1/32 Lippisch P.13a / 3d printed

[JeroenPeters]

To be able to continue modelling, even when I don't have any bench time, I like to plug away at 3D models, hoping to one day print them. Downloaded a 3d model from Render Hub of the P13a and started to cut it up. Clean it up and add detail.

The idea is to build it flying and whistling past the nose of a HK Lancaster nose art kit. All mounted to my wall. We'll see...

Started adding and modifying a pilot. When working on the model I discovered this is by no means a small plane! Almost 21cm long! Never knew that... 6.7meters long in reality.

 

 

 

[JeroenPeters]

Splitted the upper deck. We'll see how far I'll get with this one. The trickiest part is to use the right resin that allows you to make proper panel lines.

 

[JeroenPeters]

Here's the pilot.

 

[JeroenPeters]

First test print

 

[Martinnfb]

[JeroenPeters]

There are a lot of 3d polygons or facets on the print. I couldnt get it more detailed. So i hit the sides with mr surfacer and see if i can sand the thing smooth. Otherwise i need to try and smooth the 3d modeL

 

 

[HubertB]

It looks like a low-res .obj file …

I’d be curious to see how you can improve this, as the fight between resolution and weight of the files (especially .stl ones) is always there

Hubert

[JeroenPeters]

This beige resin luckily sands well. Almost a smooth serface now. I hope it scribes well for panellines too

 

[JeroenPeters]

Next big parts...

I have a pretty large print bed, but this one only barely fits.

 

[JeroenPeters]

Glued the two halves together since there’s enough access from the bottom for pit detailing. This Lippisch will be in flight, cutting off a lanc nose section with crew.

 

[JeroenPeters]

Fresh of the printer! Now you realize how big this thing is. The internal structure is hollow with a honeycomb and has drain holes. I managed to add polygons in order to ger a smooth surface. Now: priming and scribing, the nose, skid and new printed pilot are curing now.

 

[crazypoet]

I can see now that learning CAD and shelling out for a resin printer is somewhere in my future 😂

I used to have access to a very nice resin printer at work, but I wasn’t able to get *too* creative with it.  But the resolution was amazing, and I can see through your work here what is possible with good models and good CAD skills

this is truly *nice* work, and you’re a master of both the modeling and creative sides of this

[JeroenPeters]

This is the idea:

 

 

[crazypoet]

I love the idea!  

[BlrwestSiR]

That's going to be an amazing display. 

 

Carl

[JeroenPeters]

Started altering a RAF Bomber pilot I bought online. Drew the oxygen hose in a way so I can alter it to any pose. Now I'll need to measure the HK pilot seat in order to make this fit. Then on to the nose gunner. The booths look a little off-ish, but they won't be visible.

 

[Fran]

On 8/6/2025 at 8:42 AM, JeroenPeters said:

This is the idea:

 

 

woooow!! love it!!

 

[JeroenPeters]

Things are getting smooth!

 

[JeroenPeters]

Final bits and bobs

 

[JeroenPeters]

Having some issues with the printer, but managed to squeeze out a few more parts including the onion for the engine intake.

 

[JeroenPeters]

Printed the final details.

Instrument panel to which i drew the Revi gunsight attached. 

Canopy framing. Very delicate!

Cockpit detail.

Exhaust

Rockets

 

[JeroenPeters]

I have an unstarted HK lanc cockpit kit and one that has been built for a telford show some years ago. The latter is perfect for taking measurements for the pilots, and composition tests.

 

[JeroenPeters]

Measuring the HK Models pilot seat and adjusting the pilot to the correct dimensions and posture.

Next up is the nose gunner.