F16 & F18 Boarding ladders

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F16 & F18 Boarding ladders

Post by pizzaguy » Mon Jan 03, 2011 8:43 pm

Started off the New Year with a couple projects inspired by "JOC". I had seen his request for F18 ladders and gave it a shot. The stock F16 ladder leaves allot to be desired. I never seen the F18 ladder. The guy I bought mine off of lost it years ago. The last couple images are of the real deal for a comparison. How they look?

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Re: F16 & F18 Boarding ladders

Post by VMF115 » Mon Jan 03, 2011 9:04 pm

How about an F-14 boarding ladder?
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Re: F16 & F18 Boarding ladders

Post by snake » Mon Jan 03, 2011 11:21 pm

Another good idea, pizzaguy.

Some of the "loose" F-16's and F-18's are missing these ladders, among other things. This will allow these to be displayed more completely.

Your work on these F-14, F-16 and F-18 models is greatly appreciated, Nathan. :D

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Post by vince_chua » Tue Jan 04, 2011 2:09 am

Wow!!! Are you going to make more and sell them? If yes I want one each for the F-16 and F-18. Amazing work as always!

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Re: F16 & F18 Boarding ladders

Post by pizzaguy » Tue Jan 04, 2011 10:06 am

Thanks for the comments. I really appreciate them. Send me a PM if your interested. I think another board member did a boarding ladder for the F14 a few months ago. It looked really good. Would there be any interest in a kit version? I'm not great with directions, so it would be mainly visual directions. My thoughts were $25 for a complete ladder in choice of grey, white, olive drab or bare. $18 for a kit version and $20 for the F18 ladder and $15 for a kit. Thanks again nathan

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Post by VMF115 » Tue Jan 04, 2011 11:49 am

No one as of yet has done an F-14 boarding ladder for sale to other members yet.
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Re: F16 & F18 Boarding ladders

Post by 456THBG » Mon Jan 10, 2011 1:20 pm

F14 ladder is a must! Would love for someone to build & make available for sale...I need two.

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Re: F16 & F18 Boarding ladders

Post by granch » Mon Jan 10, 2011 4:28 pm

I have a need for one F-16 ladder.

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Post by pizzaguy » Mon Jan 10, 2011 5:13 pm

granch, PM sent

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Re: F16 & F18 Boarding ladders

Post by pizzaguy » Wed Jan 12, 2011 6:38 pm

Looking at the F14 stock ladder it appears that the hatch just below the ladder would need to cut out and hinged. It would be an interesting project.
I had a hard time even getting my ladder open. I will do some CAD drawings and see what I can come up with.

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Post by vince_chua » Sun Jan 30, 2011 9:13 am

Received the ladders yesterday. My jaws dropped to the floor. It is amazing to see so much details put into them. There are 'rivets' which the photos couldn't show.

Now my 2 'ladderless' planes are 'complete'.

Once again THANK YOU Nathan!!!

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Re: F16 & F18 Boarding ladders

Post by 456THBG » Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:29 am

pizzaguy wrote:Looking at the F14 stock ladder it appears that the hatch just below the ladder would need to cut out and hinged. It would be an interesting project.
I had a hard time even getting my ladder open. I will do some CAD drawings and see what I can come up with.
Appreciate your looking into it...Again, I will need two, I have to believe every JSI F14 is crying out for one!
Would it be easier just to make it removable, like the 4D Vision 1/32 F14?
(Like optional position landing gear)

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Re: F14, F16 & F18 Boarding ladders

Post by pizzaguy » Tue Feb 08, 2011 8:34 pm

I decided to take the plunge. I was able to get the plane apart with minimal damage. I decided to take the more complicated route. My wife gave me the look of death for taking apart the $300 plane she bought me. I'm making it better was my story. I don't think she bought it.

I will start on the ladder portion this weekend. I imagine the same ladder could be used by cutting the hinges on the stock ladder and setting it in place without all the cutting.

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Re: F16 & F18 Boarding ladders

Post by granch » Wed Feb 09, 2011 4:32 pm

I've got my ladder for a F-16. Great look, very fine work and thank you Pizzaguy :D :D :D

Now waiting for a Blackhawk "Remove before flight" kit...

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