Fireball XL5

 As a kid I loved watching Fireball XL5. This is my (work in progress) model. 

I based the design on these plans. From these I estimate the 'actual' length to be 125m. Scaled at 1:880 this makes the model 14cm long. Obviously being a 3D model I can resize it to other scales. I'm selling it for £16 + P&P (physical) and the stl for $7.99 at https://www.wargaming3d.com/product/fireball-spacecraft/

Actual printout

The holes are the vent holes to let the resin out (the print is hollow)

I'm also working on the 'sledge' that launches it.

My intention is to produce the 'sledge' in parts so a buyer can buy however many parts they want. 

• The cradle, 
• 12cm long (approx) lengths of the rail with stands
• The back stop
• The front end

USS Atlanta

 Latest addition

USS Atlanta

 The Coral Sea Project

I'm hoping to add ships for Coral Sea to my models.

First up are three of the carriers (well two to be honest).

IJN Shokaku and Zuikaku

Available in the following versions:

• 1941 (this is the Coral Sea version)
• 1942 (June)
• 1943
• 1944

To be honest the difference between these two is very minor (just a small walkway missing on Zuikahu).

USS Lexington (CV2)

This is the Lexington sunk in the battle.

Next up Yorktown.

H39

 I've just added a hypothetical German ship the H39 class of battleships that was part of the abandoned Z plan. 

As stated on the photo the name is pure guesswork and could be easily changed. I've left the Class name as H39 but I assume this would have also be changed to a Class name (if it had ever been built).

The aircraft is modelled coming out of the hanger. I assume 'Y' turrets guns would have had to be raised to their maximum to allow it to launch (looking at where the catapult is).

Fuso and Benson

The Japanese Battleship Fuso as she appeared in 1944.

These pictures show the model on a Deep base. Its also available on a Thin base with the name at the stern or a waterline version. The model (Deep base version) comes on a raft that you cut away and is hollow with 2mm thick walls.

Benson Class DD

These pictures show the model on a Deep base. Its also available on a Thin base with the name at the stern or a waterline version. The model (Deep base version) comes on a raft (not shown) that you cut away and is hollow with 2mm thick walls.

HMS Arethusa

 I've finally finished HMS Arethusa (as she appeared in 1943). I can print it (and all my models) in three versions: 

• Waterline
• With textures sea base
• Thick 'Hovercraft style'

The model is hollow and comes on a raft that requires cutting away (I use Electical Side snips). I will shortly be uploading the stl to Wargaming3D.com.

On Sea textured base

On 'Hovercraft style' base

Waterline version

This shows the raft that comes with all the models

Removing Supports

 The best way to remove supports is with a pair of Side Cutters like these.

Click here to watch video