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FG42 Type1, Prototype Two with detachable pistol grip

2012-01-24T09:23:00.004+07:00

1:1 FG42 type 1 Resin Dummy Armament

17 January 2012
Prototype Two, detachable pistol grip for future upgrade possibility into CO2 power.

FG42 type1, Prototype One and the clones

2012-01-22T14:12:00.005+07:00

1:1 FG42 type 1 Resin Dummy Armament

20 December 2011
Pistol grip attached to receiver permanently
Prototype One ..... finished.

15 January 2012
Prototype One clone in black finish.

Old and used painting effect.

The clones......

FG42 type 1, Spike Bayonet unit

2011-11-18T16:55:00.006+07:00

1:1 FG42 type 1 Resin Dummy Armament

15 November 2011
The bayonet unit copy without locking system. Using pre-cast fiber resin as core. A slightly difficult processes but the results are quite okay.

Bayonet instalation

Spike bayonet lock

FG42 type1, Prototype One

2011-11-03T21:43:00.010+07:00

1:1 FG42 type 1 Resin Dummy Armament

2 November 2011
Fit and proper test, a problems with bipod hinges. Still don't know how the bipod will lock in place securely.

09 Nov 2011
Although the butt stock is not ready yet, I can't wait to assembly the Prototype One and finished it in bright silver to see the surface quality.

The dark wood finished foregrip join the party

The good mold does not guarantee good results, still need additional surface treatment. Most of the problems are the tinny bubble and deformation. Here some shots of the pistol grip and receiver.

20 December 2011
Prototype One (Pistol grip attached to receiver permanently) ..... finished.

FG42 type1, The pistol grip

2011-09-21T00:31:00.007+07:00

1:1 FG42 type 1 Resin Dummy Armament

The pistol grip making, L+R side parts together.

16 Sep 2011 The first phase casting process still create some bubbles.

19 Sep 2011 Second phase casting process correct the problems.

10 December 2011 The fire selector.

12 January 2012 Prototype One pistol grip finished in black

FG42 type1, Bipod making

2011-09-10T09:42:00.009+07:00

1:1 FG42 type 1 Resin Dummy Armament

Here is the plan, the resin reinforced fiber will cast into two side mold. The outer side using silicon rubber mold for best detail and the other side using wood mold layered with release wax. Hoping the result would like to our previous experience in British helmet casting.

The bipod status until 10 August 2011

20 Sep 2011 Mold making

23 Sep 2011 Casting first trial.

10 December 2011 Correcting trapped bubble using a few drops of resin.

15 january 2012 Bipod finished in black

2011-08-25T13:29:00.005+07:00

1:1 FG42 type 1 Resin Dummy Armament
Master model Gallery

Special page for master model pictures.
23 August 2011

25 August 2011

...to be continued. Lol

FG42 type1, The buttstock making

2011-08-21T11:06:00.008+07:00

1:1 FG42 type 1 Resin Dummy Armament

Similar to the hand grip, the buttstock is constructed by Left-Right side parts. Also extra casting to correct the pipe slot.

5 December 2011 Buttstock casting process

15 December 2011 Correcting the rear detail, fill the gap with casting process

Clamp the front hole to keep the shape due the resin shrinkage.

12 January 2012 The final result in black finish

FG42 type1, Foregrip making

2011-08-21T01:42:00.024+07:00

1:1 FG42 type 1 Resin Dummy Armament

This is how to make the fore grip using resin instead the real wood. Two side Left-Right will be created separately and each side will cast into one side mold. After put them together, the extra resin will add to create the tight hole.

Since the rubber mold can produce highly detailed texture, I try using real wood for master model. Hoping the wood pores will simulating the wood stain. The following picture show the result of soft wood, need to reprocess using harder wood.

The better wood grip using hardwood and the texture is also good.

1 Sep 2011 Fore grip master model refine manually.

9 Sep 2011 Preparing for mold making.

13 Sep 2011 Left side fore grip mold ready.

19 Sep 2011 Testing result left side. Textures are good appear some bubbles.

Applied foregrip, finished in dark brown effect.

