Freewing Factory Tour - Motion RC Live Ep. #15

[@alphamrc309]

Thanks for tuning in, y'all. Be proud of what you RC. Whether it was produced in an extensive multi-national operation, or bought off the shelf, or crafted in your basement from Popsicle sticks, your RC is the best kind of RC because it's *yours*.

[@mrtamtam1127]

Are you not interested in entering the Indonesian market? I can be your business partner in marketing in Indonesia

[@greghoff7303]

This stuff is great! I wouldn’t have gotten back into RC airplanes after 15 years if it wasn’t for Freewing & MotionRC! Keep it up!

[@Cyberjjc]

The effort and craftsmanship that goes into these things are incredible.

[@mikebird8290]

So GUTTED I missed it live. Have caught up now GREAT VERY INTERESTING video THANKYOU.🇬🇧🛫🛩️🚁✈️🛬♥️ MOTION RC 🇺🇸👍🤩

[@mikewhitaker2306]

Love seeing the behind-the-scenes and how complicated and complex these foamies really are to make

[@jeffarab4947]

Yes they are not easy think of the aircraft like a full size but scale down to foamy amazing isnt it

[@smileyhomeimprovementsjohn6165]

Great job. Wished they build all parts here in america.

[@garyseeseverything8615]

Motion rc is by far the best! I appreciate the craftsmanship great products everyday.

[@MotionRC]

Glad you like them!

[@samdish]

Most I've heard " suffice to say " EVER ! In my whole life & in a conversation

[@leepering6824]

Thanks for the factory tour i get bored of old guys at the field saying its just a fomie. its so much more than a chunk of foam. well done Motion Rc

[@Shauncat1]

I love my freewing rc jets that I have purchased over the last few years and still going on. Keep up the good work guys👌

[@patmorris123]

Love Motion RC. Best place to get my hobby on.

[@meyere30]

A lot more complex than I thought. Logistically that is interesting. Very neat.

[@richardrich6088]

Amazing video. Thanks. Very informative.

[@brianswiger9390]

Amazing! Thank you! Will continue to purchase products from you guys for videos like this! Admire the difficult work!

[@MotionRC]

Our pleasure! Much appreciated

[@Pierre19prt]

Thank you for those interesting production details !

[@mazdabaumann]

Cool that you show us the factory work. By the way, compliments on your homepage. By far the clearest in the RC World. Presentation and information down to the last detail. Motion RC Bravo

[@MotionRC]

Thanks 👍

[@edwinkania5286]

I know i'm late to the party but was busy .....................Impressive! I respect the industry and how hard it is to make a decent flying and fair priced RC aircraft. The sheer cost is staggering to get a company this size started. WoW! People are always making statements alluding to how things can be done better, they need to spend a day doing some of this work. The paint is awesome. I got my T-33 today and very impressive plane, can't wait to fly it. I would love to shadow Mr. Alpha for one week and take it all in. To repair my plane I goto Lowes to get it matched in latex and it is usually a very close match. I am very happy with the products MotionRC has supplied to me. That F-14 is awesome. How it's made Rc Airplanes

[@JOSHFLYBOY007]

Awesome seeing all of the hard working people and innovation that allow us to be blessed enough have such a great hobby! Great info Alfa! Good job hosting this for us James!

[@andrewterbizan9089]

Great Tour loved every minute. I live in Australia and have purchased 3 of your birds so far, Super scale F-15 90mm, The Super scale twin 80mm A-10 and the F-14 Tomcat love them all keep up the great work guy's.

[@calvingifford9442]

Very informative, neat video! Never built an RC but as a lifelong static display modeller I can appreciate the work that goes into those kits!

[@MotionRC]

Thanks so much. So RC models nowadays could pass for static kits! Lots of RC'ers customize, paint, and weather their RC's. Very fun

[@DrBrian0450]

these are the best videos you can do for your buyers! Awesome!

[@alaingillares5775]

Supere idée que vous avez eu là!Merci du sud de la France

[@AN-ce1nd]

I only buy from Motion RC. Excellent quality and replacement parts fit like a glove.

[@MotionRC]

Thanks so much! Appreciate it

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

Fantastic caught most of it live, finished here. Thank you Alpha, James, and Everyone that makes these great planes, Jeff in LA USA

[@Airguardian]

Okay, okay... been a year already, it's about time for a Factory Tour 2.0 video, right? :DDD

[@mkroeseler]

Thank you ! Very good Video ! Best Regards Martin (Berlin , Germany)

[@guisblacio]

Thanks for the very interesting factory tour. Motion RC and Freewing keep up the good work.

