Freewing A-10 1700mm Thunderbolt II Assembly Guide

The Freewing 80mm A-10 was specifically designed to be the most grass-capable PNP EDF on the market. The A-10’s all-new power system delivers a fully scale flight profile. Tall vertical loops, hard “jinking” turns, stable slow flight, and authoritative power. Critically, this model was designed to fly at all throttle points, both upright and inverted, without pitch sensitivity. For more info visit www.motionrc.c... Also Visit Hobby squawk Forum atwww.hobbysquaw...

[@ebikefe]

How do you open the EDF housing/nacelle to replace the motors? I bought a spare unit but with both screws removed, the 64mm EDF won't fit. Do I force it open and then glue back together?

[@kirklamd1919]

Did y'all notice the instructions said to put the 76mm pushrods on the outside flap servos? It was driving me insane. Thank you for confirming my suspicion though, it just makes more sense to put them on the inside flaps. Literally the only way it would work. They really gotta fix that mistake in the manual🤦

[@sector7offshore]

You keep making the comment that there is NO Flex! Maybe put a camera on the canopy and go for a flight. There is plenty of flex from everyone that has recorded thier flight. It reveals the fundamental difference of foam vs other structural mediums. The wings flex in any pitch pull and the body flex around the nacells as you throttle up or down. Still a great model.

[@RadimentriX]

Just sitting here, putting mine together and wondering if i should lead the esc cables under the wood brace on the nacelles, just like on the horizontal stabiliser o,o sadly your vid doesnt answer that question

[@P222RL]

The whistle is a great idea, may I have the link ? Thank you 🙏🏼

[@davidsnyder4801]

just received mine....went together great, but the decals can not be separated to expose a sticky side. i cant put one decal on....any help would be appreciated ....

[@MotionRC]

Waterslide decals? You have to soak them in water for a minute or 2 then slide them off and onto the model. We have a tip video on how to apply them on our Tips playlist. You can find it on our youtube home page

[@davidsnyder4801]

@@MotionRCThis a comment on this thread... I have to say I really like the decals on the Flightline and Freewing planes. No more water decals they work great and look professional for sure.

[@jeffhenderson934]

I built this a year ago. Still fear it. But that didn’t stop me from upgrading the gear and now buying four Nerf whistles. The info on placing the 2 whistles in the nacelles was great info. Thanks Mike!

[@MotionRC]

You're welcome!

[@vaclavburysek1280]

Can you give me a link to the whistles, please?

[@MotionRC]

@@vaclavburysek1280 Just search google for "Nerf Whistles"

[@MrBADpilot]

@@MotionRC wenn ich nach "Nerf Whistles" google, dann finde ich alles mögliche aber keine pfeiffe die hier verbaut wurde :-(

[@RadimentriX]

Glaub nerf ist hierzulande nicht ganz so stark vertreten. Schon mal ebay versucht?

[@1WAYBAD]

What Nerf toy do I need to buy to get the whistles? Also, the connector protectors. Where do I purchase those? Great video, thank you!

[@MotionRC]

Nerf Vortex Howler Whistle Football. There's 3 whistles per ball.

[@1WAYBAD]

Rite on. Does Motion RC carry the balance plug connector protectors like you used?

[@MotionRC]

WAY BAD we are working on it

[@JoeSmoe1]

@@MotionRC why not just have the nerf whistle holes pre cut and covered until someone uses it

[@josipvrandecic2472]

Thank you Capt.Mike , it's nice that we have the ability to personalize this significant model, thanks to your professional demonstration

[@johnperry2327]

I noticed a typo on the graphic at 2:07. "FICHTER" should be "FIGHTER". Anyone know if this has been picked up and corrected?

[@MotionRC]

No worries John Perry, this was a pre production model, all sticker sheets have the correct spelling and detail as the real aircraft. The planes that were shipped for the preorder have the final production sticker sheet, decals and planes.

[@johnperry2327]

With the level of detail this model has it isn't a surprise the typo was caught! Now I just have to save up enough (Canadian) dollars to get this beauty!

[@ricardopr54]

Any recommendations for radio settings, for example flaps to elevator mix

[@mrt10352]

Where are the gear doors???

[@nestorgomez3718]

where do you buy the whistles?

[@MotionRC]

people either rip them out of nerf balls or 3d print them

[@rickdizzlefoshizzle1087]

Is there a flight video of this beast with the whistles installed? Thank you!

[@vicduniec788]

Great vid! Glad I watched it. Since the assembly is so simple, I didn't think I needed to, but I learned a few new techniques I probably should have known already.

[@P51Dfan]

Beautiful airplane and it seems to be very well engineered. Congrats! I have not flown for three years now. This one may get me back in the air.

[@TheHateHarbinger]

I need a video explaining all the jargin.. different "fan" powers I guess? Between ARF and PNP, anyone have a video like this?

[@MotionRC]

It can be a bit confusing but this is a good place to start. www.motionrc.com/blogs/motion-rc-blog/arf-bnf-pnp-rtf-what-does-it-all-mean

[@ashleytan6558]

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[@t33jetman]

Where do you purchase the air whistles from?

[@MotionRC]

I don't know what part of the country your from so pricing might be different. Nerf vortex footballs are at Target 13.95 Walmart 14.95 and Toys "R" Us 16.99 yeah I buy a lot of whistles.

[@t33jetman]

Thanks for the feedback

[@michaelwilkins5841]

The best assembly explanation I’ve seen ....THANK YOU!!!

[@be020964]

Mike what a great job you did with this ! But I must say I am buying stock in Nerf Products ......

