vags Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 (edited) The Schlepper is Gaspatch Models' first full 3D-print production kit. 3D-print kits require a slightly different approach in construction and present some unique difficulties. In this building tutorial I have recorded my way of dealing with these issues. I hope you will find it useful. Edited January 13, 2023 by vags 27 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Good work Vags, this is a great tutorial for anybody building this model. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter2 Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 One of the neatest, most comprehensive guides to a build that I have ever seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Commander Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 l have never seen a better or more detailed tutorial. Exemplary. Thank you. Panda Commander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH1969 Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Very nice build it shows that if 3D printed kit is designed properly it will build up into a great model well done. Will the (trailer/support cradle) support the 163 model or is it too fragile to risk trying it with the model on? Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vags Posted January 19, 2023 Author Share Posted January 19, 2023 That's a good question Pete. I couldn't resist the temptation of trying it (minus the dolly). The cradle surprisingly did hold the 163 model but only marginally, so I took it off after 4-5 seconds. I wouldn't recommend it though at least not before some measures are taken such as use of strong c/a glue, reinforcing pins etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH1969 Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 13 hours ago, vags said: That's a good question Pete. I couldn't resist the temptation of trying it (minus the dolly). The cradle surprisingly did hold the 163 model but only marginally, so I took it off after 4-5 seconds. I wouldn't recommend it though at least not before some measures are taken such as use of strong c/a glue, reinforcing pins etc. Thank you for trying it. There are a few failure points on the dolly in resin and even if you re built the arms in etched brass it would only move the failure on to another part of the dolly and so on. A great build of a lesser seen piece of kit used with the 163. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jochen Barett Posted January 20, 2023 Share Posted January 20, 2023 Looking great! Thanks for the report! One "but" (sorry, but I can't keep it to myself): I bet my butt, the "RLM 79" (looking right in the pics) should be called "Dunkelgelb nach Muster" (disregard his pronounciation, it is [ˈdʊŋkl̩ˌɡɛlp] [naːx] [ˈmʊstɐ] (ach nevermind!) a good sample shown at 9:00. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotel Papa Posted March 15, 2023 Share Posted March 15, 2023 On 1/18/2023 at 11:05 AM, PeteH1969 said: Will the (trailer/support cradle) support the 163 model or is it too fragile to risk trying it with the model on? The Instructions say that you have to support the plane under its skid if you want to show it lifted on the fork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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