[@georgewatts9361]

Thanks for doing this today and each Friday!

[@brendanhobbart]

Just wanted to thank you guys for this video. For whatever reason, my foamies have always felt like the cheap alternatives to built-up planes. This video has given me a very different perspective on how much care and effort goes into creating these great value options. They are no longer less than their balsa counterparts in my eyes. Thanks a lot for that! Should be taking delivery of my T-33 today so I'm excited to see it in person!

[@MotionRC]

Thanks for the awesome feedback Brendan! Enjoy that T-33.

[@rhuffines13]

James and Alpha this was a great informational video , great job guys

[@gregduncan3713]

I have the Small F 18, great fun to fly, thank you for the tour

[@marc-andrelacombe9759]

Thank you nice video

[@boss2234]

This is a grate show.

[@2erc22]

Absolutely fantastic video 👍

[@Reptielenfreak]

oke its was a long time ago but this is one awesome video/stream very intresting to get a view of the machines involved

[@billbollinger7305]

I worked for Venmo we had same injection machines like that, we made all the plastic bumpers for GM ya it's pretty cool how they work.

[@Grossman2868]

Great show guys!! I was looking very hard for the 1600 mm Bearcat!! LOL

[@mrt10352]

Thanks for all you do, this is truly a fun and exciting hobby and am always looking forward to the new releases. One of these days Alpha, F-105 Thud (90) 🤨😂

[@dazspurs9899]

I used to buy horizon hobby (expensive) and hobby king planes (never any spare parts available),since I found motion RC I've never looked back great prices and quality on my 4th motion RC plane👍🏻

[@MotionRC]

Thanks so much for that! What planes you have now?

[@dazspurs9899]

@@MotionRC 2x lippish p15 64mm,mig 15 64mm and the flightline fw190D dora

[@mikessi]

Great Show. Please do more of these.

[@MotionRC]

Will do

[@Grossman2868]

One thing I'd really like to see is how they build a wing, say on the 1600mm Spitfire. It would be interesting to see how the different wood and metal pieces are set into the mold, thing like that

[@shelbyseelbach9568]

I love that motion is expanding. Any plans for a line of balsa kits? Horizon killed them and left a void in the 40-60 size warbird kit market. As a builder, I would love to see something happen in this direction. I try not to buy ARFs if there is a kit version available. I much prefer to build, I can't be the only one?

[@gerardjones7881]

Same here, the most enjoyable projects I have ever built were from plans. The learning curve was steep and I had to buy a better scroll saw (sears $120) after my dremel saw fell apart.

[@62heliman]

awesome factory tour.

[@maxsmodels]

I have the Freewing ME-262. Impressive plane.

[@RobisonRacing68]

The paint stuff was very interesting.

[@rafaeltorres2886]

Thank you.

[@MrCabeson78]

1st time watching , this was great I’m gonna watch the other ones too

[@theborg269x]

Im not going to lie this makes me want to buy something even more then normal

[@joesphbrown7322]

As some one who set and watch your team build the planes and see some flying around here! But the tarmac is empty cause of this COVID 19! My hope some time in the next month our so to hear the engines wine and see some fly by!

[@FlyShamu]

Outstanding show! Thanks guys. Now, how about a NAVY Vigilante?? 6S. :-)

[@sector7offshore]

Like loved it❤next video the engineers that design these and their can or can't.

[@CalebT_RC]

A B-25 would nice like the B-24 where it has 2 different noses, but for the Mitchell, it could have the H or the J model noses

[@francisconti9085]

Ooooh ya! Thank you everyone, the "foamie" has come a long way, still working on my big Freewing 80mm A-10C putting some awsome details in and possibly getting a SECOND one in different color paint as an '80's era Tankbuster with foam bomb drop! Also looking @ the 90mm F-22! 😎👍

[@georgespapillon364]

Question ! What is that green, white, and silver racer on your back wall ? Which ice makes those ?

[@winnerwolf9546]

Awesome company

[@jeffarab4947]

Just got a avanti the OG one 12 blade awesome man better then the eflite fms viper love it good job even tho I'm late getting the avanti lmao

[@TheAirplaneGuys]

great content!!!!!