23 November 2011 Complete fore grip with fixed decocking system

....to be continued

FG42 type1, The bipod mount making

2011-08-20T17:00:00.010+07:00

1:1 FG42 type 1 Resin Dummy Armament

Bipod mount helps to connect two pipes with great force. Fiber usually added in the resin mixture to strengthened the binding power. Metal parts to be added are:
-Hooks hole reinforced with anchored steel wire to withstand the load when the sling is fitted .
-Steel nut are planted and hinges bolt will attach bipod firmly.

To attach the front grip, bipod mount should be easily removable. Therefore the additional form is added to get better connection with the pipe end.

The model is ready for the next job, the mold making.

The casting result

The bipod mount applied in black finish

FG42 Type1, The Receiver Model Making

2011-08-20T03:48:00.010+07:00

1:1 FG42 type 1 Resin Dummy Armament

Has planned the receiver will integrated in the tube, need to think about how to cast it. Resin casting principle should be that simple as possible but can produce a perfect copy. From previous experience, the mold must have a filling and air vent holes are far from each other. Therefore the master model must be modified by adding some form in accordance with the design of liquid resin flow. There will be additional work to clean up the additional form, but it is difficult to avoid, especially for the gravity casting process. Of the various possible placements fill holes, it looks like from the front top is the best choice.

Since the model making machine we use has only 3 axis, it needs to be handled by dividing the model into two parts left and right.

Special to the magazine hole will cast separately to avoid the risk of failure due to form such a way. Furthermore the top side will be processed after the two sides of the model together. The process of marking can be done separately in accordance which side that is being processed.

Next up is the thing most in need of patience that is the process of straightening and smoothing part. Master model must be perfect in order to produce perfect molds and copies as well.

Also useful to spray a thin layer paint to see the quality of form and texture of the master model. The next step is making a negative mold with a silicon rubber

The receiver mold from silicon rubber

Casting process with special water treatment. Since it contains a large amount of resin and resulting crack, the mold need to dip in the water to slow the curring time.

Some trapped bubble still appear

Magazine slot

Magazine lock

The iron sight

2011-08-18T04:17:00.019+07:00

1:1 FG42 type 1 Resin Dummy Armament
The model design in 3D

FG42 is the assault rifle that has a unique configuration does not like WW2 guns in general. I see the interesting parts are butt stock, pistol grip, side magazine and bi-pod. A good model should display some features like a real gun.

The long process are describe as follows:
1. Creating a 3D model of full scale exterior surface, with details including the marking.
2. Designing a system in accordance with the desired function, by considering the mounting system, construction, moveable parts, manufacturing parts and casting methods.
3. Parts planning and master model.
4. CNC Programming and simulation.
5. Machining process of each parts.
6. Molds making according to the requirement of each parts.
7. Part casting.
8. Parts cleaning and primary painting.
9. Assembling, finishing-effect, and coatings.

After consider various possibilities it was decided to design a model with the following specifications:
-Display dummy model, as a souvenir or decoration. For security and law reasons some parts are made do not work are like trigger, sliders and the clogged barrel hole.
-Some parts can be enabled on a limited basis including gun sight, bayonets and bi-pod.
-To demand delivery model should be as light as possible but still sturdy, some parts can be separated by removing the pin fastener.
-To add strength, given the reinforcing metal in some parts.
-Some of the dimensions are determined based on estimates.
-The components include a receiver, magazines, butt, pistol grip, front grip, bi-pod mount, bi-pod and suppressor.

The arrangement of parts as shown below.

The main construction is 2 parallel tube that serves as the main frame with a part attached to the tube. Most part made with resin material. Thus there are two possible ways of casting resin that is directly on the tube or allowing the part to be released separately.
Parts can be made solid or hollow depending on the function of the strength or weight reduction. Hollow part done by making two parts (left-right) and put together with an adhesive, using woven fiber reinforcing material.
The details of parts as shown bellow.

Thus it can be broken down techniques to be used for casting based components:
-Receiver, solid casting directly on the tubes, the metal reinforcement on gun sight holder.
-Butt stock, hollow casting
-Pistol grip, hollow casting
-Front grip, hollow casting or using wood material.
-Bi-pod mount, solid casting with metal reinforcement on the sling hook and bolt holes.
-Bi-pod, casting from 2 sides mold with woven fiber.
-Suppressor, solid casting with metal reinforcement on the bayonet holder and gun sight holder.
-Magazine, hollow casting

2011-08-14T21:27:00.019+07:00

1:1 Fallschirmjägergewehr FG42 type 1

A brief story, Air soft became popular in Indonesia around 2004's and I was select the TM AK47 assault rifle as weapon in the woodland battle. During combat I thought the need for a rifle that is suitable for ducking with minimal silhouettes. Magazine be a nuisance and I thought why not use the side magazine. I started looking for guns that use side magazines but still has a beautiful shape. My choice fell on Schmeisser 18 and I started designing and making the mechabox that suitable for MP18.

