Administrators JeroenPeters Posted October 15 Administrators Share Posted October 15 I could not help myself. Had this Radu Brinzan conversion in the drawer for years. Suddenly whipped out a Me262 kit and sawed off the nose. The resin nose is a pretty good fit. Some boiling water to make it fit perfectly. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted October 15 Share Posted October 15 YES!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted October 16 Author Administrators Share Posted October 16 The bulkhead has major shrinkage and can’t be used. See in the pic: the one on top is the MDC resin. The lower Trumpeter. I will make a 3D one and print it. The whole floor has shrinkage too. This was supposed to be a quick build. 4 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count0 Posted October 16 Share Posted October 16 1 hour ago, JeroenPeters said: This was supposed to be a quick build. Famous last words... 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 I didn't know Radu did a conversion for this kit. Wow. And that is some shrinkage. Water must have been COLD!!! Cool that you can 3D print stuff like this. I wonder if it would be helpful if we had a library here on LSM where people could post the 3D printing files they would not mind sharing? Nice fit of the nose to the fuselage. Probably the best fit of the entire kit... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted October 17 Share Posted October 17 4 hours ago, CANicoll said: I didn't know Radu did a conversion for this kit. Wow. And that is some shrinkage. Water must have been COLD!!! Cool that you can 3D print stuff like this. I wonder if it would be helpful if we had a library here on LSM where people could post the 3D printing files they would not mind sharing? Nice fit of the nose to the fuselage. Probably the best fit of the entire kit... In principle, the idea of sharing 3D-files seems a good idea. However, designing a 3D part can be time consuming, even if this is a hobby and we do not see the time there in the same way as working time. Sharing a 3D-file for free means the designer looses control of the whereabouts of the said file. And who says that the file will not end up in the hands of someone who will then sell the file to others for a profit ? We already see a lot of this with music or video creations. This is basically piracy of intellectual property. There are already some websites that share - for free or for a fee - some 3D files. This was also the principle of Shapeways, who also did the printing, but finally priced themselves out of the market. I have already shared some printable 3D files, and asked the recipient that he did not re-share, or worse, resell, the file. But it’s a game of trust. Doable on one-to-one sharing basis, but making files available through a website or forum is opening Pandora’s box IMHO. Remember the rules that had to be established for the Xmas raffle ? Just another proof that people profiteering from others’ generosity do also exist in the modelling world. Hubert PS: nice progress Jeroen. Sorry abou the thread drift. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted October 18 Author Administrators Share Posted October 18 Talking about 3D models. Just bought this file of the net. I will print the forward section in order to open up the top cowling of one of the engines. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted October 18 Author Administrators Share Posted October 18 I used the Trumpeter bulkhead. Flipped it. Filled it. And used Evergreen to make the ribs. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted October 18 Author Administrators Share Posted October 18 So. The floorbed also shows shrinkage. Almost 2mm on both sides. Will need to fill this out. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted October 18 Author Administrators Share Posted October 18 Isolated the engine part that I need and modifying it so it is suitable for 3d printing. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted October 19 Share Posted October 19 Nice work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted October 19 Share Posted October 19 Definitely very nice work. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted October 20 Author Administrators Share Posted October 20 Measuring the kit section of the engine so i can fully replace it 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted October 21 Author Administrators Share Posted October 21 Fighting the shrinkage. Adding shims to the sides of the floorbed. Bought the Eduard zoom set for the Revell kit and hoping it will fot the Aires resin pit. We’ll see 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted October 22 Author Administrators Share Posted October 22 Still trying to make the floor fit. Shrinkage all over the place. Removed all the floor detail on order to sand everything flush. Then i’ll have to scratch the detail back into place. A bit worried about the transparent parts. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators James H Posted October 22 Administrators Share Posted October 22 This looks like a carbon copy of my work, with that styrene rod section too. I also had a lot of shrinkage in the outer shells and had to add card to it to make it all fit. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 First I have to say I’ve heard you both suffer from massive shrinkage, lol!! I’m enjoying following along since I’ve built this kit using my skill set. I look forward to see what your skill set produces: 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 Jeroen looking good but you have a few ...irons in the fire ATTM 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted October 23 Share Posted October 23 On 10/18/2024 at 2:29 PM, JeroenPeters said: I used the Trumpeter bulkhead. Flipped it. Filled it. And used Evergreen to make the ribs. Easier and quicker Jeroen. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted October 25 Author Administrators Share Posted October 25 Wasnt happy with the rudder pedals. Aires lets you install these waaay too wide. And Aires does not provide the whole assembly. Scored a few of these to make life easier. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted October 26 Share Posted October 26 Alarmed by this shrinkage issue after purchasing some aftermarket resin parts myself. Is this common? How old are your resin parts? Were they 3d printed or were they cast? BTW I always enjoy following your builds.....masterworks all. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted October 26 Share Posted October 26 17 hours ago, belugawhaleman said: Alarmed by this shrinkage issue after purchasing some aftermarket resin parts myself. Is this common? How old are your resin parts? Were they 3d printed or were they cast? BTW I always enjoy following your builds.....masterworks all. Most PU resins used for casting have shrinkage. The best ones are in the 3% (max) rangé but some can go to as much as 10 % shrinkage. Selecting the right resin, for casting easiness, pot life, pouring facility, and shrinkage is a challenge at least, or an art. And the silicone molds for casting have their own shrinkage to deal with … Hubert 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted October 26 Author Administrators Share Posted October 26 Combining the Aires resin cockpit with Eduard coloured PE and rudder controls. The PE needs some adjustment but nothing major. My me262 control panel provides some mojo. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted October 27 Author Administrators Share Posted October 27 First paint in the pit. Mixed my own RLM66 to match the Eduard coloured PE. Much more stages to go, but it’s a start. Also found in my stuff original me262 breaker switch lettering. If that makes sense. I encircled them in one of the most useful me262 books i have for a modeller. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted October 28 Author Administrators Share Posted October 28 Slowly adding detail to the pit 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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