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

[purduephigam]

First George, now Gman.... mwuahahaha! The centerburner I have on my Mig-21 came from AirJon over on RCGroups but he has since turned it over to Chris Wolfe (The RC Geek) who plans to market them. Not sure how much longer that might be but would certainly be worth inquiring with him.

I actually contacted him back in November and he was thinking the units would be available in January. I'd imagine there's been a snag or two as I haven't seen any updates on his site. Hopefully they're available soon. If I remember correctly the first unit available will be for 80mm outrunners and he'll be taking requests to see which type of unit will be produced additionally (e.g., 90mm outrunner, etc)

[Boots Whirlygig]

We had an overcast day here in Ohio, so these pictures aren't great. Wanted you all to see my winter project.

More info on your TA-4J pleeez!

[RCjetdude]

First George, now Gman.... mwuahahaha! The centerburner I have on my Mig-21 came from AirJon over on RCGroups but he has since turned it over to Chris Wolfe (The RC Geek) who plans to market them. Not sure how much longer that might be but would certainly be worth inquiring with him.

[OV10]

and the F-16 that will be gracing my doorstep in then next little while...

Grossman56

Hey Steve..............looks like Gman has caught the jet bug this winter instead of the flu...........LOL

[EA-6B Geek]

We had an overcast day here in Ohio, so these pictures aren't great. Wanted you all to see my winter project.

[Grossman56]

Hey Dan. I have not yet had the opportunity to maiden it yet due mostly to the weather. Got it done just in time for Winter. LOLI also have a new 90mm F-15C on 8S ready to go as well and will soon have an FMS 90mm Super Scorpion too. If you can't fly 'em t least be buying an building 'em.

I hear you, just waiting for the weather to smarten up, upgraded motors on the Tigercat, Tomahawk and P-51, rebuilt F8F and a new 1600 mm Spitfire to fly!!
BTW, when you were flying your MiG at Nefi, everyone, including me, was blown away with the afterburner. I know you said what it was, but I can't remember, can you pass that along, do you have a picture of it, it was the most realistic AB I've seen yet, I'd like one for the Avanti and the F-16 that will be gracing my doorstep in then next little while...

Grossman56

[MikeT]

Was able to get a few of the Blue Angles out to our flying field here in Utah tonight. #3 had to wait at home due to IX-12 Re-maidens of 6 birds.

Nice work.

Mike

[4923crew]

Was able to get a few of the Blue Angles out to our flying field here in Utah tonight. #3 had to wait at home due to IX-12 Re-maidens of 6 birds.

[RCjetdude]

So, are you flying the Blue Angels one yet Steve?
Hopefully there'll be some video coming from that !

Grossman56

Hey Dan. I have not yet had the opportunity to maiden it yet due mostly to the weather. Got it done just in time for Winter. LOLI also have a new 90mm F-15C on 8S ready to go as well and will soon have an FMS 90mm Super Scorpion too. If you can't fly 'em t least be buying an building 'em.

[Grossman56]

Good power. When other bigger 90mm planes could not get off the grass at eWeek, the Scooter had no trouble. Good climb out too. I love my Scooters.....

So, are you flying the Blue Angels one yet Steve?
Hopefully there'll be some video coming from that !

Grossman56

[Hardway]

That will be cool! Can't wait to see it

I am excited about the paint job!! And thank you Sir for your service as well!!!!! So thankful to be here in Texas and the USA!!!! Just wow with blessings!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

[Hardway]

I love A4 and especially this one with the Bon Homme Richard decals, I served on her 1966 as a radarman and watched many A4 launch from her to north vietnam.

Welcome to the Squawk and THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! for your service to our wonderful country Sir!!!! Many Blessings to you!!!! :Cool:

[wfusick]

I love A4 and especially this one with the Bon Homme Richard decals, I served on her 1966 as a radarman and watched many A4 launch from her to north vietnam.

[EA-6B Geek]

I bought the A-4 from MRC last night and it has already shipped this AM! I am going to do the Royal New Zealand Air Force scheme... Kind of excited but I have a ton of projects going now, so it may have to wait a little! That will give me time to find the correct paint colors and have them matched. :Cool:

That will be cool! Can't wait to see it

[Hardway]

I bought the A-4 from MRC last night and it has already shipped this AM! I am going to do the Royal New Zealand Air Force scheme... Kind of excited but I have a ton of projects going now, so it may have to wait a little! That will give me time to find the correct paint colors and have them matched. :Cool:

[Boots Whirlygig]

I love my A4 but I’m afraid she’s no match to the Avanti S. At least speed wise. Fly with the Avanti guys and get smoked every time. Lol .

But the A4 beats the fantasy sport jet in COOL factor, hands down. Not even close. IMO.

[bill34207]

I'm beginning to think Freewing must have changed plastic suppliers for it's retract housings. I had a less than ideal landing with mine last Sunday and bent the strut connector pin. Finally got around to pulling it out last night to change it out and found the retract housing had cracked. (Badly at that).
I checked spare parts and according to Motion's site it's the same as used in the Stinger 90, 90 mm F-15, T-45, etc. I have had lots worse landings with the T-45 that bent the pin but did not damage the retract unit itself. Luckily, I had a spare one for the Stinger 90 on my shelf so installed it and went on with it.

[dahawk]

Does the A4 have the same power as the Avanti S 80mm. Avanti has power to spare. Much better than the 90mm FW F16 and T45.

I love my A4 but I’m afraid she’s no match to the Avanti S. At least speed wise. Fly with the Avanti guys and get smoked every time. Lol .

[RCjetdude]

No pics... would love to see them.

[Pheonix]

Finally got my A4 together. This was a cool project to work on. Now, own to the B 24.