skyraider Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Hi! Sort of „longtime time ago I had an idea“ project finally finished. I had the idea to make a model fly about 5-7 years ago. When Revell came up with the Magic flight series, I came back to the project, and started to work on my own magic flight Rafale. Until know I have never seen a Revell magic flight box from inside, so all you can see here is my own inspiration. This picture is NOT Photoshopped! What I knew was the need for very strong magnets. I found them via www.supermagnete.ch . This could be a hobby, too… Unfortunately even the strongest one is not able to lift the model very high. In future I will try to combine several magnets on a plate. But as they are very strong, it’s difficult to arrange them. A warning here for modelers who want to try this them selves: These magnets are so strong, if they are close together (30cm!!!) they come together in a blink of an eye. The force is huge, makes the magnets to splitter. And: if you have your hand or a finger in between, say goodbye to him for the next several weeks! Plan 1-2h of hard muscle work if you want to separate them after (I speak from experience!) Placed next to anything containing data like Credit Cards, Hard disks, etc. will FOR SURE delete what you have stored! The most difficult part was getting the model stable over the magnet. Took my over 3h to accomplish. … I have only 2 hands, 4 would be great! About the model: Revell has some VERY nice 1:144 models in stock now, the Rafale was the one I choose out of curiosity. To build an in-flight model, I had to scratch build a pilot. Not happy with the supplied decals (inaccurate prototypes) I decided to draw them myself. This brought my up with the idea to sell them myself. The shop Skyraider Model Designs www.smds.ws is the answer to this. More interesting products can be found there. Thanks for visit! For now all I can say is: - Prototype for an in-flight model achieved. - Hungry for more (1:72 scale!) - I will closely follow that 1:144 market. There are VERY COOL models available! Enjoy the pictures! skyraider Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cr7driver Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 nice work!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Su-34 Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Amazing achievement! I hope you will no some more! :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham T Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Hey, nice work - I bet it wouldn't work with the 1/48 example I'm building at the moment though! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyraider Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 Amazing achievement! I hope you will do some more! Me too! Next I'll try a Kfir C7 over desert dune. -> But 1:72! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 That is so neat! What a way to display a model. And the Rafale looks very good. ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gary West Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 clever idea - looks good too ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sebastijan Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Hey skyraider! Nice display! I might try this method one day... those Revell sets do look tempting and just call for some tweaking ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geedubelyer Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Whoa!!......... :) C O O L!! ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Mark Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Excellent work, that looks fabulous! You mention magnets were used, but I also see some fine wire keeping the model up. Is it a combination of magnets and wire? Or is the wire there just to hold it in place? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Horrido Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 I'd love to see more of your scratchbuilt pilot, and how you built him. Perhaps a close-up through the canopy? An amazingly good finish for 1/144! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyWan Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Now THAT is sweet...<_< :lol: Now...wheres that Academy F-18C.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andrew D. the Jolly Rogers guy Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 <_< Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mdooley Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Definitely one of the coolest things that I have ever seen!! Makes me pine for another 1/144 kit in addition to my 1/144 Jolly Rogers Memorial Flight! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gambit3131 Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Okay, now that's cool. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VMA131Marine Posted February 27, 2007 Share Posted February 27, 2007 Hmmmmm! Very Cool! I wonder if it would be possible to do this with electromagnets instead of permanent magnets. This would simplify the process of arranging the magnets since there would be no field until you flip the switch to apply current. An electromagnet would also be more scaleable for larger models, higher altitude, etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thundervett Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 I love it!!! You have a great imagination. I looks very realistic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dreammh Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Seriously ever since I saw the Revell Magic flight products, I wanted to try something like that for quite some time. I didn't expect someone to actually achieve it! Now if I can put up 6 Blue Impluse... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ro-Gar Hobbies Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Wow.....that is pretty cool! I have never seen someone actually do this before...neat! B) Regards, Robert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyraider Posted March 2, 2007 Author Share Posted March 2, 2007 Excellent work, that looks fabulous!You mention magnets were used, but I also see some fine wire keeping the model up. Is it a combination of magnets and wire? Or is the wire there just to hold it in place? The "wire" = fishing line, very thin is there to keep the model in position. That's all! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skyraider Posted March 2, 2007 Author Share Posted March 2, 2007 Hmmmmm! Very Cool!I wonder if it would be possible to do this with electromagnets instead of permanent magnets. This would simplify the process of arranging the magnets since there would be no field until you flip the switch to apply current. An electromagnet would also be more scaleable for larger models, higher altitude, etc. I was thinking about this, and I'm still discussing with an electro ingeneer in our club. I let you know the progress... with an 1:24 Mustang !?? ... hope so! skyraider (not too seriouse, but not far away, either) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toolo12 Posted March 3, 2007 Share Posted March 3, 2007 Cool efect! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
boscosticks Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 :) WOW! this is fantastic work!!! can we use the same strength magnet for larger scale models?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Midnight Storm Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Amazing model. It's incredible for 1/144th scale. :unsure: I have one of the Magic Flight Eurofighter sets I need to try this out with. Please add more photos of this beauty!!! :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChernayaAkula Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Man, how could I've possibly missed that first time roun? That looks AWESOME! B) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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