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Gorgeous Hog, Bob!
Dirty Dee, your ordnance looks great, with matching mounting tabs, too. Especially clever integrating the rails onto the Mavericks.Live Q&A every Tuesday and Friday at 9pm EST on my Twitch Livestream
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Originally posted by Dirty Dee View PostWorking on loading out my euro hog since selling off the stock weapon set. The generous amount of rockeyes should give some contrast against the dark green fuselage. Still need to print a pair of LAU-117 rails, sidewinders, and the AN/ALQ-119
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Originally posted by Alpha.MotionRC View PostGorgeous Hog, Bob!Originally posted by Alpha.MotionRC View Post
Dirty Dee, your ordnance looks great, with matching mounting tabs, too. Especially clever integrating the rails onto the Mavericks.
Thanks! I did a bulk purchase of the FW hardware attachment pieces a few months back so I incorporated voids in the designs to fit them. Hoping the maverick integrated rail works with the LAU-117 when I get around to testing next week. Will definitely post on thingiverse so others can print for themselves too. Working on a LAU-88 as well.
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I did a pair of 90's on one of mine. 1550kV outrunners spinning 12 blade fans with Gecko 125A ESC's driving them. I initially had some overheating problems with the ESC's. They just weren't getting enough air over/around them believe it or not. After a slight modification to get them better airflow they have performed wonderfully.
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Originally posted by Twowingtj View PostLooks Great Bob! Any chance I'll get to see it in person at Warbirds Over Chenango Bridge June 30th? There'll be a couple other Squawkers here then too. It would be nice to meet you.
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Originally posted by Dirty Dee View PostThanks! I did a bulk purchase of the FW hardware attachment pieces a few months back so I incorporated voids in the designs to fit them. Hoping the maverick integrated rail works with the LAU-117 when I get around to testing next week. Will definitely post on thingiverse so others can print for themselves too. Working on a LAU-88 as well.Freewing A-10 turbine conversion: http://fb.me/FreewingA10TurbineConversion
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Originally posted by AkumaZeto View PostI saw on edf clubhouse someone did real turbines. Has anyone done the 90mm if so what did you use for power plant esc etc.
Freewing A-10 turbine conversion: http://fb.me/FreewingA10TurbineConversion
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Hey Ya'all, Ready for canopy install and finishing paint. Callie Graphics markings are in the mail.
Major kudos to DirtyDee for his beautiful work and advice through this part of the build.
The kit is Sierra Hotel and building and painting it is 'big fun' as each part adds much to the look.
Final pix soon, and then the maiden, though delayed for celebrations this Memorial Weekend. "Gone but never forgotten" 19 brothers-in-arms.
Best as always, LB
“On thy grave, the rain shall fall from the eyes of a mighty nation!” – Thomas William Parsons8 PhotosI solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.~Lucky B*st*rd~
You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.~Anonymous~
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Originally posted by Dirty Dee View PostWorking on loading out my euro hog since selling off the stock weapon set. The generous amount of rockeyes should give some contrast against the dark green fuselage. Still need to print a pair of LAU-117 rails, sidewinders, and the AN/ALQ-119Freewing A-10 turbine conversion: http://fb.me/FreewingA10TurbineConversion
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Originally posted by Shirty View PostLove the cockpit, very cool. Had a great session with the hog today in very gusty winds and first time with the new nose gear.
I had a BVM BANDIT down in that color scheme.
BVM Bandit, EFlite Carbon Z T-28, EFlite Carbon Z Cub, EFlite Promethus, FW Avanti S, FW A-10 ThunderBolt, FW P-51 Mustang, EFlite Convergance, EFlite Carbon Z Cessna 150, EFlite Habu, EFlite Styker Q-F27, HSD Navy Super Viper
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Originally posted by Elbee View PostHey Ya'all, Ready for canopy install and finishing paint. Callie Graphics markings are in the mail.
Major kudos to DirtyDee for his beautiful work and advice through this part of the build.
The kit is Sierra Hotel and building and painting it is 'big fun' as each part adds much to the look.
Final pix soon, and then the maiden, though delayed for celebrations this Memorial Weekend. "Gone but never forgotten" 19 brothers-in-arms.
Best as always, LB
“On thy grave, the rain shall fall from the eyes of a mighty nation!” – Thomas William Parsons
On another note, here's a Memorial tribute I shared on Hobby Squawk a year ago...a fitting tribute in the words of President Reagan. Here are the lyrics to the hymn...Rob
Mansions Of The Lord
Ronan Tynan
To fallen soldiers let us sing
Where no rockets fly nor bullets wing
Our broken brothers let us bring
To the Mansions of the Lord
No more bleeding, no more fight
No prayers pleading through the night
Just divine embrace, eternal light
To the Mansions of the Lord.
Where no mothers cry and no children weep
We will stand and guard though the angels sleep
Through the ages safely keep
The Mansions of the Lord.
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Originally posted by RCAV8R View PostWay to go...it is awesome! I'm reluctant to tear into the cockpit and cut foam, but your work inspires me! Where did you get the pilot figure?
The pilot is from JHH and the head evidently is an update to current equipment according to the literature provided.
I performed open body surgery to the body to remove most of the fur collar, stuffed it with styrofoam and added Foam-Fill; however, the body could use an update as well.
As for 'reluctant to tear into the cockpit,' that feeling lasts less than a minute.
Your words of honor and tribute accompanied by the words of Tynan's hymn I believe are heartfelt by all in this forum and certainly by me. Bravo Zulu, RCAV8R. Best, LB
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