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

[xplaneguy]

Anybody have any idea what the thing in the red box is? It looks like it has a nose cone on it so I don't think it is a rocket launcher...

I think you may be looking at two different things in that Lou Drendel illustration. Rocket pod on the outside pylon and a napalm pod on the inside.

[RCjetdude]

Interestingly enough there is a picture of that same plane in the book and it has the LAU-10 there.

[xplaneguy]

Yeah...after further research, I believe the illustration shows two LAU-10s the inboard has the nose cover installed.

[RCjetdude]

So they could have a nose cover?

[crxmanpat]

Test run of decals for the AGM-12 Bullpup. I'm happy with the sizing, so I'll get them set up to make available for purchase. Same as for the A-10, $5 shipped to the US and Canada.

Some notes. As there are raised lines for the stripes, I went ahead and just masked and painted them on. I did this for two reasons; if I did decals, they'd have to be done on white backed paper (everything else is on clear backed), and it allows the modeler to paint the stripes whatever color they wish. I also painted the exhaust black.

I think they came out pretty well and really dresses them up. Not sure If I'm going to do anything for the tanks though.

[RCjetdude]

Test run of decals for the AGM-12 Bullpup. I'm happy with the sizing, so I'll get them set up to make available for purchase. Same as for the A-10, $5 shipped to the US and Canada.

Some notes. As there are raised lines for the stripes, I went ahead and just masked and painted them on. I did this for two reasons; if I did decals, they'd have to be done on white backed paper (everything else is on clear backed), and it allows the modeler to paint the stripes whatever color they wish. I also painted the exhaust black.

I think they came out pretty well and really dresses them up. Not sure If I'm going to do anything for the tanks though.

Take my money again please...

[xplaneguy]

So they could have a nose cover?

Yes sir!

[xplaneguy]

Test run of decals for the AGM-12 Bullpup. I'm happy with the sizing, so I'll get them set up to make available for purchase. Same as for the A-10, $5 shipped to the US and Canada.

Looks just like my Estes Bullpup. Nice job!

[crxmanpat]

Looks just like my Estes Bullpup. Nice job!

Thanks. I used that for the markings for the most part. But left off the US AIR FORCE of course. ;)

[bill34207]

Basics done. Still need to CG and set control throws.

[xplaneguy]

Nicely done, Bill!

[Drill Sergeant]

Take my money again please...

Hey RC Jet Dude are you planning to bring your Camouflage A-10 and your new A-4 Skyhawk to E Week at Triple Tree at the end of the month?

[Drill Sergeant]

You can have my spare.

Hey TiredIronGRB are you planning to bring your new A-4 Skyhawk to E Week at Triple Tree at the end of the month?

[OV10]

Yes sir!

Good detective work Tony ;)
After zooming in real close I believe however it is only one LAU-10 cause there is no inner/outer rack on Sta 1 and on Sta 2 is a six pack of Mk 81 Snakeyes which leaves no space on Sta 1 for a multi rack setup.
For those that want to know what a Snakeye is, it's a variant to the Mk 81 and 82 bombs with the Mark 14 TRD (Tail Retarding Device).
Back in the day it paid to have as roommates an AO1 - Aviation Ordinance Petty Officer First Class and a Second Class Petty Officer EOD SEAL.
I also happened to be an AQ - Aviation Fire Control (Computer/Nav/Inertial/Radar and Weapons release platforms on the A-6).
GO NAVY

[RCjetdude]

Hey RC Jet Dude are you planning to bring your Camouflage A-10 and your new A-4 Skyhawk to E Week at Triple Tree at the end of the month?

Hey Carlos, yes, I plan to bring both of my A-10's, my A-4 and a few more planes with me to eWeek. Are you going to be there too?

[T.J.]

Got mine together last night. Went with the navy scheme. Everything went smooth. Only concern is the nose gear has a ton of slop. I took retract out and tryed to figure out how to tighten it up. I stripped one of the Allen set screws on the strut too. What a pain. Is some slop normal? This is my first freewing. Any help would be appreciated. Also anyone know if the avanti nose gear will fit on the a4? I hate that tiny nose wheel.

[TomPatton]

Got mine together last night. Went with the navy scheme. Everything went smooth. Only concern is the nose gear has a ton of slop. I took retract out and tryed to figure out how to tighten it up. I stripped one of the Allen set screws on the strut too. What a pain. Is some slop normal? This is my first freewing. Any help would be appreciated. Also anyone know if the avanti nose gear will fit on the a4? I hate that tiny nose wheel.

My nose gear is the same, a lot of play. I also have the Avanti, A-10, Stinger 90 and all are the same. I understand they are made that way intentionally because if they are tight they were prone to breaking...

[TiredIronGRB]

:Cool:

Hey TiredIronGRB are you planning to bring your new A-4 Skyhawk to E Week at Triple Tree at the end of the month?

More than likely

[TiredIronGRB]

Basics done. Still need to CG and set control throws.

Looks great Bill! I'm waiting on graphics...

[xplaneguy]

Good detective work Tony ;)
After zooming in real close I believe however it is only one LAU-10 cause there is no inner/outer rack on Sta 1 and on Sta 2 is a six pack of Mk 81 Snakeyes which leaves no space on Sta 1 for a multi rack setup.
For those that want to know what a Snakeye is, it's a variant to the Mk 81 and 82 bombs with the Mark 14 TRD (Tail Retarding Device).
Back in the day it paid to have as roommates an AO1 - Aviation Ordinance Petty Officer First Class and a Second Class Petty Officer EOD SEAL.
I also happened to be an AQ - Aviation Fire Control (Computer/Nav/Inertial/Radar and Weapons release platforms on the A-6).
GO NAVY

Thanks Charlie! Agree, looks like one LAU-10 in that illustration. My phone was sort of helpful earlier, except for the zoom feature. ;)