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PM-1B - Development progress
The 1:35 scale housing design.
The bearings with wing mounts.
The proposed assembled mechanism for the 1:35 scale X-Wing in closed position.
The proposed assembled mechanism for the 1:35 scale X-Wing in opened position.
Printing prototype parts on a Rigidbot Big 3D printer.
Bearing and wing mount parts are finished.
Bearing and wing mounts with support material removed and test fit.
Mounting base ready for testing.
Perfect fit in the body.
The support frame test fit in the models lower hull.
Upper and lower body shells fit over of the mechanism frame and spindle.
A fully printed and assembled unit.
The prototype unit functions.
Full unit body fit in closed position.
Full unit body fit in open position.
Assembly and installation video for the PM-1B X-Wing mechanism for the Pro Shop 1:35 scale X-Wing