Official FlightLine RC 1600mm F7F-3 Tigercat Thread

[Brandon Moon]

That is a beautiful shot....Looks like the real deal :)

[xplaneguy]

Sweet image Jon! :)

[xplaneguy]

Here's an exclusive image for the dedicated Hobby Squawk members. More photos and another video coming tomorrow.

[farmflyer]

This is the correct Teaser video link that should have been on the first post.

https://vimeo.com/192823763

And here is a YouTube Video...Excellent flight

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91DaSCZbCVE

Thanks for posting the video very informative great camera work and what a beautiful sky.

[Bajora]

LOVE that photo Tony! Beautiful! Nice subject with a gorgeous backdrop.

[xplaneguy]

Thanks Jon! It means a lot coming from you, much appreciated.

P.S. - It's a 6:30am shot taken on my day off. Sometimes, as you know, you just have to get it. ;)

[Delizar]

I am glad to see that the post I made over on the Request thread was wrong . Very clever use of that plywood cage over the front gear , to squeeze in 2 batteries . 

[Bajora]

A photo of a close-in pass ... real close!

[xplaneguy]

During the week prior and during Veterans Day, Alpha allowed Evelyn and I to babysit/enjoy his Tigercat at our home. I can report that his Tiger was well-behaved, lots of fun, and a joy to have in our home. ;) :)

As you all have seen thus far, this model is a work of art and in the preview video, I used a bunch of adjectives to describe the maiden flight experience. When you see it up close, you'll truly appreciated the level of detail and time invested in getting this plane right. As the old saying goes, if it looks right it will fly right......well, the FlightlineRC F7F-3 is the "BEST" twin powered RC warbird I have ever flown. :)

I can tell you that the FlightlineRC/Motion RC Team invest a lot of time and energy in getting these incredible models right for all of us. Working directly with the original aircraft manufacturer is the key, which they do. More importantly, by taking these important steps, the Flightline/Motion RC Team honor the men and women who built, flew, maintained and supported these iconic aircraft. Kudos once again for your outstanding efforts team. :)

[TiredIronGRB]

Gorgeous! Can't wait to get one.

[Bajora]

Pet-sitting Alphas TC ... LOL

[Bajora]

Marines #12 heading up on a flight yesterday ...

[Ron1950]

Jon you still got it when taking pics of these planes....great shots bud

[xplaneguy]

FlightlineRC F7F-3 Tigercat flown on Veterans Day, using two Admiral 4S 4000 batteries:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sF-malgZ0dU

[Brandon Moon]

Beautiful flight....well done. wish my video had turned out that well

[Alpha]

Excellent video, Tony, thanks for sharing! Your video shows just how slowly the Tigercat can be flown while under full control. I love the butte in the background, too! Clean filming by Evelyn, as always. I know it was an early morning that day but thanks for capturing a video. More to come this weekend ;)

For those watching, Tony is flying the aircraft on my radio, using the instruction manual's recommended CG and settings. The elevator down mix as recommended in the manual gives rock solid handling in the transition to flaps.

In certain ways, I liken this bird's handling most closely to the Carbon Z T-28: The definition of "Relaxing".

[xplaneguy]

Thanks Brandon and Alpha! Evelyn said, Thank you! :)

[Evoman]

What a joy it was to find out there is going to be an RC model of 7F7 Tigercat! I was introduced to the Tigercat when it was added to the American tree in the War Thunder flight simulator about 2 years ago. It has since become my favorite twin engine prop plane I have flown in War Thunder with the ME 410 a 2nd favorite. It is a very versatile plane able carry out fighter and ground attack roles. Given my experience with this plane it should make for a great powerful RC plane.

I urge every RC pilot to check out War Thunder. It is a great way to become more familiar with all these great warbirds. The game can be downloaded for free for PC, PS4, OS X and Linux.

[Bajora]

Jon you still got it when taking pics of these planes....great shots bud

Another reminder and disclaimer ... my daughter shoots probably 50-60 % of the photos that I post. ;) I do spend a little time processing them but she is the real brains of the operation.

[Brandon Moon]

Another reminder and disclaimer ... my daughter shoots probably 50-60 % of the photos that I post. ;) I do spend a little time processing them but she is the real brains of the operation.

Well my hats off to her. She does fabulous work and I'm super impressed...may have to come up there some time and have some of mine shot....that would tickle me to death. Now to just find the time and an 18 wheeler to bring them all ;)