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[StartQuote] As mentioned below, I'm working on a new 77, a late model in 1:24 scale. The hull will use laser cut wood frames and wood planking, pretty typical... but the cabin and many details will be 3D prints. Doing the cabin in 3DP allows for a precision fit to my deck, inclusion of lots of details, and all mounting points defined... much like a good injected molded kit part. Now, while this model is 1:24, I can see redeveloping it for 1:35 for anyone needing to fill out their 1:35 torpedo boat collection. Hmmm... could even make use of some existing Italeri fittings... But the cost difference? Not unlike the difference between injected molded models and low volume cast resin model ships... but also, not unaffordable... Hope to have some pics of actual parts within the month, will post. [image] http://matthewsmodelmarine.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/731b.jpg?w=600 [/image] [image] http://matthewsmodelmarine.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/731c.jpg?w=600 [/image] [image] http://matthewsmodelmarine.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/731e.jpg?w=600 [/image] [image] http://matthewsmodelmarine.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/731f.jpg?w=600 [/image] Laser cut frames are precisely located on a laser cut build board; the mounting tabs get cut off after the hull is planked. [image]http://matthewsmodelmarine.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/731g1.jpg?w=600[/image] Patrick Matthews Matthews Model Marine http://matthewsmodelmarine.wordpress.com/[EndQuote]
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