MASSIVE TOP GUN F-14 Engine & Afterburner Mounting - Skymaster F14

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  • Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
  • #F14 #topgun #turbines. The Skymaster F14/F-14 TOP GUN JET AIRCRAFT build continues! In this episode we make Get all the wiring wrapped up in the back end, Install the afterburner rings and get the pipes and engines installed. Thanks for watching! Video #10 in the series.
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    F14 Back Stories and History.
    The 2 seater Grumman F-14 Tomcat was the US Navy's air superiority fighter, tactical reconnaissance platform and its fleet defence interceptor . The F-14 replaced the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II in 1974 and was replaced in 2006 by the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. It appears in all Top Gun video games including Top Gun: Guts and Glory, Top Gun: Combat Zones and Top Gun: Hard Lock.
    The aircraft first flew as far back as 1970 and deployed from Navy carriers in 1974 and was ultimately cancelled in 2006 with the advent of the U.S. Navy’s F/A-18 Super Hornet. The F-18 was faster, more maneuverable, and more high-tech than the Tomcat, and emerged as a new generation of carrier-launched fighters.
    The F-14s initially designed to counter Russian MIG fighters during the Vietnam War, and were then used against Iraqi planes by the Iranian Air Force during the Iran-Iraq war; they reportedly shot down at least 160 Iraqi aircraft while only 12 to 16 Tomcats were destroyed, according to a 2006 Air & Space Magazine report.
    The F-14s are still used by the Iranian Air Force, and some have raised a question as to whether they were retired prematurely by the U.S. Navy. This raises an interesting question regarding technical progress. While there is clearly value in human decision making faculties adding to air attack with two-seater planes using a Naval aviator to support the pilot, the advent of newer sensor technology may have supplanted the need for a second person in the plane.

Комментарии • 89

  • @FloydStandiferIV
    @FloydStandiferIV 4 месяца назад +1

    One of the Biggest things that got me hooked on your channel was "Tip tim e presented by Trrusty Bent Srewdriver"

  • @onlinesafar8628
    @onlinesafar8628 2 года назад +3

    I'm so Happy because you complete your aircraft i most like this design 34:33 looking awesome ❤️ love from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳

  • @GuyverGamingTV
    @GuyverGamingTV 2 года назад +2

    amazing work and them Afterburner lights are epic, they look so good. cant wait to see more of this awesome build.

  • @protator
    @protator 2 года назад +7

    Another job well done ... but to be honest, the symmetrical flickering effect kills the illusion completely. Such expensive modules really should have a pre-made mode for twin jet aircraft or let you dial in an offset to break up the symmetry. The effect itself looks gorgeous. If it were my jet, I'd probably limit the effect to 70-100% throttle, tho. No visible flames on jets at all unless you activate the afterburner. That's why they're called "afterburner rings" ^^. At least you got the PLUS version, so you can freely program your own effects using their software.

    • @thelightersideofrc
      @thelightersideofrc  2 года назад +3

      Yea totally agree! It is pretty slick that there are a bunch of presets for programming. I’m the same! I only want to see the lights at 70 ish percent and above.

  • @DadsRCHangar
    @DadsRCHangar 2 года назад +1

    Brilliant engine and led install as usual, thanks to the Bent screwdriver for mega tips. Good luck with the move. The rings look great. 👍🏻

  • @ILSRWY4
    @ILSRWY4 2 года назад +4

    Coming along very nicely! I love those Afterburner lights... amazing how very realistic looking they are! Really enjoying this build and the videos...

  • @mbison7combo
    @mbison7combo 2 года назад +3

    I can wait for you to finish it

  • @gregoryh4601
    @gregoryh4601 2 года назад +1

    Very nice Lesson on the F14 build. I saw the Dark Gold it is a Anchor not a cross. But I don’t know what it stand For. 👍🏻Great light for the Engines. Take Care

  • @John-B69692
    @John-B69692 2 года назад +2

    The Navy has a very technical term for the tail cones (exhaust nozzles) on an F-14 Tomcat; Turkey Feathers.

  • @gryfandjane
    @gryfandjane 2 года назад +1

    Spectacular, again! Hope everything goes smoothly with the move.

  • @stevemorgan5684
    @stevemorgan5684 2 года назад +1

    What a beauty plane!! You make it look too easy 🙂. Great job!!

  • @thelightersideofrc
    @thelightersideofrc  2 года назад

    Thanks for checking things out! When you get a moment, check out my site. www.thelightersideofrc.com/shop

  • @alvgeirsteganehauge6999
    @alvgeirsteganehauge6999 2 года назад +1

    You are awsome builder! Thank you so much for sharing this awsome build!