The result as shown in the attached picture, but unfortunately the homemade mechabox was not function properly. Energy is up and I left the project in 2008

Premises in relation to my research about the casting resin, occurred to make another model that can accommodate some method of casting resin. Again, my choice fell on WW2 German armament. Finally I select the FG42 as research subjects. FG42 shape and design is challenging and more advance as told by historian. See more about FG42 at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FG_42

I began searching my old data and open my 3D model that I've created in 2008. I found some useful drawings from Russian-language sites and start collecting pictures as a reference. Unfortunately I never get the actual dimension because I never saw the real steel. I do not find it in museums in Indonesia despite a row of German products are found. Interestingly our fighter was using German products such as the P08 Luger, Mauser Broom handle, Kar98, MP 18, MP40 even some MG34 and MG42.

I decided and started planning to create a pure dummy FG42 with minimal moveable part. All of consideration for my personal safety. Our country is in serious condition, especially against terrorism and corruption. It don't want to deal with the national security because of this hobby. Although FG42 is my dream, I would think twice to make these types of air soft. Well...the research must go on, I'll take the minimum risk.

From now I will post how the manufacturing process has been going though a few weeks. I will try to update the progress but there is no guarantee that new articles will be published regularly. I realize this project will take a long while I have to keep working in order not to get fired. Hopefully this information useful and I would also need help from everyone know more about this rifle.

5 august 2011, This is the idea, the design of dummy. At least we can count the number of parts and molds to be made. The main strength of the dummy are two pipes as the main structure for the other parts.

2011-04-15T13:43:00.005+07:00

Pilatus PC-21 and MiG 21, master model making

Back to business after months stranded in a heavy tour of duty.
Continuing the 1:200 scale airplane project, the master model directly printing on a piece of resin material. It contains some parts to complete the previous model which already planned:
- Pilatus PC-21, complete with landing gear, separately propeller.
- Mig 21, one piece model, without landing gear, carrying external tank and 2 missiles.

The result is a tiny silicon rubber mold to cast wing, tail wing, propeller and landing gear parts.

The resin casting is easy and produce exact copy of the master model. All greats for both side since the mold carefully aligned.

After carefully cut and remove unnecessary resin, put the part into the main fuselage using acrylic glue. This is the difficult part of this job, a good mood is required to get the best shot. Spray a thin layer of color to see the surface result especially the join. Sanding the surface very carefully to to get the best. I think a big glass magnifier will very useful.

2010-09-06T01:57:00.014+07:00

North American-Rockwell OV-10 F Bronco, TNI AU

The North American Aviation Rockwell OV-10 Bronco is a turboprop light attack and observation aircraft. It was developed in the 1960s as a special aircraft for counter insurgency (COIN) combat, and one of its primary missions was as a forward air control (FAC) aircraft. It can carry up to three tons of external munitions, and loiter for three or more hours.
Indonesia purchased 12 OV-10F aircraft and operates them in COIN operations similar to the US Navy's Vietnam missions with their Broncos, but have retrofitted .50 in (12.7 mm) Browning heavy machine guns in place of the light .30 in (7.62 mm) machine guns. These aircraft were vital in the invasion of East Timor and ensuing COIN operations. In 1977, they were also used during the aerial bombardments of Amungme villages near Freeport-McMoRan area of operations, West Papua, in respons to OPM attacks on the mining company facilities, and of Dani villages in Baliem Valley, also in West Papua, in respons to mass protest against enforced participation of the Indonesian general election. (Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_Rockwell_OV-10_Bronco)

Pole aircraft location: Jombang, East Java, Indonesia

2010-08-29T01:46:00.015+07:00

1:50 Diesel Train, PT INKA Indonesia

Bombardier Traxx Asia, Push-Pull locomotive. PT.INKA Prototype
1:50 scale
Dim 460 x 90 x 120 mm
Weight .801 kg
US 125.00 (model+vacuform plastic pole base+acrylic box)
x5modeller@gmail.com

28 Aug '10 status.
Design vs Finished model.

2010-08-24T10:38:00.009+07:00

1:50 Diesel Train, PT INKA Indonesia

23 Aug '10 status.
Bombardier Traxx Asia, one week to go.

2010-08-15T14:27:00.011+07:00

1:50 Diesel Train, PT INKA Indonesia

18 Aug '10 status.
Continuing the 20 units Motor Car, Bombardier Traxx Asia. Surprisingly, it takes too long.
The detail parts.

