drhornii Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Getting ready to modify the kit part with some necessary corrections. This is just what I have noticed so far, I am sure others will see more corrections that should be done. The kit part looks a lot like this basic sketch. As we all know, sketches can be far differnt from the real thing. The basics are there but..... A few good photos here and defense imagery and another from on a Lear. Here are the photos from the 1/48 Revell F-14D kit. I already cut the horns off before I took these photos. Top view, basically looks like a AN/ALQ-167 but the "horns are not identical. One side looks correct with the little probe but the LH side should have a "cone" instead of the probe. Muts be a directional antenna or something... Same thing in this photo. Do notethe aft fin angles, should be 90 degrees apart. Hard to see in this photo but the fins sit in a recess which on the real deal, they are bolted on the exterior. This photo shows the aft fin pocket detail better. Also, the strap behind the "horns" is too far aft. The real pod also has a ram air scoop between the "horns". Aft view shows clearly the incorrect fin angle. The top attachment housing matches the MATS sketch but photos show this to be much wider with side mounting lugs. Not sure if the wider mounding was for a specific test or standard. Another area I question is the pocket of the aft face. Is it recessed (looks like a missile motor...) or is the real pod aft face flush. I have not found any photos to confirm the correct aft face configuration. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave Williams Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Not all of them have a "cone" on one side, some have both points like in the kit. http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/equip/alq167-saudi.jpg This one has the one probe one cone arrangement. http://www.rodaleelectronics.com/wp-conten...alq-167-pod.jpg The antennas probably relate to the frequency bands covered, and that's probably dependent on the mission. I don't think the two probe arrangement is wrong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drhornii Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 (edited) Not all of them have a "cone" on one side, some have both points like in the kit.http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ac/equip/alq167-saudi.jpg This one has the one probe one cone arrangement. http://www.rodaleelectronics.com/wp-conten...alq-167-pod.jpg The antennas probably relate to the frequency bands covered, and that's probably dependent on the mission. I don't think the two probe arrangement is wrong. Good to know the probe arrangement. When I cast this, I will make two of the probe and one with a cone. Also looks like I wil lhave to cast another pair for the pods that aft the aft facing horns Thanks Dave! Edited November 22, 2009 by drhornii Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reddog Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 There are 13 different configurations for the ALQ-167 pod, the one with two probes on the front was common for the Tomcat. Reddog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drhornii Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 There are 13 different configurations for the ALQ-167 pod, the one with two probes on the front was common for the Tomcat. Reddog 13, holy #$%* Glad I am doing just a few for friends. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reddog Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I won't even go into how many variants there are but I'll give you a hint, it's close to !)). Reddog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
muswp1 Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Quick question, with all the various configurations for the Bullwinkle pod, is the rear fin and endcap configuration static or does that change as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reddog Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 All pods will have the fins, but the rear section can change, there are at least five difference tail configurations. Reddog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
muswp1 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Ok, so the Revell pod might be correct for one specific configuration then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drhornii Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 Here is where I am now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mrvark Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 (edited) This should help a little. Suspension lugs for F-14 were located as drawn. Edited November 25, 2009 by mrvark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
drhornii Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 This should help a little. Suspension lugs for F-14 were located as drawn. You hit the mother load with that! Thanks for the picture, very valuable :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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