1:400 customs I make

[TheEpicBirb]

Hi everyone, Im starting this thread to start my journey in 1:400 custom models. Today, I made my first custom model using decals from V1, and a 3D printed base.
The base was printed using an FDM printer. Anyways, here is the first custom, the start to all of this:
Canjet 737-800 C-GDGQ.


I will add gear and spray finish tomorrow. I will also be posting all my future customs here.

 

[TheEpicBirb]

here is a 1:400 scale V-22 osprey I modelled and printed. I do not have decals for it so it looks a bit basic.

 

[LeoMuse747]

Way to go! Keep practicing!

 

[TheEpicBirb]

1:400 B-2 Spirit I designed, printed and painted. This model has gear which took me quite a while to get right.

 

[TheEpicBirb]

here is an embraer phenom 100 im working on now:

 

[TheEpicBirb]

Thread '3D printed 1:400 stuff I make :)'

Feb 18, 2025

hi
i like 3d printing stuff and i also sell some 3d printed planes on ebay
heres a thread full of a bunch of 1:400 stuff that i print and it can also show the progression and improvements in models over time
i thought id make it here so i can share what i make
everything is printed on an fdm printer, and i will try to find photos of my early models.

for now heres some examples of stuff ive made:

• TheEpicBirb
• Replies: 20
• Forum: 1:400 Scale

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im gonna start posting all my stuff on a fresh thread so for updates on stuff check this one out

 

[laxhistorian]

Would love to know the details on your 3D printing (e.g., what kind of printer, process, etc.)

 

[TheEpicBirb]

Would love to know the details on your 3D printing (e.g., what kind of printer, process, etc.)

hi, I use a Prusa MK4 printer + a 0.4mm/0.25mm nozzle and print on PLA
I model everything in blender and use Prusaslicer.
I have recently bought a 0.25mm nozzle and made a 1:400 Q400 with pretty good details but that is on a seperate thread

 

[TheEpicBirb]

Thread '3D printed 1:400 stuff I make :)'

Feb 18, 2025

hi
i like 3d printing stuff and i also sell some 3d printed planes on ebay
heres a thread full of a bunch of 1:400 stuff that i print and it can also show the progression and improvements in models over time
i thought id make it here so i can share what i make
everything is printed on an fdm printer, and i will try to find photos of my early models.

for now heres some examples of stuff ive made:

• TheEpicBirb
• Replies: 20
• Forum: 1:400 Scale

• 

im gonna start posting all my stuff on a fresh thread so for updates on stuff check this one out

i thought i was never going to make custom models on diecast models but that recently changed so im going to start posting my diecast custom models here

 

[TheEpicBirb]

C-FAFE Fedex Feeder Canada F-27 using the Aeroclassics mould, V1 Decals
These aircraft from Fedex Feeder wore many liveries at the time so I am not sure whether this is truly what this aircrafts real livery looked like. I currently have another one in the works which will either be another Canadian reg or an American reg.

 

[TheEpicBirb]

C-GFCP Air Canada Tango 737-200 on Aeroclassics mould, V1 decals
this was the second custom I made on a diecast model, it was a fairly simple one but looks great nonetheless.
The nose gear is missing from the model but that can be easily fixed using my 3D printer.

 

[TheEpicBirb]

This is my latest one, G-OJIB Iron Maiden World Tour 2008 757-200, decals from V1
This model used to be pretty damaged but I was able to fix it and re-decal it.
Before:

 

[LeoMuse747]

Great ones! Wonderful job in the 757 and I like the FedEx F27 too!
AC Tango B732 looking good aswell. Maybe a cockpit window replacement and the new nose gear will make her look even better!

 

[TheEpicBirb]

Great ones! Wonderful job in the 757 and I like the FedEx F27 too!
AC Tango B732 looking good aswell. Maybe a cockpit window replacement and the new nose gear will make her look even better!

Thanks!
The cockpit windows on the AC Tango were done in a bit of a weird way, I cut them in half then applied them... for some reason. I already put clear coat on the decals but I'll probably make a second one since I'd like to begin collecting more AC Tango models someday.

 

[LeoMuse747]

Thanks!
The cockpit windows on the AC Tango were done in a bit of a weird way, I cut them in half then applied them... for some reason.

This isn't uncommon at all, sometimes they're easier to fit in place like this lol

 

[TheEpicBirb]

This isn't uncommon at all, sometimes they're easier to fit in place like this lol

I see, while working on the F27 I had issues with getting the windows straight so I just thought id give it a shot on the 732 to try using a different method.