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

[Aros]

I'm definitely going with the arctic camo. I've had several black models over the years and while yes Sun and temps are not their friend, as long as you take necessary precautions it's not really a big deal. Then again keep in mind this is someone born and raised in rainy Pacific Northwest.

LOL

[RCjetdude]

Aros, you don't count as you hardly ever get to see the sun... LOL But I agree, as long as you are careful. I'm going with the "cool cat". This picture seems just a bit dark on the exposure so my colors will be a little less muted on the final product.

[Gringotuerto]

What I have done for servo covers in the past is use some 1.2mill aluminum duct tape I have to cover the servo, then paint it. Could do the same thing with low temp film as well. Tends to look like another panel.

I have been with this thread from the beginning and would really like to have this plane, but my current unbuilt/project to do list is so long I just can't talk myself into buying it. Maybe in 2 years I can pick up one someone is tired of (as if that will ever happen)...Pete M

I also have a long list and have a goal of no (major) new acquisitions until I clear the list. But....it only takes 0.49 days to put together one of these RTF foam planes. So I can round that down to zero, and therefore they don't count. Just buy it.

[OV10]

I also have a long list and have a goal of no (major) new acquisitions until I clear the list. But....it only takes 0.49 days to put together one of these RTF foam planes. So I can round that down to zero, and therefore they don't count. Just buy it.

Totally concur Gringo........and as a 5x cancer survivor here's my perspective, if you procrastinate what is already a short time here you'll take a dirt nap before the "maybe" happens.
Pete M............DON'T procrastinate on your passion that keeps you young in heart and mind;)

[Kloverzero]

Michael, how did it go together? Anything worth making note of?

Smooth as silk. besides all of the armament, it is a two piece fuse, two wings, two tails, and the elevator. Piece of cake. Everything screws on, no glue required. Easy peasy wing connection. The only thing I had any difficulty at all with was getting the connections into the board. It is pretty far back in the battery bay. If you have large hands, you are gonna want a pair of long needle-nose pliers to make it easier!!

[dkalwishky]

Totally concur Gringo........and as a 5x cancer survivor here's my perspective, if you procrastinate what is already a short time here you'll take a dirt nap before the "maybe" happens.
Pete M............DON'T procrastinate on your passion that keeps you young in heart and mind;)

You are so right! My kids are not expecting any money when the wife and I pass, we're spending it all to enjoy life and our hobbies. We earned it, we're spending it! :)

[RCjetdude]

Smooth as silk. besides all of the armament, it is a two piece fuse, two wings, two tails, and the elevator. Piece of cake. Everything screws on, no glue required. Easy peasy wing connection. The only thing I had any difficulty at all with was getting the connections into the board. It is pretty far back in the battery bay. If you have large hands, you are gonna want a pair of long needle-nose pliers to make it easier!!

Excellent! Thanks for the information.

[crxmanpat]

Mike,

Does the tail section get glued onto the main fuse, or is it also held in place with screws?

[Beeg]

This is a perfect example why I think it would be good to have the manual posted. As well as the Avantis'. Surely you can get to the board to unscrew and replace it right? Is it possible to remove the board, make all your connections and re-install it?

[dahawk]

I have a few planes that came with "bare servos" like this. I highly recommend painting over the exposed face of the servo. It takes only a few moments, and vastly improves the appearance. Does anybody know a matching paint?

A bit surprised at this price range that she doesn't come with servo covers. I don't want to start bitchin before she gets here. - LOL

[Gringotuerto]

A bit surprised at this price range that she doesn't come with servo covers. I don't want to start bitchin before she gets here. - LOL

IMHO adding servo covers would be additional complexity without any value. My "servo cover" is a coat of paint on the side of the servo. Works great.

[Sky Wolf]

A bit surprised at this price range that she doesn't come with servo covers. I don't want to start bitchin before she gets here. - LOL

Yeah, let's start that conversation again.

