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Originally posted by dkalwishky View PostAnyone flying the 4S version of this plane? I have 4S batteries that I could use, my 6S are all 5000's.....Check me out on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/user/gooniac33
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Originally posted by Alpha10 View PostMan, I'm VERY disappointed in the new Arctic scheme from Freewing...
They didn't even paint the white sections and just left it bare foam...It looks extremely cheap and awful...Almost transparent.
I don't know why they cut corners and didn't paint it white like the T-45 or Thunderbirds F-16. Doesn't make sense to me to have to repaint the white just to get it right.
My buddy will likely be sending it back... Just a heads up guys. : /
Poor choice on FW's behalf. :(
I was excited for this one too... :(
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First and foremost, as Martin said, our customer family's satisfaction is paramount, so if for any reason someone isn't happy with any product they've received from Motion RC, we encourage that person to please promptly contact the Customer Service team to process a return and full refund under our Returns Policy. It's our job and pleasure to keep our customers happy!
Looking into "why" more deeply, it isn't just because using bare foam in white areas provides lower weight, simpler processes, and less mold cost. In addition, I would say from my experience at our various manufacturing partners that white paint on foam can sometimes, compared to other colors, react differently in sunlight, leading to fading, discoloring, or even in some instances yellowing. We saw this on the old Freewing 70mm F-16 V1... over time we had several complaints about the white painted areas becoming discolored, and we did not want that to happen on the V2's Arctic Camo scheme. The exact reasons why white paint can behave like this inconsistently aren't within my expertise so I cannot speculate. Although, I would observe that using bare foam for white areas is common practice with several models from different manufacturers, implying a common reason. The Taft 90mm Viper Jet, HSD 105mm Super Viper, Hobbyking 90mm Cobra, Freewing Stinger 90, Freewing 80mm Avanti S, Freewing 70mm Rebel V2, Dynam 70mm Meteor, Dynam 64mm Turbo Jet, Grand Cruiser, and other models (not to mention scale gliders) all use bare foam instead of white paint for the white areas.
When viewed from that lens, the 90mm T-45 and 90mm Thunderbird seem to be exceptions. Fun fact: I remember pushing very hard for white paint on the 90mm T-45, regardless of the disadvantages.
Perhaps someone more versed on the subject can explain to us why white paint can sometimes age differently over time compared to, say, gray or silver paint. Is it rooted in a UV reaction? Similar to why clear epoxy can yellow over time when exposed to sunlight? I'd really like to know.Live Q&A every Tuesday and Friday at 9pm EST on my Twitch Livestream
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I have read about white enamel paint yellowing over time - is this also true for acrylic white? I think I heard or read somewhere that some people add a drop of blue to the white enamel and this prevents the yellowing occurring - anyone know if this is true or not? Any tips and tricks for white p...
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Live Q&A every Tuesday and Friday at 9pm EST on my Twitch Livestream
Live chat with me and other RC Nuts on my Discord
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Originally posted by Alpha10 View PostMan, I'm VERY disappointed in the new Arctic scheme from Freewing...
They didn't even paint the white sections and just left it bare foam...It looks extremely cheap and awful...Almost transparent.
I was excited for this one too... :(
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Originally posted by runway14left View PostHas anyone tried flying the 6 cell version on a 4 cell? I'm wondering if that would be a good way to start and then go up to 6 cells after some flights and comfort.Warbird Charlie
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Originally posted by Aros.MotionRC View Post
Definitely made me a believer
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As a follow up to Dan's comment...........that was the 4S version of the 70mm F-16 V2.
Freewing makes them in two flavors.
4S - https://www.motionrc.com/collections...mm-edf-jet-pnp
6S - https://www.motionrc.com/collections...mm-edf-jet-pnp
But the 6S version will most likely not fly on 4S power going back to runway14left question;)
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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