Madhatter Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Hi guys I know my name wasn't down on the list for this GB, but I've been looking for an excuse to build this and here it is I'll have a crack at building the Eastern Express AN-22 "Cock" (delightful name). I did want to do it in that really nice new scheme it wears now for Antonov but seeing as it has to be 70's, it has to be what's in the box So, obligatory box shot: and sprue shots: Now, I haven't heard too many nice things about EE kits and I am sure this one is no Tamiya - but I don't mind a challenge. I call it character building and practice for the Modelsvit TU-22 I have for the Russia GB coming up later this year ... So, see you at the start! Si 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I have one of these being built very slow time (18 months so far!), using a lot of filler. I shall watch with interest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 I'm building one, but slowly too... looks great but it's not a quick build. I had to build a frame in the back to support the rear cargo doors, as I had a nightmare due to the sides pinching in. Look forward to seeing yours unfold! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Blimey, if that's 1:144 I wouldn't want to build a 1:24!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Great choice Good luck Martin H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted February 2, 2017 Author Share Posted February 2, 2017 Yours looks good Radleigh. I will take your advice about the support for the cargo doors - the distinct lack of locating tabs does give it the impression of being rather....flimsy to say the least Also looks like I will nee a lot of nose weight too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 Good luck with this one Si. Always liked the An-22 and so I'm looking forward to watching your progress with this particular kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted February 4, 2017 Share Posted February 4, 2017 On 02/02/2017 at 10:23 PM, Madhatter said: Yours looks good Radleigh. I will take your advice about the support for the cargo doors - the distinct lack of locating tabs does give it the impression of being rather....flimsy to say the least Also looks like I will nee a lot of nose weight too! Yeah, it's not the best... but it's doable! Regarding nose weight, I've left off the front of the sponsors for that reason, to fill them with weight once it's all done. That will be the last thing to fit before painting for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 I made a start over the weekend. Got the wings together, the rear stabilizers and tail fins plus all the wheels were glued. The cockpit pit has also been painted and tonight I shall paint the wheels and sand down the fuselage joints So far, so good but I've only done the easy stuff. The much more interesting stuff will happen soon enough! Tail fins dry fitted: That's it for now, but as always, thanks for looking Si 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 have been quietly plugging away at this. It is definitely not the easiest of builds, but I am still enjoying it I have most of the fuselage together - still need to put in the rear doors etc and they don't look to fit at all. lots of filler: as always, thanks for looking Si 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crushkill Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 I can't get over the size of this thing. Also your pit looks great, hard to believe you got individual instruments in this scale. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Cool! What a monster plane. Seeing it next to the laptop is great - I had always thought it was big but it is a bit smaller than I expected. Makes me maybe want to get one too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinK Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) I'm watching this with interest. I've had a soft spot for the aircraft since I saw one come into Farnborough with a replacement engine for the An-124 one evening during SBAC show week in the '90's. The 124 had blown an engine on takeoff for it's demo, and had come straight back in after a circuit on three. We all thought that was it for the rest of the week, until a few hours later when friends in ATC let us know that there was to be an interesting additional arrival just after 7 pm: it was the An-22, very dirty, but with its contraprops sounding wonderful, like a Shackleton on steroids. The Antonov guys worked overnight on the engine change and the 124 was back in the show the next day and for the rest of the week. Edited February 21, 2017 by KevinK typo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Sorry to hear this one is putting up a fight but you look to be winning 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 Don't get me wrong, it can be a bit of a PITA to get everything to line up (if at all possible sometimes) but really, it's not too bad - I've worked on worse - although not by much Cool story Kevin - I recall seeing an AN124 here in Melbourne once when I was flying back to NZ a few years ago. It was parked off to the side where no one except those on a plane could see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 How's this one coming along and are there any more pics? The last lot look great 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Looking good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 8 hours ago, wimbledon99 said: How's this one coming along and are there any more pics? The last lot look great Nothing more since the last update sorry - I have been away on holidays in NZ and only got back today. I'll be looking to do something on it tomorrow all being well Thanks for your interest though Regards Simon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Very nice build. I have built a few EE, and they are challenging. So you chickened out on dropping the ramp and doing a full interior? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted March 6, 2017 Author Share Posted March 6, 2017 8 hours ago, John_W said: So you chickened out on dropping the ramp and doing a full interior? Yup. It's hard enough trying to get the exterior together without the added stress of making a scratch build interior fit I'm still in the process of fitting the rear landing gear sponsons which is bad enough 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Wow, what a monster! Even in 1:144! Your perseverance is really paying off. Keep it up! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 Thanks guys I am slowly plugging away at this. I haven't gotten very far because this is a pig of a kit in regards to fit. Anyone who says this kit is a walk in the park or is easy is full of There are massive gaps along the tops of the rear landing gear sponsons and even getting them to sit on sides was hard enough. However, it also could be me and my not so fantastic ability to build. Maybe a mixture of both, but I will keep going and get it done. It will never win an award that's for sure! I all of course need to be sanded and filled etc, but you can see what I have to contend with. Looks like I also need to touch up some of those wheels too Anyways, that's it but thanks to those of you who are watching Regards Simon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Looks like your doing a good job so far,in spite of the kits issues Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 You must have the patience of a saint You're certainly doing a great job with what looks to be a very challenging build!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafalbert Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Looking good despite all the issues. As I discovered, filler is definitely your friend with this kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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