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

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  • TiredIronGRB
    Post-Apocalyptic Tactical Consultant

    • Jan 2016
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    #3081
    Originally posted by RCjetdude
    It was sooooo awesome to be there and meet Michael, Kelly, Carlos, George, etc. and see this unfold. It made my day getting Kelly's autograph on my A-10 wing (my phone died so Kelly was kind enough to let me use his to get pictures of it). Thanks for the vid George! My daughters kept going on about how epic the Nall was and even though I was only able to be there the one day I would still have to agree. Thanks for making it epic guys!
    It's always great to see you and the kids Steve, I have to echo how awesome this A-10 is, very tough built plane that should be able to take a lot of abuse.
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    • Shirty
      Hobby Squawk Water Boy

      • Jan 2016
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      #3082
      Wow congrats mate. Enjoy!!! Well done motion.

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      • Mike_Then
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        #3083
        This is what the hobby is all about. Kudos to all involved! :Cool:

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        • Aros
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          • May 2013
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          #3084
          It was a true pleasure and honor for us. Kelly, enjoy the heck out of her, we know you will!
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          • zorkahn
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            • Dec 2016
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            #3085
            What more can you say about MotionRC? It gave me chills watching the video and how MotionRC honored Kelly. It is always awesome when our veterans are honored. Kelly, it is an honor to have a real Hawg driver among us! There are two of us in my club patiently awaiting the arrival of our Hawgs!

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            • ColtPilot
              Hobby Squawk Advanced Pilot

              • Jun 2015
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              #3086
              Ok guys, here is the latest color scheme coming out of the Michigan's​ 107th FS for the 100th Anniversary or Centennial of Selfridge ANG Base. The full size B1RD will be painted this way and so will my FW when it gets here.

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              • Aros
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                #3087
                That's sweet! Looking forward to see yours in that livery!
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                • petefoss
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                  • Dec 2016
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                  #3088
                  Originally posted by ColtPilot
                  Ok guys, here is the latest color scheme coming out of the Michigan's​ 107th FS for the 100th Anniversary or Centennial of Selfridge ANG Base. The full size B1RD will be painted this way and so will my FW when it gets here.
                  Cool color scheme. I take it the General's plane will be painted this way not the whole squadron?

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                  • ColtPilot
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                    • Jun 2015
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                    #3089
                    Originally posted by petefoss

                    Cool color scheme. I take it the General's plane will be painted this way not the whole squadron?
                    I am sure you are correct in that statement. Any other takers for this scheme?

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                    • Twowingtj
                      If It Flys, I'll Try It

                      • Dec 2016
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                      #3090
                      Originally posted by ColtPilot

                      I am sure you are correct in that statement. Any other takers for this scheme?
                      That scheme looks awsome. If Callie will make it I think I would order it. Are the upper surfaces OD or darker gray?

                      Motion RC, great move for Kelly. That's what it's about Vets and hobbyists for Vets and hobbyists.

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                      • TSHobbies
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                        • Nov 2015
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                        #3091
                        Wow that is awesome! Motion ,you guys rock! Kelly, you rock! thankyou sir!
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                        • T-CAT
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                          #3092
                          Absolutely awesome!! Congratulations!! It's excellent seeing things like this, and I love this hobby even more because of it.

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                          • ColtPilot
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                            • Jun 2015
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                            #3093
                            Originally posted by Twowingtj

                            That scheme looks awsome. If Callie will make it I think I would order it. Are the upper surfaces OD or darker gray?

                            Motion RC, great move for Kelly. That's what it's about Vets and hobbyists for Vets and hobbyists.
                            Olive drab, but looks much better than previous schemes I have seen. Upper skin OD, belly is grey. My phone won't do a docx file so I had to do a screen shot.

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                            • RCjetdude
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                              #3094
                              It is a wicked cool looking paint scheme for sure. :Cool:

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                              • TSHobbies
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                                #3095
                                Gonna have to order the Hog Guide ,hopefully I can get it about the same time my plane arrives ;)
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                                • ColtPilot
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                                  • Jun 2015
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                                  #3096
                                  Ok the bottom and top paint job from what the full size A-10 would look like. Remember this is a first time approved scheme from the Michigan Air National Guard.

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                                  • ColtPilot
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                                    • Jun 2015
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                                    #3097
                                    Originally posted by RCjetdude

                                    I was priveledged to witness this today. MRC gave Kelly (legman01) the A-10 as a thank you for his service as a former hawg driver and support. He then flew it in formation with Rich and the FMS A-10. It was a beautiful sight. I took one of my freshly painted wings and got Kelly's autograph on it. It was really great meeting fellow Squawkers and getting to see both A-10's fly for the first time. Kelly was very appreciative and said he was nervous but did a spectacular job of flying. It was an all around awesome day at the Nall. The only problem was that my phone battery decided to die on me so I couldn't get any pictures.
                                    Job well done. As a Veteran, that was a great gesture. I am doing the same here in Michigan, but the pilot doesn't know it yet. He does fly RC also and just made Captain.

                                    Tim T

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                                    • Dlxpkg2000
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                                      • Apr 2016
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                                      #3098
                                      Hey Tim, That's going to be a SWEET Hawg, when she's done. One thing did catch my EYES....Top/bottom orientation looks very similar. Could be tough to tell difference ?

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                                      • ColtPilot
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                                        #3099
                                        Originally posted by Dlxpkg2000
                                        Hey Tim, That's going to be a SWEET Hawg, when she's done. One thing did catch my EYES....Top/bottom orientation looks very similar. Could be tough to tell difference ?
                                        That's why I always fly in close.

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                                        • Brandon Moon
                                          Fly, Enjoy, Have fun!!!!

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                                          #3100
                                          Way to go Kelly :) I know you'll do her Proud. Congratulations buddy :)
                                          Brandon Moon

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