Small Scale Shop have released thier 144th scale Yakovlev Yak-38 "Forger", printed using the Shapeways system it allows for rapid development of models. The aircraft still appear a little rough textured which Small Scale Shop acknowledge, but none the less - unless you managed to obtain your Anigran bonus kit this is the only show in town. Some assembly and painting is requried (no decals)
Available : January 2011
Price: $14 USD
The Yakovlev Yak-38 (Russian: Як-38, NATO reporting name: Forger) was Soviet Naval Aviation's first and only operational VTOL strike fighter aircraft.
source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yakovlev_Yak-38
http://www.shapeways.com/model/195518/010a_yak_38_forger.html?gid=sg33816
http://www.shapeways.com/shops/smallscaleshop
do not forget you can combine Shapeways orders from more than one Shapeways seller.
Previous 'Small Scale Shop' posts (Here)
build instructions (here)
img src : wiki
This is a most welcome model. I think we are seeing the way of the future for 1/144 scale short runs. Though, there will always be us dinosaurs still working in RTV and A B resins. Now, where did I put that spray can of mold release... .
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ReplyDeleteI understand some people still model in wood! :)
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