When will Freewing come out with a F-4 Phantom II?

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  • Bajora
    AA6JB

    • Jan 2016
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    #201
    Originally posted by dkalwishky
    That's why I deleted my comment. I ASSumed the link was the the box that was shown. I went to the link and saw it was not what I assumed so I removed my comment.
    Oh I assure you ... it is very real! ;)



    Once MRC officially announces it and starts a thread here on HS, I will share some more photos.

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    • DCORSAIR
      My R/C addiction started in 1984

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      #202
      Wow, don't that just look awesome, can't wait until preorder time.........:Silly::)

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      • RCjetdude
        Higher & higher, straight up we'll climb

        • May 2016
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        #203
        Originally posted by Bajora

        Oh I assure you ... it is very real! ;)



        Once MRC officially announces it and starts a thread here on HS, I will share some more photos.
        I have never much liked the 'hump' but that looks awesome. Bajora, that photo has changed my attitude about it. Looking forward to the additional pics.

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        • crxmanpat
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          #204
          The hump is held on by magnets and will be removable.

          Pat

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          • jay bennett
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            #205
            please please please don't use the 80mm fan it is not upgradeable in it current config as FW don't want you to use any one else's motors either a very powerful 70mm or a 90mm on 6s would allow lots of options for upgrading as we all want to be able to do, and it looks draggy like the t45 and yak 130 and both are now available as a 8s set up so I hope they don't make the same mistake with this one.
            I am in the middle of trying to find a good replacement for my mig 21 fan unit and there is not a lot of choice that is not mega money.

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            • Alpha10
              J e t - J u n k i e

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              #206
              Originally posted by jay bennett
              please please please don't use the 80mm fan it is not upgradeable in it current config as FW don't want you to use any one else's motors either a very powerful 70mm or a 90mm on 6s would allow lots of options for upgrading as we all want to be able to do, and it looks draggy like the t45 and yak 130 and both are now available as a 8s set up so I hope they don't make the same mistake with this one.
              I am in the middle of trying to find a good replacement for my mig 21 fan unit and there is not a lot of choice that is not mega money.
              I love the 80mm class... There are a lot of options and setups available.

              I have a feeling this plane will be best kept light so I'm going with a more powerful and lighter 80mm setup than stock.

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              • jay bennett
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                • Apr 2017
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                #207
                can you guide me to some 80mm set ups that are more powerful than the freewing offerings please. I have found a few but they are all lots of $ and most of them are from your side of the pond but I am coming over to Florida in a few weeks so that might be the best time to buy

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                • Alpha10
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                  #208
                  Originally posted by jay bennett
                  can you guide me to some 80mm set ups that are more powerful than the freewing offerings please. I have found a few but they are all lots of $ and most of them are from your side of the pond but I am coming over to Florida in a few weeks so that might be the best time to buy
                  I'll be going the JF80 route and maybe test a couple others to compare and see which setup this likes best.

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                  • dahawk
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                    • Jun 2013
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                    #209
                    Contact Elmer at www.edfhobbies.com. He's a jet jock always pushing the envelope.
                    Currently flying: Twin 80mm A-10, 80mm F5, 80mm A6, 70mm Yak-130, 70mm F-16v2,90mm Stinger 90, 70mmRC Lander F9F, Flightline F7F TigerCat, Phoenix 46 size Tucano, Flyzone L-39
                    Out of Service: 80mm Mig-21,64mm F-35, 64mm F/A-18
                    I Want: 80mm A-4, twin 80mm F4J Phantom

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                    • Alpha10
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                      #210
                      Originally posted by dahawk
                      Contact Elmer at www.edfhobbies.com. He's a jet jock always pushing the envelope.
                      Yup... I've been working with Jack, and now Elmer, for years. :)

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                      • TPS
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                        #211
                        Try the new FMS 70mm, 80mm or 90mm EDFs. That, combined with Castle Creations ESCs will give you a noticeable power increase.
                        My LX (stands for junk) F-4 with twin FMS 70mm, 12B EDFs and 130A CC ESCs will really get up and go. I had a fan come off one of the EDFs during the takeoff and the plane got airborne without any trouble and flew well - try doing that with some other EDFs. My LX F-4 is highly modified with FW SU-35 landing gear (with gear doors), outboard leaders fixed slightly out, a Eagle Super II gyro, Callie graphics running 6,200mah, 6S, 30C batteries. The CG is at 165mm - this model is very CG sensitive. I use 1/2 flaps with gyro stability ON for takeoff and land at full flaps.
                        Now, only if FMS or FW would build a quality, well-flying F-4 in several liveries - I'll be in line buying them all day long. There will never be another mean looking fighter like the F-4. Look at the new fighters - they all look like radar deflectors. Amen Click image for larger version

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                        • dahawk
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                          • Jun 2013
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                          #212
                          With you. I wait in high anticipation. Something tells me the guys at MRC and FW are listening. I mean C'mon ! , the Mig-21 needs it's arch rival to chase her around !
                          Currently flying: Twin 80mm A-10, 80mm F5, 80mm A6, 70mm Yak-130, 70mm F-16v2,90mm Stinger 90, 70mmRC Lander F9F, Flightline F7F TigerCat, Phoenix 46 size Tucano, Flyzone L-39
                          Out of Service: 80mm Mig-21,64mm F-35, 64mm F/A-18
                          I Want: 80mm A-4, twin 80mm F4J Phantom

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                          • TPS
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                            #213
                            True!
                            A well flying, well- built F-4 would sell for years!

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                            • DCORSAIR
                              My R/C addiction started in 1984

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                              #214
                              Please FW, could you make one look like this, I promise to buy two.:Cool:

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                              • F106DeltaDart
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                                #215
                                Originally posted by DCORSAIR
                                Please FW, could you make one like this, I promise to buy two.:Cool:
                                Yes!!! Especially in that scheme!

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                                • BIG JETS JOE
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                                  #216
                                  I would hate to be forced to BEG for an F-4 Phantom But I'm getting close. I to am sure it would be a big seller. MRC and FW could make lots of money and make us happy at the same time.

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                                  • dahawk
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                                    • Jun 2013
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                                    #217
                                    Oh yeah ! Offer it in the B&J versions for us Navy guys and the C&D for the Air Force guys. Then everybody will be a happy camper.
                                    Currently flying: Twin 80mm A-10, 80mm F5, 80mm A6, 70mm Yak-130, 70mm F-16v2,90mm Stinger 90, 70mmRC Lander F9F, Flightline F7F TigerCat, Phoenix 46 size Tucano, Flyzone L-39
                                    Out of Service: 80mm Mig-21,64mm F-35, 64mm F/A-18
                                    I Want: 80mm A-4, twin 80mm F4J Phantom

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                                    • Aros
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                                      • May 2013
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                                      #218
                                      I am crossing my fingers that FW comes out with this jet. Like many of you, I look at the Phantom as the quintessential "flying tank" from the 60's all the way to the 90's...Such an incredible jet from the profile to its capabilities...It needs to happen!
                                      My YouTube RC videos:
                                      https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda

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                                      • TPS
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                                        #219
                                        The last F-4Q was taken out of the US Air Force inventory on December 21, 2016.

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                                        • TPS
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                                          #220
                                          Originally posted by DCORSAIR
                                          Please FW, could you make one look like this, I promise to buy two.:Cool:

                                          Outstanding!!!!!!!

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