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

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  • xviper
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    • Jan 2014
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    #7001
    Originally posted by bill34207

    I'm guessing the same thing that happened to the upgraded struts that were supposed to have been here mid September and again mid November.
    Can you remind me what those upgraded struts were supposed to be better at than the stock ones? I've long since forgotten about those.

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    • RCjetdude
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      #7002
      TL nose strut to reduce or eliminate potential bounce on grass, Oleos for more scale appearance and possibly reduce/eliminate bounce on asphalt.

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      • Pogo
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        #7003
        Video of it going up and down, up and down is up!

        Tom

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        • Topshot19
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          #7004
          How does everyone like to hang their a10 on the wall ? Just trying to get some ideas for mine.

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          • OV10
            >>>Twins are 2X the Fun<<< (Squawk Moderator)

            • Sep 2014
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            #7005
            Originally posted by Pogo
            Video of it going up and down, up and down is up!

            Tom
            And another masterpiece of modeling excellence ;):Cool:
            Warbird Charlie
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            • Topshot19
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              #7006
              Awesome work! Can I ask what methods of weathering you used ?
              Originally posted by Pogo
              Video of it going up and down, up and down is up!

              Tom

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              • Twowingtj
                If It Flys, I'll Try It

                • Dec 2016
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                #7007
                Originally posted by Topshot19
                How does everyone like to hang their a10 on the wall ? Just trying to get some ideas for mine.
                Here's how I store mine. Just uses the wing tube and some pipe insulation on the lower tail fins. Click image for larger version

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                • OV10
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                  #7008
                  Originally posted by Twowingtj

                  Here's how I store mine. Just uses the wing tube and some pipe insulation on the lower tail fins.
                  Very creative and nicely done TJ :Cool:
                  Warbird Charlie
                  HSD Skyraider FlightLine OV-10 FMS 1400: P-40B, P-51, F4U, F6F, T-28, P-40E, Pitts, 1700 F4U & F7F, FOX glider Freewing A-6, T-33, P-51 Dynam ME-262, Waco TF Giant P-47; ESM F7F-3 LX PBJ-1 EFL CZ T-28, C-150, 1500 P-51 & FW-190

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                  • Topshot19
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                    #7009
                    Exactly what i was looking for thank you!!!!

                    [QUOTE=Twowingtj;n105612]

                    Here's how I store mine. Just uses the wing tube and some pipe insulation on the lower tail fins.

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                    • Porkster

                      • Mar 2017
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                      #7010
                      Originally posted by Pogo

                      Thanks man! Motion has opened pre-orders for a big B-24 and say they will provide files to 3D print detailed cockpit and turret parts, so they are going down that road, which I think is great!:Cool:
                      Tom
                      Thats good to know.


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                      • Pogo
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                        #7011
                        Originally posted by Topshot19
                        Awesome work! Can I ask what methods of weathering you used ?

                        Thank you! I use PanPastels, a fine powder available in many colors. I have a couple of grays, black, some browns etc. and apply them with paint brushes, Q-tips or whatever. It's a very easy way to weather and sealing with a topcoat isn't really necessary- once rubbed in (on an airframe for example) the effect isn't going anywhere.
                        Discover PanPastel Colors — professional-grade soft pastels in a unique pan format. Blend, layer, and apply with ease to create rich, velvety color and seamless gradients, offering artists a new level of control and creativity.

                        Tom

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                        • RCjetdude
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                          #7012
                          Originally posted by Twowingtj

                          Here's how I store mine. Just uses the wing tube and some pipe insulation on the lower tail fins. Click image for larger version

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                          Just don't swing that door open to hard or far.

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                          • Pogo
                            Getting old but still immature

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                            #7013
                            Originally posted by ULTIMATETWO
                            Congratulations Pogo... you did a very impressive scale job on that canopy...love so much your art work and with time want to do something similar..yours is a true fountain of inspiration.. could you upload the link for purchasing the pilot..?. tx so much.
                            Manolo.
                            Thank you for the kind words, Manolo. Our friends at Jet Hangar Hobbies have the pilot figure, you'll want the 1/10 scale guy.

                            Tom

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                            • Topshot19
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                              • Apr 2017
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                              #7014
                              Originally posted by Pogo

                              Thank you! I use PanPastels, a fine powder available in many colors. I have a couple of grays, black, some browns etc. and apply them with paint brushes, Q-tips or whatever. It's a very easy way to weather and sealing with a topcoat isn't really necessary- once rubbed in (on an airframe for example) the effect isn't going anywhere.
                              Discover PanPastel Colors — professional-grade soft pastels in a unique pan format. Blend, layer, and apply with ease to create rich, velvety color and seamless gradients, offering artists a new level of control and creativity.

                              Tom
                              would this be a good kit to get? Is this what your talking about?


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                              • OV10
                                >>>Twins are 2X the Fun<<< (Squawk Moderator)

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                                #7015
                                Originally posted by RCjetdude

                                Just don't swing that door open to hard or far.
                                No worry..........TJ planned ahead, he's got a door stop attached to the middle hinge ;)
                                Warbird Charlie
                                HSD Skyraider FlightLine OV-10 FMS 1400: P-40B, P-51, F4U, F6F, T-28, P-40E, Pitts, 1700 F4U & F7F, FOX glider Freewing A-6, T-33, P-51 Dynam ME-262, Waco TF Giant P-47; ESM F7F-3 LX PBJ-1 EFL CZ T-28, C-150, 1500 P-51 & FW-190

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

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                                  #7016
                                  That little thing? I have never had much success with those things. Especially with my kids.

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                                  • Pogo
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                                    #7017
                                    Originally posted by Topshot19

                                    would this be a good kit to get? Is this what your talking about?

                                    Yeah, that's it. I didn't get that kit but it looks fine. You might want some browns too.
                                    Tom

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                                    • AkumaZeto
                                      Achtung Stormtrooper

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                                      #7018
                                      I would hit up the ammo by mig line on the pigment front. Just my .2

                                      http://www.migjimenez.com/en/40-airc...eathering-sets
                                      http://www.migjimenez.com/en/52-aircraft-books
                                      AMA 1102566

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                                      • RCjetdude
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                                        #7019
                                        Had to look that up.... about threw me there for a second. Must be that super detailerese language....

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                                        • Topshot19
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                                          #7020
                                          found this scheme. I dont think anyone else has gave this one a try yet. Its called Flipper, close the the Alaska scheme. but different. I like it!
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