neilg Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Here are the finished pictures of this build. I'm not the greatest photographer, sorry. The build photos are in the Work in Progress section. It's an impressive size, and I'm pleased with the final colour. Instead of using the suggested Revell 374, I used Halford's grey primer, with Humbrol satin varnish over the top. It's not a cheap kit, and this was a present from a friend, so I hope he's happy with the outcome! 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 It looks like a Herc on steroids.Well tidy mun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilg Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 1 minute ago, celt said: It looks like a Herc on steroids.Well tidy mun. It does! But it's one of those awkward sizes where 1:144 is too small, and 1:72 is... well just look at it! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Crikey what a beast! Very nice work there. cheers, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Nice one, have you found somewhere to display it, Neil? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 That is indeed a beast; excellent job on her! To me, she looks like a cross between a Hercules and a C-17, and I suppose mission-wise and size-wise, that's not far off the mark. Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Nicely done and it is a monster of kit in a good way , compared the parts with those of an unbuilt Italeri Hercules when it first came out and the size difference was more surprising than I had expected , might even get it to the top of the build queue one of these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 1 hour ago, Learstang said: That is indeed a beast; excellent job on her! To me, she looks like a cross between a Hercules and a C-17, and I suppose mission-wise and size-wise, that's not far off the mark. From the front I always think it looks like a refugee from the Antonov Design Bureau. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 1 hour ago, Richard E said: From the front I always think it looks like a refugee from the Antonov Design Bureau. Yes indeed; there is something a bit 'Antonovish' about it. Like an An-12 on steroids. The Antonov OKB actually designed and built a prop-fan aircraft, but it was not a success. Regards, Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Builder Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Well done mate, superb clean finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilg Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 7 hours ago, Learstang said: That is indeed a beast; excellent job on her! To me, she looks like a cross between a Hercules and a C-17, and I suppose mission-wise and size-wise, that's not far off the mark. Regards, Jason Thank you! I like this picture of all three of them together, gives a good comparison: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilg Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 8 hours ago, Romeo Alpha Yankee said: Nice one, have you found somewhere to display it, Neil? Yes, I've found some space on a chest of drawers in the corner of my room: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Great result. I always enjoy seeing the Airbus test pilots literally throwing this beast around at RIAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 That's lovely! I like the 'in-flight' stand you have for it. Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 A terrific looking Atlas with a beautiful, smooth finish. Where on Earth do you keep it though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilg Posted September 10, 2017 Author Share Posted September 10, 2017 9 minutes ago, Viking said: That's lovely! I like the 'in-flight' stand you have for it. Cheers John I use those stands for my models that aren't hanging from the ceiling - I was lucky with the A400 that the clear plates slot perfectly into the main landing gear bay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Fantastic build! Must admit, when I saw "Airbus" and "1/72" together in the title I thought it must be a misprint. Nonetheless, it's a pretty big bird - don't think my wife would welcome me building one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilg Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 1 hour ago, kapam said: Fantastic build! Must admit, when I saw "Airbus" and "1/72" together in the title I thought it must be a misprint. Nonetheless, it's a pretty big bird - don't think my wife would welcome me building one! The size of the box was a surprise when facilities left it on my desk at work. You should order it and fake surprise in front of your wife when you discover it's bigger than you thought in 1:72! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stever219 Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 It's a bigger aeroplane than the A320, so please can we have one of those in 1/72th Mr. Revell? Plenty of attractive colour scheme options and I'm sure some of the "retrojet" schemes would make some striking box art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Very impressive one. My wife is happy that I am collecting only WW2 and SCW Congrats JWM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 (edited) Great looking A400 ! Would not mind one of these myself ( RAF markings ) Now for a 1/72 AN-225 !!! Guy Edited September 18, 2017 by F4u 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilg Posted September 18, 2017 Author Share Posted September 18, 2017 1 hour ago, F4u said: Great looking A400 ! Would not mind one of these myself ( RAF markings ) Now for a 1/72 AN-225 !!! Guy Time to move the car out of the garage then! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted September 18, 2017 Share Posted September 18, 2017 But a great modeller!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 Looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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