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You can't go wrong with any of the Freewing jets Eoin. Ridiculous how easy it is to assemble these models. Takes minutes and the flying experience is so rewarding. Hours of fun. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
Your the best review...so far , including flying and especially fantastic landing ,because the model has a relatively lot of weight for the existing wings geometry. Thank you so much buddy.
One of my better landings Jos. Was nice to watch it back in slow motion. So important with jets to hold off the touchdown until the model has slowed down enough...otherwise could damage the landing gear. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
I've got it but not flown it for quite a long time Ian. Have to say it's not my favourite EDF jet mainly because the full size is far from my favourite. Add to that that it doesn't fly for that long on 6S5000. I'll try it on 6S6000 in the near future.
More than enough power for scale flight. I suspect the 8S version would be ballistic BUT it would be heavier and require more flying skill especially the landings. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
Very beautiful Phantom F4. I'm curious as for visibility, do you think the Ghost Grey color scheme shows up clearer or is easier to see on gloomy cloudy days than the CAMO color scheme here? I personally like the CAMO color scheme more but is it practical as I have gloomier cloudy days than sunny in my neck of the woods.
One last question. Have you any flying experience with the Freewing T-45 Goshawk High Performance 90mm? I'm interested in this bird too, but this Phantom 90 just looks fantastic.
Thanks buddy. Great looking jet. You can't go wrong with these Freewing models and with Motion RC EU's excellent service...BOOM ! Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
Great review of this nice F-4 Phantom ll ! So it does seem to have enough power on 6s,as you had a very nice flight with it! This is for sure on my want list.I like the grey version,but would it be harder to see flying?Thanks Dom,great job!!
@@EssentialRC Not a fan of the F-4?? Gosh I dreamed of flying them as a teen. Fortunately my dreams came true. Very authentic model. It appears the real version is easier to land than the RC. Great vid.
Late to the party...my question too. As for visibility, you would think that CAMO, being designed for some degree of stealth, would be harder to see than the Ghost Grey. I think Ghost Grey is what I'm contemplating going with. with the white belly.
We invested in a pro 4K camcorder 18 months ago. Makes a huge difference in the quality of the video. We're the only RC UA-cam channel filming in 4K 60 frames per second. If you see other RC channels filming in 4K they are probably only in 24 frames per second which is only good for filming static scenery shots not fast action. You are with the best RC channel! Thanks for subscribing. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
I always wonder why no one uses the flaps for landing? The flap setting you used to land was providing lift, if you use "landing" flaps it will provide drag. Drag will make the approach more manageable and controlled. Not saying your approach was uncontrolled, you just have tools built into that model to make it fly better. Around half flaps provide lift, after that, drag.
I normally always use flaps for landing jets. EDF and turbine. On this occassion it was first flight and when I tried full flap at height to test its effect it ballooned so I opted not to use them on that landing. I am progressively dialling in down elevator with flap for future flights. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
When you look at price of a PNP model you have to consider the value of your time if you were assembling an ARTF type model. I personally don't enjoy 'building' or assembling models with lots of parts. Freewing models let you get in the air quick. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
So you too are a "stick man" not only a cameraman! Very well, your better than me:bad cameraman and unable stick man (often during flight i loose the positioning of the model: i see the model but i lost the effective positioning of the model: it is approaching me or not?) But the passion remain the same: everithing's flight is important...Even insect: wasp and Bee too (to keep away, of course ) Well done Dom!
I especially enjoy flying jets Zola. I have a few turbine powered jet models but these Freewing EDF jets are so easy to assemble and fly. Hard to persuade myself to get my turbine jets out when I have models like the Freewing Phantom to fly. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
Another club just down the road. Used to be a member a few years back until a big electric model I had exceeded the club's restrictions. Awesome long runway for electric jets though. Looks like I'll be re-joining for 2019. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
This is the one video I have been looking forward to! If you don't love the great looking war bird I think you must have much taste for Crazy Cool Aircrafts!
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Neal Dilworth Try motionrc.com buddy! Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
I ordered my first plane thanks for the info!
Awesome to hear Neil. Good luck with it !
The F4 looks sweet on the ground and in the air, while watching this I drooled all over my keyboard, I want one.
Great flying and camera work! I could actually see the jet fly and it was really run to watch. Thanks!
Thanks 👍
I would definitely consider that edf, enjoy the flying Dom!!
You can't go wrong with any of the Freewing jets Eoin. Ridiculous how easy it is to assemble these models. Takes minutes and the flying experience is so rewarding. Hours of fun. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
Lovely model great review as always Dom many thanks :)
Nice job throwing that bird around. Great job from start to finish. Very informative and thats why im a subscriber. Chears mate. 🍺🍻
Great work Dom! Thanks for the kind word and beautiful flight!
Thanks guys! Such an awesome scale EDF jet model. Now excited to see what Motion RC and Freewing come up with next ! Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
Great video great up close flying . Excellent all round . Thanks .
