Joel_W Posted May 11, 2017 Share Posted May 11, 2017 Ben, the tire tread really looks the part. Joel Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 Thank you Joel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richdlc Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 this is seriously awesome stuff!! Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted March 14, 2023 Author Share Posted March 14, 2023 It's been a while since the last post in this thread. The arrival of my Mini 8K earlier this year sparked new interest in the carrier vehicles I've been designing since 2015. Again, my friend Thomas and I chose the same subject - the P-16. The files posted here in the thread many moons ago were refined to match the improved 3D printer capabilities. The model now features a cored through grille on top of the now complete exhaust (hardly visible on my model), a more detailed reel including motor and some small additional details. The model also features a working steering. The accessories on top are a mix of old Verlinden boxes (the small ones), Aerobonus (the big boxes), fire extinguishers and axe from REMJ and a file I found online - namely the small boxes behind the axe. The hoses are handmade, the hose connections were again designed by myself. The markings were painted using home made masks; some small stencils are still missing, but I have an idea how to solve this in the near future. Like so often, special thanks to Thomas Matzer for the machined parts and the PE grille - you rock! It was a fun little project and I am pretty happy with the result. I am still working on a driver figurine and I'm desperately wating for any manufacturer to bring out some firemen weating asbestos suits in the near future. I hope you enjoy it - comments and critique are welcome as usual! patricksparks, A-10LOADER, LSP_K2 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-10LOADER Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 Jesus Ben, FANTASTIC work !!! Steve Starfighter and BiggTim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Dog Posted March 14, 2023 Share Posted March 14, 2023 neat !! Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted April 19, 2023 Author Share Posted April 19, 2023 Here it is - my 32nd scale A/S32A-49 aka STT is ready. The only detail missing is the stencils which are currently in production. I will use rub on labels in order to avoid varnishing after applying them. A few details for those interested - the model was designed in Fusion 360 based on Schopf factory drawings. The steering works, tie downs are movable and the hitches work as well. The sliding door used to close the air intake on the Huffer slides, so the louvers can be covered as on the real thing. I have just realised whily typing that the handles on the sliding door are still missing - mea culpa. In addition, the seat can be adjusted, all fasteners on top are separate parts and there is a separate water cooler behind the front grille. Hard to see on the photos, but there are brake discs behind the front wheels. My aim was to ease assembly and painting, so many small details such as the screws below the grille and the front and rear wheel hubs are separate parts. Painting was done with Tamiya acrylics, weathering with oils and Tamiya acrylics. Shoggz, LSP_Ray, red Dog and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-10LOADER Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 WOW, that is unbelievable Ben !!! She looks like the real deal shrunk down, outstanding job. Steve Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 Astounding build, Ben! Kev Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrish Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Tow bars coming soon….? Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Amazing! Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted April 20, 2023 Author Share Posted April 20, 2023 6 hours ago, chrish said: Tow bars coming soon….? Ready since 2016... the problem is that such long, thin parts tend to deform over time. I have an idea how to address that problem in this case, though... Thanks everyone for your kind comments! I'm currently on a roll - there's more to come! I am currently working on the all-new Shipboard Mobile Electric Power Plant aka SMEPP to go with Trumpeter's latest disaster aka F-35C... the aim is to make it more accurate than the aircraft. I am quite confident I can achieve that goal. Again, besides accuracy, the main aim is ease of assembly and painting. All big fasteners are separate parts as are the dashboard, diesplay, knobs and wheel rims. Test prints are running! A-10LOADER, BiggTim, chrish and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbert Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Hi Ben, hope you are fine ! If I understand well, we can eventualy get the model printed on your SM8K instead of from Shapeways ? Cheers Norbert Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfighter Posted April 20, 2023 Author Share Posted April 20, 2023 Hi Norbert, yes, you can get one directly from me if you'd like. My vehicles were never available on Shapeways, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggTim Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Really impressive, Ben! Just blown away! Starfighter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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