HAL Tejas Mark1

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HAL Tejas Mark1 The Tejas born from the Indian program LCA (Light Combat Aircraft) in the 80s for replacing the aged MiG-21s. The ambitious program moved on at various stages with the development of all the technologies involved that led to realization of the first prototype in the 2000s and its first test flight in 2001. After a long series of test and changes, the first production variant was ready in 2005 and the introduction in service with IAF started in 2015. India is planning to equip 8 squadrons with the Tejas Mk1 while a MK2 improved variant is on study. Model 1:100 scale printed at 1:285 with 0.2mm nozzle (but still sliceable with 0.4mm nozzle and 1:300 scale) and 0.12 mm layers. Printed with a Ender3 as shown in the image taken from PrusaSlicer 2.0. I opted for the two-part version to keep most of the tail and nose details; use some sandpaper and in the end the glued joint is not so visible and once painted almost invisible. Ciao Erik