Jozef Posted September 29, 2011 Share Posted September 29, 2011 I cannot understand how I missed this topic. I have all three Trumpy Cats, I would need three of your intakes. YES SIR, I am in the line. Jozef Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timvkampen Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 same here: two sets needed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dmthamade Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Ok, will need a few sets as well. Will the kit fuel tank pylons still fit or will you redo those as well? Early beavertail sounds good, too. Wing flexible seal would also be appreciated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cunumdrum61 Posted October 3, 2011 Share Posted October 3, 2011 Thanks for the encouragement guys! Progress has been slow lately but I'm still moving along. I'll post pics when I have more to show. I can't believe I'm saying this, but "no" I don't want any more references for the intakes. I have several books including Danny Coreman's "Uncovering the Tomcat", loads of photos I've downloaded from various walkarounds AND Dave Fassett (Bulldog 09), who is helping to restore the F-14D "Christine", is sending me all the photos and measurements I could possibly need!!! Any additional intake reference would just bog me down... I am looking for good reference on the early beavertail though. If anybody happens to have good photos I'd be very interested! Hey Chris, I sent you an email to your zactoman addy. Hope you got it ok ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anders_Isaksson Posted October 13, 2011 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Haven't been visiting much here lately due to lots of other stuff going on, but I sure am glad I stumbled on this thread. Excellent news! :thumbsup: Sure makes me consider getting a Trumpeter Tomcat and put my Tamiya kit to rest... :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
puffer Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 SO need at least 2 sets of intakes! Looking forward to your next round of updates on this. Aaron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CW4 Erick Swanberg Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 Again here goes more money from my pocket to yours, man I hate that!!!!!!! Awesome work Chris cant wait for these. Sign me up Erick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
testcats Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 I'm new here... I'm new... but cant wait for these parts to come out... I hope the master craftsman zactoman can also make corrections of the missile racks and include it with the set of correct intakes... I guess trumpy got the shape and size wrong -- of the missile rack headers located right after the front landing gear... Uploaded with ImageShack.us Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tony.t Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Stunning work Chris! Really looking forward to building my Trumpy F-14D now, which hitherto was destined for indefinite loft insulation! tony.t Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loftycomfort Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Chris, Are there any updates on the intakes you can share with us? Thank you. Terry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Are there any updates on the intakes you can share with us?I wish I had a big update but I've been keeping pretty busy since releasing the upgraded MiG-29 intakes and MiG-29UB set.In addition to molding and casting parts for orders, I've been molding some new parts for Alexander's the OH-58D upgrade set. And... I've raked and bagged over 1,000 pounds of leaves! Ouch, my back! I have managed to work on the intakes a little here and there. I continued refining the first intake and poured a test mold to check shrinkage and fit. I then made some adjustments, poured a second mold and cast a clean copy that I will turn into the final pattern. Satisfied with the shape and size I started the second side which should be ready for primer soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Anders_Isaksson Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Looking really, really good! Can't wait to see the final product. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostkiller Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 indeed, it looks really good ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dehowie Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Brilliant work mate looking forward to the six or so I need!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ghostkiller Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 hello Chris Is it the only part that you are going to work on with the trumpy kit ? I am thinking about the canopy that is pushed way too far back this will make the zacto-trump a highly accurate model. Ps / I am thinking about a bit of resin on the rear and a new canopy to solve the issue Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcel111 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Wow Chris, just noticed that your are rescuing 1/32 Tomcat fans the world over with this intake correction set. Woo-hoo!! Your intakes look so much better than the kit intakes... well, they actualy look like the real thing. Any chance you can have a look at the nose while you're at it? Marcel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Also, the kit's nose gear needs some serious upgrading. The spotlight is beyond lame - it's just a blob of plastic. Early beavertail sounds good, too. Wing flexible seal would also be appreciated. I hope ... zactoman can also make corrections of the missile racks... I guess trumpy got the shape and size wrong -- of the missile rack headers located right after the front landing gear... I am thinking about the canopy that is pushed way too far back...I am thinking about a bit of resin on the rear and a new canopy to solve the issue Any chance you can have a look at the nose while you're at it? I'm keeping all options on the table but at this time I'm just concentrating on the intakes. I'm still hoping to get some good references for the early model beavertail/boat tail but have been striking out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
galileo1 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 (edited) Oh man, I don't know how I missed this. The intakes were the sole reason why I didn't buy a Trumpy Cat but I can see that I won't have much choice. I'll definitely be getting one of them now! Thanks for working on these, Chris! Rob Edited November 23, 2011 by TOPGUN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 (edited) OK, you have to make them now. :) After holding out all this time against buying a Trumpy Tomcat, I finally succumbed and ordered one from Squadron's Black Friday sale, so I'll be in for a set or two. Edited November 25, 2011 by Dave Williams Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EagleAviation Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 This is very good reason to purchase the Trumpy kit. Well done mate will be waiting for the set. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 (edited) Got my first Tomcat kit today. The intakes definitely need fixing and the forward Phoenix pallets are waaaay off, the bulge in the front being way too shallow and misshapen to boot. #2 on the list for this kit needs to be the Phoenix pallets. Some G-factor gear would be welcome also. I think the rest of the kit is serviceable, but the intakes and missile pallets definitely need fixing. Edited December 2, 2011 by Dave Williams Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcatfreak Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 ...but the intakes and missile pallets definitely need fixing. Dito!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dehowie Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 On the subject of G Factor has anyone tested the set they did for the Tamiya kit on the Trumpeter one? Any updates Chris looking forward to seeing these first hand! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 (edited) I just got the G-factor gear. Tough to say if it will work without trying it. The main issue is the attachments to the wells are different, so the top of the metal gear leg and/or the plug in the gear well will have to be modified. Just comparing the size of the G-factor nose gear to the kit plastic nose gear, they look to be the same size, so if the attachment issue can be worked out, they should sit the same. Also looked at the bulge at the front of the forward Phoenix pallets. Except for the bulge, the rest of the pallet is almost the same dimensions as the Tamiya parts. Unless there is a fix coming, my thought would be to either use the Tamiya forward pallets, or cut the nose off the Tamiya pallet and attach it to the Trumpeter pallet if you want to preserve the side detail of the Trumpeter parts. It looks like you need to make the cut at where the pallet side detail starts, not at the scribed line that goes around the bulge on both parts. The reason is that I think you need to get all of the curve from where it begins from the flat part of the pallet, and cutting at the scribed line around the bulge misses some of the curve you want to keep. Edited December 6, 2011 by Dave Williams Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NYC777 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Sign my up for three of them..If someone needs 6 then he mus be rollin' in the cash. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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