Official Freewing Twin 80mm F-14D Tomcat Thread

[thisguy65]

Guys we are slow close

[Veltro]

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.

[Veltro]

[thisguy65]

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.

[Tanguy51]

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 .....

[DCORSAIR]

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.

[tab28682]

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?

[Veltro]

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

[e4dragongunner]

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!

[Wobisch]

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.



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.

[Elbee]

Wobisch, You've done it again, your Tomcat looks great. Best, LB

[thisguy65]

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.


Picture below when I was using filler and sanding.

[Elbee]

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

[Alpha]

Wobisch Wolfpack! That brings back so many good memories!

[Poor Dad 57]

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.

[Aros]

Beautiful! I wish you luck on the maiden when the time comes!

[Evan D]

Lost Dogs :)

[Hardway]

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

[e4dragongunner]

Yes welcome man! Very Nice Cat!!!

[Aussie1]

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!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KbiwWYuaRU&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR1-M3dkehPIqyBtRgA1R2oNCrP0lvLz8zSmDjhNhzSXfUF9Eeuh7gi6hWQ