tnuag Posted April 4, 2021 Share Posted April 4, 2021 (edited) We delivered several items to Hannants this week, I am still amazed at the level of detail and build quality possible with 3D printing Here are a few pictures, thanks to Andy Davies for building the models and taking the photographs: RAF Trolley Accumulator - pre-war & early WW2 in 1:24, 1:32, 1:48 and 1:72 scales RAF Trolley Accumulator - late WW2 & post-war in 1:24, 1:32, 1:48 and 1:72 RAF Taskmaster medium tractor in 1:72 scale RAF Super Taskmaster medium tractor in 1:72 scale RAF F59 medium tractor in 1:72 scale RAF F396 large tractor in 1:72 scale (shown with cab in raised and lowered positions) Blue Steel bomb trolley in 1:72 scale QRA pan ground power plinths in 1:72 scale Edited April 6, 2021 by tnuag Add a comment 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin1962 Posted May 4, 2021 Share Posted May 4, 2021 One word. Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Koh Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 (edited) Definitely getting the F396, but any word on the USAF B450? I've been waiting for many years 😉 Edited May 22, 2021 by Philip Koh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnuag Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 Yes, it will come. Briefly, when we have got all the RAF subjects converted to 3D printing, USAF will follow, with tractors at the top of the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim R-T-C Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 I've seen pictures of the 3d printed 144th Sentinel and it looks amazing. Definitely on my next Hannants order. Any plans for more 144th scale accessories? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnuag Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 We have done the F396 tractor, Wendy loader and F59N flight deck tractor/fire engine in 1:144 and they are all beautiful. The main problem is that generally 144 GSE does not sell well, so I will ask Hannants if they want them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 4 hours ago, tnuag said: We have done the F396 tractor, Wendy loader and F59N flight deck tractor/fire engine in 1:144 and they are all beautiful. The main problem is that generally 144 GSE does not sell well, so I will ask Hannants if they want them. You would definitely have a customer for all your items here Neil! cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnuag Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 I never cease to be amazed by the detail which is possible with 3D printing - the only significant drawback is having to remove all the supports and then flatten the mounting surface. Having said that, you can do things which isn't possible with injection moulding. We hope to get a big machine later this year, if we do, I plan on doing an ocean liner which we sailed on over half a century ago.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Hi Neil, I agree, about the support residue, but I find it worthwhile; plus you get to build things not currently available in your scale. I really do like GSE elements; however, British stuff is so hard to find with most suppliers choosing the US equipment. I like to build my own but finding plans for British subjects are the real constraint. Here's one of my unfinished 1:144 builds, an AEC Matador 6x6 aircraft refueller: I build items like this just for myself, I am not a commercial producer and still rely on manufacturers, like yourself, for most of my airfield and flight deck GSE. I do hope that Hannants will stock your 1:144 scale subjects. cheers, Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnuag Posted May 22, 2021 Author Share Posted May 22, 2021 Have you looked at the Mick Bell plans? Now on line thanks to his son. They are 1:76, so you need to multiply by 106% to get 1:72 - the link is https://mickbellplans.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Hi Neil, yes, the Matador is from those plans and I have reduced it by 52.8% to get a 1:144 scale version. cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim R-T-C Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 13 hours ago, tnuag said: We have done the F396 tractor, Wendy loader and F59N flight deck tractor/fire engine in 1:144 and they are all beautiful. The main problem is that generally 144 GSE does not sell well, so I will ask Hannants if they want them. Hannants have the Brengun resin sets of 144th flightdeck tractors recently released so hopefully these should prove of interest. Otherwise would you consider eBay sales or even just via this forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnuag Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 We asked Hannants to do all our sales because mail order is so labour intensive, and it has worked well for many years. It is unlikely that we would go any other route due to lack of time. I will discuss i1:144 with them again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedy Posted May 23, 2021 Share Posted May 23, 2021 So are we likely to get larger scales for those subjects? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnuag Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 No point in larger scale F396, because there is no 1:48 C-17, Atlas or Voyager. Yes to Wendy loader and all the other tractors when time permits. We have two more large printers on order to help (June delivery on the machines, d.v.). As an aside, if you like larger scales, we are doing a 1:18 scale GPU for the USAF. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Koh Posted May 24, 2021 Share Posted May 24, 2021 Slightly off-topic, but would you consider modern RAF/USAF/NATO fuel bowsers in 1/72? Seems to be something that's sorely lacking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnuag Posted May 24, 2021 Author Share Posted May 24, 2021 Yes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The wooksta V2.0 Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Would you consider the ground handling trolleys for WE177? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnuag Posted May 25, 2021 Author Share Posted May 25, 2021 Yes, if we had photos and a couple of major dimensions (plus ideally a drawing, but not essential). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhoenixII Posted May 26, 2021 Share Posted May 26, 2021 @tnuag Neil, I'll have a word with one of our members and find out what he has on the ground handling trolleys for WE177. He used to 'play' with 'buckets full of sunshine' while he was in the RAF. Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnuag Posted May 26, 2021 Author Share Posted May 26, 2021 Thanks - it would come in 1:72 & 1:48, normally 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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