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Have that book (I’ll take anything on the subject) but have always found the title offensive. It wasn’t B-52s or EC-135s that were “killed.” A language or cultural thing, I guess. I’m working on a project I thought he’d like to see but, despite all the English-language books he’s sold, published by Western companies, he replied that he’s not interested in any business with the West—I assume because of the current conflict. His books have always had a definite slant, but I was surprised

I see that phrase in practically every kit review I read. Well, a lot of them anyway. Why no harness straps? What’s the problem with harness straps? Why do kit makers routinely omit them while reviewers routinely complain about that omission? Is it a real problem? Does anyone really care? Serious questions. It would be nice to see responses from manufacturers.

What’s interesting is how spoiled and entitled you guys are, given an (apparently, I’m no expert, so rip me a new one) excellent base model from which to work. Of course you can say anything you like within site rules, and I would be the first to criticize a company that tried to bamboozle customers with an inferior product.

It is extremely difficult to please everyone, isn’t it? Stuff like this is why aftermarket detail vendors exist. I think it’s very kind of Kinetic to leave them a few little scraps, enabling them to put food on the table! 😀

Hey Nate, a friend of mine recommends 0.15mm deep/wide, a square cut basically. But my printer hasn’t arrived so I can’t verify that! And, that’s for a high-res SLA printer. With FDM you will need more post processing (i.e. filling and sanding) so you’ll just have to experiment… as will I. 3d printing is a Black Art, it’s easy to summon the demons accidentally… Fortunately there are (probably literally) millions of YT videos on the subject. Many of them, heck most of them, center on gaming figurines, but still plenty of info about the process, for every make and model of printer. T

I found something that works better than my previous methods—using a solid body as the cutting profile.

Just throwing this out there… I’m using Solidworks to design an airplane model for 3d printing. My biggest problem is engraved panel lines. I recently learned a procedure for making them, but it is cumbersome and laborious. You’d think this would be an obvious, intuitive operation in 3d modeling, but nooooo. Believe me, I’ve searched. Do you use 3d CAD, and if so, how do you make your panel lines? I realize you might not want to divulge your secrets, but here’s hoping!

A-12 would offer several cool finishes, from bare metal to various versions of black-and-bare to all black, and make a better starting point for the M-21. It was also sleeker (and faster) and had a Viet Nam combat record. Wish someone would get the marketing courage to tackle The Original.

So, if I have a CAD model of an airplane, and want to sell it as a 3d printed kit, what is the best vendor for that? Asking for a friend.

Anyone who has the brass to take on any existing Flagon kit with the intention of making it as true to the real thing as possible—that modeler has my appreciation!

I'd like to buy some missiles. Does anyone here know who handles this brand in the US? Thanks!

I just saw a review of the GWH T-33 and it looks really nice. One of my favorite cheesy 50's sci-fi movies is "This Island Earth" which features a T-33. Could I persuade any of you decal makers to add this scheme to your upcoming Shooting Star sheets? http://www.impdb.org/index.php?title=This_Island_Earth Glow-in-the-dark green paint optional...

Deepest condolences, Terry. Hang in there as best you can.

Su-15s did buddy tanker tests but don't know if they were the first.

You guys! The Iowa Caucus debacle! I CAN'T DECIDE!!!!

Where??

Let's not BICKER and ARGUE over 'OO killed 'OO!!!

That's right, keep it classy guys! /s All over a plastic model plane...

Oh come on, this crap needs to get real. Publicly naming someone a scammer is a serious accusation. There is no scam. From what it sounds like, it was just a funding/marketing plan gone wrong at a company that's working with a very small staff, a limited budget and too little time. Happens every day, in every industry, and it doesn't make business people criminals. Neither does misinterpreting a complex curved area on an aircraft the designer probably can't afford to examine and measure personally. Full disclosure, I know Martin and can guarantee you he would never try to take adva

If I got this mad every time a product I bought didn't live up to the vendor's hype... I'd be off the grid by now, living in the woods and writing creepy manifestos. 😱

In CAD work it is SO EASY to zoom in on a part in progress, look over at the walkaround photo, and think "Wow I better do the hex head on that bolt. I wonder if it's an M10 or an M12." Sometimes you have to zoom out to the approximate size of the final part just to reset your reality. They won't be able to mold that bolt head anyway. Maybe just a bump.

Uh-oh. Has anybody checked the AMK model for that nut and cotter pin???

The thing is, most published drawings aren't based on factory blueprints, they are drawn by outsiders (for example, a graphic artist at an aviation mag, or just a fanatical enthusiast). People working with incomplete and often contradictory data. Acquiring accurate factory drawings is a lottery win. Even then, there is a lot going on in the 90 degrees between those orthogonal planes, and judgment, experience and talent come into play. Not an engineer, but I am a CAD pro, and for years now I've been modeling one particular airplane for my own amusement. Even with good drawings, exce

This is reallllly getting old.