TECHING DM135 1/10 Turbofan Engine Model Kit

[Potaka]

Recently, I assembled a 1/10 scale turbofan engine model (Teching DM135). I just finished it and took some photos, which are at the end of this post. I'd like to share it here and see if anyone else is also interested in this kind of mechanical structure.

The engine is based on the F135 turbofan used in the F-35 fighter jet, although the model itself doesn't specifically label that. The whole kit includes more than 600 parts, mostly made of metal. From the front fan blades to the high- and low-pressure turbines in the back, every section can rotate. After assembly, you can manually turn the shaft, and the entire airflow path drives the blades to move. Seeing the mechanical linkage for the first time felt really satisfying.

The manual was much clearer than I expected, and the packaging was quite well-organized. But the screws are really tiny, so I strongly recommend using a magnetic screwdriver to avoid losing parts. During assembly, there are some things to keep in mind: the small parts are especially tiny, so having a magnetic screwdriver and a storage box is a must; each component needs to be precisely aligned—if not, the rotation can get stuck. I suggest turning each section manually after assembling it to check if it moves smoothly. Also, the manual is detailed, but you shouldn't skip any steps or miss small parts. When tightening screws, be careful not to use too much force, as metal parts can be damaged.

The Teching DM135 model is very well-designed. The parts are finely made, with a solid metal texture and high detail accuracy. What I find most interesting is the realistic mechanical linkage. The airflow structure is mimicked through rotating components, and watching it move is quite satisfying. The manual was better than I expected, with clear illustrations that made it easy to follow, almost like assembling the real thing. It wasn't easy, though—it took me about 10 hours to finish—but the final mechanical effect made it totally worth it.

Once powered on, the engine can actually run, and it even has lighting effects, which I've never seen in other model kits. I especially love the semi-cutaway design, which lets me see the internal movement clearly. Overall, I think it's a fantastic experience.

 

 

Edited Thursday at 10:43 AM by Potaka
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[Potaka]

[slusher]

Looks great!

[idhikaazpaul]

I quite like the turbofan engine. I saw a control console on the base. Can it run and make sounds?

[Jim B]

Great looking engine.  Very well done.

[peteski]

That's an unusual model. Nicely built.  How large is it in 1:10 scale?

[PappyD340]

Very nice!

[Potaka]

I invite my friends to help me take some videos. But because the shooting location was too noisy, I didn't upload the sound, but it didn't affect the light and fog effects.

 

 

 

   

[Potaka]

11 hours ago, peteski said:

That's an unusual model. Nicely built.  How large is it in 1:10 scale?

It's about as wide as the shoulders of an average adult male.

[Mike 1017]

Amazing build. Kudos