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Actual assembled CAD render of the Honest John M50 M38 practice-front exterior at 1:20; unprinted prototypeEnlarge CAD render ↗

Actual CAD assembly. Preview colors distinguish parts; this is not a photograph of a printed model.

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Honest John M50

A 1:20 M50 exterior interpretation with the M38 practice front, hollow tube sections and nose, four separate fins and a compact curved bridge cap. Seven unique print files make ten assembled pieces.

  • 1:20 scale
  • 379.1 mm tall
  • 10 assembled pieces
  • Hollow body & nose

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A closer look

Hollow where it matters.

The nose cutaway shows the interior cavity. A separate glue-in cap provides the recovery attachment concept; its printed strength and adhesive bond have not been tested.

Honest John M50 hollow nose cutawayEnlarge ↗
Section through the actual nose geometry; the cut is for illustration only.
Honest John M50 separate glue-in recovery capEnlarge ↗
Separate cap with a cord bridge. Follow this kit’s orientation and support notes.
Honest John M50 separate printable partsEnlarge ↗
Parts are supplied separately. Follow the quantities in the assembly notes.

Files included

  • 7 STL files in millimeters — 10 assembled pieces using the stated quantities
  • Individual editable STEP parts and an assembled STEP reference
  • Separate multipart print-layout 3MF and assembled reference 3MF — geometry only
  • Editable CadQuery source, parameters and regeneration instructions
  • Assembly guidance, historical source notes, CAD previews and digital QA evidence

Version: Revision A — Prototype · November 5, 2026. Dimensions are in millimeters.

Use the print-part STL or 3MF files for slicing. The assembled reference shows the complete model and is not a one-piece print. STEP files open as solids in CAD software; the supplied source and parameters let you regenerate the parts.

Historical configuration

M38 practice-front exterior. Sourced dimensions and estimated details are distinguished in the package notes.

Before printing

Dimensions & fit
1:20 scale; 379.095 mm assembled height; 28.829 mm nominal main body diameter. Configuration: M38 practice-front exterior.
Build volume
Modular files and a separate print-layout 3MF are included. Check every part and rearrange the layout for your actual printer; no printer envelope has been physically validated.
Material
Filament, printer, nozzle and calibrated fits remain to be selected and physically tested.
Orientation & supports
The print layout places tubes upright, fins flat and the cap flat plug face down. Inspect the small transverse cord hole and any overhangs. Test the nominal 0.15 mm radial glue gaps with your printer before assembly.
Printer settings
Body walls are 2.0 mm, with 1.4 mm remaining below blind fin pockets; nose and shoulder walls are 1.6 mm. No tested printer profile, material or layer height is supplied.
Hardware
Adhesive and any display or recovery cord are not supplied. No motor mount, motor, launch hardware or flight recovery system is included. The cap, bond and cord attachment have no qualified load rating.

Package notes & support

No usage license is specified in the supplied package. This listing does not add license terms. Contact ITERA about permissions.

Email info@iterarocketry.com with Honest John M50 Revision A, the file name and your question. No order number is required for this direct download.

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