Freewing F/A-18C Hornet 90mm EDF Jet - Build Video - Motion RC

[@mrt1035]

Awesome James, just preordered my ARF so I can put my own electronics in it. This BA is long overdue.

[@flyingant2557]

Great job James! So excited to have this one coming. Making space in the hangar won’t be the easy part though. Means something has to go.😩

[@MotionRC]

nothing goes. Build more house. ;)

[@dtkristy1]

Ordered! Good job James. I'm finally getting into the EDF's with the Avanti S recently and now this one. See you at Joe Nall!

[@MotionRC]

Awesome! See you there! Let's do some avanti formation

[@ArthurRC]

David Kristy haha same for me...started 2 months ago with Freewing Stinger 90mm Deluxe, then Freewing F-22 Raptor 8S and yesterday Freewing F18 64mm...I’m afraid I’m falling in love with EDF🙈😉

[@fern6978]

Couldn't resist... Preordered! I'm sure I'll do a custom grey version down the line ha! 😎

[@josipvrandecic2472]

Hello James, it is always useful to look at your work, some are not happy but I call it spoiled. Keep going..Cheers buddy.

[@BenandUTube2012]

May have to have one ! I would have liked to see the Receiver and Gyro mounting . That can be a real challenge on a jet . THX For the Great Vid.

[@andysmith4394]

Nice jet even better to have decals applied 😀 🕹🛩

[@AzorAhai1209]

Nice scale updates and features for this version, but it's time you also do it with the F-14 as well.

[@KillerKev1961]

The only thing I didnt like was the quality or lack of with the clevis. They didnt even include fuel tub pieces to secure the arms. I beefed all of mine up and now they wont detach and there is zero slop. Other than that, the quality is outstanding.

[@cubanh22]

Veryyyy niceee motion rc I lovee this model !!!

[@WarbirdFan66]

the model i love too, but man this is so not my color

[@smirkingdevil]

I really enjoyed this video. My only question is what level of RC enthusiast is this meant for? Your unboxing and assembly made it look easy, but I suspect actually flying this requires some expert level experience. Thanks again for the video!

[@jayceondean3768]

InstaBlaster.

[@TONYTIGER2121]

@motionrc anyway you can do a video hookinng up a3l gyro with newer blue boxes plz

[@MotionRC]

nothing about this blue box changes the function of the gyro. Just take the aileron, elevator and rudder lead that come out of the blue box and put them into the gyro first and then to the RX. no difference

[@TONYTIGER2121]

@@MotionRC copy that thank you it all worked out

[@williewideback]

NICE!!!

[@txkflier]

Two E’s in Freewing..

[@MotionRC]

Hahahaha. Wow, never noticed that error. It's extra free now

[@Icarusthe2nd_RC_and_friends]

Excellent vid again James, just love the hidden elevator servos ! Just one more question for us grass pilots: is the front trailing link fully functional - does the front wheel move backwards ? Thanks & greetings from Belgium (Icarus the 2nd)

[@wormhole331]

Should be. My avanti and f15 are functional so I'm sure those are too.

[@gavinwilkins5466]

It's a LEX L.E.X witch means leading edge extension not wing root glove

[@MotionRC]

:(

[@gavinwilkins5466]

@@MotionRC I am sorry I hate people saying wing root glove + u ask any real f18 pilot and they will say Leading edge extension

[@racerx600rr]

Gavin Wilkins yes it is referred to as a LEX. The term wing root glove comes from the F-14 tomcat, referring to the same area that the hornet calls the LEX. The tomcat calls it a glove for obvious reasons and that term has been used, albeit incorrect, for the same area on the hornet.

[@SmokeysOutpost]

I just recently acquired the ARF Plus version. How do I install the Upgraded fan?

[@carlo8336]

salve bella dimostrazione, vorrei sapere se il modello puo' andare a 8 celle, e' le due fessure laterali che partono dalle prese d'aria per poi salire fin sopra la fusoliera che funzione anno? grazie

[@WarbirdFan66]

love the F-18, and i hope you will bring this one in a different color scheme one day, this is so not my color...

[@MotionRC]

we have a Base Gray available now! Check the links in the description

[@bturby]

Anyone know how to get the decals off the sheet? There was no instructions for the decals

[@tomspeed2000]

I want order one of this thing soon just I don’t know between F14, F16,F15 , F4 and F5 which one are best to choice .. i like more F14 but im afraid is a little hard for me to rebuild it, look like F15 is more ready to fly right after opening the box ;)

[@aerospacematt9147]

I heard somewhere you could put an 80mm EDF in this bird. I wrecked a competitive brand 80mm Jet, and I was wondering if it really was possible to put an 80 in here and how that would effect the CG?

[@MotionRC]

Yes it can fly on an 80 and comes with an adapter to make it fit. We have seen some customer videos of it flown on the 80

[@planestomp]

Got the behr color for the yellow?

