Boatmans Super Tomcat F14D Build
- Thread starter boatman
- Start date
WELLL apart from just fittin in both rudders on the tails verticals they are now ready to paint thank gawrd lol now whats next oh fittin the nav lights in the fusalarge an i only hope they will be easyier but hope to do a bit more tomorrow after seein the vampire an then the docs over my back trouble
chrisb
chrisb
As has been said, cutting out that channel must have been a nervy task. Great stuff.
G/M Andy yes it was but the plastic of this model is very hard stuff so if im patien an take it easy then all will be well but it did take all day but hope when done should be worth it
ATB Andy an thanks for lookin in on the build an quite a few more to do yet have a nice day sir
chrisb
HI GUYS well today im been back at the bench to get a bit more done on the tomcat for fittin in lights an today was the first time id lifted the main back airframe outof its plastic casin an Wow IT HUGE campered to hmy hand 
Yup. no denying Chris - That IS HUGE!!!!!
AN first thing i wanted to do was fit in the navlights glazein as after the first muck up where i nearly lost the tail glazein this time i had a thunk about how i would hold it to postion it as its so small well came up with this idea of stickin the glazein to a bit of sellotape so i dont lose it an the put a lttle glue in the hole an then holding the tape with the glazein stuck to it i just lifted it over the hole an postioned it an pressed it home so success 
an when glued i just lifted off the selotape an volay it in place thank gawrd even though i was a nevous wreck all it needs now is a little tidy up an glue the blue led to the inside so that the light shows through an two more to do tomorow an i dint lose one great
an when glued i just lifted off the selotape an volay it in place thank gawrd even though i was a nevous wreck all it needs now is a little tidy up an glue the blue led to the inside so that the light shows through an two more to do tomorow an i dint lose one great
HIYA Doug yes a bit of a shock really as it dont look that big in the plati glass housein in the box but i suppoce its just a matter of gettin used to the size of it
CHEERS my freind
chrisb
She's coming along a treat Chris, and you're right that is one huge fuselage.
So what motors are going to install?
So what motors are going to install?
HI Garry:thinking: oh motors well i did think id fit in two E/E lightning R/R AVON ENGINES ONLY 50.000 IBS THRUST but then i thought it may be aShe's coming along a treat Chris, and you're right that is one huge fuselage.
So what motors are going to install?
litte OTT LOL
:rolling::smiling::smiling::smiling:jen an i hope you both are ok an whats your next model ?
chrisb
G
Great work Chris, including the clear tape to hold that part in .
That would be a bit OTT wouldn't it Chris :smiling2:HI Garry:thinking: oh motors well i did think id fit in two E/E lightning R/R AVON ENGINES ONLY 50.000 IBS THRUST but then i thought it may be a
litte OTT LOL
jen an i hope you both are ok an whats your next model ?
chrisb
As to next model, I have been looking, and thus far there are too many on my wish list, I am however working on the list.
The window and sliding door for my man cave arrived today, and the builder will get them installed tomorrow hopefully. Another step closer to me having my space.
CHEERS John yes i dint want to lose these parts but as they are so tiny its a job to hold them as if i used twezzers id lose them for sure so the selotape idea was made to order
WELL Garry what is on your wish list then are they another ship or plane or such ? an is there much more to do on your man cave ?
chrisb
I have no inclination to build another scratch build ship at the moment, but never say never.
I'm eyeing up a civilian vehicle like a truck, racing car or a motorbike, and a diorama is in my future as well. I need something different.
The man cave still has a lot of work to be done, installation of the window and sliding door, 2nd fix electrics, finish cladding and flashings, then painting and flooring.
As they say good things come to those who wait.
ATB
Garry
Chris, great idea with the tape, see your not just a pretty face lol.
Nice one Chris,
that fuselage is huge.. if i remember correctly something like 60% of the Tomcat's 'lift' came from the fuselage, hence it's ability to carry up to six AIM-54A Phoenix missiles and two AIM 9L Sidewinders, with the wings providing the rest to keep it airborne..
that fuselage is huge.. if i remember correctly something like 60% of the Tomcat's 'lift' came from the fuselage, hence it's ability to carry up to six AIM-54A Phoenix missiles and two AIM 9L Sidewinders, with the wings providing the rest to keep it airborne..
HI GUYS well a little more done on the plane to fit in them led's an firstly the bottom half with the nav leds fitted an the wirein is glued in place for now as later it will be run wherever i can fit it down to the mini power socket 
AN HERE the top part of the fusalarge where most of the led's are bein placed an again im running the wirein where i can an i just hope they wont get in the way of fittin in both engines an there is more comein on this section as there will be the tails leds wires as well an when all the leds are fitted then a fairly simple matter of connecting the all up to the mini power plug
AN HERE the top part of the fusalarge where most of the led's are bein placed an again im running the wirein where i can an i just hope they wont get in the way of fittin in both engines an there is more comein on this section as there will be the tails leds wires as well an when all the leds are fitted then a fairly simple matter of connecting the all up to the mini power plug
Chris, great work.
Brilliant Chris. The plastic is a challenge to me, add the wires, LEDs and I'd be bricking it!!! Loving your work.
CHEERS Scottie an Doug
chrisb
chrisb
Legal Notice
scalemodelling.co.uk is a privately operated online discussion forum. All content posted by members reflects their own views and opinions and does not necessarily represent those of the forum owners or administrators. While reasonable efforts are made to moderate content, no responsibility is accepted for user-generated material. By using this site, you agree to comply with UK law and the forum rules.