The body construction using vacuform parts

The pole base parts

The undercarriage

The maskara's detail

The red line

2010-07-16T01:25:00.008+07:00

1:50 Diesel Train, PT INKA Indonesia

One week project, starting 1 July '10.
The design

Vacuform and resin mold

Casting result

The parts

The final result, 13 July '10

2010-06-25T20:30:00.002+07:00

Manual Instruction

The manual instruction to assembly K-type model kit.

2010-06-19T18:05:00.002+07:00

Parts production

Here are some last shots of the tower components production. Still in the form of pieces unmade parts and separated from the damaged parts. Seemingly small and easily broken.

2010-06-19T01:58:00.011+07:00

Female Mold

Male model and volcanic eruption
The decision taken was to make a good master model, then make a female mold using resin material. Expected to produce a detailed mold surface in accordance with the master model.

Long enough for us to prepare model of wood and enjoy making every detail. Model is made of wood, several layers of filler to close the pores and a thin layer of paint, finally pieces of tape to add detail.

All is ready, the awaited moment has arrived. We will bury the master model with large numbers of resin. Taking advantage of the resin flakes from the previous production in anticipation of extreme depreciation would happen. We pour the mixture of a long curing time resin. Looks like a pudding at a wedding party.

As usual at first, what happened next was unexpected. The process of heat due to chemical reactions in such a high. Resin begins to harden, the cracks occur due to extreme heat, some gaps out bursts of smoke and gases, there is also the issue of fluid heat, it is a boiling liquid paints.
Really like the volcanic activity, noticed smoke at the right dough.

You know the continuance of this story. The result is really disappointing and inaccurate, there was shrinkage and bending occur. Shrinkage occurs in the mold, about 4-6 mm of the length they should be. So that happened on the second mold. In conclusion, this method does not need to be repeated again. Negatives should be made directly with the CNC. This process can seriously damage the model.

Female mold machining requires 3D models 'negative', in which the process of making the relatively more troublesome than the positive model, the 3D modeler must know this. We prepare two mold of the previous process and close the cracks with resin.

We process with CNC until finally like the following picture. Several layers of thin paint on the molding, so that surface quality can be observed. Take a look at some holes for air escapement.

2010-06-19T00:20:00.001+07:00

Plastic Vacuum Forming

Some time ago we completed the creation of a simple vacuum forming plastic machine. Basically, the design refers to the previous model which proved very reliable and strong. There is a fairly fundamental difference compared with previous models.
- Broadly working area, 23x70 cm
- New system for mold holder.
Based on previous experience, especially with the negative mold. The old design is not profitable to print a negative because it is more 'wasteful' material. It means a lot of wastage of material at the margins. Would be clearer if you compare the following images:

A, Margin, the unused
B, Part
The new design accommodates the needs of the process of printing a negative to a depth of 7cm. To be more flexible toward depth of print, several panels required with different thickness, be used to adjust the surface of the mold in order to align with plastic sheets. Another advantage in this way is a better result, the thickness of plastic is more controlled and there is no radius at the edge of the part. Crispy ... ...

The first experiment is to make the envelope of K type Air Blimp. In accordance with the plan, the envelope consists of three parts left, right and front. The front is made separately because we need the detail on the front. In addition, the construction will strengthen the left and right parts connections. For this experiment we need three negative mold.
At this point there are two options, female mold or male master model. Which one would you choose ?

2010-06-12T21:38:00.000+07:00

Box art

How about this....... 400x150x60 mm

3D artist by Mbok Dani

2010-06-11T14:49:00.005+07:00

Upper side Image Preview

Do not judge a model from its packaging. One of the attractions is the picture. Here is a preview image to the upper side of the box.

