Boatmans Super Tomcat F14D Build

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Totally smashing this Chris,
It's brilliant to see you blitzing your way through the issues that keep popping up.. keep up the good work sir.
 

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Totally smashing this Chris,
It's brilliant to see you blitzing your way through the issues that keep popping up.. keep up the good work sir.
HI Chris thanks for your super coments an yes im tryin my best on these probs that keep poppin up or as you say blitzing my way through the probs but im now starting the main fusalage an if its anything like the probs on the nose section then i better take a nerve tab lol as i think im in for a tough time on this problem of the parts fittin as barry said his kit wasnt to bad a fit or ive got his share of bad fits lol
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If he does I hope he complies with current RADHAZ procedures!!!! :smiling3: :rolling:
WELL Guys i dont think im that crazy to go that far lol
Great work Chris, she's looking really good, well done mate.
AN thanks Garry its so far been a heck of a challenge an then some but compared to the probs i had on my tiger this is a walk in the park but as i said challenges an me go hand in hand lol
 

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Because I wanted to know: the F-14D’s APG-71 is an X-band radar, meaning it works on a frequency of 8 to 12 GHz, which is to say, a wavelength of 3.75 to 2.5 cm — so call it 1 mm if you want this in 1:32 scale. That means at the short end of microwaves, or possibly the very long end of infrared. However, based on my limited reading and even more limited understanding of the theory behind this stuff, it looks like all of the electronics you would need to generate this would be too big to fit inside a 1:32 scale Tomcat :sad: ;)
 

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Because I wanted to know: the F-14D’s APG-71 is an X-band radar, meaning it works on a frequency of 8 to 12 GHz, which is to say, a wavelength of 3.75 to 2.5 cm — so call it 1 mm if you want this in 1:32 scale. That means at the short end of microwaves, or possibly the very long end of infrared. However, based on my limited reading and even more limited understanding of the theory behind this stuff, it looks like all of the electronics you would need to generate this would be too big to fit inside a 1:32 scale Tomcat :sad: ;)
Jakko haha do you really think id be crazy enough to atempt this lol as i know you are havin a bit of fun with me great stuff well done on this banter sir but what you have posted is very instrestin info well done for knowin that sir
 

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I was really just wondering if it could be done by someone silly dedicated enough to try :smiling3: As for knowing about this stuff, most of it was just looking up the kind of radar the F-14D uses, then reading a bit more about it on Wikipedia and continuing on to reading about X-band and microwaves there.
 

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I was really just wondering if it could be done by someone silly dedicated enough to try :smiling3: As for knowing about this stuff, most of it was just looking up the kind of radar the F-14D uses, then reading a bit more about it on Wikipedia and continuing on to reading about X-band and microwaves there.
Besides, putting a TWTA, Klystron or Magnetron in the nose would really upset the CoG! Definitely wouldn't be a tail-sitter :smiling5:
 

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WELL according to Barry w as he has built the bombcat kit in 1/32 an he said it was not a tail sitter so just hope mine isnt as my 1/48th scale tomcat also was not a tailsitter as the fusalarge is quite thin down near the pancake so no wheight
 

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Just had a catch up Chris. Absolutely wonderful work. The hinge on the nose really tested your skill and patience. Love the lit up cockpit. You're definitely taking this to another level.
Must be getting close now for decent weather to get the Tiger back on the pond. :thumb2:
 

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HIYA Jim nice to hear from you sir an glad you are likein what im doin on that big cat as yes the nose cone hinge was a real triail an even with jens help it nearly dint happen after 5 attempts wow the ole stubbon streak rose up lol but its done ok an the radar misses the nose cone ok when its raised up an down an im pleased an tiger well ive had 2 people emailin me wanting to know when will be sailin her would have done about 2 wks ago but the great british wheather had other ideas an it was too cold to go so next sailin date is may the 19th so please pray for nice wheather lol
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Loving every minute of this build… GO Chris Go
HI Joe yes im still building the cat but havnt done any work on it for a couple of days as life has got in the way but intend doin some more work on it today as im now starting work on the fusealarge by sprayin it light grey but may have to buy more spray paint as its a big plane but im glad you are likeing the build sir
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Catching up Chris looks good
HI Lee cheers for your nice comment an well i was hopein to start on the fusalarge today but no im gettin ahead of my self as i forgot i was still paintin the big engines so thats what im doin to day will post some pics of them as they look pretty good an ive been lookin through my real tomcat book to see if its posible to cut out the main engine covers so i can fit mini hinges on them so i can open them for the engines to be seen as they are quite complex an deseserve to be seen but will have a close up look to see if its possble
 

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so i can fit mini hinges on them so i can open them for the engines to be seen as they are quite complex
I’m sure you will accomplish this Chris you know you like to Flex those scratch built muscles of yours. I’ll be on the side lines watching.
 
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