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Just a bear building What-If models. What else should a bear do?

Scratch Bear's Model Page: https://www.scratchbaer.de
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Showcase-Sunday: Luftwaffe Blackburn Buccaneer, Carrier Graf Zeppelin, July 1968 (Matchbox, 1/72).
More: www.scratchbaer.de/whatif-aircr...

#Scalemodels #Whatif #Matchbox #Buccaneer #Luftwaffe #Marine #cv
Matchbox Luftwaffe Blackburn Buccaneer 1/72 scale model. Matchbox Luftwaffe Blackburn Buccaneer 1/72 scale model.
February 15, 2026 at 7:31 AM
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Step 30/140: Adds forward 15 cm gun linked to traverse system and installs a switchboard to centralize wiring for gun movement and firing.

#Scalemodels #Hachette #Grafzeppelin
#Kriegsmarine #WW2 #aircraftcarrier #cv
Hachette Graf Zeppelin 1/200 scale model, step 30 Hachette Graf Zeppelin 1/200 scale model, step 30 Hachette Graf Zeppelin 1/200 scale model, step 30
February 14, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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Final version of the deck printed and inital paint added. More to come. A new version of the island is under construction.

#Scalemodel #Whatif #Amphibian #3Dprinting #highjump
Scratchbuild Amphibian Mobile Base 1 (AMB-1) USS Elsworth 1/700 scale model.
February 13, 2026 at 6:49 PM
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Testprint of the catapillar tracks. Size is ok, now more are required with the resin printer.

#Scalemodel #Whatif #Amphibian #3Dprinting #highjump
Scratchbuild Amphibian Mobile Base 1 (AMB-1) USS Elsworth 1/700 scale model.
February 12, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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3D printing two different version of the Snow Cruiser which will be on board of the AMB-1

#Scalemodel #Whatif #Amphibian #3Dprinting #highjump
Scratchbuild Amphibian Mobile Base 1 (AMB-1) USS Elsworth 1/700 scale model.
February 11, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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With the new parts, the wings could repaired and completed.

#Scalemodels #Whatif #3Dprinting #Tornado #Revell
Revell Tornado 1/72 scale model
February 10, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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Step 29/140: First forward 15 cm gun mounts are installed, LED-equipped guns fitted into casemates and linked to the traverse mechanism with care not to overtighten.

#Scalemodels #Hachette #Grafzeppelin
#Kriegsmarine #WW2 #aircraftcarrier #cv
Hachette Graf Zeppelin 1/200 scale model, step 29 Hachette Graf Zeppelin 1/200 scale model, step 29 Hachette Graf Zeppelin 1/200 scale model, step 29
February 9, 2026 at 7:08 PM
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Showcase-Sunday: USS Independence CVL-22 (Revell, 1/700)

More: www.scratchbaer.de/ships/usa/us...

#Scalemodels #3dprinting #CVL22 #Independence #Revell #Carrier #CVL #WW2
Revell CVL-22 Independence 1/700 scale model. Revell CVL-22 Independence 1/700 scale model.
February 8, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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Adding the backward helicopter hangar and testing the landing boat platform.

#Scalemodel #Whatif #Amphibian #3Dprinting #highjump
Scratchbuild Amphibian Mobile Base 1 (AMB-1) USS Elsworth 1/700 scale model.
February 7, 2026 at 7:35 PM
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Step 28/140: Start building the forward 15 cm turrets: assembling the deck and gun movement base, then test-fitting the unit on the hull.

#Scalemodels #Hachette #Grafzeppelin
#Kriegsmarine #WW2 #aircraftcarrier #cv
Hachette Graf Zeppelin 1/200 scale model, step 28 Hachette Graf Zeppelin 1/200 scale model, step 28 Hachette Graf Zeppelin 1/200 scale model, step 28
February 6, 2026 at 6:28 PM
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Got a new Tornado model to have some replacements for the broken parts.

#Scalemodels #Whatif #3Dprinting #Tornado #Revell
Revell Tornado 1/72 scale model
February 5, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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An island is needed, as a first test a quick&dirty FDM printed island from an Essex-class carrier, scaled to the correct dimensions.

#Scalemodel #Whatif #Amphibian #3Dprinting #highjump
Scratchbuild Amphibian Mobile Base 1 (AMB-1) USS Elsworth 1/700 scale model.
February 4, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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The next flight deck update, its close to the final version I would say.

