Official Freewing Twin 80mm/90mm A-10 Thunderbolt II Thread

[Radar-Guy]

Hallo zusammmen,

ich hbe mir diesen Winter die A-10 gekauft und mache sie gerade flugfertig. Nun lese ich in der Anleitung, dass das Höhenruder nicht genau waagerecht steht, sondern etwas positiv angestellt sein muss. Die Anleitung schreibt aber nur "a little bit up". Das ist mir aber nicht konkret genug. Die Abbildung in der Anleitung ist leider nicht sehr aussagekräftig. Hat jemand einen Tipp damit ich sofort eine brauchbare Einstellung habe.

Hallo,

das Foto zeigt es doch recht gut. Die Oberkante der Endleiste soll auf Höhe der Unterkante der Heck-LED bzw. des „Sensors“ stehen. Keine Angst, das Modell ist recht gutmütig. Du wirst da keine böse Überraschung erleben. Beim Start etwas Höhenruder geben, so hebt sie von allein zuerst mit dem Hauptfahrwerk ab und hüpft dann auf das Bugrad.

Viel Erfolg!

[Geronimo65]

Hallo zusammmen,

ich hbe mir diesen Winter die A-10 gekauft und mache sie gerade flugfertig. Nun lese ich in der Anleitung, dass das Höhenruder nicht genau waagerecht steht, sondern etwas positiv angestellt sein muss. Die Anleitung schreibt aber nur "a little bit up". Das ist mir aber nicht konkret genug. Die Abbildung in der Anleitung ist leider nicht sehr aussagekräftig. Hat jemand einen Tipp damit ich sofort eine brauchbare Einstellung habe.

Ich vermute dass dieses Thema hier bestimmt schon angesporchen wurdem aber bitte verzeiht mir wenn ich nicht drei Tage lang 550 Beiträge durch lese.

Danke für eure Hilfe

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Hi there,

I bought the A-10 this winter and am getting it ready to fly. Now I read in the instructions that the elevator is not exactly horizontal, but has to be a little bit positive. But the instructions only say "a little bit up". That is not specific enough for me. Unfortunately, the illustration in the instructions is not very informative. Does anyone have a tip so that I immediately have a usable setting?

I assume that this topic has already been discussed here, but please forgive me if I don't spend three days reading through 550 posts.

Thanks for your help

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[ATCDave]

Finally finished my A-10 today and managed a quick photoshoot up the airfield.
Lots of hours gone into customising her in a slightly different Blacksnakes scheme (What If), 3d printed cockpit and pilot, thrust tubes and next for some scale ordinance, decals are either home made or hand painted along. Can't wait for some nicer weather to get her maidened

GJC,

Fantastic work man, well done! I wimped out doing a Commemorative Blacksnake scheme on my A-10, being worried about heat gatoring of the foam. Your Hog makes me want to do another one in Black. Nice!

-Dave

ps: You a Caravan or Kodiak pilot? (Just a guess based on your avatar pic)

[Elbee]

Finally finished my A-10 today...

PG, Stunning Hawg, Sir. Great work, she's a beauty and your pilot figure is top-notch, as well. Best, LB

[Pilot-GJC]

Finally finished my A-10 today and managed a quick photoshoot up the airfield.
Lots of hours gone into customising her in a slightly different Blacksnakes scheme (What If), 3d printed cockpit and pilot, thrust tubes and next for some scale ordinance, decals are either home made or hand painted along. Can't wait for some nicer weather to get her maidened

[Jefferybray]

Sorry for the duplicate picture.

[Jefferybray]

Here is a accessory to go with your A-10 that is selling on Etsy. It is a replica of the GAU-8/A Avenger in the A-10 that measures 19" long and 6" high while sitting on the stand. Here is the link to the shop also there is a pen holder on there as well https://www.etsy.com/shop/Exocoetus?..._id=1341983043.

I started designing the boarding ladder but have gotten side tracked on other projects on the AL-37 side. I plan on returning to it soon and I will put the .stl files up on here

Jeff

[Hugh Wiedman]

Hi modellers.
Which set of landing gear do You recommend for the A-10 model - 90% take-off and landing from hard surface ( asphalt runway) maybe 10% from grass.

I've flown both the No.1 Factory Set and No. 4 Mixed Set V2, mostly on grass, although several times on asphalt as well. I personally like the stock mains, no matter what surface. The upgraded nose, although supposedly more suitable for grass, gave me an issue (only on grass) that ultimately caused me to go back to the stock nose gear. On about 20% of my take-offs, and a few on landing, the nose wheel was pushed back far enough to get stuck on the rear nose gear door, acting like an immediate brake and not allowing the nose wheel to turn. Usually happened on rough higher grass, but when it happened on a landing and skidded to a stop, I switched out the nose gear to the stock and never noticed a difference, on grass or asphalt. I heard from a few others this happened to them as well, and maybe coulda' modified the nose gear door, but the stock nose gear worked fine and I'm just a bit lazy.

[crxmanpat]

Hi modellers.
Which set of landing gear do You recommend for the A-10 model - 90% take-off and landing from hard surface ( asphalt runway) maybe 10% from grass.

