JeroenPeters

Slowly figuring out the landing gear.

Started work on the main gear. Pretty complicated construction. The lower parts of the legs are Bf109K, but everything else is unique and looks unnecessary complicated.

Started painting the props. One prop will have damage as per this photo i found.

I'm really picking the model apart in order to make it printable and workable for my limited 3D skills. The nose is now a separate section with a hole for the pit, nose wheel and air intake. The rear fuselage is now hollow to accommodate the fuel tanks and wing sweep mechanism.

So much measuring to do. At the moment trying to find out what kind of nose wheels was used.

Roughly putting everything together in 1:1 scale. The wings were me262 wings. I might source some from a Revell or Trumpie kit. The main wheels were Me109K wheels. Might source them too.

Thnx Martin, Yes I have these pics. I think I have all the photo's that can be found. What is not known is what the cockpit looked like. I do have photo's of the Bell X-5 that derived from the P.1101 and will interpret these with what I know of German Luftwaffe cockpits. The engine is nearing completion. Can't wait to do a printing test run.

I use Cinema4D

Worked on the Riedel starter tonight. Trying not to overcomplicate things. You can really get caught up in the details.

More..

Aaaand... enough for tonight. Some really details I'm deliberately making a bit bigger or stand out more, because I know how the printer will treat these.

Bit further. Lots of research needed in the front area with the starter and first rotors.

Pics, drawings, research... As soon as the basics are done, I'll add the wiring and hoses.

Luckily I was able to find great reference photo's of the engine. A few steps further...

done for tonight..

step by step

First shapes of the engine.

Hi all, Having recieved my new 12K 3d printer, I might as well try something a bit more ambitious. This is what I'm going for. It might blow up in my face, but at least it will be a good learning project. I bought a simple pre made 3d model which I will use as a base. Starting work on the HE S 011 jet engine.

This should do

Ps. It takes me about 30 mins to draw up a part in 3d and approx. 1 hour to print it. I do however have a lot of failed prints, but theyre all to blame on my inexperience.

As far as i know PLA printers are great for printing household objects and engineering / industrial design mock ups. There is a reason model companies all use resin printers for small detail prints. You simply can’t match the detail in resin with PLA.

First prints. Also designed a new spinner backplate since the ZM one lacks all detail.

This will be a great little test for the new printer. The Ratier 1527/1528 prop with the spinner removed shows this intricate prop hub. Diameter will be 1cm.

Got a new 3D printer. Old 4k one on the right, new 12k one on the left.

Aaand the mk103 gun is done. Printed another piece. A connector box at the rear that houses a number of wires. Reference from the proper angle is scarce. also printed a shitload of hatches in various shapes. You cannoot scratch this kind of detail.