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[JeroenPeters]

Some more work on the Mk214A gun. Found some proper drawings of the ammo and some more reference on the gun itself.

Only need to find some good reference on cables, attachment in the gunbay, etc. 

 

[JeroenPeters]

Just spotted the U4 in the new Revell releases :))))

Let’s hope my 3d model

of the mk214a gun is more accurate and it wasn’t in vain.

 

[JeroenPeters]

This kinda answers my questions. I think the Revell mk214a can do with some extra detail.

 

[JeroenPeters]

3D drew the terrain to fit the wood oval base. You can see the indentations for the engines. Further terrain will be added by... hand!

Drawing this is literally 5 minutes of work.

 

[JeroenPeters]

Started drawing the upper door of the bomb aimers postion in 3D. Tricky stuff.

 

[JeroenPeters]

Base printed. This will be added as a starting point for grass and mudd.

 

[JeroenPeters]

Something like this

 

[JeroenPeters]

after getting really frustrated with the canopy 3d model for not being solid and therefor not printing, I re-drew the whole damn thing in a different way.

I think the open access hatch gave access to the canopy lock. So one could open it from the outside. I'll fashion a similar kind of lock as was present in the pilot's canopy.

 

[JeroenPeters]

[FullArmor]

11 hours ago, JeroenPeters said:

that instrument panel is so cool...i want one😵

[FullArmor]

On 2/5/2026 at 10:41 PM, JeroenPeters said:

Something like this

 

those figures elevate this build to next level👍

[JeroenPeters]

Reprinting the canopy tomorrow, together with a positive vacform shape to fashion the glass. The canopy needed to be 1mm longer.

Adding tubular framing to the inside of the canopy hood and need to add the lock and handhold. 

Also having to 3d model the gunsight bracket. Seriously every single MDC part is bend, foggy, shrunken, etc. 
 

[Martinnfb]

NICE! 

[JeroenPeters]

Drew the bracket and started adding the wiring and bomb release 'remote'.

Already printed the Lofte bombsight a few times, but I'm siure the new printer gives better detail. 

[Skyraider3D]

This is going to be spectacular. Great stuff 🤩

[JayDee]

How easy would it be to retrofit a Trump or Revell kit to a prototype?

 

[JeroenPeters]

3 minutes ago, JayDee said:

How easy would it be to retrofit a Trump or Revell kit to a prototype?

 

Pretty easy i reckon. 3D design a tailwheel well, tailwheel and doors. Close up the nose and delete the nose gear door seams. And probably some other bits and bobs.

[JeroenPeters]

Lofte bombsight with bracket printed. Huge improvement over MDC

 

[Martinnfb]

On 2/11/2026 at 1:59 PM, JeroenPeters said:

Pretty easy i reckon. 3D design a tailwheel well, tailwheel and doors. Close up the nose and delete the nose gear door seams. And probably some other bits and bobs.

It would be little more involved then just filling holes and adding the tail wheel.  Different leading edge/wing profile, different gear bay doors, different engine housing and fairings without cooling slots. Different canopy, different shape of the nose, more slanted. Lots of work to do it right.

I can dig deeper and get some drawings if you guys interested. 

[JeroenPeters]

In this photo you can see the extractable chart... extracted from the metal case at the head of the bombsight.

 

[Skyraider3D]

On 2/13/2026 at 3:02 AM, Martinnfb said:

It would be little more involved then just filling holes and adding the tail wheel.  Different leading edge/wing profile, different gear bay doors, different engine housing and fairings without cooling slots. Different canopy, different shape of the nose, more slanted. Lots of work to do it right.

I can dig deeper and get some drawings if you guys interested. 

I was about to reply along similar lines. I looked into this once, as I love how the V3 looks. But it's a massive conversion! So many differences. Everything between the engines is different, basically. The tailwheel and gear-and-gun-less nose are the easiest bits.

 

The 3D-printed bomb sight looks awesome, Jeroen!

[JeroenPeters]

printing the vacform shapes to make the glass. Also polishing the hell out of the MDC glass, since i dont know what route is best. I’ll try both and go with the best.

 

[JeroenPeters]

Finally after 20 tries i think i’m pleased. I made a ‘step’ in the upper canopy so that the transparent part becomes flush with the rear. If that makes sense. Need to cut and sand it so size, but this will work.

Also made a few new nose glazing parts. This will be tricky-er.

 

[JeroenPeters]

Perfect fit