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Liberty Ship Model for the Ralph E. Crump, LTJG, USNR US Merchant Marine Gallery at the National WWII Museum
The process for making the bridge superstructure for the 1:96 scale Liberty Ship model. The vector line drawings are created in 2D. The...
Michael E Rieth
7 days ago1 min read
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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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F2H-2 Banshee 3D Modeled Engine Parts
Latest progress on the F2H-2 Banshee model kit. I finished the 3D modeling of the engine parts including the front and rear fan blades.
Michael E Rieth
Apr 16, 20241 min read
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If You Were the Last Movie Props
The Art Department provided Front and Side view color sketches of the props they wanted made. I 3D modeled the props in Fusion 360 and...
Michael E Rieth
Jan 29, 20241 min read
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No One Will Save You Movie Props
The movie, No One Will Save You was filmed in April-May 2022 and released on HULU in September 2023. I was commissioned to build some...
Michael E Rieth
Jan 28, 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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F2H-3/4 Banshee Work in Progress
Been silent for a while, but very busy. Since finishing the 1/48 scale F2H-2 Banshee 3D printed Correction Set for the Kitty Hawk kit and...
Michael E Rieth
Jan 24, 20241 min read
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Michael E Rieth
Dec 19, 20230 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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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...
Michael E Rieth
May 17, 20231 min read
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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...
Michael E Rieth
May 15, 20231 min read
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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...
Michael E Rieth
Apr 27, 20231 min read
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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...
Michael E Rieth
Dec 19, 20222 min read
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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...
Michael E Rieth
Dec 12, 20224 min read
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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...
Michael E Rieth
Nov 28, 20221 min read
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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...
Michael E Rieth
Oct 19, 20222 min read
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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...
Michael E Rieth
Sep 2, 20221 min read
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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...
Michael E Rieth
Aug 28, 20221 min read
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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...
Michael E Rieth
Mar 12, 20221 min read
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