Official Freewing 90mm F-4 Phantom II Thread

[the snake]

VeryNice TedB ... Cheers !!

That looks very nice, i wanted to find a good scheme for the Marines...

[Bobaroo]

Here's the BDA Camera view after installation. Now, when those SnakeEyes get released from this thing, there will be 'Much Rejoicing' . Enjoy

[Bobaroo]

That looks very nice, i wanted to find a good scheme for the Marines...

WellNow, ... There are Soooooooooo 'Many'. GL with That !!! Hahahahaha

[Bobaroo]

... Another set of Flights with the F-4. Never gets old. Enjoy !!

[Bobaroo]

Completed the Drag Coefficient testing today !! The Jet Flew Very well with the Full Compliment of Ord pictured here. Various Configurations were Flown, each requiring the usual minor trim changes as expected. Thankful there is no Major Resultant PDrag Issues to deal with here in the Full-Up Config. Once the 3DP Stuff gets Finalized and the new Drop-able Ord gets installed, the only difference between that and these Foam Stores will be a substantial Weight Delta... Which will pose a greater challenge than actually getting the Stuff to Drop !! I will be needing Fresh Packs for the next phase of this venture I'm thinking. The Admirals are getting noticeably Tired. ExcitingStuff !!!

[Bobaroo]

Anyway,... Here's how it looks with a FullLoad on the F-4. A bit 'Draggy' but not overly so. Not that much of a weight gain either being all FoamOrd. The Flight Videos will reveal the Characteristics in far greater detail than I can describe, but the flight portions with the Gyro turned 'Off' are somewhat 'Crazy' with maintenance of 'Roll Stability being the biggest challenge. With the Bomb Package moving around on the Pylons, you get some Weird Trim requirements that keep changing during the Flights... It can be managed, but it's just a pretty big workload.

But Hey,.. I get it, not everyone is into Flying 'DirtyJets' like this around for 3mins/20secs !! It's actually the 'Only' way to get my money out of them really, especially with the F-4. I'm very pleased with the 'Stock' performance on the 6S with all this stuff Hangin' off of it !!! I'm going to get an 8S F-4 put together and check those results with some evolved differences in the WingGeometry (LE Flaps) (SpeedBrakes) (Spoilers) ...etc. Maybe run a few OrdPackages under it eventually. This Airframe however will not support that as it's just about Run-Out !! But, it's been a 'SweetRide' for me. Hopefully others can derive some usefulness out of this project for their own Jets... and Dirty them up a 'LittleBit'.... 'FoamiesRule'.

[Hugh Wiedman]

Finally got my RC Geek afterburners installed in both my F-4's. These things are outstanding. With the aluminum foil tape in the exhaust tubes, even in bright daylight it shows up great.

[Elbee]

Finally got my RC Geek afterburners installed in both my F-4's. These things are outstanding.

Hugh, You are 'faster' now, Laddie! Looks awesome. Best, Steve

[Bobaroo]

The CollingsFoundation F-4 was running a mismatched pair of J79s in their Phantom for a while. They felt the need to explain this to the 'Crowds'.

[Bobaroo]

[mjet21]

Looks like Movie night at the Squawk! Need to have some pop corn next time.

Next movie I would like to see some ordnance drop, slow motion of people scattering about and maybe some dramatic narration ha ha!

Smooth landings Bobaroo... looks like you you've been practicing ha ha ha...
OK! OK! JUST JOKING, JUST JOKING! ,,, Don't get me banned now ha ha ha ha

[Biff767]

Successful maiden.. Nice flying airplane off the grass runway. Noticed a couple of things. Needs a nose up mix with gear down. Also, need full flaps for landing. Just wondering what flap setting folks are using for takeoff? Motionrc does it again! -Ken

[Elbee]

Biff767 , Lookin' Good, Sir. Congrats. Best, LB

[Greyhound61]

My Marines F-4 in full ordinance! Looking forward to the first sortie.

[James]

Successful maiden.. Nice flying airplane off the grass runway. Noticed a couple of things. Needs a nose up mix with gear down. Also, need full flaps for landing. Just wondering what flap setting folks are using for takeoff? Motionrc does it again! -Ken

Welcome to HobbySquawk Biff! Congrats on the successful maiden. I still use the book setting for flaps on my F-4.

[Elbee]

My Marines F-4 in full ordinance! Looking forward to the first sortie.

GH, Oorah! Love the detail, great work, Sir. I'll 'toss a nickle on the grass' for you. Best, LB

[Greyhound61]

Thank you LB 😊😊

[Hardway]

Elbee, is this you Bro???

[Hardway]

Or was it this one???

[Elbee]

Elbee, is this you Bro???

Hardway, For the record. both photos were taken 12hrs after my "Bachelor Party" and since no longer classified, those unrestricted photos are "Close Quarter Aerial Troop Support Maneuvers". One is "Opposite Gender Urban Recon" and the other is "Varmint Dispersion Prior to Advanced Troop Movement". These are SOP and practiced at the "Discretion of the Crew Chief". Best, LB