An Air Blimp was maneuvering to escort Liberty cargo convoy in the Mediterranean sea. 3D artist by Mbok Dani

2010-06-04T16:50:00.000+07:00

The prototype

The prototype 1

See all process at 1:200 Goodyear K type Blimp

2010-06-03T08:59:00.002+07:00

Prototype

There are 3 types of LED we found from nearest shop.
Left, 5mm Wide angle shallow dome water clear lens, red light color, Vmax=2.6V
Middle, 5mm Cylindrical orange clear lens, Orange light color, Vmax=2.6V
Right, 5mm Standard dome water clear lens, super bright white, Vmax=4.0V

The prototype is ready.
Turn, 5mm cylindrical orange clear.
Rev, 5mm Super bright standard dome
Brake, 5mm cylindrical water clear.

The light radiation pattern.

See more

2010-05-28T11:46:00.004+07:00

Vacuum result

All parts succesfully vacuum, resulting very good reflector.

See more

2010-05-28T11:33:00.004+07:00

Unfinished model

The first trial vacuum part.

See all process at 1:200 Goodyear K type Blimp

2010-05-25T12:33:00.003+07:00

Rear sign and stop lamp unit

This is new tail stop lamp for Toyota FJ Land Cruiser. After 15 years driving pleasure, we found disadvantages of the OEM parts. Malfunction by dirt and rust is common problem for tropical use. We apply LED system in a waterproof case using vacuum forming parts.
LED (Light Emiting Diode)
Bright LED is new product in the market. Available in vary of shape, size, color and radiation pattern. See more at http://www.ledtronics.com/products
Mostly working in the range of 3-4 Volts. A series of 3-4 LEDs should working well for 12V.
Pattern
This is the design pattern for tail-stop lamp (rear right). A group of 12 Red LEDs (left) is for dimmed and stop sign. A group of 8 White LEDs (center) is for reverse. A group of 12 Yellow LEDs (right) is for turn sign.

PCB layout
Schematic is not drawing yet but this is the PCB layout.

Vacuum parts
The lens is made of transparent plastic, mirror like finish reflector, and back cover in solid white. All parts will secure with rubber seal.

2010-05-19T14:49:00.016+07:00

Toyota FJ-40 1982 Diesel, Restoration and modification

These are some pictures of restoration and modification of FJ-40 1982 Diesel. Please visit Toyota Land Cruiser for complete pictures.
Originally was '82 Hard Top version in Muleta Red T1454 ( maroon red), will convert into Soft top Version in Desert Color Scheme. Pictures are sorted by the date.

3 Feb '10 Latest appearance of Navy Blue Land Cruiser.

24 Feb '10 Engine and chasis condition.

28 mar '10 Body condition.

1 May '10 Chasis and tires

1 May '10 Body primer

5 May '10 Glossy Paint

13 May '10 Body and chassis

2010-05-03T14:33:00.010+07:00

Toyota FJ-40 1982 Diesel

The Toyota FJ40 is the model designation for a Toyota Land Cruiser 40 series made from 1960 until 1984. Most 40 series Land Cruisers were built as two-door vehicles with slightly bigger dimensions than a Jeep CJ.

Today I'm involved in restoration of FJ40 1982 Diesel Hard Top. This awful car has many missing original parts or replaced improperly. Originally was Dark Red Hard Top version. The car will convert into Canvas version (Soft Top), paint in desert scheme with combination of Light Brown and Beige Soft Top. Want to see more?

Modeling this vehicle will very challenging but am dreaming to start this project next year. How about scale? I have no idea, maybe 1:48 or bigger and easy to custom.

2010-04-27T13:10:00.008+07:00

Mooring Tower of K-type Airblimp

Picture of the tower model constructed from last casting. It contains some tiny and fragile parts, the steel wire will hold the envelope and pole the model into the base. Not too bad.....
See all process at 1:200 Goodyear K type Blimp

2010-03-08T16:27:00.001+07:00

1:200 Airplane

Mig 21-PF and Pilatus PC-21

2010-03-06T14:38:00.012+07:00

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2010-03-06T13:57:00.037+07:00

1:2500 SURAMADU BRIDGE, East Java

Suramadu Bridge
1:2500 scale
Dim 420 x 40 x 80 (mm) Weight .40 kg
(model+wooden pole base+Acrylic box)
US $ 50.17
Rp. 450.000,-

More info x5modeller@gmail.com

2010-02-08T02:04:00.004+07:00

Douglas A-26 Invader, TNI AU.

