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Have Blue, July Update
I've been working hard to add more parts and increase the accuracy of the kit. Check out this video to hear more about "exclusive"...
Eric
Jul 261 min read
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Update Video on the Have Blue Project
Check out my latest update on the 1/48 scale Have Blue project and the issues with designing the landing gear for the kit.
Eric
Feb 221 min read
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New Kit Announcement!
I'm escited to announce that I am working to release my first full model kit! Check out my Youtube video for details:
Eric
Jan 211 min read
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EU Shipping
Good news for all of you in EU countries. After many requests, I have openned up shipping to the EU via the US Postal Service. Please...
Eric
Nov 27, 20241 min read
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Figure Hand Stamps Available!
Working a recent diorama project, I came up with an idea to design some hand shapped "cookie cutter" stamps for cutting new hands for my...
Eric
Nov 25, 20241 min read
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We are coming to CoMMiESFest 2024!
Up Draft Model Works will have a table at CoMMiESFest 2024 on March 23rd . We will be selling most of our products, and releasing a few...
Eric
Mar 21, 20241 min read
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KC-135R Engine Update
After many struggles to get something to match the wing contours, I think I finally have a good fit of the engine pylons for the 1/144...
Eric
Feb 12, 20241 min read
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New AMRAAM model coming
After some feedback and experimentation, I have decided to make an update to the AMRAAM series models and start providing the improved...
Eric
Feb 8, 20241 min read
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1/144 Shuttle Tails are now 3D Printed
1/144 Space Shuttle Tails are going to 3D Printed! These tail sections update Columbia (with SILTS pod), Discovery, Atlantis and...
Eric
Aug 30, 20231 min read
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Facebook Posts Coming
I will be moving most of my blog content to Facebook, since it is a popular place for the modelling community, but I will try to keep...
Eric
Aug 30, 20231 min read
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Warping Prints? Check This...
A while back, I received a question from a modeler who was attempting to 3D print some thin parts and they were having issues with the...
Eric
Jun 4, 20232 min read
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Times, they are a changin'
I will be moving all my products to 3D printed kits. The time and material cost benefits just make it the best solution for a small...
Eric
May 23, 20231 min read
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Note for Colorado Customers
Unfortunately, due to the State of Colorado's recent change to "Destination Sourcing" Sale Tax, the management for taxes for deliveries...
Eric
Mar 5, 20231 min read
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New F-15 details for digital download
I have just released a few detail bits for the1/48 F-15, from my latest project build. The heat exchanger vent and HUD are available for...
Eric
Dec 28, 20221 min read
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New 3D Printed Shuttle Wheels are Available
After my last mold for the Space Shuttle Wheel Set finally failed, I made the decision to move this product to a 3D printed version to...
Eric
Nov 16, 20221 min read
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SSMEs now available for Download!
I have released all of my SSME files in STL format for download. If you have your own 3D resin printer, you can print as many as you need...
Eric
Oct 3, 20221 min read
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New 1/100 SSMEs for Tamiya Kit!
I have released the Space Shuttle Main Engines in 1/100 scale. The Tamiya kit is perhaps the most accurate Space Shuttle kit available,...
Eric
Sep 9, 20221 min read
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IPMS USA Nationals 2022
It was a great Nationals this year! So many great models to look at and great people to meet. My seminar on 3D printing went well and I...
Eric
Aug 3, 20221 min read
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UK Shipping Coming Again Soon
After several months, my application for UK VAT has finally been accepted and I should be able to start shipping to the UK again soon....
Eric
Aug 31, 20211 min read
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The Tax Man...
Due to several recent changes in tax regulations in Europe, I have temporarily turned off the option to ship to the EU and UK. VAT...
Eric
Jul 23, 20211 min read
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