[@jamestunstell9255]

I like it , I would like to see private jets......Avanti P-180 maybe?

[@quantonne]

Hi james When are they going to bring out a new large British warbirds (hawker tempest)

[@MotionRC]

That not information we'd ever divulge. Our answers is "everything is coming, just a matter of time"

[@kempsjoeri8949]

@@MotionRC i don't have time !

[@stevelhamon2031]

Please make a B1 Lancer.

[@mersyndol]

Covid-19 just killed my delivery of freewing F-18c into Australia.

[@sector7offshore]

One thing this reveals the price isn't as dependent on the size of the model it's just a little more foam....

[@MotionRC]

Not true at all. Electronics change, box size, so many factors involved. This was a glance

[@sector7offshore]

@@MotionRC how does the size increase the part count needing more factory locations small or large your part count comes from how the model is designed.... I understand there will be a little internal bracing and you'll have a large fan/motor maybe some higher torque servos but most everything else is going to be similar enough to not match the added~$200 going from a 70 sized model to a 90

[@alphamrc309]

Larger mold frame, higher cost per pull, more sub-assembly parts. Also, more engineering time since larger and heavier means faster and more dangerous, so longer testing regimen with more involved mathematical modeling. Component cost is significant, considering a 70mm bird with eight 9g plastic servos versus a 90mm bird with 10+ servos most of which are 17g DMG and upwards of 25g, plus wiring harnesses, lighting, etc. Also, larger planes use different hinges which are more complex to assemble (captive hinge with nylon hinges and sheathed foam cover, meaning more mold space). Larger planes foam and plastic weight is higher, billed per gram, and larger surface area of the aircraft means larger copper paint masks, and usually more surface area of decal sheets, often waterside and vinyl (separate printers) with higher MOQs billed per sheet. Some 90mms have four times more sheets than a 70mm. Plus the larger box size leads to fewer models per container and larger box size/weight leads to higher shipping cost. Not to mention the lower proportion of common parts which means slower amortization rate. Everything adds up.

[@jeffarab4947]

I think 80 mm should be max for size price and also the way they fly 70mm to 80mm is a excellent size for power and fun with it

[@marcoreviews]

Cool!!!

[@Maddmaxx1148]

Thanks for this tour. Its amazing how much it must cost for the design and tooling of each foam plane. Has Freewing considered making larger foam planes for turbines? I have a few HSD Jets and love them but it seems that Freewing is larger and could offer a larger verity of Turbine Jets and the quality is very good.

[@LowVoltage_FPV]

I just whent to the freewing website to see what models they have. I expected to see at most 12 models. Was I wrong! There are listed 60 models at least. Wow! Boggles the mind that there are so many people flying RC planes!

[@matthewjames2649]

Wow.. jc!! Ok I'll be good!! :)

[@jeffarab4947]

Freewing and fms kicks ass that's all lol I own f22 64mm fw mirage 2000 fw avanti 80mm fms f16 70mm fw f18 64 mm. All good stuff etc

[@gregpopp4847]

Wouldnt it be great if we could manufacture these planes in our OWN country !!

[@shelbyseelbach9568]

No one is stopping you.

[@MontyGumby]

you go right ahead

[@toysforboysrc]

Can you please share your link video of the 5th episode on the painting stage of the foam planes?

[@jeffarab4947]

Hope FREEWING MAKES A RAFALE...... that be sweet 70mm or 80

[@krystalbrooks6869]

Most of the time when I buy an RC airplane. I spend more time stripping the decals and paint off the plane. One for weight purposes. I can careless about a realistic paint job. Two, if I do want it painted. I usually have my own idea of what I want my plane to look like.

[@lorneh6232]

One thing I didn’t see asked was how complex is the process of getting the license from the original aircraft manufacturer? Have aircraft manufactures stood firm on this? Obviously Fock wolf wouldn’t seek such agreements so is it more favourable to market older aircraft.

[@briankmavpro5246]

Now we just need to buy these as a kit form. Not glued together so we can paint, mod the way we want.

[@MotionRC]

That question is answered in the show. Short answer, they just don't sell enough. Majority of buyers in this market, prefer a mostly finished product

[@rafaeltorres2886]

Too many environmental stuff makes it complex to deal with the EPA the US isn't what it was like 60yrs ago. I'm happy to get my planes no matter were they're built. thank you 😊

[@aidankenny200]

Where are your planes made ?