2009-09-13T04:09:00.056+07:00

Goodyear K-type Blimp

A non-rigid airship was a class of blimps built by the Goodyear Aircraft Company of Akron, Ohio for the US Navy. These blimps were powered by two radial air-cooled engines mounted on outriggers on the side of the control car that hung under the envelope.
anti-submarine warfare (ASW) duties in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans as well as the Mediterranean Sea. All equipment was carried in a forty feet long control car. The installed communications and instrumentation equipment allowed night flying. The blimps were equipped with the ASG-type radar, that had a detection range of 90 miles (167 km), sonobuoys, and magnetic anomaly detection (or magnetic airborne detection (MAD)) equipment. The K-ships carried four Mk-47 depth bombs, two in a bomb bay and two externally, and were equipped with a 50-cal (12.7 mm) Browning machine gun in the forward part of the control car. An aircrew of 10 normally operated the K-ships, consisting of a command pilot, two co-pilots, a navigator/pilot, airship rigger, an ordnance man, two mechanics, and two radiomen. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K_class_blimp
The Progress
3 July 09
A contact from Mr. Crawford, USA. Inquiry of 3 Whiskey subs and future cooperation.
11 July 09
3 Whiskey subs sail through the sea, goes to America
15 July 09
Starting the project and collecting data of the blimp.
29 July 09
Mr. Crawford send a package contains a set of drawings, photos and a model kit. The package has lost during the shipment. (?)
30 July 09
The 3 Whiskey subs just arrived. It takes 20 days journey to USA.
25 August 09
Based on some photos and pictures, 3D modeling started. Rough model and sketch created.

11 Sept 09
Great picture from Mr Crawford, a side view drawing of K-type family with technical specifications.
12 Sept 09
Correspondence between the CG artwork and the actual plan.

13 Sept 09
First preview of the incomplete model, some very small parts will added.

15 Sept 09
CNC Software simulation of gondola. Using Roland MDX-40, spindle: conical 0.15 mm 10deg.

17 Sept 09
Parts assembly plan

2 Oct 09
Master model design for spin casting. Part will cast in 3 steps to minimize shrinkage.
1. Clear core.
2. Windows bump with clear core inside.
3. Final part with windows part inside using white opaque resin.

5 Oct 09
The core's model finished.

13 Oct 09
Good result, less deformation with core inside.

16 Oct 09
Comparison of polyester clear resin (Yukalac 831) and regular resin (Yukalac 157 BQTN-EX). Same characteristics with curing time around 45 minutes.

5 Nov 09
First trial, casting using yukalac 157 with talc in green color.

10 Nov 09
Next trial using white color resin mixture without talc.

10 Dec 09
Mr. Crawford's package coming. How beautiful, lots of rare rockets model. Feels like get a present from my dad. Thanks to Ron and Louise.

14 Dec 09
For some 'reasons I will hibernate till mid of Jan 2010. Mr. Crawford has a cancer, but I believe he will be fine in 1-2 months.
31 Dec 09 Midnight
Happy New Year

20 Jan 10
The master model of envelope almost finished, just add some minor details like surface control position, any visible rod etc. Looks like 88 mm projectile........

22 Jan 10
My Birthday. Good luck Andhika, cry no more and pray 5 times everyday.
May Allah Almighty blessed you always.
23 Jan 10
Mooring tower model finished and preparing for mold casting.
3 Mar 10
Envelope mold making for plastic vacuum forming.
Directly casting into wood model is not a good idea, I won't do it again.

10 Mar 10
Re machining resin mold. It will be great.

20 Mar 10
Mooring tower casting, 3 first casting result with many tiny bubbles. Looks so good but difficult to build.

27 April 2010
The tower

2009-09-13T02:40:00.020+07:00

Recently In Progress

We are still working on some projects, see our process.

- 1:2000 Suramadu Bridge Miniature

A bridge that connect 2 island, between Surabaya and Madura, East Java, Indonesia.

- 1:200 US Navy K-type Blimp
A Goodyear war blimp during WW2.

