Marcin_Matejko Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 It is a fact that I have not expressed myself precisely because I am looking at it through the prism of my country's history. 100 years ago, Poland regained its independence after the end of the First World War. Slightly simplifying, the Polish lands were seized by three invaders Austria, Russia and Germany for a period of about 120 years. In the recovered territories, the occupiers left behind various things, including factories. One of them produced ammunition and aerial bombers. Because it was a former German factory and technology and production patterns were German, so were these bombs. It was not until the end of the thirties of the twentieth century that the bombs of Polish construction were put into use (cylindrical) but until the outbreak of the Second World War, not a significant number of them were manufactured, the old pattern bombs were used. They were called "German", although they were produced in Poland. Your reference materials are OK AlexM and LSP_Kevin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krzy65siek Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Alex, on your materials German bombs matejko77 is refering to, are 100 kg PuW and 300 kg PuW bomb. I'm not sure if they were produced in Poland, or just were captured on German airfields in 1918. Best Regards, Krzysztof AlexM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted November 10, 2018 Author Share Posted November 10, 2018 (edited) Thanks for the info, learned something again More bombs are on the way, as well as the oil coolers. The coolers aren't fully accurate. According to my messurment, the cooling ribs should be about 0,25 mm apart, but I didn't receive good printing results, as this was too small. Now, the ribs are a bit wider apart (with consequently less ribs than the real thing), but I'm still happy with the result: Cheers Alex Edited November 10, 2018 by AlexM MikeMaben, LSP_Kevin, florin13 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 The parts are beautiful Alex. I am just stunned by the work you are doing! I would love to have a kit of this aircraft...actually anything Polish in 1/32. What you are doing is magic. As for the number of ribs on the radiators...I wouldn't worry about the opinion of anyone who is going to count and complain about the number of ribs on coolers under the wings. Richard AlexM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRATCH BUILDER Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 You would have to use PE to duplicate those cooling fins, I'm not sure if even the best SLA printer could duplicate those to scale let alone a DPL. I think they look fine.. You could do a test and change the orientation a bit if you want to get a few more fins in there. AlexM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share Posted November 16, 2018 On 11/10/2018 at 7:02 PM, R Palimaka said: The parts are beautiful Alex. I am just stunned by the work you are doing! I would love to have a kit of this aircraft...actually anything Polish in 1/32. What you are doing is magic. As for the number of ribs on the radiators...I wouldn't worry about the opinion of anyone who is going to count and complain about the number of ribs on coolers under the wings. Richard On 11/12/2018 at 4:38 AM, SCRATCH BUILDER said: You would have to use PE to duplicate those cooling fins, I'm not sure if even the best SLA printer could duplicate those to scale let alone a DPL. I think they look fine.. You could do a test and change the orientation a bit if you want to get a few more fins in there. Rib counting is the new rivet counting I'll take the coolers as they are. After a bit of photo forgery , they look accurate I also made the instrument panel, with this as a reference: https://web.ipmsusa3.org/content/polish-aircraft-1939-instrument-panels The panel itself was 3d printed. The dials are simply (2d) printed on paper, punched, an put into place. At the end, they got a drop of clear resin for glass effect. The printed dials are pretty rough, and can be in no way compared to lets say Yahu products. But they serve their purpose: Cheers Alex LSP_Kevin and florin13 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted November 17, 2018 Author Share Posted November 17, 2018 Slooowly, the forward interior is taking shape (the frame of course is not glued yet) Alex Trak-Tor, LSP_Kevin and scvrobeson 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Amazing stuff, Alex! Kev AlexM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Molitor Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 It’s like seeing a glimpse of the lost Ark when viewing these awesome one off aircraft builds. Thanks Alex. Troy AlexM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRATCH BUILDER Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Yup, looks great, You have to finish this one! AlexM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 Thanks guys! 15 hours ago, SCRATCH BUILDER said: You have to finish this one! So true. I'm motivated to make progress. Too bad that the weekend is almost over. Just finished the major internal frame detail: Cheers Alex patricksparks, LSP_Kevin and chukw 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Wow Alex, a fantastic weekends work, keep going it's coming alone so nicely! Regards.Andy AlexM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 This is the future of modeling, and it looks awesome! Matt AlexM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 Hi there, I though about the engine nacelles, especially the lower parts. The original (grey) parts needed cut-outs after printing for the landing gear, and some scribing at the rear for the doors, which apparently are closed on most of the period photos I'm aware of. But I HATE scribing! So much that can go wrong Therefore, I modified the existing 3d-model, so they now already have the cut-out, and some recessed lines for the rear doors. The new printed (green) parts will benefit from some sanding, for sure, but the recessed lines are looking promising. Cheers Alex LSP_Kevin and patricksparks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCRATCH BUILDER Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 Awesome Alex, My ANYCUBIC arrived Friday, did a couple test prints with grey resin,love it! Anyway those engine nacelles look great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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