[@sector7offshore]

What about the manufacture of the strut machining, design, assembly

[@MotionRC]

Done at a different factory...future shows will get there

[@PLLuxuryReviews]

Joined The Viewing

[@boss2234]

Cool

[@Hunguerilla87]

THAT DRYING PROCESS IS NOT FOR STERILISATION. IT IS FOR REMOVING ALL THE MOIST AND WATER BETWEN THE CELLS OF THE PART MAKING IT MORE LIGHTER AR RIGID. PLEASE CORRECT THIS INFORMATION IN YOUR VID. THANKS

[@garybulmer3490]

Hi James, where are you from ? i can't quite tell from your accent

[@MotionRC]

Was born on Long Island, NY. Then did college in Boston. So I have a terrible mix going

[@douglasnefdt8448]

Will the Mosquito be coming back into production or even a 1700mm size

[@MotionRC]

Probably not. It wasn't a good seller

[@franknapolitano9144]

There should be a way to chemically develop a stronger foam material that has some elasticity rubber like properties. The light but denser and flexible foam materials used in the automotive Industry should be looked at for producing stronger foam aircraft.

[@MotionRC]

I'm sure it's been looked at by all the foam aircraft manufacturers but probably not cost-effective in the amounts used within our small industry compared to the auto-industry which I have to assume is 100's if not 1000's times larger. Push come to shove though, when your product is moving 60mph and above whether its a foam, balsa or composite aircraft, it's not going to survive a majority of crashes just like an automobile. There are probably good reasons why all manufacturers of foam-aircraft have settled on EPO as the best option for now

[@Karldron]

Does anyone know if this store ships to South America (Chile)

[@larsulrich3356]

It's like baking pancakes heavy metal style.

[@ricm96]

Great video. That A-10 is perfect example of weathering going too far. Those panel lines need to be toned down and you will end up with a more realistic result. Stay healthy.

[@MotionRC]

I know. 2 weeks back I did that as an example of how to use an airbrush. Will eventual primer it and repaint it entirely

[@ricm96]

@@MotionRC Now I understand. Stay awesome.

[@alphamrc309]

I consider it "pre-shading". Most modelers go very heavy in dark shades along panel lines and high wear areas. Airbrush the top gray over that A-10 to bring it all together and down a notch in intensity, and the final result will be satisfyingly realistic.

[@ricm96]

@@alphamrc309 Yes that fits in with the above description of the aircraft being a work-in-progress.

[@nicksrc908]

How long does the mold last? How many models?

[@billbolz4562]

yes, can hear him but would like ot see him too!

[@MotionRC]

Nobody sees Alpha. He's never shown his face on camera. Not his style ;)

[@shelbyseelbach9568]

@@MotionRC Just like the great and powerful OZ. IGNORE THE MAN BEHIND THE CURTAIN!

[@angelotig]

How about a twin 80 or 90mm Learjet!😃

[@sector7offshore]

Elon Musk has been repeating this comment, making the prototype is the easy part. Production increases the difficulty 1000 %

[@alphamrc309]

Absolutely. All of this effort over 18-24 months is just to get to the START of mass production. Then we need to actually produce them, package, ship, receive feedback, make adjustments if/as needed, and on and on for years. Meanwhile juggling the process for different models at different stages along that timeline. It's not easy, but it is fun!

[@mithrandir1313]

Every RC Plane is worth decent Servos and Electronics...

[@Andrew-uf6vq]

Was up guys

[@43rocket]

where is freewing warehouse?

[@krystalbrooks6869]

Thank goodness for 3D printers. Now people can design and print their own RC airplane. For a huge fraction less then buying it from major manufacturer.

[@Patricia-b4w2n]

Made in merica.🎉

[@mpojr]

blue box problems need to be addressed circuit thresholds are to weak.l know you cant make dent free foam but l would not mind paying a little more for better foam are maby even full composite.

[@marc-andrelacombe9759]

Hello everyone i'm looking for some floats for Rc airplane Amphibious floats anyone know if those float are available

[@edwardyeash465]

need a big C-17 80mm edfs

[@josephgilliand4]

"Mask" is not the word you want for those painting tools. "Stencil" is what they are.

[@MindyHale21]

Hey everyone