[@clarkmckee4700]

The Blue Angels landing gear struts are white not silver and also, its missing the red nav light on the top of the fuselage

[@MotionRC]

yes they are, but those are easily customizable. When making an RC model we have to pick and choose the amount of features we can include. Every addition adds cost. So there is a balance that has to be had.

[@EDF_FANatic]

How do you put the decals on ????

[@williamkanehl7175]

What receiver do I use?

[@jderobertis2003]

James, what airplane stand were you using in the video, awesome looking plane.

[@markusklein9774]

Hey Motion what now 1,44m length or 1,50m, on the webside is 1,50m.???

[@IntegrityRC]

I still want to see the ESC mount and placement please. Would be great if you could post some photos on Hobbysquawk or something.

[@MotionRC]

Just posted them for you, check here: www.hobbysquawk.com/forum/rc-airplanes/jets-and-edfs/186270-official-freewing-f-a-18c-hornet-90mm-edf-thread?p=191848#post191848

[@IntegrityRC]

@@MotionRC Excellent, thank you so much. This is VERY helpful, and a nice shot of some of the interior duct work also. Thank you again for going above and beyond for your customers.

[@MotionRC]

no problem. the least we could do. Mad I didn't do it in the video

[@IntegrityRC]

@@MotionRC I somehow get the feeling like I'm in the minority on wanting to see things like that. I think most people will be happy with the stock setup and aim to just get that. So it's probably not a big deal to most customers if you don't show this stuff. I couldn't blame you for not thinking to do it. But since there is a smaller minority of folks like myself who will want to do 8S or just use other equipment. It's a really great thing that you engage with your customer base in this way and are willing to take the extra time and put in that effort for us. Thank you.

[@michelefusco773]

Hello. I wanted to ask you how do you put the stickers on the model, I took it too and built it all alone that I don't know how to put the stickers on, please help me please?

[@KawiRiderR636]

Any plans for an 8S version?

[@MotionRC]

There will not be no. Just the 6s.

[@HaiNguyen-hg5tu]

I want to know if F / a-18c aircraft are delivered to Vietnam
How much money to transport it to Vietnam?
thank you

[@mckaylundtuttle7962]

Any update when the rc after hours podcast will be for this f-18 ?

[@darrel_gg]

Lol this was on my recommended

[@darrel_gg]

Might aswell get one of these bad birds

[@cubanh22]

When should be available on motion rc??

[@MotionRC]

links are in the description. you can pre-order now

[@cubanh22]

@@MotionRC thanks guyss

[@wolfgangwagner4433]

Hey guys, just ordered the BA version. Now my question. I donˋt like to install the wing tip rails. Could there arise a aerodynamic issue or isnˋt that a problem at all? I think it should reduce drag anyway Bit what about the airflow?
THX and best regards

[@Cowboylifesaver]

The wingtip rails are part of the airplane, and it would look funny without them

[@MysaviorJesus]

Are the servos from China of good quality? Thx

[@funtimess2995]

what's the fly time you get with 6000 maH battery?

[@MotionRC]

Variable depending on throttle usage. But the weight gain of a 6000mAh tends to offset any time gained

[@cobatebak1811]

please answer, are you open tutoring to study airplane? and how much does it cost to study airplane with you?

[@MotionRC]

Not sure what you mean.the best help you can get is finding a local flying club and asking the members there

[@michaelkendall1637]

How the hell does it fly looks empty inside no fan no moter

[@angelotig]

What do I tell my wife??
I’m out of lies🤫

[@hamiltonshangar]

LOL

[@carlo8336]

hi good demonstration, I would like to know if the model can go to 8 cells, and the two side slots that start from the air intakes and then rise up above the fuselage which function year? thank you

[@sonyjhos8934]

Ada jual???

[@FlightLogProductions]

Why on earth would they not put magnets on the servo covers!?!?

[@MotionRC]

why on earth would they put magnets on the servo covers?

[@FlightLogProductions]

@@MotionRC So the servo’s can be accessed with out ungluing and regluing the covers?

[@MotionRC]

@@FlightLogProductions That would be a waste of money. Little glue and/or a screw will also be a better hold

[@FlightLogProductions]

@@MotionRC Screw would have been okay too.

[@MotionRC]

@@FlightLogProductions I never lost a servo cover on a plane I didn't crash

[@caseygray6028]

No gear retract?!

[@beyondxtream4056]

Please skip the hair grease ☺. Less "sales-man" and more hobby-promoter 😊. Further: great video presentation and lots of info. Thanks !

[@MotionRC]

had just gotten a fresh hair cut, my hair changes with the breeze, however it wants to go I let it go

[@beyondxtream4056]

@@MotionRC Let's stick to the Motion RC products, those are great. Keep up the enthoustiastic promo-video's. Forget the barber-issues. 😉 and keep the Motion RC good work up 😀 Thanks!!