Zactoman Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Thanks guys I have been making progress but have no new pics to show. Been too busy shoveling snow and updating my website. Chris, I think what you accomplished is just incredible. Those parts we can see on the above pic, I suppose they are magnified at least four times. I can imagine their actual size. Absolutely amazing! Being so tiny they look so crisp and flawless! Your craftsmanship is of top notch level! Bravo my friend! Bravo! Alexander While I'm happy with what I've done here, it pales in comparison to some of the detail work you've produced! (No, you da man!!!)Besides, after making the 1/144 F-15 details this stuff seems big! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yuri61 Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Zactoman, you are making the Trumpeter F-14 look like the accessory to your intakes:) If only the kit could do your intakes justice we would have one helluva F-14! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timvkampen Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 Are there other areas than the tails Chris should tackle!?? Tim p.s. Chris: almost nearing production? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shadrik Posted January 30, 2013 Share Posted January 30, 2013 personaly,I'd love to see closed GE f110 nozzles. Ah, delicious f110 nozzles... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 p.s. Chris: almost nearing production? I'm getting closer but still a ways to go. I have one intake about complete and ready to mold. I'll do a test mold then finish off the second intake (which is almost caught up) once I'm sure the parts are up to snuff. I then need to make new pylons for the fuel tanks before calling it finished. Recent delays have included a bunch of orders that came in all at once (which is good because it was getting scary!) and too much snow to shovel. I finished finished casting and shipped the orders today. Sunday I shoveled about a foot of snow off my 120+ foot driveway, walkways and doggie paths in the back yard only to have another 6" dumped the next day (as well as about another 2" per day since.). My arms (and whole body) were so jello that I was barely able to cast parts. There was no way for me to do any precision work on the intakes! I'm still a little rubbery but will be working on them tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yuri61 Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 Are there other areas than the tails Chris should tackle!?? Tim p.s. Chris: almost nearing production? :thumbsup:/> How a bout a new cast left front fuselage half with all the panels closed up? I know shrinkage maybe a problem but I think Chris has this sorted with his other pieces he offers for sale. I think it would sell well for those that do not want to go through the hassels of closing them up and have it look really nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kiowafixer Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 After all the F-14 intakes I crawled around in during my time in Tomcat squadrons, I must say you have nailed it pretty well. I will be buying when they are ready because they are Very Well Done! KiowaFixer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Girolamo LORUSSO Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Hi Cris, question. When this kit will be ready ? Best Girolamo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I have one intake about complete and ready to mold. I'll do a test mold then finish off the second intake (which is almost caught up) once I'm sure the parts are up to snuff.And then disaster struck I broke the finished intake pattern while opening the test mold After the panic, sickness, depression and hang-over had subsided, I began trying to salvage the project. I'm relieved to say that I'm back on track. While the pattern was ruined, the mold did come out good and I managed make a casting in a much more durable resin that I will use to make the production molds from. This may have an impact on the final fit of the resin parts but I'm confident that they'll still work. Some of the final exterior details I added. The main gear strut connector, finished NACA vent and raised intake drain panels: Interior surface detail added (some Tomcats have additional internal raised strengthening panels added. I decided to leave them off): I won't be providing new engine fans with the intake set. I need to add a few more small details on the bypass area before making a test mold of those parts. Then I'll finish up the other intake and details. And finally do the fuel tank pylons. When this kit will be ready ? Sorry but I don't have a date. I will release it when it is ready, as soon as I can... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Av8fan Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 (edited) Fantastic work! Amazing detail. As has been said, too bad the rest of the kit isn't up to these standards. I am very sorry to hear about the issues with the break, but you did figure out a out a way to fix the issue. Really looking forward to these. Edited February 14, 2013 by Av8fan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alpagueur Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 These Zacto-intakes are the only reason why it's worth buying the Trumpeter kit as soon as they are finished (and only then) I'll buy the Trumpy kit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hornet78 Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Well you have to finish them becasue I wasn't smart enought to wait on you finishing the intakes and went out and got one . Seriously your intakes are the only reason I decided to get one. Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Eastern Posted February 14, 2013 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Congrats, bro! You did it! I'm glad you haven't gave it up. Nice job! When things go wrong, just give them time. And after a while world'll turn all right! :) Cheers and happy modeling! Alexander Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Thanks guys! I finished the bypass parts, molded and cast a first set. All is well... I'm starting the insides and bypass on the second intake which should go much faster than the first. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Macbain Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Nice, glad to see some more progress. Are they kit compressor faces? I assume the intakes are sized for kit parts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hornet78 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Cool Stuff keep up the great work1 can't wait to add a pair to my D model. Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcat fan 2 Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Looking awesome! Will buy one for my "A" model! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Are they kit compressor faces? I assume the intakes are sized for kit parts? Those pictured above are the stock kit parts and yes I sized the rear of the intake to fit them. I decided to clean one up to see how much nicer it could look: That was a lot of work! So, I decided I'll mold and cast the cleaned up part and include a pair. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodney Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Very nice. I see the line of people for this product keeps growing! Rodney Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Hi Chris, that finessed fan face looks much better. Nice job. Is it my imagination or are these new intakes completely seamless......? :o Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Macbain Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Those cleaned up compressor faces look awesome, and will save many people a lot of time. Getting more and more eager now... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Timvkampen Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 WOW! So you're almost ready to go into production!? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RedStar Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Impressive, most impressive - I wish I was more into a big Tomcat, as these are remarkable. Let's get them wrapped up for these fine folks so we can get back to the good stuff! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Zactoman Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Is it my imagination or are these new intakes completely seamless......? :o Doh! Ya spilled ma beans! Yes they are now seamless! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hornet78 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 (edited) GOOD STUFF???? what are you tlaking about Redstar? This IS the goodstuff :D Jim Edited March 3, 2013 by Hornet78 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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