Official Freewing 80mm A-4E/F Skyhawk Thread

[CVA59]

Yeah don't worry about it. You are not adding excessive length. But be aware that the F-86 was one of FW first EDFs and the motor/ fan in that made quite a bit less than the stock A-4 unit. The F-86 unit in mine made 1624W and the A-4 made 2124W, over 30% more.

Do you think the F-86 setup will be enough for the A4? It has the In-runner motor with a 12 blade fan.

[Evan D]

Yeah don't worry about it. You are not adding excessive length. But be aware that the F-86 was one of FW first EDFs and the motor/ fan in that made quite a bit less than the stock A-4 unit. The F-86 unit in mine made 1624W and the A-4 made 2124W, over 30% more.

I need to lengthen the EC5 connector wires, ESC wires (red/black). My initial thoughts were to simply make an extension. Would this work?

[CVA59]

CVA59, the way I understand it, you should lengthen the 'motor' leads rather than the ESC leads and add some suppression in the form of ceramic rings It becomes an issue of 'electrical' interference the way I read it. Again, this is what I have read, not something I have had to deal with in the actual. Best, LB

I need to lengthen the EC5 connector wires, ESC wires (red/black). My initial thoughts were to simply make an extension. Would this work?

[Elbee]

Hey guys. I picked up one of these that was crashed. I have now fixed the plane. However, the P/O kept the original fan/motor and ESC. I picked up a new 12 blade fan/motor and ESC that came off an Freewing F-86. Everything fits into the A4 perfectly except the EC5 battery lead wires are about 10" or so too short. I am thinking of making an extension but want to know if there would be any cons to doing it this way? Ideas? Thoughts?

Thanks

CVA59, the way I understand it, you should lengthen the 'motor' leads rather than the ESC leads and add some suppression in the form of ceramic rings It becomes an issue of 'electrical' interference the way I read it. Again, this is what I have read, not something I have had to deal with in the actual. Best, LB

[CVA59]

Hey guys. I picked up one of these that was crashed. I have now fixed the plane. However, the P/O kept the original fan/motor and ESC. I picked up a new 12 blade fan/motor and ESC that came off an Freewing F-86. Everything fits into the A4 perfectly except the EC5 battery lead wires are about 10" or so too short. I am thinking of making an extension but want to know if there would be any cons to doing it this way? Ideas? Thoughts?

Thanks

[Elbee]

It2, I like it and I think it is good we never grow up completely. Well done, Sir. Best, LB

[Icarus the 2nd]

Good day everyone,

Here's a repaint I did recently, I was a bit bored with the plain grey look of my Freewing A-4 Skyhawk.

So I decided to put on a scheme from my childhood comic books, that I actually still enjoy to read today!

Greetings from Belgium

[Scale Master]

Jeeeezzzzzz that looks awesome!!!!!!!! :o

Thanks dude!!

[Corsair nut]

Did a custom Top Gun "Viper" Aggressor scheme for my son and his 15th bday! He maiden'd it yesterday like a champ, jet was perfect!

Jeeeezzzzzz that looks awesome!!!!!!!! :o

[Alpha]

Bogietrim When is your maiden of your awesome Aggressor?

[Elbee]

Finally finished! Just need some poly on it and she’s ready to go.

BT, Great looking bird. Bravo Zulu, Sir. Love it and ditto on the Aggressor livery. Best, LB

[Scale Master]

Finally finished! Just need some poly on it and she’s ready to go.

Love your Aggressor Paint job! The colors "ROCK" Have you seen my TOP GUN " Viper" version? We should start our own squadron lol

[Bogietrim]

Finally finished! Just need some poly on it and she’s ready to go.

[Alpha]

Bogietrim Leaving the bottom one solid color is a good idea, especially on this bird! It's a dart, and at certain angles can get rather tricky to orient. Perfect Aggressor!

[Bogietrim]

Bogietrim I like where this is going!

Thanks! Up to about 80% now. Using the paint template as a suggestion mostly. Going to leave the bottom one color to help me with orientation. Still have to order some graphics, but she should be done in the next week with paint at least.

[Alpha]

Bogietrim I like where this is going!

[Bogietrim]

Finally getting around to painting this one. I am about 60% complete

[Greyhound61]

Thank you guys 😊😊😊

[Scale Master]

My NAVY A-4 in full ordinance. The next sortie will be in spring time.

Love the ordinance my man!! Well done!

[Alpha]

My NAVY A-4 in full ordinance. The next sortie will be in spring time.

Intimidating Scooter! With all that ordnance at least your A-4 will look great on the wall throughout the winter. Let us know how your spring sortie goes!