Mike did a killer job on this. I still have a set of the scale gear and equipment for this model and I have been working on a plug. I would love to be able to get together with him and put his Tomcat and my EDF Skymaster Tomcat together. That would be incredible
@@Thercgeek Thanks Chris, but I seem to remember you've brought some pretty cool models yourself!!! Sounds like there are some really cool EDF projects on the horizon from a bunch of different builders. I'd love to see more guys converting these old airframes to electric
That EDF F-14 has some crazy vertical climb like a turbine. The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is my favorite jet. I fell in love with it watching the original Top Gun. I'm building a Skymaster F-14 Tomcat ARF with an EDF conversion. I'll be using the DS-98DIA HST with DSM6043-650 on 14s. I hope it works out. It's going to be 29 lbs a side with that setup. I want to 3D print inlet ducts, which I'm having problems with. I hope I get it done before summer is over. Thanks for the cool videos. Love watching them while working on mine.
I was just flying one on the Real Flight sim last night. Still to this day my favorite airshow jet and hats off to Mike for making it happen. It would feel great just having one parked in the hanger.
Hi Chris, Awesome F-14 EDF and flight.. As much as I like the turbine powered jets, the EDF's are more my bag. Don't know if you remember Model Merchant from the 90's, I have one of the 1:10 F-15 kits still in the box designed by Duane Johnson. I intend to get it built someday and use two JP Hobby 90mm EDF's.
RCG, Thank you for this video. Beautiful Tomcat, great rebuild, obviously a skilled craftsman. What size EDF's did Mike use for this build, do you know? Any other specs would be appreciated. Best, Steve
Original TG molds, wow!! Then reengineered to the marvel it is today, well done Mike. Thanks for the brief nuts n guts view, Chris. What are the "flaps" directly in front of the ailerons? AirHammer out!!
No Ailerons, full span flaps and spoilers. Spoilers aid tailerons with roll with wings out, they're inactive when swept. Can also use them a speedbrakes
This moves alot much smoother in the air then THE TURBINE LX's . The thrust on this jet is setup is remarkably insane . Its Outdoing a one and one racial . I've seen some 14 Tomcats man ,BUT NO NOT LUKE THIS MAN . I have a twin 80mm freewing set-up nice 😂 atlases I thought 😂 MAN AFTER SEEING THIS I NEED DAMN PULL-UPS 😂😂😂😂 . LIKE WOW !
Yeah, those clips are slowed to 50% speed which I agree really enhances the scale looks. Thats why I do that on the shorts I post because the models present so cool that way. But, gotta who what it’s really doing in a feature like this. 😊
Yep! It has a pretty checkered history because this was actually built by yellow AC as their prototype for their own f14 kit which came to market at 1/9 scale vs 1/10.
Absolutely stunning model!! THIS is what scale modeling is all about; thank you Chris for sharing this fantastic EDF jet with us!!
Mike did a killer job on this. I still have a set of the scale gear and equipment for this model and I have been working on a plug.
I would love to be able to get together with him and put his Tomcat and my EDF Skymaster Tomcat together. That would be incredible
Mike is a incredible modeller!!!! Way to go mike this is a masterpiece!
Yeah he is! He always has the coolest stuff out at jet jam
Thanks Brent!
@@Thercgeek Thanks Chris, but I seem to remember you've brought some pretty cool models yourself!!! Sounds like there are some really cool EDF projects on the horizon from a bunch of different builders. I'd love to see more guys converting these old airframes to electric
That EDF F-14 has some crazy vertical climb like a turbine. The Grumman F-14 Tomcat is my favorite jet. I fell in love with it watching the original Top Gun. I'm building a Skymaster F-14 Tomcat ARF with an EDF conversion. I'll be using the DS-98DIA HST with DSM6043-650 on 14s. I hope it works out. It's going to be 29 lbs a side with that setup. I want to 3D print inlet ducts, which I'm having problems with. I hope I get it done before summer is over. Thanks for the cool videos. Love watching them while working on mine.
