Firefox MIG-31 movie aircraft

[Firefox3D]

Hi,

Working on building a 3rd SLA printer with a 8.9" high-res screen. I think then it will be possible to just print the 1/48th kits in a sensible amount of time.
I have the same 0.047mm res screen as the Photon in my second printer, mine runs daylight rather than UV resin otherwise it's the same, so fire away.

 

[JediG60racer]

That's great news!!

 

[Firefox3D]

Still waiting for parts for my new printer, but it does look like I will be able to print 1/48th scale versions at the rate of 2-3 a week which means people won't be waiting ages for them. Actually easier than the big ones as there will be less pieces.

First print of final 1/18th cockpit parts, couple of small errors and slightly overexposed so changed a few things and version 2 printing now

Slightly changed the exhaust inner, more for reliable printing and looks more like the full scale version

 

[32buds]

That is awesome! Your 3d printwork is a work of art!

 

[Jamesfett]

OMG that is awesome!!!!! Counting the days for the 1/18.

 

[Ikaros3]

Still waiting for parts for my new printer, but it does look like I will be able to print 1/48th scale versions at the rate of 2-3 a week which means people won't be waiting ages for them. Actually easier than the big ones as there will be less pieces.

First print of final 1/18th cockpit parts, couple of small errors and slightly overexposed so changed a few things and version 2 printing now



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Slightly changed the exhaust inner, more for reliable printing and looks more like the full scale version

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Still waiting for parts for my new printer, but it does look like I will be able to print 1/48th scale versions at the rate of 2-3 a week which means people won't be waiting ages for them. Actually easier than the big ones as there will be less pieces.

First print of final 1/18th cockpit parts, couple of small errors and slightly overexposed so changed a few things and version 2 printing now

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Slightly changed the exhaust inner, more for reliable printing and looks more like the full scale version

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Still waiting for parts for my new printer, but it does look like I will be able to print 1/48th scale versions at the rate of 2-3 a week which means people won't be waiting ages for them. Actually easier than the big ones as there will be less pieces.

First print of final 1/18th cockpit parts, couple of small errors and slightly overexposed so changed a few things and version 2 printing now

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Slightly changed the exhaust inner, more for reliable printing and looks more like the full scale version

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I just joined The RPF, but I’ve actually been following this thread for a few years. I absolutely love your work and dedication to designing this beautiful bird. Ever since I saw Firefox at the theater, I always wanted to build one of my own.

I am an Aircraft Maintenance Technician for a major airline in the US, and I appreciate how you scrutinize every detail. I hope I can be one of the lucky people who are able to purchase one of your Firefox kits.

Cheers!

Lou

 

[Firefox3D]

I just joined The RPF, but I’ve actually been following this thread for a few years. I absolutely love your work and dedication to designing this beautiful bird. Ever since I saw Firefox at the theater, I always wanted to build one of my own.

I am an Aircraft Maintenance Technician for a major airline in the US, and I appreciate how you scrutinize every detail. I hope I can be one of the lucky people who are able to purchase one of your Firefox kits.

Cheers!

Lou

Thanks Lou, pretty sure I will be printing them to order so it won't be a limited run.

I will make an official post when I am ready, should be around a month if the new printer works out ok.

Jon

 

[Ikaros3]

Thanks Lou, pretty sure I will be printing them to order so it won't be a limited run.

I will make an official post when I am ready, should be around a month if the new printer works out ok.

Jon

Great, I can’t wait!!

 

[JediG60racer]

Been a long time in coming, and looking to be worth every moment of the wait!

 

[redfox37]

hi been following your amazing work for a while now . will you be selling any stl files for the model or will it be a kit..and would a rc f4 landing gear set work with your kit..many thanks and keep up the great work

 

[Firefox3D]

Will be doing 1/48th kits as it's what the majority of people want. Most the recent pics are 1/18th and finishing a 1/12th commission at the moment.

The F4 landing gear is what they used for the full size version, so will work, what scale are the ones in the pic, must be big for $700!

 

[Mig31Enthusiast]

Will be doing 1/48th kits as it's what the majority of people want. Most the recent pics are 1/18th and finishing a 1/12th commission at the moment.

The F4 landing gear is what they used for the full size version, so will work, what scale are the ones in the pic, must be big for $700!

Hey Firefox 3D, just checking in to see if there will be any lists for the 1/18 scale. We talked a long time ago and I mentioned I had one of Will's models. Is it possible to be on that list for a 1/18 scale version still or have you changed the parameters. I was one of the guys that contacted you about the 1/18 scale. Don't know if you remember me.

 

[Firefox3D]

Sure I remember you, there is no one else in line at the moment for the 1/18th so send me a message and we can work it out.

 

[Jamesfett]

Sure I remember you, there is no one else in line at the moment for the 1/18th so send me a message and we can work it out.

I am. Isn't the 1/18 the 4' version. I have been wanting one since you started this thread.

 

[redfox37]

very rough test print from this morning....have you used a program called topaz ai gigapixel! . i been using this and found so much detail from photos of firefox from the web etc..

 

[Firefox3D]

I am. Isn't the 1/18 the 4' version. I have been wanting one since you started this thread.

Hi James, looking back at the messages you are next, I forgot as it was some time ago.

 

[Firefox3D]

very rough test print from this morning....have you used a program called topaz ai gigapixel! . i been using this and found so much detail from photos of firefox from the web etc..

Downloaded it and have tried it. Works well on good to ok images but doesn't help much with noisy or technical ones, the AI part seems to be guessing at what some parts of the images are.

Is that the flight sim model you are printing?

 

[Jamesfett]

Hi James, looking back at the messages you are next, I forgot as it was some time ago.

Thank goodness. I felt like a child left at a mall by their parents.

Thanks

 

[redfox37]

Downloaded it and have tried it. Works well on good to ok images but doesn't help much with noisy or technical ones, the AI part seems to be guessing at what some parts of the images are.

Is that the flight sim model you are printing?

yes im trying the sim version as im new to printing..if it comes out ok i will make a bigger version

 

[JediG60racer]

How close do you think we are to being able to requesting prints from you?