Alex1978 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 (edited) Finally its done. That was probably the most demanding build I ever did so far. A lot of correction work was needed to turn this piece of plastic into at least a half decent airliner model.Way out of proportions like the too short fuselage and the way too big wingspan and other size discrepancies as well as a very brittle plastic gave me more than once nightmares. The tail is also very badly warped.I couldn't correct it,but if its looked from the side its not noticeable. The instruction sheet was no help to the build,so if there are errors I appologize. I added some details to make it more lively as the kit is very basic.It may be not completely true to the original but it helps to make it look more interesting. The doors for example are wrong in shape but I couldn't find anything else to fit in my spare parts box.It looks good enough though. The polished parts on the engines were done with bare metal foil to add some structure to the rather dull looking engines.The cabin windows were filled with Micro Scale's Kristal Klear and the cockpit windows are from a TU-104 decal set that I ordered for my other ongoing VEB build.The TU-104 in 1980's Aeroflot markings.The set provided two cockpit windows so this was a great help. But after all these obstacles were overcome,it turned into the elegant airliner the TU-114 is. As the VEB kit is the only plastic moulded kit available,or better,was available of the TU-114,its anyway a very nice addition to my collection of vintage airliners and its a great addition to my ever growing VEB airliner fleet. Dispite its many flaws I am happy to have taken the task of building it but its also very likely to be my only one VEB TU-114 as I wont have the nerves of building another one. So now here she is...enjoy the russian lady Edited February 22, 2015 by Alex1978 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNoAF Aerobatic Team Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 It is stunning. And it looks huge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1978 Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 It is stunning. And it looks huge! Thank you.Yes its huge.Its close to 1/100 scale.Its 47 cm long and the wingspan is now,after cutting the wings to size,51 cm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Not usually a fan of airliners, but their is something about your builds, and this one in particular, that I like very much!Great work! Very impressive looking model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Love the machine, love your rendition! Superb! And I feel your pain with the kit -they really are "challenging". ATBRick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Excelent build! And a pure nostalgy kit. My dad made it OOB about 50 years ago for my brother, and it still exists somwhere in dad's flat. Dad is 85 now... Cheers J-W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Well worth the struggle! A real beauty there. Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Another outstanding model Alex. You certainly pick the awkward kits to build but they are very impressive when finished. Thanks for posting. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotorheadtx Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Luuurve it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1978 Posted February 22, 2015 Author Share Posted February 22, 2015 Thank you all for the compliments.Gives me the drive to continue the VEB builds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 Looks Superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 (edited) JFYI - VEB is not a name of the company, it means "People's Enterprise" - a form of public ownership in East Germany. The name of manufacturer is Plasticart or VEB plasticart for full (just like Revell GmbH is simply Revell but definitely not GmbH) Lovely plane! Edited February 22, 2015 by Pin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 That is an awesome kit and finish! I would love to have seen (and heard) one of those on a UK apron when they were flying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 You sure have a way with these kits - you make it look easy. Stunning result. Cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael301757 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 yes i agree with al the above comments, lovely job, never seen one built before, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staffsyeoman Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Congratulations - it was well worth the effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Superb work, looks really sleek. A Bear in mufti. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1978 Posted February 24, 2015 Author Share Posted February 24, 2015 Thank you all for the compliments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted February 24, 2015 Share Posted February 24, 2015 Great job on that beast, looks fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26Decals Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 It does look stuunning but shouldn't the wing registrations be transposed? I'm sure the CCCP should be on the port upper and starboard lower wing surfaces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Monday Posted February 25, 2015 Share Posted February 25, 2015 For all the problems you had with this kit, it looks really nice. Aircraft types that are out of the ordinary are always more interesting. BM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1978 Posted February 25, 2015 Author Share Posted February 25, 2015 @26Decals, Yes thats correct.The registration is wrong.Like I said in the thread I followed the instructions and there the picture shows the number on the left wing.I noticed the error after applying the decals but by then it was too late to change the whole thing.And as I had already so much trouble to get this thing together I left it as it is.Its in the correct order on the lower wing though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Leiby Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Outstanding! I purchased a number of VEB kits in East Berlin in the mid-80s, so I know and respect the work required to get your result. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andre Cardoso Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 wow looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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