#Scalemodel #Whatif #Amphibian #3Dprinting #highjump
Scratchbuild Amphibian Mobile Base 1 (AMB-1) USS Elsworth 1/700 scale model.
February 3, 2026 at 6:41 PM
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The AMB-1 will get hangars, the forward one will store ground vehicles like Snowtractors and Snowcruisers.

#Scalemodel #Whatif #Amphibian #3Dprinting #highjump
Scratchbuild Amphibian Mobile Base 1 (AMB-1) USS Elsworth 1/700 scale model.
February 2, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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Showcase-Sunday: Luftwaffe Vought A-7 Corsair (Matchbox, 1/72)
More: www.scratchbaer.de/whatif-aircr...

#Scalemodels #Whatif #Matchbox #Luftwaffe #A7 #Corsair #Vought
Matchbox Luftwaffe Vought A-7 Corsair 1/72 scale model. Matchbox Luftwaffe Vought A-7 Corsair 1/72 scale model.
February 1, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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Updated test print of the flight deck. The fancy “gold” finish? Not a design choice — just a dying print plate doing its thing.

#Scalemodel #Whatif #Amphibian #3Dprinting #highjump
Scratchbuild Amphibian Mobile Base 1 (AMB-1) USS Elsworth 1/700 scale model.
January 31, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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Adding some deck vehicles. Next will be the PE crew.

#Scalemodels #WhatIf #GermanNavy #Marine #3DPrinting #revell #flightdeck #frigatte
Revell/3Dprined German Flugdeckfregatte 1/700 scale model
January 30, 2026 at 6:34 PM
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The Tornado has movable wings. And the pylons of the model can also move. But they are very fragile and one of them broke :(
Tried various things but it seems I have to get a replacement...

#Scalemodels #Whatif #3Dprinting #Tornado #Revell
Revell Tornado 1/72 scale model
January 29, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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Step 27/140:Second catapult completed with optional protective cover; both catapults finished. Fourth Ju 87 assembled and ready for use.

#Scalemodels #Hachette #Grafzeppelin
#Kriegsmarine #WW2 #aircraftcarrier #cv
Hachette Graf Zeppelin 1/200 scale model, step 27 Hachette Graf Zeppelin 1/200 scale model, step 27 Hachette Graf Zeppelin 1/200 scale model, step 27
January 28, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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A first test for the flight deck. Shape will be enhanced, this is just for size. And, as the hull is a bit bend, this has to be leveled out with the flight deck,

#Scalemodel #Whatif #Amphibian #3Dprinting #highjump
Scratchbuild Amphibian Mobile Base 1 (AMB-1) USS Elsworth 1/700 scale model.
January 27, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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Backward part of the hangar/hull added. There is a little gap in the mifddled, but this can be closed.

#Scalemodel #Whatif #Amphibian #3Dprinting #highjump
Scratchbuild Amphibian Mobile Base 1 (AMB-1) USS Elsworth 1/700 scale model.
January 26, 2026 at 6:26 PM
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Showcase-Sunday: Luftwaffe EMW A4b, (Special Hobby, 1/72)

More: www.scratchbaer.de/whatif-aircr...

#Scalemodels #Whatif #SpecialHobby #Luftwaffe #A4 #ww2
Special Hobby A4b 1/72 scale model. Special Hobby A4b 1/72 scale model. Special Hobby A4b 1/72 scale model.
January 25, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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Forward hangar/hull is added to the lower hull. Starts to look like a "ship" now.

#Scalemodel #Whatif #Amphibian #3Dprinting #highjump
Scratchbuild Amphibian Mobile Base 1 (AMB-1) USS Elsworth 1/700 scale model.
January 24, 2026 at 7:12 PM
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The second part of the upper hull/hangar. Lets hope that I calculated it correctly and that it will fit together.

#Scalemodel #Whatif #Amphibian #3Dprinting #highjump
Scratchbuild Amphibian Mobile Base 1 (AMB-1) USS Elsworth 1/700 scale model.
January 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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Start with the upper hull part. Will use the forward and backward part of the USS Intrepid model for it.

#Scalemodel #Whatif #Amphibian #3Dprinting #highjump
Scratchbuild Amphibian Mobile Base 1 (AMB-1) USS Elsworth 1/700 scale model.
January 22, 2026 at 6:33 PM