jeroenpeters Posted September 16, 2025 Posted September 16, 2025 Hi all, This is the review sample provided by Das Werk that I will be building as the 80% complete mockup at the Messerschmitt factory at Oberammergau. In my review I will elaborate thoroughly on the subject. In this build I will try to replicate the mockup as close as possible. I will be using the FPW 3D printed HeS 011 engine and the 1Manarmy mask set that was developed for this kit. First order of business: The wings. As you may know, the wings on the mockup were taken from a Me262, that was also built at Oberammergau. These wings were altered at the wingtips, shortened and the slats were altered. On the mockup that was found, there were three underwing panels missing on each wing. These areas are closed on the Das Werk kit, but nonetheless visible, since they show them in bare duralumin and provide factory stamps for them. A nice touch. I will however open up the panels and 3D print the internal details. There's no way back now! There are several pics that show some internal detail. Here's one while under restoration in the US. Anthony in NZ, LSP_Kevin, Uncarina and 13 others 16
fab Posted September 16, 2025 Posted September 16, 2025 Sh'....he starts her! Well...where's my chair.? Fab jeroenpeters 1
thierry laurent Posted September 16, 2025 Posted September 16, 2025 Interesting project! How are you going to cope with the thickness of the plastic wings? Wouldn't it be easier to recreate full hollow wings?
jeroenpeters Posted September 16, 2025 Author Posted September 16, 2025 6 minutes ago, thierry laurent said: Interesting project! How are you going to cope with the thickness of the plastic wings? Wouldn't it be easier to recreate full hollow wings? That is indeed the question. Do i 3d draw a complete new set of wings, or do i thin the inside of the upper wing in order accommodate the internal detail. My idea: see how far i get with the latter and otherwise go for plan B… thierry laurent, scvrobeson and Uncarina 3
jeroenpeters Posted September 17, 2025 Author Posted September 17, 2025 This is how i’ll design in 3D the wing inserts. I’ll use as much reference data as i can find. Pete Hamann, HB252, Sam_D and 9 others 12
jeroenpeters Posted September 18, 2025 Author Posted September 18, 2025 Well. It's a start. B-17, Rampenfest, VintageEagle and 4 others 7
jeroenpeters Posted September 18, 2025 Author Posted September 18, 2025 More... LSP_Kevin, patricksparks, VintageEagle and 5 others 8
jeroenpeters Posted September 18, 2025 Author Posted September 18, 2025 and further... Sasha As, patricksparks, Landrotten Highlander and 4 others 7
Pete Hamann Posted September 18, 2025 Posted September 18, 2025 (edited) Oh this is gonna be good! Can't wait to see your progress Jeroen! (I tried to send you a PM but it wouldn´t go through...) Edited September 18, 2025 by Pete Hamann jeroenpeters 1
jeroenpeters Posted September 18, 2025 Author Posted September 18, 2025 21 minutes ago, Pete Hamann said: Oh this is gonna be good! Can't wait to see your progress Jeroen! (I tried to send you a PM but it wouldn´t go through...) No worries! you can always email me at jpetersprive@gmail.com Pete Hamann 1
jeroenpeters Posted September 23, 2025 Author Posted September 23, 2025 First test print with many many thanks to the designer of this kit: Pete Hamann. The structure is thinner than paper but still very strong. The flaps are as thin as razor blades. After cleanup i can assess if the printing angle is good enough. I might do some more angles to see what gets me the best result. Biggest advantage of printing ailerons and flaps in 3d is the very thin leading edges. I learned this from the lippisch and whirwind builds. Iain, Archimedes, HB252 and 19 others 22
scvrobeson Posted September 24, 2025 Posted September 24, 2025 That's really cool to 3d Print the entire wings. I hope that it's successful for you. Matt jeroenpeters 1
jeroenpeters Posted September 24, 2025 Author Posted September 24, 2025 Made a new set of prints with slightly different support. Not perfect yet, but better. Greif8, Landrotten Highlander, Mal_Belford and 14 others 17
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