3DF 1:72 ASV Mk.II Radar for Short Sunderland and Vickers Wellington is a set of 3D-printed antennas for the ASV Mk.II onboard radar for British patrol aircraft in 1:72 scale. It is not an aircraft model, but a detail accessory for an already-built kit.
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A detail set from manufacturer 3DF brings fine 3D-printed antennas for the onboard radar ASV Mk.II for the British patrol aircraft Short Sunderland and Vickers Wellington in 1:72 scale. This is not an aircraft model — it is an accessory fitted onto a base kit from another manufacturer. 3D-printing technology allows thin rod and Yagi antennas to be made with a fineness injection-molded plastic cannot achieve; it is precisely these antenna bristles that turn an ordinary patrol aircraft into a convincing Coastal Command machine.
ASV (Air-to-Surface Vessel) Mk.II was a British airborne radar for detecting surface targets, deployed from the early years of the Second World War. It operated in the metric band, so it needed large external antennas placed along the spine, sides of the fuselage, and under the wings. This equipment served the patrol and anti-submarine aircraft of RAF Coastal Command in the Battle of the Atlantic — among others the flying boats Short Sunderland and the bombers Vickers Wellington in their patrol versions. The characteristic antennas are the most conspicuous external feature of these aircraft, and without them a model looks unfinished.
Wash the 3D-printed parts with lukewarm water and dish soap before gluing and let them dry thoroughly — this removes residual print resin. Carefully cut off the thin supports with a sharp scalpel or a photo-etch saw, and gently sand down what remains. Glue with cyanoacrylate (super glue), ideally a thin formula that wicks into the joint; plastic cement does not work on these parts. Wear respiratory protection when sanding and work wet. The antennas are fragile — fit them only at the very end of the build, after painting and decals. Before painting, we recommend a light coat of primer.
This is an accessory set, not a complete model. The base aircraft kit, glue, paints, and decals are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.
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