Thanks 👍
Your the best review...so far , including flying and especially fantastic landing ,because the model has a relatively lot of weight for the existing wings geometry. Thank you so much buddy.
One of my better landings Jos. Was nice to watch it back in slow motion. So important with jets to hold off the touchdown until the model has slowed down enough...otherwise could damage the landing gear. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
A late question but was this an outrunner set up? Regards
In.
Hi Dom, do you still have this F4 and do you still fly it on 6s please?
I've got it but not flown it for quite a long time Ian. Have to say it's not my favourite EDF jet mainly because the full size is far from my favourite. Add to that that it doesn't fly for that long on 6S5000. I'll try it on 6S6000 in the near future.
Could you give a idea of your flap to elevator mixs thank u
Wow. EDF is giving lot of power. 👌
More than enough power for scale flight. I suspect the 8S version would be ballistic BUT it would be heavier and require more flying skill especially the landings. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
Very beautiful Phantom F4. I'm curious as for visibility, do you think the Ghost Grey color scheme shows up clearer or is easier to see on gloomy cloudy days than the CAMO color scheme here? I personally like the CAMO color scheme more but is it practical as I have gloomier cloudy days than sunny in my neck of the woods.
Depends on the weather but a lot of days are cloudy here so grey would be worst.
One last question. Have you any flying experience with the Freewing T-45 Goshawk High Performance 90mm? I'm interested in this bird too, but this Phantom 90 just looks fantastic.
@@EssentialRC Any reason why you didn't add some Flying Tigers Shark Mouth Teeth to the nose cone?
It's not part of the stock scheme
Great video, great info and nice flight. 👍👍👍
Nice review Dom!
Thanks buddy. Great looking jet. You can't go wrong with these Freewing models and with Motion RC EU's excellent service...BOOM ! Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
Great review of this nice F-4 Phantom ll ! So it does seem to have enough power on 6s,as you had a very nice flight with it! This is for sure on my want list.I like the grey version,but would it be harder to see flying?Thanks Dom,great job!!
Appreciate the feedback. I'm wasn't a great fan of the F-4 until I flew this. It does look good in the air. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
@@EssentialRC Not a fan of the F-4?? Gosh I dreamed of flying them as a teen. Fortunately my dreams came true. Very authentic model. It appears the real version is easier to land than the RC. Great vid.
Late to the party...my question too. As for visibility, you would think that CAMO, being designed for some degree of stealth, would be harder to see than the Ghost Grey. I think Ghost Grey is what I'm contemplating going with. with the white belly.
Great video. The quality is amazing
We invested in a pro 4K camcorder 18 months ago. Makes a huge difference in the quality of the video. We're the only RC UA-cam channel filming in 4K 60 frames per second. If you see other RC channels filming in 4K they are probably only in 24 frames per second which is only good for filming static scenery shots not fast action. You are with the best RC channel! Thanks for subscribing. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
Well done. Very nice video.
Appreciate the feedback Johnny. Great products like the Freewing Phantom are very easy to make look good on 4K video. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
I always wonder why no one uses the flaps for landing? The flap setting you used to land was providing lift, if you use "landing" flaps it will provide drag. Drag will make the approach more manageable and controlled. Not saying your approach was uncontrolled, you just have tools built into that model to make it fly better.
Around half flaps provide lift, after that, drag.
I normally always use flaps for landing jets. EDF and turbine. On this occassion it was first flight and when I tried full flap at height to test its effect it ballooned so I opted not to use them on that landing. I am progressively dialling in down elevator with flap for future flights. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
Lovely !!! I so want one but way beyond my price and skill level ;)
When you look at price of a PNP model you have to consider the value of your time if you were assembling an ARTF type model. I personally don't enjoy 'building' or assembling models with lots of parts. Freewing models let you get in the air quick. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
So you too are a "stick man" not only a cameraman! Very well, your better than me:bad cameraman and unable stick man (often during flight i loose the positioning of the model: i see the model but i lost the effective positioning of the model: it is approaching me or not?) But the passion remain the same: everithing's flight is important...Even insect: wasp and Bee too (to keep away, of course )
Well done Dom!
I especially enjoy flying jets Zola. I have a few turbine powered jet models but these Freewing EDF jets are so easy to assemble and fly. Hard to persuade myself to get my turbine jets out when I have models like the Freewing Phantom to fly. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
I saw two of these at our club field yesterday. They're quite impressive in person!
What club?
Spirits of St. Louis RC Club... our field is in St. Charles, MO USA.
New location? Love the phantom
Another club just down the road. Used to be a member a few years back until a big electric model I had exceeded the club's restrictions. Awesome long runway for electric jets though. Looks like I'll be re-joining for 2019. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)
Essential RC excellent, defo longer and smother strip! Perfect for this big edf's.
Cheers
very nice I like it
This is the one video I have been looking forward to! If you don't love the great looking war bird I think you must have much taste for Crazy Cool Aircrafts!
Hey Charlie...glad we could deliver the video quickly for you to watch. Thanks for the feedback. Cheers Dom (Essential RC)