xvtonker Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Here are a couple of 3D renders of the final versions of the 1/144 HMS Ark Royal Waist & Forward Catapults with jet blast deflectors I've produced. Next phase is to complete test prints. I'm also in the final stages of producing 1/144 F-4K Phantoms with normal and extended nose landing gears to go with the catapults. Also working on the FGR.2 variant as well. XVTonker 8 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadeocu Posted May 31 Share Posted May 31 Oh neat! There are a couple of 1/144 Buccaneer options out there too that I'd be keen to match this up with. Any plans to do this in 1/72 or 1/48? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xvtonker Posted August 14 Author Share Posted August 14 On 5/31/2024 at 6:21 PM, wadeocu said: Oh neat! There are a couple of 1/144 Buccaneer options out there too that I'd be keen to match this up with. Any plans to do this in 1/72 or 1/48? To be honest, limitations on build plate size restrict the deck assembly to 1/144 scale. It is feasible that the jet blast assemblies and associated side blast walls could be printed in 1/72 & 1/48, but the actual deck sections would be a problem. XVTonker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wadeocu Posted August 14 Share Posted August 14 21 minutes ago, xvtonker said: To be honest, limitations on build plate size restrict the deck assembly to 1/144 scale. It is feasible that the jet blast assemblies and associated side blast walls could be printed in 1/72 & 1/48, but the actual deck sections would be a problem. I see - more modeler's dreams defeated by infeasibility and lack of initiative on the part of the modeler! 😅 Maybe there is a market for just the jet blast assemblies intended to enhance the coastal kits catapult launch section? https://coastalkits.co.uk/cubecart/carrier-decks/carrier-decks/1/72-scale/1-72-hms-ark-royal-catapult In any event, I am just as pleased with the work you are doing and feel a little sheepish for asking about something in a different scale! Carry on and thanks for the reply and your efforts to produce something super cool! - Jack 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xvtonker Posted August 17 Author Share Posted August 17 I'm going to have a look at the possibly of producing the JBD's and side walls in 1/72 & 1/48 and also look at how they could be integrated into the Coastal Kits diorama bases. XVTonker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xvtonker Posted August 29 Author Share Posted August 29 A quick update on progress. I'm having some issues with the base warping during the curing process, so looking at possible solutions. XVTonker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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