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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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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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Moving a few Shuttle Cockpit parts to 3D printing
The future us now! After some experimenting, I have decided that all my future Space Shuttle Cockpit sets will come with 3D printed seats...
Eric
Jul 23, 20211 min read
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1/72 SSMEs are Here!
The new 1/72 scale Space Shuttle Main Engines are now available for purchase on the store! Take a look at the level of detail!...
Eric
Jul 9, 20211 min read
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1/72 SSME Prototype
Almost there! I want to get the printing results more consistent, but they look far better than the kit parts.
Eric
Apr 23, 20211 min read
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More 72nd Shuttle Parts coming
April 12 marked the 60th anniversary of manned space flight after Yuri Gagarin's flight and 40 years since the Space Shuttle made its...
Eric
Apr 14, 20211 min read
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SSMEs are Now Available!
The details came out great and the 3D printing really allows the vent pipes to float over the engine bell in a manner that can't be...
Eric
Mar 14, 20211 min read
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1/144 SSMEs are Coming Soon!
First prototypes of the 1/144 scale Space Shuttle Main Engines are done...
Eric
Mar 9, 20211 min read
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New AMRAAM 3D Files Available!
I have released the first set up 3D printable products with the 1:48 scale AMRAAM series of missiles. Check out the full list on the 3D...
Eric
Jan 29, 20211 min read
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New 3D Printable Range Coming
While I continue to refine the KC-135R engine pylons to get them to fit properly to the wing, I have started creating my next line of...
Eric
Jan 8, 20211 min read
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Shuttle Tails are Now Available!
I have released the vertical stabilizers in 1/144 scale! Check them out here: Kit #1502 for Discovery, Atlantis or Endeavour Kit #1503...
Eric
Nov 2, 20201 min read
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1/144 Space Shuttle Tail Masters
Masters for the upcoming 1/144 Space Shuttle Tails are ready. I hope to get the molds made and kits released before the end of October. I...
Eric
Oct 19, 20201 min read
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1/144 Space Shuttle Body Flap Now Available!
The Space Shuttle Body Flap is not available for purchase. https://www.updraftmodels.com/product-page/1-144-space-shuttle-body-flap
Eric
Jun 19, 20201 min read
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New Product Announcements
I'm excited to announce the upcoming release of a few new products. Shifting scale to 1/144, I am currently working the final design of...
Eric
May 30, 20201 min read
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Shuttle Cockpit is Back!
I received the new shipment of photoetch parts. I will start stocking the Space Shuttle Cockpit sets now. I have updated the site and the...
Eric
Jun 20, 20191 min read
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Shuttle Wheel & Brake Set is Here!
After much delay, I have finally released the 1/72 scale Wheel and Brake Set for the Space Shuttle! It took a few tries to get the...
Eric
Apr 7, 20191 min read
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Space Shuttle Wheel Set is almost ready!
I have updated the masters an molds and am working to finalize the Space Shuttle Wheel Set. The parts are designed to fit either the...
Eric
Mar 3, 20191 min read
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