  • @antoniog9814
    @antoniog9814 2 года назад +1

    Wow! That's turning out to be a beautiful Diamondback bird. I think the Diamondbacks (VF102) and Jolly Rogers (VF 84) had the best looking squadron paint jobs. No offense intended, just pointing out a couple of details that jumped out at me if I may. The afterburner petals seem a bit too dark. They were never quite that dark pre 1987 with the Pratt & Whitney engines and were silver post 1987 with the newer GE engines. Also, the decal shows VFA 102. The VFA is for the F/A-18s flown today since they are fighter/attack aircraft. When it was an F-14 squadron, it was VF 102.
    Outstandingly beautiful airplane! I can't wait to see the flight video!

    • @thelightersideofrc
      @thelightersideofrc  2 года назад +2

      Thanks Antonio! All the paint work so far was completed by the manufacture. So those little details are sometimes just generic details to them. Thanks for watching!

  • @paulybassman7311
    @paulybassman7311 2 года назад +1

    it's well worth the effort putting in those intake ducts. looks 👍

  • @deandadamo7796
    @deandadamo7796 2 года назад +1

    Amazing build and aircraft! Can’t wait to see it maiden, you out do yourself on every video keep you the great work from South Carolina!

  • @helischorsch9786
    @helischorsch9786 2 года назад +1

    Love those lights 👍👍👍 Will be great to see it on the maiden😎 cheers from Munich 🍺

    • @thelightersideofrc
      @thelightersideofrc  2 года назад +2

      They are outstanding! I'm very impressed! Thanks for watching!

  • @donsemininski6535
    @donsemininski6535 2 года назад +1

    Great tip on the ducts…. Ours bow in quite a bit and i was wondering how in the heck the glue surfaces were going to match up!

  • @stevemclaughlin2393
    @stevemclaughlin2393 2 года назад +1

    Pretty soon your cat is going to demand royalties. 😻

  • @wargor
    @wargor 2 года назад +1

    You should also talk about programming that radio. I have one also and it's a great system all around.

    • @thelightersideofrc
      @thelightersideofrc  2 года назад +1

      The owner had some 14's previously so all the programming is already predone for the most part.

  • @wearemany73
    @wearemany73 2 года назад +2

    35:00 Awsome effect. When both engines afterburner flashes and stutters at precisely the same time it diminishes the scale appearance a little. The amount of effect should be the same but not the exact time the light simulates the exhaust plasma flashing over..See what I mean? (I'm wondering if this is a setting in the control box) 🤔

    • @thelightersideofrc
      @thelightersideofrc  2 года назад +2

      I think it can all be setup in the controller. There are a bunch of pre programmed settings but i'm sure is costomizable as well. We will cover that.

    • @wearemany73
      @wearemany73 2 года назад

      @@thelightersideofrc Thx for the response Johnathan 👍 😊

  • @kevinpiper9754
    @kevinpiper9754 3 месяца назад +1

    And using the jetcat 550 pro

  • @tone569
    @tone569 5 месяцев назад +1

    Cool🎉

  • @josephstanley5138
    @josephstanley5138 2 года назад +2

    I just googled the Diamondbacks and they are an actual squadron that used to fly the Tomcat but now they fly the super hornet

    • @thelightersideofrc
      @thelightersideofrc  2 года назад +2

      That's super cool! I didn't know they were a Squadron! Thanks for sharing that!

    • @josephstanley5138
      @josephstanley5138 2 года назад

      @@thelightersideofrc The squadron is VF-102 based at MCAS Iwakuni in Japan. They are known for the red tails and the letters NF

    • @josephstanley5138
      @josephstanley5138 2 года назад

      MCAS stands for Marine Combat Air Station

    • @davidsoufer116
      @davidsoufer116 2 года назад +1

      Yes this is the 50th Anniversary DiamondBack squadron..

  • @ricardovar100
    @ricardovar100 2 года назад +1

    nice

  • @superbikesquadracer
    @superbikesquadracer 2 года назад +2

    Great job! How mutch does it cost to build a Rc Jet?

    • @thelightersideofrc
      @thelightersideofrc  2 года назад +1

      Thats a tough question to throw a generic answer out too. If you want to discuss further or ask any specific questions feel free to email me. thelightersideofrc@gmail.com

  • @kevinedwards5719
    @kevinedwards5719 2 года назад +1

    Hi do you build plans for other people? And if so how much will you charge?

