janman Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 That landing gear looks brialliant! All those tiny extra details really have paid off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anders_Isaksson Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 (edited) The Mk 2 is definately an improved version over the Mk 1 (as usually is the case). I really like how the complete NLG leg is turning out. A question: what is your approach to representing the bare metal part (I believe it's called the oleo?) of the leg, will you paint, apply foil or something else? Cheers, Anders Edited November 18, 2010 by Anders_Isaksson Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 (edited) The new damper looks good.Thanks for your encouragement John. much appreciated.Thank you my friend for asking! My Tomcat is on hould. I´m fighting with my autumn depression. when i´ll win the project will go on.Hello mareku, I'm sorry to hear that you are feeling down right now. I hope things improve for you soon and you can re-kindle the enthusiasm for your big Tomcat project. I have been enjoying watching your scratch-building expertise.That landing gear looks brialliant! All those tiny extra details really have paid off.Thanks Jan, I'm glad you like things so far. Now, if I could do this in 1/72nd scale like you do, that would really be an achievement! :P The Mk 2 is definately an improved version over the Mk 1 (as usually is the case). I really like how the complete NLG leg is turning out. A question: what is your approach to representing the bare metal part (I believe it's called the oleo?) of the leg, will you paint, apply foil or something else? Cheers, Anders Hi Anders, thanks for the kind words. Glad you like things up to now. I prefer the proportions of the mkII damper so that's the one I'll go with.Your question over how to replicate the oleo is a good one. At first I considered actually using a stainless steel tube of the correct diameter but the very critical tolerances put me off. It would be necessary to add the axles for the wheels directly to the steel tube which would n't be strong enough so I binned that idea. I also considered painting the chrome piston using AlcladII lacquers but I'm under the impression that that particular finish is quite fragile which puts me off again. The option that I've settled for is a tight wrap of thin kitchen foil, cut vertically at the rear of the oleo so that it is partially hidden by the oleo scissors. I'm optimistic that the join will be all but invisible if I'm careful. How do you plan to do yours? Cheers, :) p.s. I've added an index here and to p1 of this build to make it easier for folk to find things. HTH INDEX p1-3. Engine nozzles and burner cans. p4-5. TCS assembly and lens making tutorial. p5. Rear engine trunking shape adjustment. Left forward fuselage modifications p6. Upper rear fuselage re-scribing and rivetting. p6-7. Vertical tails. Ventral fins. p8-9. Undersurface details and AIM-7 troughs. p10-11. Rear portion of main gear well. p11-12. Intake trunking. p12-13. Upper heat exchanger exhausts. p14-15. Wing hinge, bladder and cover details. p15. Rear nacelle re-shaping. p15-16. Forward portion of main gear well. p17. Horizontal tail painting. p18-20. Windshield, glareshield and front IP mods and painting. p21-23. Cockpit tubs p23-25. Ejection seats. p25-26. Canopy p27-28. Wing glove pylons and targetting pod. p28-29. Gas bags. p30-31. Arrestor hook assembly p32. Ladder well and canopy rail locking catches. p33-38. Nose gear leg Edited November 19, 2010 by geedubelyer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KRI76 Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 One comment: unbelievable! I'd be so much more then happy if I managed to scratch something remotely similar to the Mk.1 damper, and yet you went beyond that and even managed to improve it! Unbelievable! /Kristian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 (edited) * Edited November 18, 2010 by HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 In accordance with Roberts Rules of order.........I hereby nominate G. Wilson AKA Geedubelyer to the status of Modeling god. His skills, finished build, and status here on ARC makes this more than overdue!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlexP Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 What an astounding build! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 In accordance with Roberts Rules of order.........I hereby nominate G. Wilson AKA Geedubelyer to the status of Modeling god. His skills, finished build, and status here on ARC makes this more than overdue!!! I'm for one who applauds that! Hey Guy! Great progress so far and very nice and useful tutorial! :) Please, keep us posted! Cheers and happy modeling! Alexander. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnS Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 In accordance with Roberts Rules of order.........I hereby nominate G. Wilson AKA Geedubelyer to the status of Modeling god. His skills, finished build, and status here on ARC makes this more than overdue!!! Yep! Guy's my hero on detail. