3D SCANNING, 3D MODELING AND 3D PRINTING THE F2H-2 BANSHEE TO CORRECT THE KITTY HAWK KIT.
I have started 3D scanning, 3D modeling and 3D printing my custom model kits. I had created masters, poured molds and urethane resin...
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Michael E Rieth
- May 17
- 1 min
Practical Effects With a 1/32nd Scale WWII Gato Class Submarine
Here is another Practical Effects speculation demonstration video done with Coliseum Pictures utilizing the dry for wet technique. Rieth...
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Michael E Rieth
- May 15
- 1 min
The movie prop I worked on is the "Star of the show".
I had 3D modeled an Astronaut Bobblehead for the Disney+ movie Crater, but they went with a different version. Scale New Orleans, 3D...
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Michael E Rieth
- Apr 27
- 1 min
Magazine Article on the 1941 Movie Diorama
I was contacted by Paul Lacitinola who publishes Vintage Camper Trailers Magazine. He came across my 1941 movie diorama while researching...
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Michael E Rieth
- Dec 19, 2022
- 2 min
Modification Information for Building a P5M-1 Marlin from the 1/72 Hasegawa SP-5B
Consult photographs of the P5M-1 you are modeling for the modifications needed. Note: Kit part C22 (Step 11), ECM Direction Finding...
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Michael E Rieth
- Dec 12, 2022
- 4 min
Hasegawa’s 1/72nd Scale SP-5B Marlin
This article is an "oldie but goodie" as the model was built in 1999. I realized that I have been posting about the modifications to...
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Michael E Rieth
- Nov 28, 2022
- 1 min
Mooring Boat Model for Cooper/T. Smith Mooring
Commissioned 1/16th scale model of the Chief Perez Mooring Boat for Cooper/T. Smith Mooring. These mooring boats can be seen on the...
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Michael E Rieth
- Oct 19, 2022
- 1 min
Instructions For Assembling P5M-1 Marlin Conversion Set For The Hasegawa 1:72 Scale SP-5B Kit
Using sprue cutters, razor saw and hobby knife carefully cut supports from 3D printed parts. Wet sand the surfaces smooth. Use...
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Michael E Rieth
- Sep 2, 2022
- 1 min
Enhancing the Explosion Splash on the TBF-1 Avenger Battle of Midway Diorama
Overall, I liked the water effects I created with clear urethane resin for the diorama especially the sea and waves. I didn't like the...
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Michael E Rieth
- Aug 28, 2022
- 1 min
Redux: P5M-1 Marlin Conversion for the 1/72nd Scale Hasegawa SP-5B Marlin
I decided to redo the P5M-1 Conversion Set. The entire set will now be 3D designed and printed. This will allow more accuracy and better...
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Michael E Rieth
- Mar 12, 2022
- 1 min
Flying Tigers 3D Printed Medallions/Doubloons
Spent some time dialing in the settings for the 3D printer. The 3D printed Flying Tigers medallions/doubloons came out great. I tried 2...
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Michael E Rieth
- Mar 10, 2022
- 1 min
Laser Cutting Contest Awards
The artwork for the Flying Tigers Scale Model Builders that I created using Fusion360 to 3D print was imported into Inkscape as a DXF...
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Michael E Rieth
- Mar 10, 2022
- 1 min
Making A 3D Printable Medallion
I recreated the artwork for the Flying Tigers Scale Model Builders starting with a JPG using Fusion360. I then extruded to create a 3D...
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Michael E Rieth
- Dec 17, 2020
- 1 min
P5M-1 Marlin Conversion for the 1/72nd Scale Hasegawa SP-5B Marlin
I built the model kit of the SP-5B Marlin several years ago. It represents the last SP-5B the U.S. Navy flew. The flying boat is now on...
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Michael E Rieth
- Dec 7, 2020
- 1 min
Starting to Create the 1/48th Scale PB2Y-3/5 Coronado
After many years of researching and collecting information, I now have enough to start creating the PB2Y Coronado. I made CAD files from...
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Michael E Rieth
- Dec 3, 2020
- 1 min
Fixin' The Golden Arches
A friend had a family heirloom that they had for years, a miniature of the original style McDonald's restaurant with the golden arches....
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Michael E Rieth
- Oct 7, 2020
- 1 min
3D Printed 1/48th Scale F2H-2N Banshee Nose
The 3D printed F2H-2N nose is glued on to the 1/48th scale Kitty Hawk Banshee model. I've been dialing in the 3D printing specs. There is...
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Michael E Rieth
- Aug 31, 2020
- 1 min
Laser Cut Architectural Study Model
Here is a laser cut and assembled architectural study model for a client. The model is made of chipboard.
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Michael E Rieth
- Apr 29, 2020
- 1 min
Diorama of Steven Spielberg’s 1941 Movie
The diorama was built for an online website iModeler at the Movies Group Build. It is 1/48 scale. Everything is scratch built except for...
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Michael E Rieth
- Feb 26, 2020
- 3 min
Making the Buildings For the 1941 Movie Diorama
I took many screen grabs of scenes from a DVD of the movie 1941. I used known measurements like a door height to make calculations to...
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