Freewing 80mm A-10 Modifications

[Czonio]

A few more fuselage details. Port side vents/louvers. On the full scale it looks like they have a wire mesh over them, but I might just leave them like they are.





Also, a little teaser of another part I'm working on

The 2 side scoops were removed for the "C" models. I did a white paper to show the turbulence from the Gun Exhaust disrupts the Laminar flow to the AOA which is downstream, and plays havoc with the CICU's targeting solution. We removed both gun scoops on A-10's getting the PE mod. The Wire mesh screen was left so large FOD could not enter the fuse.

[Czonio]

#55 is the Anti Collision Light

[Czonio]

Hey Chris, another member has a question about beacon lights on the aircraft. Isn't there one on the spine of the fuse aft of the canopy? Any pictures you know of?

Yes there is an Anti Collision Light aft of the canopy, just behind the TACAN blade antenna..

[RCjetdude]

Inexpensive bulk carpet from Lowe's. Any home improvement store should carry something like it.

[ElCid]

@RCjetdude,

I have to ask what is that green surface on your work bench? It appears to be some form of non scratch neoprene, can you provide a link to where you picked it up? I am getting my A-10 from my wife for Christmas (first foam plane), and a good work space seems like a good way to start off.

Thanks

[OV10]

I seriously gotta look into investing in a plastic parts printer for modeling mods :Drooling:

[Dirty Dee]

Yea, your mods were inspiration for me making these. I've got other armaments planned as well, so I might have parts that aren't overlap for you down the road

[RCjetdude]

Ahhh... very nice. Again, I had to make mine from scratch.

[Dirty Dee]

A few more fuselage details. Port side vents/louvers. On the full scale it looks like they have a wire mesh over them, but I might just leave them like they are.





Also, a little teaser of another part I'm working on

[RCjetdude]

Hey Chris, another member has a question about beacon lights on the aircraft. Isn't there one on the spine of the fuse aft of the canopy? Any pictures you know of?

[Czonio]

As TJ said...........welcome to the Squawk Chris.
Just a heads up about Chris, this A-10 will be a piece of cake for him since he already gives airshow demo's with a (if I remember what he said correctly) 1/5 scale turbine BVM Thunderbirds F-16. :Cool:
There are pics of this gorgeous bird on this Festival of Giants 2017 link. ;)

Looking forward to flying with you buddy.

[OV10]

Hey fellow Aeros member, Welcome to Hobby Squawk:Cool:. Good group here.Your full scale experience with the A-10 will be valuable to the detail oriented RC A-10 builders here. Along with the Squawkers that have also flown the full scale bird as well.
Tony

As TJ said...........welcome to the Squawk Chris.
Just a heads up about Chris, this A-10 will be a piece of cake for him since he already gives airshow demo's with a (if I remember what he said correctly) 1/5 scale turbine BVM Thunderbirds F-16. :Cool:
There are pics of this gorgeous bird on this Festival of Giants 2017 link. ;)

[RCjetdude]

Awesome! The Freewing A-10 is arguably one of the best foam EDF's out there. You can't go wrong. I've got two. :)

[Czonio]

It will be nice to have another one flying at the field.

Tony

Thanks Tony

[Twowingtj]

I'll be ordering one of these A-10's, looks like a great flyer! I found this post and found it very interesting. I am very familiar with the A-10, so if anyone has any questions, feel free to contact me.

It will be nice to have another one flying at the field.

Tony

[Czonio]

I'll be ordering one of these A-10's, looks like a great flyer! I found this post and found it very interesting. I am very familiar with the A-10, so if anyone has any questions, feel free to contact me. I'm on the right...This was Nellis and the first A-10 to be outfitted with smart weapons.

[Twowingtj]

All though nice scoops, I had the fleet remove them due to gun exhaust interference with the AOA. All A-10C PE's had them along with Pave Penny removed.

Hey fellow Aeros member, Welcome to Hobby Squawk:Cool:. Good group here.Your full scale experience with the A-10 will be valuable to the detail oriented RC A-10 builders here. Along with the Squawkers that have also flown the full scale bird as well.
Tony

[Czonio]

Welcome to Hobby Squawk, Czonio, and thank you for your service and sacrifice! Which unit were you attached to?

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[RCjetdude]

All though nice scoops, I had the fleet remove them due to gun exhaust interference with the AOA. All A-10C PE's had them along with Pave Penny removed.

Agreed. However the Euro Green one I moddled was the last A-10A made and did have them. The Pave Penny was missing from it. Welcome to the Squawk!

[Alpha]

Welcome to Hobby Squawk, Czonio, and thank you for your service and sacrifice! Which unit were you attached to?