these any good? How do they compare to the Hitec D85's? Thanks!

Dang, NADA, huh?

[Airguardian]

Looking good!

[Shaun Evans]

Hi Fellas!

I'm about to start building my second one for T-power. I don't need these EDF units, so they're on RCGroups if anyone wants some of these new. Also, this kit came with the 'upgraded' servos for the stabs. Are these any good? How do they compare to the Hitec D85's? Thanks!

[t33jetman]

[nuts-n-volts]

Now we're talkin'! Bravo, Jetman! Love the mod. Freewing should have done this right the 1st time.

[t33jetman]

Here is a video of my gear door , landing light mock up testing.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto...00000760474843

[GliderGuy]

In an attempt to get the info out to more folks, I thought that cross posting would help.

I have deleted all the cross posts that the system would allow and will leave the thread in the RADIOS AND RECEIVERS thread.

-GG

[SanExup]

All of this so that selfies and tweets can be uploaded faster. So that the Kardashians can stay relevant. Is this going to make us more in touch or more out of touch.

[GliderGuy]

"According to Huawei data on RRU/BBU needs per site, the typical 5G site has power needs of over 11.5 kilowatts, up nearly 70% from a base station deploying a mix of 2G, 3G and 4G radios. "

Your TX has output less than 1 watt. Probably much less.

The pure e/m output of these sites is enough to swamp nearby unshielded electronic components regardless of frequency band.

Ouch.... RCers beware!

Thanks, GG

[kallend]

Posting here to reach a more general audience.

My main transmitter is in the shop, but today was such a beautiful day that I drug out my old 2016 vintage birds (and older radio equipment, of course) to get some flying in.

. . .

Is this a symptom of 5G? Are we going to start seeing loss of control events when flying near cell towers, now? Thoughts/Comments? Have any of you seen this?

-GG

"According to Huawei data on RRU/BBU needs per site, the typical 5G site has power needs of over 11.5 kilowatts, up nearly 70% from a base station deploying a mix of 2G, 3G and 4G radios. "

Your TX has output less than 1 watt. Probably much less.

The pure e/m output of these sites is enough to swamp nearby unshielded electronic components regardless of frequency band.

[GliderGuy]

deleted cross postings

[Airguardian]

Time for some more cool MiG shots in slowmo ^^

[lusek_pl]

Cables tidy, I'm getting on with the rest of the modifications. I was able to fit probably the largest package that can fit in this model :)

[Evan D]

There's so many places to put receiver, MCBe, satellites and run wires I think it's about the best... Every plane, to me, needs wire management.

[lusek_pl]

I have a gap but only when some of the wiring running down the sides are too lumpy and prevent the canopy from closing all the way. There's a lot of wiring. Move the wiring a bit towards the interior and no more gap. The canopy has a ridge on each side that must be able to sit flush with the floor. If the wiring gets between the ridge and the floor, it can't go down enough.

The location of the electronics in this model leaves a lot to be desired ... I started building my own by tidying up the electronics and slightly modifying the interior.

[Airguardian]

[GliderGuy]

I'm having an issue getting the canopy sitting tight there's a gap all the way down what a shame for a beautiful plane

Welcome RP,
Assuming you are using the middle battery tray (don’t use the front bay), many batteries will require a little foam removal from inside the top of the lid. Put some grease pencil or other soft tracer material on the top corners of the middle battery and set the lid on. Remove and inspect for marks on the foam. Remove a little foam then repeat until the battery no longer touches the foam.

FYI...I fly in hot summer weather, so I cut a small hole ahead of each fan to the inside hollow of the fuselage and glued a thin shim under a part of the canopy to keep a small air gap open so the fans suck air from the battery/BEC compartment to keep things cooler up front. Photo below...shows measurements in centimeters from the fan cover cavity edge and fan front (4.5 and 2.5). The hole is made into the foam side that is nearest the fuselage center for each fan. The cavity beyond the hole goes all the way to the cockpit. The amount of airflow through the cockpit is now LARGE!

Strongly suggest you take the time to read all the posts in this MiG forum before you maiden. You ‘ll learn a lot about needed mods and flight characteristics….to the point of helping you prevent a crash.

-GG

(aluminum tape was one of the "attempts" to add RF noise shielding so the FFS servo wires on the other side of the ESCs see less RF noise).

[Elbee]

I'm having an issue getting the canopy sitting tight there's a gap all the way down what a shame for a beautiful plane

RP, Welcome to Hobby Squawk, glad to have you onboard, Sir. What xviper wrote about the wiring is a good tip. Post pictures of the issue here if you can't resolve it. It is possible others have had a similar problem. Best, LB