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F2H-2 Banshee 3D Modeling Progress
Getting close to finishing the F2H-2 Banshee 3D modeling. This will be a complete 3D printed model kit. Progress was slowed as I got...
Michael E Rieth
Apr 19, 20241 min read
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Can't Fly Without Wings!
Not that it can fly. This will be a 3D printed static display scale model kit. More progress on the F2H-2 Banshee 3D model. The outer...
Michael E Rieth
Jan 26, 20241 min read
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F2H-2 Banshee Work in Progress
I created the F2H-2 3D model first and then used that to make the F2H-3/4. I still need to finish the panel lines and after getting the...
Michael E Rieth
Jan 25, 20241 min read
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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...
Michael E Rieth
Jul 28, 20231 min read
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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...
Michael E Rieth
Oct 7, 20201 min read
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F2H-2 Banshee on USS Essex Korean War Diorama
This 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 Rieth
May 31, 20192 min read
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Correcting Kitty Hawk F2H-2/2P Engine Exhaust
The 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 Rieth
Jan 9, 20191 min read
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Modifying the Kitty Hawk 1/48 Banshee Wing Folds to Glue the Outer Wings in the Down Position
I 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...
Michael E Rieth
Dec 20, 20181 min read
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Correcting the Kitty Hawk 1/48th Scale F2H-2/2P Banshee Nose Gear
The nose gear fork, B78, needs to be shortened. The square bottom of strut, B57, should be at the front curve of the fork. Parts C56 and...
Michael E Rieth
Dec 12, 20181 min read
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ASSEMBLING THE F2H-2 BANSHEE NOSE GUN COMPARTMENT
If displaying the Banshee with the gun bay doors open and nose cone off, the nose gun bay needs to be modified to use the resin parts....
Michael E Rieth
Dec 11, 20181 min read
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ASSEMBLING THE F2H-2 BANSHEE RESIN WING TO THE KH FUSELAGE. ENGRAVE NEW PANEL LINES.
REMINDER: Glue the KH cockpit, nose gear well, and part C62 to the KH fuselage. Glue the revised resin rear fuselage to the KH front...
Michael E Rieth
Dec 11, 20181 min read
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ASSEMBLING THE F2H-2/2P BANSHEE RESIN EMPENNAGE (TAIL) TO KH FUSELAGE (REVISED)
I've revised where to cut the fuselage after feedback and I have made the rear fuselage a one piece hollow cast part. Gently scribe along...
Michael E Rieth
Dec 11, 20182 min read
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ASSEMBLING THE F2H-2 RESIN CENTER WING
The upper and lower wings were cut from the casting sprue and some resin runner material was left to protect the edges and corners from...
Michael E Rieth
Dec 11, 20181 min read
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ASSEMBLING THE F2H-2 BANSHEE JET ENGINES AND INTAKES
For easier fitting and gluing of the resin intakes to resin wing, it is advised that the jet engines be cut apart. Paint engine interior...
Michael E Rieth
Dec 11, 20181 min read
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Kitty Hawk 1/48 F2H-2 Banshee Wing Tip Tanks…We’re Gluing Them on Wrong
While doing additional research for the Resin Correction Set, I was looking at the wing to tip tank area and realized that I had glued...
Michael E Rieth
Sep 16, 20182 min read
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