OK, there is just enough time to open the Spinner and take some photos before I disconnect from the World at midnight. So, this post is just more on description on each pictures instead of my usual incoherent ramblings. The Die-cast Body The Spinner is quite heavy and I have to hold it very carefully. […]
Category Archives: Scale Models
20260109 Tom Anyz is coming to MALCOM 2026!
Tom Anyz who is synonymous with Quita Studio which offers amazingly detailed 3D decals for aircraft models, will be one of the Judges this year in MALCOM 2026. In other words, yes, he is coming to Malaysia!
20260115 Randy Cooper’s 1/12th Scale Spinner Pattern is up for Sale
After so many years of saving and wanting this kit eventhough I hated working with CA on resin, the effort is now pointless. Randy Cooper is now offering this master pattern for USD650. I guess he has started to transition into 3D Printing which to me, is much safer and more cost effective than molding […]
20260101 Spinner: Front Mandible PCB ver 03 3mm Spacer it is!
Happy New Year! I have located the 3mm White LED and soldered onto another prototype PCB. This time, I have not modified the 3mm spacer but just used it as it is. Instead of the 10mm height I envisioned, my calipers said the height should be around the 9mm mark. This means, with the spacer, […]
20251231 Spinner: Front Mandible PCB ver 03 LED Spacer
Are you high? A typical height of a 5mm LED is 8.7mm (1mm collar and 7.7mm resin lens). Add that to the 3mm spacer, we’re looking at a 11.7mm height. But as shown above where the 0mm height LED position looked more accurate, lets have a brief calculation about the 3mm LED. Its typical height […]