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anders_Isaksson Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Many thanks for sharing your thoughts on how to best replicate the oleo. ...How do you plan to do yours? ... Well, considering it will be at least 10 years until I get that far I figure there is plenty of time to ponder the best way forward. So far I have thought about using a section of stainless steel tubing, but just as you observe there really isn't much room available to make it all fit togheter. So aluminium foil might be what I will settle for, still a lot better than any paint - especially considering the large scale and how prominent this part of the F-14 NLG really is. Cheers, Anders Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rogier77 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 Geedubelyer, your my hero!! my idol. I have seen your work on the F15's the Su27 and now this Tomcat it is amazing. I have the same kits under my desk and working now on the Trumpy F14 D. I wan't to convert him in to a B model because i wanted a VF103 plane. So your work is a big inspertion for me. Thanks for that. And sorry for my poor English. Rogier van den Berg Holland Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted November 20, 2010 Share Posted November 20, 2010 So far I have thought about using a section of stainless steel tubing, but just as you observe there really isn't much room available to make it all fit togheter.So aluminium foil might be what I will settle for, still a lot better than any paint - especially considering the large scale and how prominent this part of the F-14 NLG really is. Cheers, Anders Well they start out as plastic models, but when some finish with some kits, they are not totally plastic now are they? :) . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted November 21, 2010 Author Share Posted November 21, 2010 Hello everyone and many thanks for the kind words and enthusiastic support. Your continuing patience is very much appreciated. Kristian, Clif, Alex, Alexander and John it's so good to see everyone here. Thankyou guys, I'm thrilled you enjoy the updates, cheers. Please note: I've begun to update the title bar of the thread each time I add something. That way, if the update does n't appeal, it's easier for folk to skip over this thread without opening it. HTH Anders, good luck with your oleo piston. I managed to wrinkle the foil on mine by handling it so please be careful with yours. Fortunately, with the wheels on it's not too noticable (from some angles at least.... ) ...........and working now on the Trumpy F14 D. I wan't to convert him in to a B model because i wanted a VF103 plane. So your work is a big inspertion for me. Thanks for that.And sorry for my poor English. Rogier van den Berg Holland Hello Rogier, welcome aboard. I look forward to seeing your F-14B here on ARC if you decide to start an in progress thread. No need to apologise either, your English is just fine. This weekend has seen me beavering away feverishly to try to complete the nose gear leg assembly. I (almost) succeeded so here are a few photos. There's not much more I can do with this little lot until it's time to finally assemble the gear. At that point I'll add the tie down hoops at the joint of the drag brace. This last photo is a comparison between the kit launch bar damper and the scratch built version in situ.... I suspect the next update might be a way off since I'm about to begin the nose gear bay. Catch you all next time, cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KRI76 Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 If I didn't know where it comes from I could easily think that those are pictures of the real thing! This is beyond impressive! I really don't know what to say...What's still missing - I think - is a slight wash to add some depth in some places. I suppose you'll do that later? /Kristian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 There's not much more I can do with this little lot until it's time to finally assemble the gear. At that point I'll add the tie down hoops at the joint of the drag brace. You know of course Mr. Wilson; that you give a whole new definition to the term "modeling detail", what you do is.........., oh 'ell when I find a correct and proper term for it matey; I'll tell ya. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 OMG!!! UNBELIEVABLY!! stunning! Awesome!!! That nose landing gear leg looks more than real! So crisp, sharp and absolutely flawless, it really makes me drooling watching it! I think words fail to express my feelings. Congrats my friend! You seem surpassed yourself! Cheers and happy modeling! Alexander. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brett M Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Incredible work as always! Thanks for sharing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toniosky Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Beautiful work! I cant wait to see the final result ! I dont think I would have the patience to work on the same project for more than 2 years. Keep up the good work !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackcollar Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 An amazing amount of detail -Al Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chuck540z3 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 Geedubelyer, your my hero!! my idol. Rogier van den Berg Holland Ditto that. Excellent work as always. How did you get that front chrome piston so clean, smooth and shiny? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
janman Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 The landing gear is just... Wow! And the way it looks so brilliant and flawless even in the close up photos, that's something! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jmel Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 WOW Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mareku Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 Artist! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted November 24, 2010 Share Posted November 24, 2010 Great to see you back at it Guy! Your work is truly inspirational... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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