[@jay600katana]

Where does the UBEC board connect? 24 years in the hobby but I'm new to electrics. Motion RC should team up with a Canadian distributor because I'm getting hosed on the shipping, duty and brokerage fees eh.

[@turbonetic777]

Just received mine, however i can’t get the engines to spool, all they do is beep non stop. Any ideas what could be going on?

[@johnnydep8979]

Super awesome. Here take my money...

[@1976axerhand]

very nice..thx

[@lonlouvar6374]

Excellent vid guys.

[@noneyabusiness3596]

Would someone please tell me where the ibex connects.

[@MotionRC]

Any open channel on rx

[@Airguardian]

Wow. Now Freewing MUST do an equivalent build of a SU-30SM and I'll be all in :D

[@MotionRC]

I'm all in on that. Airguardian we love watching your videos. Keep up the excellent work. Sukhoi is the Boy!!!. Go Go Eurofighter!!!. Thank You.

[@Airguardian]

:D Thanks! Wanna -badly- see that SU-30SM coming soon!

[@janmb]

I'll definitely second that! Although I already have an A-10 ordered, an 80mm SU 30 would been amazing

[@Airguardian]

Come on! Help us put pressure on FW to deliver the twin 80mm SU-30SM :DDDDD

[@wmp59]

I have to say I really like the decals on the Flightline and Freewing planes. No more water decals they work great and look professional for sure.

Maybe dumb question, but I can use the decals, they are now going out from the base layer as the video shows =/, any clue about what is going on?

[@blinkguy4ever]

very nice guys.

[@chuntitan6208]

is there a place I can buy the whistles alone??

[@abdelwahabmohamed41]

Chun Ti Tan yeah

[@davidb4557]

Nice video. Where did you get the whistles Mike?

[@MotionRC]

David B wherever Nerf Footballs are sold. Nerf Vortex Howler.

[@fern6978]

I couldn't help but notice that the plane came with twin 80 and speed controllers. I thought this was going to come with twin 100s?

[@MotionRC]

With the twin 80's vertical is unlimited, this plane packs a wallop in the air.

[@fern6978]

Motion RC I meant 80 amp in regards to the ESC ratings... It comes with 100 amp ESC correct?

[@MotionRC]

Alpha10 yes dual 100 amp ESCs

[@fern6978]

Motion RC Awesome! Any news on when the ARF PLUS and 90mm nacelles will be available? : )

[@Mrtcoltpilot56]

Glad I pre-ordered this one a month ago. Can't wait for the delivery. Finished the FMS version and it looks great.

[@rcworld1033]

Damn, this is a awesome freewing plane *-*

[@patriot-wf1er]

I'm new to this what does or is "CG" mean?

[@MotionRC]

Center of Gravity, its the sweet spot where the plane balances.

[@raynestor3653]

Michael Sanders CG is the center of gravity it's where the plane should balance out level can do this by moving the battery forward or backwards but check the manual

[@BlazingLee]

center of gravity

[@paulballard4243]

What servo driver are you using?

[@scaryxxl]

where can I get this plane in Europe?

[@xraychan2110]

How to order it?

[@eebarreto]

where do you get the nerve vortex whistles?

[@darrellhuneycutt4712]

I like the idea of the football whistles it really does make it sound more like a real turbine jet engines, 👍

[@bobbymckay2890]

Been thinking of purchasing this beautiful bird come December 2017 when i have the extra cash and always wanted an A-10 but they were always turbine power or some cheap knock off electric.. But I was wondering how easy is it to transport? I only have a mid size SUV and transporting it in one piece is not an option for me. I guess what I'm asking is do the wings come off and go back together easily?

[@MotionRC]

It takes about 2-3 minutes to put the wings together. Capt. Mike has over 300 flights and still counting. No worries.

[@bobbymckay2890]

Cool!! Thanks

[@1976axerhand]

nice build till I see u have too glue ends together. if u have problem in the future where u need to replace or get to the back servos u will be screwed. ..

[@MotionRC]

1976axerhand not so, unscrew the tail and fish the wire of the replacement servo through just like was done in the first place, easy peasy

[@vincentmounsey]

Big fan of you guys. So this what I have to ask lol. So I am going to be getting this plane soon and I was seeing if I can use my AS3X receiver with my DX8e will this work. I also will be adding the nerf ....Thanks for your time and keep up the good work

[@MotionRC]

You definitely can, but if it's off another aircraft you will have to set it up for this aircraft. You can't drag and drop from a BNF to a different model entirely

[@vincentmounsey]

@@MotionRC sounds to Complicated lol what would be a eazy way of doing this if you don't mind

[@MotionRC]

@@vincentmounsey If you only fly BNF planes, then there is no "easy" way if what you seek is AS3X (I assume for safe?). Push come to shove, setting up a standard receiver is "easy" and a model like an A-10 doesn't really need a gyro as it is a very stable airframe to begin with. Long wings, lots of wing area. They can be really graceful.

[@vincentmounsey]

@@MotionRC well thanks for taking the time to answer my questions I really didn't think that i would get a response so fast lolollll...well looks like I will be getting one lol..I am sure my wife is going to like this one lololll I mean that in a sarcastic way lololol..Once again thank you and this is y I have been a big fan of you guys..Keep up the great work...

[@MotionRC]

@@vincentmounsey Appreciate that Vince. Enjoy her!

[@leejimerson3354]

I just bought one this past saturday, I can only get 1 of the motors running. If you can could you please tell me the right way to solve this problem?

[@MotionRC]

Try calibrating the ESC's: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIiaXn5slJKClaM