Ok got her buttoned up, got to set the elevator mechanical trim, and then figure out what battery I wanna use. The 5200s fit, but the cg is about 3/4" too far forward, I remember hearing about some modifications to fit them so I'll look for that. I was thinking about raising the top tray just enough to fit the lower one underneath as a possibility. Any thoughts?
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Originally posted by rifleman_btx View PostOk got her buttoned up, got to set the elevator mechanical trim, and then figure out what battery I wanna use. The 5200s fit, but the cg is about 3/4" too far forward, I remember hearing about some modifications to fit them so I'll look for that. I was thinking about raising the top tray just enough to fit the lower one underneath as a possibility. Any thoughts?
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If you decide to cut foam out from the rear of the battery compartment to the point where you see the wing box framing, I made a 3D printed rear battery tray that glues into place on the rear battery floor (there will be no need for the stock rear upper battery tray). It makes the transition completely inline and flat with the front battery floor. Glue on some anti-slip padding (don’t use velcro on the battery tray floor since you’ll likely never get the battery out due to it being partly in the tunnel) to the printed battery floor and add a battery strap, and you’re good to go.
On the same page file page as the battery tray I made, I have another file to print a simple wire channel to reroute wiring a bit better and be more organized so the rear battery has less chance of squishing the wires. It may or may not be as useful as it was for me depending on where you place your receiver, if you’re using more or less wires than I did, etc., but worth checking out nonetheless. I hope that helps .
On Thingiverse, I have some additional mods for the F-14 if you’re looking for more (i.e. ventral fins, wing box screw holes plugs, main wheel hubs/covers, fuel dump port, etc.
As a side note, if I remember correctly, the weight difference between the stock and printed parts are negligible (although depends on the print material and settings used) because it’s almost entirely offset by the removal of the stock wooden rear upper battery tray, the plastic rear upper tray mounts, and rear compartment foam. So, that’s also nice.
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Originally posted by Evan D View PostProbably down to the upside down RESCUE sticker...
But my pictures are the "after" pictures.
On the bright side, my first F-14 came with upside down Stars and Stripes on the nose section, but thankfully my second F-14 was correct. So, they did fix one of the upside down decals .
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Well I got the tunnel and tray printed and installed, reciever is programmed so it's on to the maiden Wednesday. Upside down decals? Man you would think these were made in China or something lol my old eflite P40 flying tiger had the panda upside down too. I think I bought that 13-14 years ago. But hey it still flys like a world champ.
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Originally posted by Evan D View Post
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I haven't been following the F-14 thread these days, I had no idea so many people have done so many mods to it, I've had three so far and they all flew great stock in my opinion, I never tried full span flaps or anything but I did remove the upper batt. tray and slid it to the back and inline with the lower batt. tray, worked great after removing some foam in that area, used the velcro strap and all, real easy to do, mine flew great in stock form even in wing swept mode, I ended up liking at little aileron movement in swept mode myself, you don't need all these fancy mixes or anything to fly the F-14, anyone even fly it in stock form anymore??
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Originally posted by rifleman_btx View PostWell I got the tunnel and tray printed and installed, reciever is programmed so it's on to the maiden Wednesday. Upside down decals? Man you would think these were made in China or something lol my old eflite P40 flying tiger had the panda upside down too. I think I bought that 13-14 years ago. But hey it still flys like a world champ.
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Originally posted by T-CAT View Post
Excellent! Enjoy! Show us some pictures of the installs when you’re done. That usually helps people out and may help spark others ideas.
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