titan Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 (edited) Okay it seems that starting a topic like this inevitably gets Zactoman going so here goes: How long do we have to wait for correctly shaped INTAKES for the Trumpeter 1/32 F-14? Hey, it worked for Rafael Winter with the Flanker. Seriously, I'll buy you the donor kit plus guarantee at least my order plus pay whatever else you want if you'll take this one on. Edited March 7, 2011 by titan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
karl h Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 i´m in for a set too! (but please do the mig 29 intakes first) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loftycomfort Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 I was one of the first builders of the kit, and I spread the message that the Trumpeter F-14 intake ramps are completely jacked. Now thinking back, there's a possibility that I might have reversed the left and right ramps (by following the instructions) which resulted in the incorrect angles. I can't verify this short of starting another F-14 kit. If the ramp angles can be fixed by simply swapping left-right, then there's no need for a resin remedy. if the ramps are indeed molded wrongly by Trumpeter, then the modeler (an adventurous one) can try correcting them by heating in hot water. Preferrably a resin fix can be supplied by Chris. The upper and lower intake lips are also molded slightly unparallel when viewed from the front. IMHO this is minor flaw that would be extremely difficult for anyone to fix, resin or plastic. I'd just let it slide. Terry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 If the ramp angles can be fixed by simply swapping left-right, then there's no need for a resin remedyTerry Yes, they do work better swapped around. If i remember right i still had to twist and tweak them a bit. Pic below isn't a Tomcat Mistel, it shows (i hope) a comparison between the Tamiya cat on top and the Trumpeter cat with swapped ramps on the bottom. The intake angles and lips still look off, but the i think to fix these might be a huge undertaking. Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 How long do we have to wait for correctly shaped INTAKES for the Trumpeter 1/32 F-14?Ahhh,,, The ever-growing list...They look like they would be a fun project to correct. Too many other projects in the queue... "How long have we wait..." Okay it seems that starting a topic like this inevitably gets Zactoman going so here goes:Hey, it worked for Rafael Winter with the Flanker. Nice try! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sig Saur & Son Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 OMG, not gonna buy one of those. Man-o-day, those intakes are F-ed up for sure. Thanks for posting. I would not of known otherwise. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Hingtgen Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Seconded. Those intakes from head-on make me think more of an F-15 or MiG-25 or something... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Expat Tomcat Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Those ARE seriously F@€#'&D up!! Not only are the intake ramps ill fitting, but the outer lip is too squared off. And I'll second David's comment, it definately looks more like a MIG 25 than my "Anytime Baby". Zacto, I know you have a load on your plate, but unless you tackle this, I won't be buying the Trumpycat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
benjo Posted June 11, 2011 Share Posted June 11, 2011 Trumpeter have made an F-14 Eagle! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SUKHOI - SU Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 (edited) I am also one of the F-14 EAGLE owners-actually i have one F-14A EAGLE and one F-14D EAGLE,may be one i will do it MIG-25...Ooooor both of them Edited July 31, 2011 by SUKHOI - SU Quote Link to post Share on other sites
signals Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Since Zactoman is looking for a 1/32 Trump F-14D...is that an indication of a "future release"? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mynameismatt Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 :pray: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Since Zactoman is looking for a 1/32 Trump F-14D...is that an indication of a "future release"?Paparazzi and Zacto-groupies. :P I need to buy a better disguise... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostkiller Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 (edited) A retailer told me that he has just sent its last trumpy f-14 to Preston Idaho :lol: the buyer did not want the offer for free paints and glue that goes with the kit strange hey... :P Edited August 23, 2011 by Ghostkiller Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 <...> I need to buy a better disguise... I suggest a T-Rex with a fake moustache, monocle and top hat! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 I suggest a T-Rex with a fake moustache, monocle and top hat! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RiderFan Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 You know really, while I have no doubt that intake replacements from Zacto would be magnificently done, it's not all that hard to do the correction yourself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 You know really, while I have no doubt that intake replacements from Zacto would be magnificently done, it's not all that hard to do the correction yourself.While I commend you on the beautiful build you did (http://s362974870.onlinehome.us/forums/air/index.php?showtopic=236271) ( ) and the modifications you made to the intakes (see post #43), I would guess that a full intake correction would be much more comprehensive.I'd guess that it might not only correct the angles at the opening of the intake (fixing the side-walls and lower panel so that they are parallel and perpendicular to the top), but might also correct the shape of the exterior (corner radii, and overall contours), over-done surface detail, the interior ducting and wall thicknesses, as well as correct and detail the bypass doors and associated mechanisms. Such a correction set might require a little cutting of plastic to install, but would be much less difficult than chopping and modifying the intakes yourself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loftycomfort Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I have two of those Trumpeter Tomcat kits, so if such a correction set exists, I would need two of them. Terry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
karl h Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 go for it, chris.i would need at least one set Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcatfreak Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Me too, but I need more that 3... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymac Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Hi Chris, I'm not sure if you are seriously contemplating doing this intake correction, but I would be in for a set as well. I'm planning on starting Trumpeter's D version next. You know, it just doesn't seem like a true Trumpeter build without at least ONE Zacto set included! ;) Thanks, John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eli Raphael Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 3 for moi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 There! That'll do! Now nobody will recognize you! Awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 If your going to give the Trumpeter Cat a makeover, could you do replacements for the flexible wing seals? Both for swept forward and back? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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