Consolidated Fleetster - Dekno Models 1/72nd scale full 3D-printed kit

 

Dekno Models 

https://deknomodels.com/en/ 

is one of the kit manufacturers that experienced a fantastic and rapid evolution. Currently many of their kits are completely 3D-printed in great definition. Their line of products is wonderful, offering civil planes from the Golden Age and a line of accessories. I was so happy when the Consolidated arrived! Here are the contents, protected and well-packed:

The quality is very good:

Very nice internal and external detail:

The fit is excellent:

And now with their new transparencies:

A closer look:

The wings are printed hollowed to save weight and avoid distortions:

Even very small parts are perfectly printed:

Since I was at it, I also bought some of their accessories for my scratchbuilding projects:

Parts impeccably separated, an ease enough task due to the intelligent design of the cradles, but care is required:

After some light sanding the parts are washed and let to dry:

Some priming and a bit of base colors:

The Fleetster came in two civil types, 17 and 20 (the latter being a high wing parasol, similar to the Lockheed Air Express, in the same way that the 17 resembles a Vega) These in turn came in diverse sub-types, with changes in the window arrangement, door position, seating and power plant aimed to diverse functions (mail carrier, etc.).

 Some more color:

To be continued...