    • @thelightersideofrc
      @thelightersideofrc  2 года назад +1

      Hello Kevin. The majority of my builds are for other people. The price varies depending on what aircraft and the complexity. If your interested in discussing more please contact me via email. thelightersideofrc@gmail.com

  • @RockbeThyName
    @RockbeThyName 2 года назад +1

    So your building this and the f-18 at the sametime?

    • @thelightersideofrc
      @thelightersideofrc  2 года назад

      Both were on the go at the same time. The F18 is done and on the way to the owner.

  • @memememe2674
    @memememe2674 2 года назад +1

    Doesn't the heat effect the tail burner lights?

    • @thelightersideofrc
      @thelightersideofrc  2 года назад +1

      No. There is lots of airflow through the whole hot section of the plane. Keeps everything cool!

  • @mazbaird
    @mazbaird 2 года назад +1

    I’d be too afraid to fly the thing. I’d be devastated (and broke) if I crashed.

  • @m0redread
    @m0redread 2 года назад +1

    I have no idea how I ended up on this extremely specific and technical side of youtube, but I'm not mad about it.

  • @Lightning546
    @Lightning546 4 месяца назад +1

    I'm a bit disappointed that you aren't installing real afterburners

  • @aaronl_trains_and_planes
    @aaronl_trains_and_planes 2 года назад +1

    I'm sure the engines produce more than enough power, but why is it designed with the engines so far up and a large pipe running out? Seems to me anyways, that you would lose some thrust by the time it travels down the tubes. But, like I said, the engines probably produce more than needed thrust and it's not a big deal.

    • @thelightersideofrc
      @thelightersideofrc  2 года назад +1

      Hey Aaron. you can actually gain thrust if the pipes are designed correct. I was part of an F18 Build a few years back with the turbines right at the tail cones. Cool idea. Cool system buy the problem is your now moving so much of the weight behind the C of G that you need to add lots of nose weight. I believe in that 18 we added 6-7 lbs of nose weight to compensate. It was a very porky F18.

    • @aaronl_trains_and_planes
      @aaronl_trains_and_planes 2 года назад +1

      @@thelightersideofrc I thought maybe the CofG might be an issue with them in the back. I can't wait to see this operate! Best of luck!

  • @marcdowell6658
    @marcdowell6658 2 года назад +1

    Just an off the wall question?? Are the air brakes going to be active ( air/servo ) or inactive?

    • @thelightersideofrc
      @thelightersideofrc  2 года назад +2

      They will for sure be Active! Will be air activated.

    • @marcdowell6658
      @marcdowell6658 2 года назад +1

      @The Lighter Side Of RC Thank you for your response, I don't remember anything being said about them in vids. That's why I was curious.
      Love you vids, keep up the excellent work !!!! And when in doubt, ask trusty bent screwdriver. 🤪

    • @thelightersideofrc
      @thelightersideofrc  2 года назад +2

      Thanks Marc! Trusty and I have regular conversations

  • @ClintMaas
    @ClintMaas 2 года назад +1

    Do the lights get hot enough to light the afterburner?

    • @thelightersideofrc
      @thelightersideofrc  2 года назад +1

      They do give off a fair bit of heat for sure that's the reason for the large heat sinks on the light.

  • @ManNomad
    @ManNomad 2 года назад +1

    What is this plane worth?

  • @kruelunusual6242
    @kruelunusual6242 2 года назад +1

    While the model accuracy is impressive….but as far as making it actually fly…..just seems like a real money pit….for something you can’t fly in…..maybe I just don’t get the rc thing….I would be afraid to fly the thing without a camera on the nose….even then….they got great mobile simulators that cost 5 bucks…..that’s as close to the real thing as I need without actually doing it….

    • @thelightersideofrc
      @thelightersideofrc  2 года назад +1

      It's a pretty cool rush flying something like this or any RC Airplane while being on the ground. Totally different than being in it. Thanks for watching!

  • @peckerwood780
    @peckerwood780 Год назад +1

    You've got a real jet engine make the first real afterburner.

    • @thelightersideofrc
      @thelightersideofrc  Год назад +1

      It's been done before. Fun but burns a ton more fuel and not feasible on one of the models.

  • @tomiokagiyu4931
    @tomiokagiyu4931 Год назад +1

    Fake afterburner… i’ll have to exchange that for a real one…

  • @williamblack4006
    @williamblack4006 2 года назад +1

    STOP SPAMMING MY RUclips FEED. I AM NOT INTERESTED.

  • @shawnpeterson9573
    @shawnpeterson9573 2 года назад +1

    quit talking so much and show us