Use Mixed Set v1 for hard surfaces (so you have to buy the upgraded mains), Mixed Set v2 for grass (so you have to buy the upgraded nose). I have flown Mixed Set v2 from both asphalt and grass no problem.

[RAFALR30]

Hi modellers.
Which set of landing gear do You recommend for the A-10 model - 90% take-off and landing from hard surface ( asphalt runway) maybe 10% from grass.

[ParaCanary]

I'm literally printing the gun as we speak, cockpit and pilot are next, I then have a really cool idea for the ladder, will be printing off the more scale looking nacelle outlets and then for more scale looking ordinance. The new paint scheme is almost done, I've printed off the majority or decals using my partners printer.

I'm still pretty new to all this but I'm learning with every project.

Anymore pictures/details on the fuel port door as I think this would really finish the model off.

the hinge for the fuel door is just .2mm pla. Very flexable at this thickness and mine has lasted for over 1000 cycles. Also try to design everything in vase mode with no supports. For strength print a tube to go inside to act as a doubler. Also consider using different materials. The IR sensor on my sidewinder is plastic tube, sanded to shape and buffed out with a dremel drill. All on Amazon. And while you are at it, make a case for your missiles. Hope this helps

[Elbee]

[ATTACH=JSON]{"data-align":"none","data-size":"large","data-attachmentid":361910}[everything is printed on a Prusa 3d printer. You will save money if you buy a printer instead of having it commercially printed. Programming is easy with Free "tinkercad". If this is not your thing check out thingiverse.com. Search for DirtyDee for A-10 stl files which can be commercially printed. The gattling gun is hard to print requiring multiple steps. The holes are the hard part requiring a jig with support inside and outside the heat shield. I have included some pictures to perk your interest. ]

PC, The A-10 was my entry back into RC after 25+ years away. Things had changed a great deal, but all for the better.

• Freewing A-10
• Dirty Dee Cockpit Kit
• Prusa i3 MK3
• TinkerCAD

You're doing nice work there, Sir. Best, LB

[Pilot-GJC]

everything is printed on a Prusa 3d printer. You will save money if you buy a printer instead of having it commercially printed. Programming is easy with Free "tinkercad". If this is not your thing check out thingiverse.com. Search for DirtyDee for A-10 stl files which can be commercially printed. The gattling gun is hard to print requiring multiple steps. The holes are the hard part requiring a jig with support inside and outside the heat shield. I have included some pictures to perk your interest.

I'm literally printing the gun as we speak, cockpit and pilot are next, I then have a really cool idea for the ladder, will be printing off the more scale looking nacelle outlets and then for more scale looking ordinance. The new paint scheme is almost done, I've printed off the majority or decals using my partners printer.

I'm still pretty new to all this but I'm learning with every project.

Anymore pictures/details on the fuel port door as I think this would really finish the model off.

[ParaCanary]

Love that idea, would be really interested if you had anymore photos?

Where did you get the 3d printed cannon from?

everything is printed on a Prusa 3d printer. You will save money if you buy a printer instead of having it commercially printed. Programming is easy with Free "tinkercad". If this is not your thing check out thingiverse.com. Search for DirtyDee for A-10 stl files which can be commercially printed. The gattling gun is hard to print requiring multiple steps. The holes are the hard part requiring a jig with support inside and outside the heat shield. I have included some pictures to perk your interest.

[Elbee]

cannon is 3d printed . The fuel port door open and closes with a micro servo in parallel with the gear door. Opens when gear is up and assists with cooling the battery

PC, nicely done, looks great and is clever as heck. Best, LB

[Pilot-GJC]

cannon is 3d printed . The fuel port door open and closes with a micro servo in parallel with the gear door. Opens when gear is up and assists with cooling the battery

Love that idea, would be really interested if you had anymore photos?

Where did you get the 3d printed cannon from?

[ParaCanary]

Hi everyone,

I purchased the A-10 and currently in the middle of a rescheme plus adding in a few little extras. I was wondering if anyone had fitted and tubes in the cannon to make it look like it really has barrels? Also wondering if anyone has any tips for the ladder and any other little mods?

Thanks in advance and hope to chat to some of you soon.

cannon is 3d printed . The fuel port door open and closes with a micro servo in parallel with the gear door. Opens when gear is up and assists with cooling the battery

[Elbee]

I drilled mine out with very small drill bit, and then airbrushed weathering and gunpowder stains on it.
Saves weight, no extra tubes to glue in.

-Dave

Dave, Very nicely done. Looks great. Best, Steve

[Elbee]

I do understand, many times it is the building that inspires me most and after a few flights, I am on the the next challenge. I must say that the A-10 is such a great flyer it is probably my favorite for that. Looking forward to seeing more of your work. Best, LB

[ATCDave1]

Hi everyone,

I purchased the A-10 and currently in the middle of a rescheme plus adding in a few little extras. I was wondering if anyone had fitted and tubes in the cannon to make it look like it really has barrels? Also wondering if anyone has any tips for the ladder and any other little mods?

Thanks in advance and hope to chat to some of you soon.

I drilled mine out with very small drill bit, and then airbrushed weathering and gunpowder stains on it.
Saves weight, no extra tubes to glue in.

-Dave