YF-23 Stealth Fighter - Updated 4th Dec 2019

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The incredible Northrop/McDonnell Douglas YF-23 Stealth Fighter in 1/35th scale. Modeled from declassified 2D reference drawings, too many to upload but I have included a few examples. This aircraft has exceptional lines and I'm particularly fond of the under-wing engine intakes that curve upwards to connect with sleek exhausts on top. Sources indicate this design was an effort to minimize engine exposure to radar and frontal heat signature. You will see what I mean when you print the model. The model comes in two parts that can be superglued together and painted. I recommend printing as a single wall print with vase mode enabled, but it prints well with infill too. The model measures approximately 59cm long, 38 cm wide, and 10 cm tall. You can scale it down to fit your printer but at 1/35th scale each half requires a build size of 300mm x 300mm x 300mm. Shown is an example printed in vase mode with a 0.6mm nozzle. With a thicker nozzle I trade off print quality for strength and much shorter print times.