OFFICIAL ENTRY THREAD | 2022 MARCH MAYHEM CUSTOM AIRCRAFT CHALLENGE | MOTION RC

[Elbee]

...my Flightline P-38L that I built a few years ago. I changed the paint scheme

Dave, She's a beauty, Sir. Best, Steve

[davegee]

Since we are allowed to enter two aircraft for the contest, one of which will be chosen by the judges to compete, I'm adding my Flightline P-38L that I built a few years ago. I changed the paint scheme to one that was flown by Col. Hub Zemke, who took charge of the 379th Fighter Group out of England during WWII. The "Z" on the vertical fin is part of his special touch on his personal aircraft. This photo was taken a few summers ago in Colorado, shortly after a thundershower had moved over the field.

[ronhayes21]

Here is my custom painted Freewing F35

[Ducecoop]

[James]

gjarossy - Just to clarify, anyone can enter as many custom Motion RC planes/helis as they wish here. The rules are that when we select the 64 entries that will be a part of the tournament we will have 64 different pilots represented. So, in other words, only 1 aircraft per pilot will be able to make the tournament.

So both your L-39 and F-16 above are fantastic entries, but only 1 of them will represent you in the tournament if it is deemed one of the best 64 that have been entered. By entering multiple aircraft you have left the decision to us as far as which of your entries may make it.

That said though if we choose the L-39, that means the F-16 can be re-entered next year. We don't want to have any of the 64 aircraft that made a previous tournament in the next one.

They look excellent by the way. As with past years we have a tall task this year trying to find the best 64

[gjarossy]

The contest rules allow for up to x2 entries, so I would like to add an example of my F-16. Some squadrons in northern Europe compete in an annual "Tiger" competition. Photos of the full-size aircraft can also be found on the internet. I really liked this scheme because it provides a nice balance of a striking visual while maintaining the great outlines of the F-16. It looks just beautiful in flight. Thanks again for looking and my best regards to all!

[gjarossy]

Here is my L-39 entry. The paint scheme is the same as an existing privately-owned jet in Texas. The camo was quite difficult to apply...having gone through many rolls of low-tack tape. I upgraded the cockpit details including adding an inner canopy frame. This adds depth and width similar to the full-scale example. I also added pilot-tube and engine inlet covers for when the jet is parked. I am glad that I was able to share!

[Ixcalibur]

My Freewing T-1 converted to the T-45 Goshawk in the Blazer 200 Centennial of Naval Aviation Livery…Texas Training Wing 2.
Added dual nose wheel, tail hook, sheepskin seats, and cockpit detail.

[MeyerVW]

That NKC-135 is something else.

[Badbowtie5624]

Southwest Airlines AL37
those tail stripes are such a pain!!!

[Planekrzy]

[Look ma, no trim]

Here is my F-14 in the Corasair Jolly-Roger scheme..I hope you all like her!

[James]

holy smokes 8492ndIOWA!

[8492ndIOWA]

Rob Thomas is in the building lady's and gentlemen and without further delay, I'd like too introduce y'all
too a fine piece of reconnaissance equipment no longer used by the United States Air Force..
something I refer too as, A RARE BEAST!!!! Probably the hardest modification I've done so far too a Motion Rc model....

NKC-135E "Big Crow I"

[bWhit7534]

Freewing Jas-39 Gripen with smoke. Works with 1 min smoke so far. Top paint is gold trim inspired by my Saab 9-5 aero. They both handle similarly, takes a bit from stop but keeps going faster and faster.

[Dermothightower]

Aer Lingus 1996 livery Freewing Al37

[Grossman56]

I just love to scan through all the amazing work you guys have been doing. Wasn't that long ago on Hobbysquawk that you wouldn't see a lot of customized airplanes, now look!
All of you are pushing it to the next level, you're all winners in my book!

Grossman56

[Manuel]

[T34mentor]

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