Man, you have my dream project right there!
I was just flying one on the Real Flight sim last night. Still to this day my favorite airshow jet and hats off to Mike for making it happen. It would feel great just having one parked in the hanger.
David Snyder has one. This jet is sick and I’m in love with it.
Gorgeous model and great flying! Love the background music too.
Beautiful tomcat😊
Beautifully built and nice flying. 👍
Excellent video Chris, thanks for the ride👊🏼👊🏼
Thanks for watching man!
Incredible detail, beautiful bird, well flown ! Love it!
Very cool Mr Geek 👍 Thank you for resisting the urge to play Danger Zone
You know me, this channel is a danger zone free zone! 😆
Hi Chris,
Awesome F-14 EDF and flight.. As much as I like the turbine powered jets, the EDF's are more my bag. Don't know if you remember Model Merchant from the 90's, I have one of the 1:10 F-15 kits still in the box designed by Duane Johnson. I intend to get it built someday and use two JP Hobby 90mm EDF's.
Thanks Chris, great video!
My pleasure!
Beautiful plane!
I think so too!
Sweet Chris! You need to run south sometime to BHAMRC just north of Birmingham. Great folks out there. Love to meet someday. 😉
RCG, Thank you for this video. Beautiful Tomcat, great rebuild, obviously a skilled craftsman. What size EDF's did Mike use for this build, do you know? Any other specs would be appreciated. Best, Steve
I believe that he’s using a pair of 100mm or 110mm edfs. I’m pretty sure they’re 110mm, but I’ll double check.
100s on 10S
Looks fantastic!
Well Done!! Just enough scale details to be fun but not onerous!! (Do they make a sound system for EDF's!?!? lol)
There are sound systems out there, yeah. Not sure they’re needed with the right edfs though. 😆
Original TG molds, wow!! Then reengineered to the marvel it is today, well done Mike. Thanks for the brief nuts n guts view, Chris. What are the "flaps" directly in front of the ailerons?
AirHammer out!!
No Ailerons, full span flaps and spoilers. Spoilers aid tailerons with roll with wings out, they're inactive when swept. Can also use them a speedbrakes
@@mikeandjeannette thank you very much for the info Mike, speed brakes was a glancing thought at first.
Yep, as Mike mentioned they’re spoilers. They help to augment the roll control with the wings extended the same as the full scale.
Very cool 👍
it reminds me of an F14
This moves alot much smoother in the air then THE TURBINE LX's . The thrust on this jet is setup is remarkably insane . Its
Outdoing a one and one racial . I've seen some 14 Tomcats man ,BUT NO NOT LUKE THIS MAN . I have a twin 80mm freewing set-up nice 😂 atlases I thought 😂 MAN AFTER SEEING THIS I NEED DAMN PULL-UPS 😂😂😂😂 . LIKE WOW !
What are the specs and equipment?
LOVE THIS MODEL....you make to Sell?
No, unfortunately this a one of a kind model as there aren’t any manufacturers that make the tomcat at this size anymore.
Half speed or whatever you’re using at the intro looks so much more realistic. It is what it is I know.
Yeah, those clips are slowed to 50% speed which I agree really enhances the scale looks. Thats why I do that on the shorts I post because the models present so cool that way. But, gotta who what it’s really doing in a feature like this. 😊
Wrong backing track - "You never close your eyes anymore when I kiss your lips..." 🎵
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🤣 🤣. I was thinking take my breath away…
@@Thercgeek That'd be a high way to the danger zone
This was from your father's molds? The old DCU glass?
Yep! It has a pretty checkered history because this was actually built by yellow AC as their prototype for their own f14 kit which came to market at 1/9 scale vs 1/10.
Which way / system do you use for the folding wings ?
The model has high torque servos operating each wing
❤❤😂🎉🎉🎉😢😮😮😅
I'm ultra surprised this is EDF.
With the right setups, you can get an incredible performing edf jet.
Finally a real edf that's not a flying ice chest.
😆