1/48 Scale F2H-2 Banshee

Apr 191 min read

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...

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Michael E Rieth

Jan 261 min read

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...

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Michael E Rieth

Jan 251 min read

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...

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3D SCANNING, 3D MODELING AND 3D PRINTING THE F2H-2 BANSHEE TO CORRECT THE KITTY HAWK KIT.

Michael E Rieth

Jul 28, 20231 min read

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...

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3D Printed 1/48th Scale F2H-2N Banshee Nose

Michael E Rieth

Oct 7, 20201 min read

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...

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F2H-2 Banshee on USS Essex Korean War Diorama

Michael E Rieth

May 31, 20192 min read

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...

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Correcting Kitty Hawk F2H-2/2P Engine Exhaust

Michael E Rieth

Jan 9, 20191 min read

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...

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Modifying the Kitty Hawk 1/48 Banshee Wing Folds to Glue the Outer Wings in the Down Position

Michael E Rieth

Dec 20, 20181 min read

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...

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Correcting the Kitty Hawk 1/48th Scale F2H-2/2P Banshee Nose Gear

Michael E Rieth

Dec 12, 20181 min read

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...

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ASSEMBLING THE F2H-2 BANSHEE NOSE GUN COMPARTMENT

Michael E Rieth

Dec 11, 20181 min read

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....

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ASSEMBLING THE F2H-2 BANSHEE RESIN WING TO THE KH FUSELAGE. ENGRAVE NEW PANEL LINES.

Michael E Rieth

Dec 11, 20181 min read

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...

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ASSEMBLING THE F2H-2/2P BANSHEE RESIN EMPENNAGE (TAIL) TO KH FUSELAGE (REVISED)

Michael E Rieth

Dec 11, 20182 min read

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...

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Michael E Rieth

Dec 11, 20181 min read

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...

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ASSEMBLING THE F2H-2 BANSHEE JET ENGINES AND INTAKES

Michael E Rieth

Dec 11, 20181 min read

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...

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Kitty Hawk 1/48 F2H-2 Banshee Wing Tip Tanks…We’re Gluing Them on Wrong

Michael E Rieth

Sep 16, 20182 min read

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...

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