Replicating the F-14 Landing Gear
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Replicating the F-14 Landing Gear
I have been having a lot of inquiries about making the replacement landing gear for the F-14.
Picking up after the now infamous Sky-----
These landing gear were not made by the proprietor of that now defunct web company.
He may have plotted the design of it but the originals were either made with a 3D printer or CNC machine.
Then they were subed out to a metal caster which they were made.
They were plenty complicated being used statically 3-4 more times complicated if they were to function.
That is why they were never made that way.
I do not have the savvy to plot a computer in 3D mode nor do I have a printing bot.
But I do know how to make moulds and copy parts.
I also know a guy who makes metal toy figures. He uses the heat vulcanising for his molds. They are put into a high speed spinner and the metal is melted poured into the middle of the mould and with centrifical force the metal fills the moulds.
I have lost contact with him after the storm. But he could be around.
So if anybody has any original Sky----- landing gear and is willing to send them to me so I can replicate them.
Maybe I could.
Of course after the never ending Horten project.
This will go on the list if ever the Horten project finishes.
Picking up after the now infamous Sky-----
These landing gear were not made by the proprietor of that now defunct web company.
He may have plotted the design of it but the originals were either made with a 3D printer or CNC machine.
Then they were subed out to a metal caster which they were made.
They were plenty complicated being used statically 3-4 more times complicated if they were to function.
That is why they were never made that way.
I do not have the savvy to plot a computer in 3D mode nor do I have a printing bot.
But I do know how to make moulds and copy parts.
I also know a guy who makes metal toy figures. He uses the heat vulcanising for his molds. They are put into a high speed spinner and the metal is melted poured into the middle of the mould and with centrifical force the metal fills the moulds.
I have lost contact with him after the storm. But he could be around.
So if anybody has any original Sky----- landing gear and is willing to send them to me so I can replicate them.
Maybe I could.
Of course after the never ending Horten project.
This will go on the list if ever the Horten project finishes.
Re: Replicating the F-14 Landing Gear
How about the F-14 exaust nozzles by skyworks any possibility of replicating them?
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Re: Replicating the F-14 Landing Gear
Keith B wrote:How about the F-14 exaust nozzles by skyworks any possibility of replicating them?
If I had a set I could copy them.
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Re: Replicating the F-14 Landing Gear
i've got a brand new pair of landing gear ! (i was certainly one of the first to receive them but never took the time to fix it on my tomcat !)
if no one can help i can send them to the US but it's more complicated since i am in Paris , France !
philippe
if no one can help i can send them to the US but it's more complicated since i am in Paris , France !
philippe
1/18 mirage 2000 & RAFALE should i say more ?
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Re: Replicating the F-14 Landing Gear
Black_Dragon_One wrote:pm sent
Pm returned.
Let us see how far this will continue.
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Re: Replicating the F-14 Landing Gear
I had thought about just casting the original landing gear in metal. The original gear is not to scale, but you would have the ability to fold them up. Maybe just a dream.
I'm working on a carrier tractor at the moment. Just plotted out the cad files and looking for suitable tires. When I find those I'll start forming the body.
I have a set of nozzels Jack was selling off. They are the defect version, but they don't look bad. They have the typical resin bubbles. Maybe something be done with them?
I'm working on a carrier tractor at the moment. Just plotted out the cad files and looking for suitable tires. When I find those I'll start forming the body.
I have a set of nozzels Jack was selling off. They are the defect version, but they don't look bad. They have the typical resin bubbles. Maybe something be done with them?
Re: Replicating the F-14 Landing Gear
Pizzaguy,
A flight deck carrier tractor? 1/18? could be a nice selling success!
A flight deck carrier tractor? 1/18? could be a nice selling success!