AWACS-RESIN Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 (edited) Hi, this is my latest project. Kit: Heller E-3A/B Sentry scale 1:72 Flightpath: E-6A upgrade AWACS-Resin: Domes and decals Edited April 5, 2023 by AWACS-RESIN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 WOW, outstanding progress so far. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichB63 Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 I agree, very impressive work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Da SWO Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 (edited) Double tap Edited April 6, 2023 by Da SWO double tap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
11bee Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 That's some seriously good work going on. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 I'll be following this one. Amazing work on the wings/flaps/slats. Heck, on the whole thing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Very nice ...! -Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Miramar Road Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 This looks epic. Amazing work on modifying the kit to E-6B standards! The decals especially look fantastic on it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
f5guy Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Thats looking great Jost! Fred. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dafixer Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Awesome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AWACS-RESIN Posted April 13, 2023 Author Share Posted April 13, 2023 Hi guys, thank you very much for your nice comments. In the meantime, progress has been made on the wing section. Have fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Man that looks awesome so far !! Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RichB63 Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 Beautiful work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 Wow. Excellent work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AWACS-RESIN Posted April 18, 2023 Author Share Posted April 18, 2023 Fuselage and Wings are together. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cueva533 Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 Fantastic paint job. The detailing is awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Drifterdon Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 Absolutely amazing workmanship. I am blown away. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keith T Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 Are you planning to make any of these 3D printed parts available to others ? 🙏🏼 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AWACS-RESIN Posted April 18, 2023 Author Share Posted April 18, 2023 (edited) Keith, all parts like Flaps, slat and domes are made from resin. It is possible to obtain a Milstar dome for the E-6B or all 4 domes for an E-6B Upgrade Block-II. The Flaps and Slats (also possible) come only as basic surfaces without any tracks, actuators or other little pieces. So here a lot of work needs to be done. Edited May 31, 2023 by AWACS-RESIN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
A-10 LOADER Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 Beautiful work so far, she's coming together nicely. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Keith T Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 19 hours ago, AWACS-RESIN said: Keith, all parts like Flaps, slat and domes are made from resin. It is possible to obtain a Milstar done for the E-6B or all 4 domes for an E-6B Upgrade Block-II. The Flaps and Slats (also possible) come only as basic surfaces without any tracks, actuators or other little pieces. So here a lot of work needs to be done. I think this is the best approach to a project like this. Creating the smaller parts is an enjoyable task - but made easier if the larger components are available as a basis to start with. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vidar_710 Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 This is a wonderful build. If you don't mind some constructive criticism, you may want to check the installation of the static wicks. They should not be perpendicular to the trailing edge of the wing. They should be parallel to the longitudinal axis of the plane, or relative wind. Regards, Tracy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cueva533 Posted April 20, 2023 Share Posted April 20, 2023 10 hours ago, Vidar_710 said: This is a wonderful build. If you don't mind some constructive criticism, you may want to check the installation of the static wicks. They should not be perpendicular to the trailing edge of the wing. They should be parallel to the longitudinal axis of the plane, or relative wind. Regards, Tracy That is correct. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AWACS-RESIN Posted April 20, 2023 Author Share Posted April 20, 2023 (edited) Tracy, thank you for your comment. I am aware of the position of the static dischargers because I myself worked on the NATO E-3A Sentry as a technician for 30 years. But when I built my first two models of the Sentry last year, I unthinkingly placed the dischargers in the wrong position. I'm sure I noticed the error, but then didn't feel like correcting it. I then attached them all in the same position to my other models from AWACS, E-8, CT-49 and even this E-6. Maybe I'll change that on all models. Edited April 24, 2023 by AWACS-RESIN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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