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Mitsubishi G3M1 Nell Model

120k asteroidbook345  3.8 years ago
Auto Credit Based on Falkenwut's **CLOSED** Airfix Challenge **CLOSED**

Real version

1/48 scale desk model

The Mitsubishi G3M is a medium bomber used during WWII. It functioned both as a ground bomber and a torpedo bomber in the early years of the war, but was soon replaced by the G4M and others. This model kit is based on the one above, with less details to simplify the process and to be somewhat merciful to potato users.

Instructions:

1st, disconnect the frame from the parts. Next, move the front block of the plane (below) to the coordinates (0,4,8). The +/- indicates that this part is symmetrical. Rotate/nudge to your best judgement.

Now I will give a list of coordinates and rotation degrees corresponding with the position of every subassembly, along with pictures showing what block to connect to the fuselage.

1. Wings (you may mirror them, but the ailerons will be inverted.)


Nudge this block to the coordinates (+/-0.5688, 4.0792, 3.5694) with an x rotation of -4.072 degrees.

2. Vertical Stabilizers (check connections carefully)


Nudge to the coordinates (+/-1.8872, 4.0871, 6.2390)

3. Engines

Nudge to coordinates (+/-2.6252, 4.0464, 4.9200) with a y rotation of +/- 4.512 degrees

Landing Gear

Main gear:


Nudge rotator to coordinates (+/-2.2995, 4.0464, 2.5719) with an x rotation of 75 degrees, and nudge wheels to (+/-2.4218, 2.3295, 3.0319).

Tail gear:


Nudge block to coordinates (0, 3.5495, -5.1969) with an x rotation of 57 degrees.

Glass

Cockpit:


Nudge block to coordinates (0, 4.7508, 4.7875).

Top window thing:


Nudge block to coordinates (0, 4.9828, 2.2055).

Antennas

Forward antenna (bottom)


Nudge block to (0, 3.1788, 7.4183)

Forward antenna (top)


Nudge block to (0, 5.1000, 3.4379)

Rear antenna:


Nudge block to (-0.1250, 3.5249, -4.7488) with an x rotation of 90 degrees.

Boom! You're done!

Now on to the decals and paint

Wing roundels (top):

Nudge bottom block to (+/- 8.3881, 4.7061, 2.3087), x rotation of 87. 278 degrees.

Wing roundels (bottom):

Nudge bottom block to (+/-8.3991, 4.5502, 2.3087) with an x rotation of -84. 580 degrees.

Side roundels:

Nudge the block that’s connected to the bottom to (+/-0.6059, 4.1544, -3.1500) with a y rotation of -86.191 (right), and 86.191 (left). X rotation should be -83.289 degrees.

Paint hex codes (right to left, top to bottom on the palette):

1.222E00
2.D0FFFF
3.5C1700
4.AA2A00
5.3F3F3F
6.FFDCB9
7.000000
8.B9FFFF
9.FF0F0F
10.AAAAAA
11.5C5C5C
12.FFFFFF
13.008B68
14.FFFF00
15.3FFF00

You’re done! Happy flying!

If you failed miserably, you can always just download the flying one.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor **CLOSED** Airfix Challenge **CLOSED**
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 98.3ft (30.0m)
  • Length 69.5ft (21.2m)
  • Height 9.6ft (2.9m)
  • Empty Weight 5,621lbs (2,549kg)
  • Loaded Weight 33,656lbs (15,266kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.118
  • Wing Loading 37.1lbs/ft2 (181.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 906.9ft2 (84.3m2)
  • Drag Points 23179

Parts

  • Number of Parts 278
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 1,654
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    @WolfHunter9111 I mean theoretically it is

    +1 1.9 years ago
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    This is should be 3d printable

    1.9 years ago
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    50.6k Falkenwut

    Congratulations @asteroidbook345, this model has reached 3rd place in the Airfix competition!
    Scoring:
    personal preference - 5pts
    Challenge of build - 4pts
    smoothness - 10pts
    game part efficiency - 4pts
    pose complexity - 1pts
    extra detail - 6pts
    kit frame - 10pts
    instructions - 23 pts
    Deductions:
    -2pts clipping wings
    -2pts elevator clipping
    -2pts engines clipping
    -2pts gear clipping
    -10pts no stand or platform is present

    3.7 years ago
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    31.9k SyntheticL

    @asteroidbook345 ok

    3.7 years ago
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    31.9k SyntheticL

    @asteroidbook345 lmao
    btw may i request a Dassault Rafale C(hasseur)?

    3.7 years ago
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    31.9k SyntheticL

    is this site gonna change to an online modelling simulator?
    jk

    3.7 years ago
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    4,355 LBAereo

    great mate! stunning work

    3.8 years ago
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    Ah@asteroidbook345

    3.8 years ago
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    263 RiceBean

    Some assembly required!

    3.8 years ago
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    50.6k Falkenwut

    @asteroidbook345 No that's fine! You've done a terrific job :)

    3.8 years ago
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    50.6k Falkenwut

    Built it, it was pretty challenging! Will let you know of the results once the deadline arrives :)

    3.8 years ago
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    I don’t understand how you do this amazing stuff

    3.8 years ago
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    50.6k Falkenwut

    Looks fantastic!! I will build it and will let you know :)

    3.8 years ago