sv51macross Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Hello all. Another carrier jet, this time a more interesting concept. Imagine the FB-22 tailless raptor concept, add in some VF-1 Valkirie, and plaster it all over the F-14 and you have my latest project. This is what a weekend's done so far. Get used to a tailless F-14, I may do to its elevators what the YF-23 had just downwards instead of up, or simply have straight, narrow fwspt elevator 'vanes'. Either way, she's getting Raptor-esque thrust vectoring system, a cybernetic brain for a RIO (think ghetto Yukikaze/HAL-9000), and six AIM-120. Still on the lookout for someones AIM-54 decals from th bombcat boxing if you'll part with them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyWan Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Oh dear... :mellow: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Watching with interest! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
illithid00 Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Interesting... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sv51macross Posted October 14, 2008 Author Share Posted October 14, 2008 (edited) A quick update. I shortened the landing gear as the kit piece reminded me of certain early navalized F-4C's. Its not completely accurate but it looks alright. As for the weird looking pentagons, those are the short upper-pedals for the TV system. More to follow tongiht after I get done with class and homeowrk (chemistry and math due soon yikes!) Edited October 14, 2008 by sv51macross Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JMan Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Hmmmmmmmmm, seems that someone has a little too much time on their hands.......hehe, thats a good thing though! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sv51macross Posted October 14, 2008 Author Share Posted October 14, 2008 Hmmmmmmmmm, seems that someone has a little too much time on their hands.......hehe, thats a good thing though! There are worse things I could be doing...and I didnget all 'satisfactory' on my midterm report. Another update, I've begun the TV structure, taking a good bit on inspirtion from the F-119 (Raptor) and finalized the shape of the upper petals. I've got a fresh new tube of Squadron, so of course the thing will be smoothed out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Keep at it! This is gonna be cool! Any ideas regarding paint scheme yet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sv51macross Posted October 14, 2008 Author Share Posted October 14, 2008 Keep at it! This is gonna be cool! Any ideas regarding paint scheme yet? Okay, first, I'm going with the downward-canted elevators, maybe placed a bit back than normal. As for paint, It will get a Ferris camo scheme with the black knights rudder colors on the outer surface of the ruddervators. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Damian Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 This is looking quite cool SV. You've certainly been building alot of Whiffs of late, its like tik it gets in your blood Welcome to the dark side young one! D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sv51macross Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 Some more updates before bed. Here we have an overview of the TV structure. The lower petals are going to a bit bigger than the uppers. A view from behind to give an idea of how the TV will look. I decided against raiding the GE-f110 cans froma couple of my Hasegawa Falcons because I figured I'd stick with Pratt and Whitney engines...F-119 engines, that is...a 70,000lb thrust Tomcat...oohhhh! And a quick view of the stance with the shortened front landing gear leg. I think it looks better, and for my purposes it will be better anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Looking rather interesting sv ! Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CW4 Erick Swanberg Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 this looks cool erick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CW4 Erick Swanberg Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 this looks cool erick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sv51macross Posted November 2, 2008 Author Share Posted November 2, 2008 Sorry all for the erroneous delay. Lost one of the lower exhaust petals twice and had to remake it both times, the squadron took forever to dry and the shapes were hard to get. Excuses aside, the major work is done and painting is underway at the time. See you all later! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JMan Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 WOW love the Thrust Vectoring petals, that is freaking sweet! Keep it coming! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
illithid00 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Very interesting. Those stabilizers look really close to the ground, though. Would that give it any problems during landing? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sv51macross Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 Very interesting. Those stabilizers look really close to the ground, though. Would that give it any problems during landing? I figure they could be pitched up for landing, with the thrust vectoring adding any needed lift to the rear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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