Official Freewing 110mm F-35C Lightning II Super Scale EDF Jet Thread

[xviper]

FNRC featured an unboxing video almost 2 weeks ago. They have been selling production models in Taiwan for a little while so yours is likely the "real" thing.

[400driver]

These are production run not pre production. Let’s hope it’s a one off.

[400driver]

I was in China for work so picked it up in Shanghai. I will double check the other one when I get home Sunday. Also picked up the new Typhoon. Super excited.

[EDF-Jetpilot]

How much are they . They seem like a very good jet and a lot of fun

Motion RC
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The Freewing F-35C Lightning II Super Scale 110mm EDF Jet is the largest model Freewing has ever produced, and it delivers the scale fidelity and features ...
$ 989.00 · Nicht auf Lager · 4.6(8) Freewing F-35 110mm

[JA1170squad]

How much are they . They seem like a very good jet and a lot of fun

[EDF-Jetpilot]

Both F35 s arrived, my friend unboxed his today and was a bit dissapointed with the fuselage join. I will look at mine next week as I am away. Will post a picture on my return.

Oh dear, that's not good! Is this a pre-production model or a prototype? What's the overall quality like?

[xviper]

Both F35 s arrived, my friend unboxed his today and was a bit dissapointed with the fuselage join.

You got them already??????? That join is pretty ragged.

[400driver]

Both F35 s arrived, my friend unboxed his today and was a bit dissapointed with the fuselage join. I will look at mine next week as I am away. Will post a picture on my return.

[3D-Seth]

Si sa la data di uscita e se ci sarà un preordine sul sito EU?

Exact ETAs are always a bit of a moving target with container shipping, customs inspections etc. but here is where things stand right now:

• US: We’re pretty close! Only about a couple of weeks out. We don't have an official pre-order set up, but definitely hit the "Back in Stock" notification button on the product page so you get pinged the second they arrive and can get your order in.
• EU: EU orders actually ship out from the factory at the exact same time as US stock, but they’re taking a lot longer to arrive. Because of the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, ships are having to bypass the Suez Canal and sail all the way around Africa. That adds roughly 3,500–4,000 miles to the trip and ties up vessels everywhere, so things are pretty backed up on the Europe side, with no immediate end in sight. I unfortunately don't have a good ETA for you, as it would probably change by the time it got closer anyway.

Stay signed up for the back in stock notifications to be notified when they arrive!

[Robertorende]

Si sa la data di uscita e se ci sarà un preordine sul sito EU?

[Robertorende]

Si sa la data di uscita?

680KV is correct.

On the first prototype Chris and I tested, I had my timer set to around 3:30 on 6S 5000's. Mind you, I have my timer set as a "time to prepare for landing" timer, not a "need to be on the ground now" timer, so actual time is around 4 minutes on 5000's. 6000's of course will be better, but it obviously will vary person to person depending on how long you hammer the throttle 😅

I can't speak for Chris, but at events I usually set my timer for 10-15 seconds less just to allow more room for a go around for traffic or various other reasons, but I believe he mostly flew 6000's at the event.

Seth[/QUOTE]

[Robertorende]

680KV is correct.

On the first prototype Chris and I tested, I had my timer set to around 3:30 on 6S 5000's. Mind you, I have my timer set as a "time to prepare for landing" timer, not a "need to be on the ground now" timer, so actual time is around 4 minutes on 5000's. 6000's of course will be better, but it obviously will vary person to person depending on how long you hammer the throttle 😅

I can't speak for Chris, but at events I usually set my timer for 10-15 seconds less just to allow more room for a go around for traffic or various other reasons, but I believe he mostly flew 6000's at the event.

Seth

[Shaun Evans]

Ok, I found some clue and answers from the FreeWing Youtube release video.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PnuHOUVBw0

• Turbine Version Notice

We will launch a dedicated turbine variant. The aircraft in the promo video is fitted with Swiwin SW80B turbine engine: 83 mm diameter, 200 mm length, 800 g weight and 8 kg max thrust. It is equipped with a 1800 cc double-layer flexible fuel tank and dual 6V/8.4V circuits. Turbine version testing is still in progress. This airframe is compatible with engines of different thrust levels. We will continue tests on SW55, X45, X60 and other turbine models.

My guess is that the best overall pick for a turbine will be that X60. That's what I'm planning. Same vertical and speed performance as that SW80, but lighter and way better fuel economy.

[f4u ausie]

These r now available on AliExpress

[Shaun Evans]

Who can guess what this is?

[Shaun Evans]

Duplicate

[Shaun Evans]

Duplicate

[ArmorBolt]

Ok, I found some clue and answers from the FreeWing Youtube release video.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PnuHOUVBw0

• Turbine Version Notice

We will launch a dedicated turbine variant. The aircraft in the promo video is fitted with Swiwin SW80B turbine engine: 83 mm diameter, 200 mm length, 800 g weight and 8 kg max thrust. It is equipped with a 1800 cc double-layer flexible fuel tank and dual 6V/8.4V circuits. Turbine version testing is still in progress. This airframe is compatible with engines of different thrust levels. We will continue tests on SW55, X45, X60 and other turbine models.

[ArmorBolt]

Did Chris and the Motion team mention which turbine size (X40, or SW80) they will make the F35C for. I know that the Zeus is only for X40. Thanks.

[EDF-Jetpilot]

They looks similar to other recent FW jets with metal struts and plastic non-functional accents.

Note the coil spring on the main gear 'brace'. Spring should provide some strain relief to protect the plastic during Navy landings.

Ah, I hadn't noticed that. I'm not too worried about the main landing gear; because it's so far back, it probably won't be under much stress. However, there's a greater risk that the nose wheel could take a hard hit during landing, especially from top to bottom (due to suspension travel), as that's where the main weight will be. We'll see when the first videos from private pilots go online—pilots who don't have to sell the thing and can be honest.