I’ve always used windex on my vinyl graphics. Just dab them when you have them in place like you would water applied decals with something to make sure you have all the windex out from underneath. As they dry the sticky comes back. I’ve tried the spray and preferred windex. Don’t remember why since it’s been almost 20 yrs.
With the decals gloss the service first with gloss coat, apply the decals maybe in thirds if it’s to large to apply in one section. Flat coat the model when finished.
Easiest way to make your airbrake is going to be thermoplastic splinting material. Cut to rough shape, boil or steam until pliable, lay on model and form using tongue depressers or spudging tool, then cut to final dimensions and paint. No CAD needed and can be made as a single piece instead of having to have a joint if your 3d print volume is less than the airbrake footprint. It is also reformable over and over so you can get the perfect fit.
@@MotionRC side note: I did the maiden on my L-39 today, pretty sure the gyro in the Admiral receiver or the receiver itself freaked out. Just completed a turn to land, wings were level, and it did a nose dive full throttle straight into the ground... About the only thing salvageable are the ESC, MCB-E, and EDF... Have you seen anything like this happen before? Any possibility of at least a partial credit on the ARF+ L-39 for me to transplant the electronics into?
Decal application: See Callie's instruction page. Definitely apply the bigger ones using wet application technique. I would just let it warp over the ridges, not cut anything.
Think about this, paint the tail white. The white can be cut out just around hard areas. Air brake, maybe cut out. Put spring hinges, and hold down w/ earth mags.
Don't put two drop tanks under the wings of the C model. C Models NEVER had 2 drop tanks under each wing. It will just look silly.....SMDH You need a tech advisor...
@@MotionRC A real F/A-18A/B/C/D can only use a maximum of 3 drop tanks. One on the centerline and one on each inboard wing pylon. The outboard under-wing pylons are not "wet". The image in your video is probably a cargo/baggage pod on the outboard pylon. The Hornet NATOPS manual details the fuel system, section 2-2. An F/A-18E/F Super Hornet can use a maximum of 5, one centerline and two on each wing.
@@MotionRC Those are ALL E or F models not A, B, C, or D. There's not even connections for drop tanks on the outer pylons on the C model. On rare occasion they will carry a luggage pod (WW2 style drop tank) on an outside pylon, but they are small and funny looking on them. Trust me I'm a Legacy Hornet Mechanic.
Fantastic F18!!!
Love you guys!!!!
I’ve always used windex on my vinyl graphics. Just dab them when you have them in place like you would water applied decals with something to make sure you have all the windex out from underneath. As they dry the sticky comes back. I’ve tried the spray and preferred windex. Don’t remember why since it’s been almost 20 yrs.
Really nice work on the F18. Freewing is the best. Great video James.
Apply the decal for the tail wet using a mild soapy solution and water. Use Callies application instructions for doing that
Looks great James, I look forward to seeing it at NEFI!
Check out our hobbysquawk thread. Posting pics of the process. She's gonna be sweet
With the decals gloss the service first with gloss coat, apply the decals maybe in thirds if it’s to large to apply in one section.
Flat coat the model when finished.
Easiest way to make your airbrake is going to be thermoplastic splinting material. Cut to rough shape, boil or steam until pliable, lay on model and form using tongue depressers or spudging tool, then cut to final dimensions and paint. No CAD needed and can be made as a single piece instead of having to have a joint if your 3d print volume is less than the airbrake footprint. It is also reformable over and over so you can get the perfect fit.
This is a great idea! Thanks for the tips!
@@MotionRC side note: I did the maiden on my L-39 today, pretty sure the gyro in the Admiral receiver or the receiver itself freaked out. Just completed a turn to land, wings were level, and it did a nose dive full throttle straight into the ground... About the only thing salvageable are the ESC, MCB-E, and EDF... Have you seen anything like this happen before? Any possibility of at least a partial credit on the ARF+ L-39 for me to transplant the electronics into?
@@mdoering sorry to hear that. That's something you have to contact our CS team about.
Great, I will order one ASAP !!
I really hope Airliner scale from freewing..the best foamy plane brand.. thumbs up 👍
Decal application: See Callie's instruction page. Definitely apply the bigger ones using wet application technique. I would just let it warp over the ridges, not cut anything.
Great video James!
Thanks Dave!
Think about this, paint the tail white. The white can be cut out just around hard areas. Air brake, maybe cut out. Put spring hinges, and hold down w/ earth mags.
Oooh. I like that idea. Just painted the tails white today, going to wait until tomorrow to tackle those tail decals
The spring hinges , the only company that I know of is LX. I have extra if you need I’ll ship to you. Don’t tell nobody and I want.HaHa 🤫👍🏻
Still a working air brake would be pretty cool you could do it with a small 5 gram servo to keep the weight down
How about you show elevator neutral position when you show jets, not always clear in manual, and much clearer if you point out it on camera.
need a more scale super hornet and F14 Tomcat. with operational gear doors and scale gear.
I want one!! I will wanna do a Top Gun Aggressor blue/grey soviet scheme with the red targeting sensor on the wing tips!
I’d get one of these and do it as a JOLLY ROGERS. Also the F-14 would be cool if they did a version of the GI Joe F-14.
Is that the same jet I saw you crash in a different video ?
Estes mini rockets would work for your missile
Don’t know about you, but l like FW F-14 ordinance. Just me.
Make a mold from the kit and vacuform a plastic one!!
CAD Fusion 360 for the airbrake! Shouldnt be to hard.
DCS!
3d print a static air brake!
I have an idea for this. I don't know CAD
Motion RC send a f-18 and I’ll cad it for ya 😜
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Don't put two drop tanks under the wings of the C model. C Models NEVER had 2 drop tanks under each wing. It will just look silly.....SMDH You need a tech advisor...
I have pics in the video with a real one having that load out. We'll see what I can 3d print for her
@@MotionRC A real F/A-18A/B/C/D can only use a maximum of 3 drop tanks. One on the centerline and one on each inboard wing pylon. The outboard under-wing pylons are not "wet". The image in your video is probably a cargo/baggage pod on the outboard pylon. The Hornet NATOPS manual details the fuel system, section 2-2. An F/A-18E/F Super Hornet can use a maximum of 5, one centerline and two on each wing.
@@MotionRC Those are ALL E or F models not A, B, C, or D. There's not even connections for drop tanks on the outer pylons on the C model. On rare occasion they will carry a luggage pod (WW2 style drop tank) on an outside pylon, but they are small and funny looking on them. Trust me I'm a Legacy Hornet Mechanic.
@@Cowboylifesaver I hear you guys. I am going Sidewinders on the wing tips, gbu-12 on the outer wing pylon, fuel tanks on the inner pylons)