Serkan Sen Posted February 1, 2022 Author Share Posted February 1, 2022 After a little investigation I found out that the NLG bay and therefore the doors were 2.5mm shorter (1:48 scale) than the correct size. Therefore I spent few days to fix this issue and here are the results: The missing (red marked) areas were added to model: The nose wheel bay doors were also corrected and some details were added: And last but not least the uplock mechanism has been added to whell well model: Serkan 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted February 3, 2022 Author Share Posted February 3, 2022 The parts are ready for inspection with the comparison of old and new parts: There are some details to be improved but in overall I am very satisfied with the printed parts. Serkan 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted February 28, 2022 Author Share Posted February 28, 2022 I was not planning to model MLG bay assembly but my ongoing 1:48 Revell Blackbird project has forced me to do this. Here are the 3D model and the printed part: I have added some missing details and also corrected the failing areas and new parts will be ready in few hours. Next is to add side stay and main strut... Serkan 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted March 6, 2022 Author Share Posted March 6, 2022 The main wheel bay model has been updated: The side stay has been also added to the model: Modelling the main strut is in progress. Serkan 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman 29 Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Nice print and drawing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted March 6, 2022 Author Share Posted March 6, 2022 The main wheel strut model has been almost completed. What are missing the gear door retraction assy and the hydraulic pipe routing: Serkan 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted April 22, 2022 Author Share Posted April 22, 2022 The oversized torque link has been corrected and all pipes and other fine details have been added to main strut: Next step is to perform the test print. Serkan 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 Impressive CAD as always Serkan - looking forward to the first prints. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shalako Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 With all these work you have put into this kit Serkan, you make me wish I had the 1/72 Blackbird instead of the 1/48!!! Nonetheless, it's an inspiring project. Cheers, Bill 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted April 23, 2022 Author Share Posted April 23, 2022 11 hours ago, Fritag said: Impressive CAD as always Serkan - looking forward to the first prints. Many thanks for your kind words. I have printed the parts and here are some test shots: More images will follow. In overall I am very happy with the printed parts and finally I can start to build my 1:48 Revell Blackbird. Serkan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorenSharp Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 That is some very fine printing Serkan, especially the hydraulic lines. What resin are you using? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted April 23, 2022 Author Share Posted April 23, 2022 10 hours ago, Shalako said: With all these work you have put into this kit Serkan, you make me wish I had the 1/72 Blackbird instead of the 1/48!!! Nonetheless, it's an inspiring project. Cheers, Bill Thanks lot Bill. I have several Oxcart/Blackbird builds in different scales and kits in this forum under dedicated topics (Part 0 to 5) and two of them are casted resin conversions whereas the others with 3d printed conversions. I will add couple of new topics for the conversions based on Revell/Monogram 1:72 Blackbird and Italeri/Testors YF-12A kits. Also "Long Tail" SR-71A is in my to do list (Maybe later on even SR-71C "The B*stard"?) Serkan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted April 23, 2022 Author Share Posted April 23, 2022 2 minutes ago, LorenSharp said: That is some very fine printing Serkan, especially the hydraulic lines. What resin are you using? Thanks Loren. I am using Elegoo Mars 3 printer with Elegoo ABS like resin. I am very happy with all printed parts. They are more durable and resistant to break than the standard resin. Serkan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted April 24, 2022 Author Share Posted April 24, 2022 Here are some pictures of the entire MLG Bay Assembly: It took a bit time to model all these details but I am very satisfied with the result 🙂 Serkan 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 Fabulous 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted April 26, 2022 Author Share Posted April 26, 2022 The MLG strut modelling has been completed by adding the door rods. Here is the model with print supports: Serkan 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 On 4/24/2022 at 8:32 PM, Serkan Sen said: It took a bit time to model all these details but I am very satisfied with the result 🙂 Now that’s an understatement Serkan On 4/23/2022 at 8:49 PM, Serkan Sen said: with Elegoo ABS like resin. I am very happy with all printed parts. They are more durable and resistant to break than the standard resin Interesting, sounds like it’s useful when printing fine parts such as cabling etc. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0viking0 Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 Beautiful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted May 28, 2022 Author Share Posted May 28, 2022 During last few weeks I was working on cockpit details to be able to complete my ongoing 1:48 A-12B "Titanium Goose" project. From "Oxcart" maintenance manual I have found the following cockpit panel layouts: and I mapped them onto basic cockpit tub: After a week of work here is the result: Next step will be the instrument panel. Serkan 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Oooooo!!! That's nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted May 28, 2022 Author Share Posted May 28, 2022 56 minutes ago, billn53 said: Oooooo!!! That's nice! Thanks Bill. But I am afraid that they won't be really visible even in 1:48 scale!.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 After an intensive day of work I have finished instrument panel details: Here are the cockpit tub with instrument and control panels and ejection seat together: Serkan 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 Here are more pictures forward fuselage included: Serkan 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 Speaking as an instrument instructor, all i can say is that panel would be mind-bogglingly difficult to scan and i can only imagine how tired the pilot must have felt after prolonged flying at Mach 3+, especially if the autopilot was inop. -d- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serkan Sen Posted June 5, 2022 Author Share Posted June 5, 2022 Here are the test print results in 1:48 scale which will be used in my ongoing "Titanium Goose" build: Next step is to detail A-12B and M-21 rear cockpit... Serkan 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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