Boatmans Super Tomcat F14D Build

[Jakko]

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

 

[boatman]

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

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

 

[Jakko]

I was really just wondering if it could be done by someone silly dedicated enough to try 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.

 

[boatman]

I WILL have to try an nick my mates radar out of his new car an try an fit that in
LOL

 

[Flip]

I was really just wondering if it could be done by someone silly dedicated enough to try 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

 

[boatman]

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

 

[Jim R]

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.

 

[boatman]

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
ATB Jim
chrisb

 

[Strenko J]

Loving every minute of this build… GO Chris Go

 

[boatman]

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
chrisb

 

[Lee Drennen]

Catching up Chris looks good

 

[boatman]

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

 

[Lee Drennen]

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.

 

[boatman]

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.

HI Lee scratchbuilt muscles indeed lol but i suppose they are lol but im now just goin to resize the pics then to post some pics in a little while of these engines an for a model they are bloomin BIG an i hope to fit in a couple of white leds to show up the engines thanks for havin a look an bein n the sidelines just got to hope this is possible
chrisb

 

[JR]

I'm watching , look out for spiders and wasps while your building Chris

 

[boatman]

I'm watching , look out for spiders and wasps while your building Chris

YES John thanks lol ive had my fill of them already an if you can call this rain summer well its only just started i wonder what bloomin things will attack me this year ? lol
Aaaaaaccchhhrrr an hope you are gettin over your probs sir cheers for lookin in J/R
Chrisb

 

[boatman]

HI ALL well ive now today been building the engines for this super tomcat an they are quite detailed so hope i can make the engine covers open so they can be seen an first pic ive just buit only part of them engines

 

[boatman]

an a bit more of the engine added

 

[boatman]

an more an for once the engines were a very good fit lets just hope thats a good sign of thing fittin to come

 

[boatman]

AN here against my hand you can see how big these engines are an these are the main engine parts but still quite a few parts to fit on them an this is why i think they deserve to be seen if i can make it so with tiny hinges an opening an closeing covers panels an hopefully some light fitted to show the engines up as the will be under the big wings in the dull shaded area but firstly ive got to be able to use a razor saw to cut out the panels which will be a miricle in itself for me to do it but as the sayin goes never say never lol
chrisb