Maybe if they stuck to the original $499 price I could see no servo covers. Can you believe Motion would do such a thing? I'm really upset about this. Is anyone else as upset as I am over the $549 price and no covers? I mean, come on, some one join me on this!!!

Ha, just pulling your leg Dave. I'll see you at the field when these babies arrive. A-10's over Lake Grapevine...Yeah baby!!!

I can certainly see an easy mod for covers if it's really necessary. I may work on that when it arrives.

[Sky Wolf]

Hi Guys!!!

For those wondering, yes, this is the production model. It was sent to me to take to Joe Nall so you guys can drool on it!!LOL
Seriously though, I will have the model out at Joe Nall, along with many other Freewing and MotionRC models. I am looking forward to meeting as many of you as possible!! If there are any specific things that you want to know about the Warthog, shoot me a PM, or quote me, and I will do my best to get you the information you need! Without further ado:

HERE SHE IS!!



















Well, there you have it, the Freewing twin 80mm A-10 Thunderbolt II Super Scale 1700mm model!!

Like I said, if you guys have any questions, let me know, and I will do my best to get you some answers!!

Happy Landings guys!!;)

Mike, many were inquiring about the length of each wing to see if they fit inside the Hobby King wing bag. Would you measure th length of the wing for us, and I'll check th inside depth of my bag. I'm not too worried about because I have th Carbon Z Cub wings inside of mine, but they're much wider too. I'm wonderful no if the next size step down wing bag is suffice.

Thanks!

[Shirty]

1700mm divide by two = 850mm (including the fuse). So if you got one of these, they will fit fine. The smaller 76cm one might as well, depending on the actual wing length.

[downwindleg]

You are so right! My kids are not expecting any money when the wife and I pass, we're spending it all to enjoy life and our hobbies. We earned it, we're spending it! :)

Like someone said about air travel, "if you don't fly first class, your children will" . I've never actually flown first class but it would definitely lower your chances of being dragged off the plane bleedingLOLBrad P.S. I've seen parents hear who set there kids up with a big trust fund and most times it robs the kids of any initiative. They just wind up coasting and waiting for their parents to die. That would kill me if I thought for a minute that was happening, but no worries,I won't be giving them that dilemma. Brad

[t33jetman]

Yeah, let's start that conversation again.

Maybe if they stuck to the original $499 price I could see no servo covers. Can you believe Motion would do such a thing? I'm really upset about this. Is anyone else as upset as I am over the $549 price and no covers? I mean, come on, some one join me on this!!!

Ha, just pulling your leg Dave. I'll see you at the field when these babies arrive. A-10's over Lake Grapevine...Yeah baby!!!

I can certainly see an easy mod for covers if it's really necessary. I may work on that when it arrives.

If Eflite, built this it would have had servo mounts and covers, just saying learn from your competition, ya I'm one of the early early pre order ones.

[dahawk]

I've found the same to be true. Used to do the Lowes mix now am a believer on the Home Depot Behrs brand ;)

Ditto for me. I needed a glossy sample a while back and Lowes would not do it. Quarts or gallons ? Yes. Sample ? No.

THD folks are more friendly in my area.

[F106DeltaDart]

If Eflite, built this it would have had servo mounts and covers, just saying learn from your competition, ya I'm one of the early early pre order ones.

It also would have cost $700, had no gear doors, 5 blade fans, and a painted black foam canopy. Just sayin..;) But, yes I agree that servo mounts and covers would have been nice Especially since they were already present in many of the other Freewing jets.

[Sky Wolf]

1700mm divide by two = 850mm (including the fuse). So if you got one of these, they will fit fine. The smaller 76cm one might as well, depending on the actual wing length.

Thanks Shirty, and that's why I was asking about the actual wing length itself. To see if a smaller bag would suffice. This larger bag is probably overkill for the A-10 wing. I can hear "The Donald" saying "It's HUGE"!

[dahawk]

And if eflight built it, it would be discontinued in one year. Plus, the batteries they would sell you would crap out after a few cycles.