Northrop F-5N 1/72 by HobbyBoss with my accessories.
First photo i made on this project. Test fit of 3D printed landing gears.
Some screenshot during 3D modeling process, front gear.
Comparison of test fitted front gear to prototype photo.
Comparison of test fitted main gear to prototype photo.
Here are test prints of landing gears.
Some overall look at front gear.
Main 3d printed gear.
Further 3D modeling process - also decided to print 150 Gal Droptank, as HB is not good at all.
Possibly, last thing i'm going to develop and print for this project is ACMI block 😉
Meanwhile - decaled this folk...
And another look at decals...
And , after second coat of tamiya gloss clear, sand down decals little bit, i start assembly of all parts together. So front gear with some additional details is on board!
Another shot of front part of plane assembly.... It is hard work with extra thin wire there 😉
Finally - finished model!
My first attempt with weathering! Looks not bad to me 😄
Descent details with AK3D models kits! 😉
And little comparison with size of F-5E and Grand Slam bomb also made by AK3D models.
Acmi block and Droptank are printed on 3D printer! Droptank is also made on magnet - can be detached attached at anytime 😉
photo of prototype)
Комментарии
2 1 February 2019, 16:53
Alexander GrivonevJust amazing, especially the 3D pronted parts 👍 Thought for a long time about the endless possibilities of this technique in our hobby, never went beyond "thoughts". How long did it take you to master the skill or a simpler question, where do I even start?
7 February 2019, 15:35
Alexey KulaginAlexander G., Thank you! Well. I'm in 3D modelling since i got my first PC in 2004. 14 years i was learning 3DS Max and other 3D application. To make components for scale modelling you need to learn some 3D editor. 3Dsmax, Maya, maybe SketchUp. Best option to learn NURBS or Hard body modelling softwares, as they used by most companies for CNC machining. But i used to polymodelling too much. And other good thing to learn is Photogrammetry. It is hard to learn, as there is not many info on how to use special programs , but you can learn it if dig deep enough. In terms of printer - only DLP or SLA 3D printers will work for scalemodelling. Cheap chinese LCD SLA will also work... It is not as hard as i describe, but definitely need many time...
7 February 2019, 15:50
Alexander GrivonevYeah I already assumed this is a HUGE field and there is not an easy way in, you have to know what you are doing.
Благодарю за информацию!
7 February 2019, 17:14
TreehuggerIf using Shapeway for 3D printing, maybe good idea to try create multiple landing gears for a range of kits, at least some copies, so that it all won't be too expensive for just creating a few parts for one single scale model kit.
7 February 2019, 18:25
Alexey KulaginAlexander G. Не за что😉
Laurent HELLER-forever, thanks!
Treehugger I have my own 3D printer for prints, but yeah it is still better to print whole table with models. I hope sometime people will buy such many kits from me so i would need that print speed)
7 February 2019, 19:17
Bernhard Schrock!!!! Absolutely stunning! Do you have created the 3D files yourself? Do you plan to print the landing gear in 1:48 too? By the way: excellent aggressor & top airbrus-job!!!
8 February 2019, 09:43
Łukasz GlińskiVery nice build 👍, wish there were more 3D sets to come in the future for the 1/72 kits
8 February 2019, 11:30
Bart GoesaertNice work with the 3D-prints. Did you print these yourself, or did you order these. How was the pricetag approx?
8 February 2019, 11:51
AugieSuperb work with the parts, but I have to ask, is it me or is the canopy a little "shallow"
8 February 2019, 12:28
Alexey KulaginBernhard Schrock, Thank you! Yes, all 3D files i made myself. And printed them also. I can easily rescale them in 1:48, but i need some information on which model they should be done, or simply made them as they are in real life, and let modeller think, how to install them on his kit.
Łukasz Gliński, Thanks! I will gladly provide more kits! Suggestions of which exactly kits needed will help to made them quicker😉
Bart Goesaert, thank you! I print them by myself, so can't tell you what is exact price of each...
Augie Thank you! Well if you mean front part size - yes, hobby boss give it shorter than it should, Italery have this thing more correct.
8 February 2019, 16:56
Andor TóthCool build!
I was wondering if the belly was camouflaged, but your last picture reveals: the paint instruction of HB is simply incorrect...
25 February 2019, 08:56
Pierre-Christian BaudruGreat job on landing gear new parts ! Do you think you can do teh same regarding the air intake parts ? I think these parts have not the correct shape on this kit. Cheers.
25 February 2019, 10:07
Alexey KulaginAndor Tóth, thank you! Yeah - first rule - 'Never trust instructions!'))
Pierre-Christian Baudru, thanks! Well, basically - almost whole kit needs fixes here and there.. Yes, i think i can make proper air intake and exhaust nozzle parts. Not sure that i could make as thin as it should be in scale , but for sure i can make them and thinner and proper shaped. I already have thoughts on making whole kit tbh..) Currently working on Mi-2 kit, if it will end up as a good kit to build - will make F-5 also.
25 February 2019, 10:55
