Michael E RiethMar 121 minFlying Tigers 3D Printed Medallions/DoubloonsSpent some time dialing in the settings for the 3D printer. The 3D printed Flying Tigers medallions/doubloons came out great. I tried 2...
Michael E RiethMar 101 minLaser Cutting Contest AwardsThe artwork for the Flying Tigers Scale Model Builders that I created using Fusion360 to 3D print was imported into Inkscape as a DXF...
Michael E RiethMar 101 minMaking A 3D Printable MedallionI recreated the artwork for the Flying Tigers Scale Model Builders starting with a JPG using Fusion360. I then extruded to create a 3D...
Michael E RiethDec 17, 20201 minP5M-1 Marlin Conversion for the 1/72nd Scale Hasegawa SP-5B MarlinI 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...
Michael E RiethDec 7, 20201 minStarting to Create the 1/48th Scale PB2Y-3/5 CoronadoAfter many years of researching and collecting information, I now have enough to start creating the PB2Y Coronado. I made CAD files from...
Michael E RiethDec 3, 20201 minFixin' The Golden ArchesA friend had a family heirloom that they had for years, a miniature of the original style McDonald's restaurant with the golden arches....
Michael E RiethOct 7, 20201 min3D Printed 1/48th Scale F2H-2N Banshee NoseThe 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...
Michael E RiethAug 31, 20201 minLaser Cut Architectural Study ModelHere is a laser cut and assembled architectural study model for a client. The model is made of chipboard.
Michael E RiethApr 29, 20201 minDiorama 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...
Michael E RiethFeb 26, 20203 minMaking the Buildings For the 1941 Movie DioramaI 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...
Michael E RiethFeb 17, 20203 minMaking a 1/48 Scale 1939 Ford Pick Up TruckContinuing on to the finish. Here is the link to the scratch built pick up truck bed- https://www.riethcreations.com/post/2019/04/26/148t...
Michael E RiethFeb 8, 20202 minMaking a 1947 Aero Flite Falcon Travel Trailer in 1/48 Scale.I am creating a diorama of Steven Spielberg’s movie 1941. I will be doing blog posts of the different components that went into making...
Michael E RiethJun 7, 20192 minMy Battle of Midway Tribute: TBF-1 Avenger DioramaThis diorama is my tribute to the brave men that fought the Battle of Midway June 4-7, 1942. The battle became a pivotal turning point of...
Michael E RiethMay 31, 20192 minF2H-2 Banshee on USS Essex Korean War DioramaThis photo was the inspiration for creating the diorama using the 1/48th scale Kitty Hawk F2H-2/2P Banshee with my Rieth Creations Resin...
Michael E RiethMay 25, 20191 minMaking Block and Tackle...The Quick and Easy WayTo make this block for a block and tackle, I used Evergreen .25" (6.3mm) Square Tube, 1/8" (3.2mm) Diameter Tube, 1/16" (1.5875mm) Dia....
Michael E RiethMay 11, 20191 minMaking Pulleys... The Quick and Easy WayWhen I was working on the 1/96th scale Liberty Ship Model for the National World War II Museum Merchant Marine Exhibit, I needed to make...
Michael E RiethApr 26, 20191 minScratch Building a 1/48th Scale 1939 Ford Pick Up Truck BedI was looking for a “pick me up” and coincidentally I needed a 1/48th scale pick-up truck bed for this model project I’m working on....
Michael E RiethMar 15, 20191 minASSEMBLING XF4U-3B CORSAIR RESIN SETThe XF4U-3B resin set is designed to be used with the 1/48th scale Tamiya F4U-1/2, -1A, -1D. Cut the bottom wing where indicated and...
Michael E RiethJan 9, 20191 minCorrecting Kitty Hawk F2H-2/2P Engine ExhaustThe exhaust cone and rear of the jet engine should have the same diameter. If gluing the flaps in the lowered position, you can see the...
Michael E RiethDec 20, 20181 minModifying the Kitty Hawk 1/48 Banshee Wing Folds to Glue the Outer Wings in the Down PositionI am making some modifications as I test build another Banshee to improve the fit of the resin to KH parts. I decided to do something...