Britman Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 (edited) I have just taken delivery of some 3D printed Vampire booms and tail plane to enable a 48th scale F1 Vampire from the Airfix kit. Created by Ben { wellsprop}they are really very nice being my first experience of 3D. All cleaned up and ready for assembly. oops! !! I`ll get my coat. Extra lead added beneath the seat, a must. I give up!!! Keith. Edited January 20, 2022 by Britman 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Are you sure you have enough lead? Those booms look heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted January 19, 2022 Author Share Posted January 19, 2022 That is phase one , as with my first build of this model I packed the nose cowling with lead chippings held in place with microclear. The lead under the floor is an addition this time so should be bomb proof! The new booms although solid are not appreciably heavier than the kit ones . Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 Incredible what can be done with 3D printing, it seems like magic to an old git like me, I wouldn’t know how to even begin or what you need. What substance are the booms, paper, like a normal printer, or plastic? In theory would it be possible to 3D print an entire 1/72 Victor B.1? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 1 hour ago, Lord Riot said: In theory would it be possible to 3D print an entire 1/72 Victor B.1? I don't see why not. Kosmosur3D in Argentina has been printing 1:72 and 1:48 A-4Bs, Super Etendards and Pulquis 1 and 2. He's also printed a 1:72 Canberra and C-130. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted January 20, 2022 Author Share Posted January 20, 2022 I can't even send the right pictures. I will attempt to keep you informed of my progress and try and sought out the duplicate image fiasco. It's just me! And fathoming 3D printing,ha ha! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted January 20, 2022 Author Share Posted January 20, 2022 Here goes! I have been trying to work out where I went wrong previously and I still unconvinced as to what it was. please bear with me. At last I have realised my muddle and will hopefully proceed sensibly! The process is going well and assembly straight forward. Holes are included in the fins and tail plane ends for locating pins t be added, a nice touch. More to come soon and thank you for your patience. Keith 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted January 20, 2022 Share Posted January 20, 2022 Looking forward to seeing this progress 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted January 21, 2022 Author Share Posted January 21, 2022 12 hours ago, wellsprop said: Looking forward to seeing this progress So am I, and it is. More to follow. I have come across one tiny issue in that the attachment lug on the starboard boom has a slight kink in it which translates to an outward kick on the fin. I had not noticed this until later and in my efforts to straighten it to the vertical... It snapped. But all was not lost, it fixed the problem and with a little smear of filler all was well. I only know about the lug issue when delivering my friends set to him an going over my build with him. Examination of the starboard boom seemed to give the clue as to my issue. Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 This looks great, looking forward to seeing this progress too. What about a Sea Vampire mk10 , hmmm might have to look at these. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted January 23, 2022 Author Share Posted January 23, 2022 A little progress with a bit of imaginative lead placement it is standing. More to follow. Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britman Posted January 30, 2022 Author Share Posted January 30, 2022 A little more progress on this little project. Undercoat and top coat on the canopy and now I can proceed with the airframe . Wheels are on and now for a paint up. Thank you for looking. Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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