-1:200 Airplane

2009-08-28T14:16:00.010+07:00

SURAMADU

The Suramadu Bridge (Indonesian: Jembatan Suramadu), also known as the Surabaya–Madura Bridge, is a bridge with three cable-stayed sections constructed between Surabaya on the island of Java and the town of Bangkalan on the island of Madura in Indonesia. Opened on June 10, 2009, the 5.4-km bridge is the longest in Indonesia and the first bridge to cross the Madura Strait.
The cable-stayed portion has three spans with lengths 192 m, 434 m and 192 m. The bridge has two lanes in each direction plus an emergency lane and a dedicated lane for motorcycles.

The bridge was built by a consortium of Indonesian companies PT Adhi Karya and PT Waskita Karya working with China Road and Bridge Corp. and China Harbor Engineering Co. Ltd. The total cost of the project, including connecting roads, has been estimated at 4.5 trillion rupiah (US$445 million).

Construction was started on August 20, 2003. In July 2004, a girder collapsed, killing one worker and injuring nine others. Work on the bridge halted at the end of 2004 due to lack of funds, but was restarted in November 2005. The main span of the bridge was connected on March 31, 2009, and the bridge was opened to the public in June 10, 2009.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suramadu_Bridge

Suramadu bridge miniature

Status: Under development project
Scale: 1:2000 (estimated) see the finished model

The kit and finished model, 1:2000 half (60 cm version)

The kit, 1:2500 half (40 cm version)

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SS Whiskey Class Assault Submarine

Monkasel Surabaya Mall Palyground, Surabaya, Indonesia

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Our Products

Plastic model and miniature
- 1:50 Genesia New Armada Bus

Retail Price: US $ 31.25 (Model only)
Status: No stock, stop producing

- 1:200 Whiskey Class Assault Submarine, Monkasel TNI AL

Retail Price US $ 42.99 (model+pole base), add US $ 7.52 for Transparent box
Status: 3 units available, ask for order

- 1:2000 Suramadu Bridge, East Java

Retail Price: US $ 36.25
Status: No stock, ask for order

- 1:2500 Suramadu Bridge, East Java

Retail Price: US $ 45.25
Status: Available 30 units

Reproduction and replica (not for sale)
1. Tropical Y-Strap DAK

2. Bergmann MP-18 German Submachine gun AEG

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Real Steel Image Gallery

Military craft images in Surabaya
Ilyushin-28 Beagle, TNI AL

SS Whiskey Class Submarine

Douglas A-26 Invader, TNI AU

Toyota Land Cruiser FJ-40

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Ilyushin-28 Beagle, TNI AL

One of 12 TNI AL planes, Juanda Airport Entrance, Sidoarjo, Indonesia

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Plastic vacuum forming

We use a homebuilt plastic vacuum former from Hobby Vac, see more at http://www.build-stuff.com
Fast and simple process with moderate result.
Place the mold and seal with tape properly to avoid air leak.
Put the ABS sheet (1-3 mm thick) at the frame, fix with paper clip and start the heater.
Wait in a minute, swing the frame and press to the mold and switch on the pump.

Use negative mold for the best result. See the sample using 3 mm ABS plastic sheet.

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Reproduction of Tropical Y-Strap DAK

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Bergmann MP-18 German Submachine gun AEG

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Whiskey Class Assault Submarine in progress.

The package

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About us

We start a small home industry in model making. We produce rare model-miniature in limited number. Digitally mastered using 3D computer software and CNC machining process for accuracy, duplication using plastic vacuum forming and resin spin casting method. Our model will slightly inaccurate each other, may vary in dimensions but we try to maximize our craftsmanship in our project. The model is not always ready in stock, some projects are still in progress. Please ask for detail or place your order via email to
x5modeller@gmail.com

Best regards,
andhika

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1:200 Whiskey Class Assault Submarine, Monkasel TNI AL

Project 613
KRI Pasopati 410, Indonesian Navy
Whiskey Class Assault Submarine 1954
1:200 scale
Dim 40x5x11 (cm) Weight .505 kg
(model+wooden pole base+Acrylic box)
US $ 61.62
Rp. 550.000,-

More info x5modeller@gmail.com

Shipping package
Weight .9 kg 44x9x15 cm (.99 kg volumetric)

See more pictures

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1:50 Genesia New Armada Bus

Finally we’ve finished the first model, a bus model of Genesia from New Armada
1:50 scale
CNC mastering
L-240 W-49 H-80mm (model only)
Custom color scheme and decals
Transparent box optional

Retail Price: US $ 31.25 (Model only)
Status: No stock, stop producing

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