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    Planes
    -E-Flite: 1.2m P-47, Maule, Turbo Timber, 1.5m AT-6, 1.2m T-28, Dallas Doll, Viper, F-15, F-16, Wildcat, Carbon Cub -UMX: Mig-15, Pitts, Timber
    -FMS: Bae Hawk Motion: 1.6m Corsair, 850mm Mustang, 1.6m Spitfire Freewing: 1.7m A-10, F-22,

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    • As much as I want an F-14 (I grew up near Pt. Mugu during the days of VX-4), I can't help but think there is a V2 coming in the next 12-18 months that will incorporate all these improvements.

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        • Originally posted by Veltro View Post
          As much as I want an F-14 (I grew up near Pt. Mugu during the days of VX-4), I can't help but think there is a V2 coming in the next 12-18 months that will incorporate all these improvements.
          Never know what the future holds.
          Planes
          -E-Flite: 1.2m P-47, Maule, Turbo Timber, 1.5m AT-6, 1.2m T-28, Dallas Doll, Viper, F-15, F-16, Wildcat, Carbon Cub -UMX: Mig-15, Pitts, Timber
          -FMS: Bae Hawk Motion: 1.6m Corsair, 850mm Mustang, 1.6m Spitfire Freewing: 1.7m A-10, F-22,

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          • For sur an F14 V2 with twin 90mm 9 blades and a little bigger than v1 should be a a ry very nice choice....i love this bird...Top gun livery should be the must for 2020 when the movies top gun 2 start .....

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            • I don't think there will be a V-2 myself, I have seen this jet sell out to many times, so it must be a good seller as it is, I just put a new one together, it's all stock right out of the box, all I did was change the battery tray, lowered it down even with the front tray, that's all I did to mine, set up as per the manual and no issues, flies great as is in regular flight and swept wing mode, I can't see FW doing a V-2, maybe new power systems is all.

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              • Mulling over adding the F-14 to my fleet this winter, after selling a few other models, mostly to make room for it....:)

                Strongly considering getting the ARF plus version and adding the set of A-10 80mm fans and the A-10 ESC set up, to replace the stock fans, for a little more thrust and a little less weight, as discussed a few posts back.

                Any downside to going this route? The cost increase seems minimal for the benefit.

                Or, would some other option like the new FMS Platinum 80mm fans mentioned a few posts back have any advantages?

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                • I should have said "High Performance" rather than V2. No need for a new airframe. And preferably no markings.

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                  • Originally posted by tab28682 View Post
                    Mulling over adding the F-14 to my fleet this winter, after selling a few other models, mostly to make room for it....:)

                    Strongly considering getting the ARF plus version and adding the set of A-10 80mm fans and the A-10 ESC set up, to replace the stock fans, for a little more thrust and a little less weight, as discussed a few posts back.

                    Any downside to going this route? The cost increase seems minimal for the benefit.

                    Or, would some other option like the new FMS Platinum 80mm fans mentioned a few posts back have any advantages?
                    This is exactly what I am doing! Again.... I had 2 sold them both NIB....Kicking my self a bit.... but I need an F-14!
                    Current Hanger: FW, F4.F22,F14, Byron T-6, Top Flite P-47, Top Flite P-40, Top RC P-51 H9 P-51, SebArt Avanti, Yellow aircraft Spitfire, T Jeti Extreme Flight EDGE, DS-24 Carbon,

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                    • Hi guys,

                      I made it to program the Tomcat with JETI. Wow that was a tough brain work but finally I made it. Got some help and now I have full flaps, spoiler up only and taileron when fully sweeped.

                      Now I can close the turtle deck properly and do some weathering.

                      I attached the F4 wheels but as they block with the struts a bit, I don't know if I like that for the start phase. I do think about and maybe go back to the original wheels. Furthermore the main struts are almost completely compressed. I wonder about that. I also did some mods on the battery tray and rear fuselage where the landing gear sits. Waiting for the rcinformer mod too.

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                      Did anyone have a problem with the sweep wing rod? The thread does not seem to be rock solid and as the rod in total was a bit to short I had to "unscrew" some of it which I don't like.

                      the mod would be an M3 threaded rod with carbon tube. It would look like that in the end.

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                      • Wobisch, You've done it again, your Tomcat looks great. Best, LB
                        I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.
                        ~Lucky B*st*rd~

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                        • I'm ready for the maiden, if only the weather would not be bad.


                          Maybe I can get down to the field tomorrow. I have another set of plates heading to Rich (RCInformer) for final approval. I'm not a modeler by any stretch of the imagination but if I can do this, anyone can do this.


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                          Planes
                          -E-Flite: 1.2m P-47, Maule, Turbo Timber, 1.5m AT-6, 1.2m T-28, Dallas Doll, Viper, F-15, F-16, Wildcat, Carbon Cub -UMX: Mig-15, Pitts, Timber
                          -FMS: Bae Hawk Motion: 1.6m Corsair, 850mm Mustang, 1.6m Spitfire Freewing: 1.7m A-10, F-22,

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                          • Originally posted by thisguy65 View Post
                            I'm not a modeler.]
                            TG65, I most vehemently disagree, Sir. Your work is exemplary...and a bunch of other 'big word' compliments, I can't think of just now. Best, LB
                            I solemnly swear to "over-celebrate" the smallest of victories.
                            ~Lucky B*st*rd~

                            You'll never be good at something unless you're willing to suck at it first.
                            ~Anonymous~

                            AMA#116446

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                            • Wobisch Wolfpack! That brings back so many good memories!
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                              • Here's my VF-143 Pukin Dogs livery. In the tail pic you can see that the starboard rear anti collision light is now red. Somebody from the squadron busted me on it so I had to change it. Haven't worked up the skill to fly it quite yet. Started flying a YAK 130 to get my skills up. Also have a Freewing F-16 and an A-6 for practice. This is set up per the RC Geek with full span flaps and spoilers. Hoping the maiden goes well. Click image for larger version

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                                • Beautiful! I wish you luck on the maiden when the time comes!
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                                  • Lost Dogs :)

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                                    • PD57. Welcome and really nice job!! Blessings and Happy Thanksgiving!!! Jerry

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                                      • Yes welcome man! Very Nice Cat!!!
                                        Current Hanger: FW, F4.F22,F14, Byron T-6, Top Flite P-47, Top Flite P-40, Top RC P-51 H9 P-51, SebArt Avanti, Yellow aircraft Spitfire, T Jeti Extreme Flight EDGE, DS-24 Carbon,

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                                        • I'm pretty happy with my F14 turbine, where a K30 is mounted in the tail, but this guy has gone the whole way, TWO P20 turbines!!
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