Flankerman Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Not as good a finish as Alesha's model - but I have finally finished.... my 1/72 scale Tu-22KD Blinder from the Ukrainian firm of Modelsvit.I've replaced the kit tail cannon with a tailcone mounting the SPS-100 'Reseda' active jamming system.....I also cut the bottom fuselage panel to show the three downward opening doors for the ejection seats (which are in the kit)I added straps and altered the footrests (the pilots and WSO seats are slightly different to the Navigators kit seat - thanks Gabor).The dragon decal is from Begemot (thanks Kotey!) - and I changed the bort number to 'Red 61' to reflect the tailcone changes and markings.The kit comes complete with a Kh-22 missile and its handling dolly.....The kit is a typical short-run kit and I had a few issues with the fully-detailed interior (which can't be seen on the finished model!) - but Modelsvit are to be commended for producing a scale model of such an important and iconic Soviet warplane.More photos and WIP pics here.WIP Thread is here Ken 51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Very nice indeed, I take it the ejector seats are not zero/zero spec then 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Great stuff Ken, what a fantastic looking aeroplane! Would love to have seen one fly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotey Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Great job, Ken, in time, when all juct only think - you complete the model assembly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 superb work, looks great. fantastic job on the nmf and overall finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Great job on a fantastic looking aircraft. Very well done Ken. Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitok1983 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Amazing widowmaker! Brilliant result!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianm2 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Looks terrific Ken. The seats down really add to the finished model... and the Kh-22 is surprisingly well detailed. Top work as always. Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombernut Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Great job Ken! Always liked the Blinder, and this and Alesha's really look the goods. As does the Kh-22 - nice little model in itself. Modelsvit look to be making some interesting kits. I saw their 1/72 An-124 the other day - huge and astonishing! Are you tempted? Cheers, Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Hello,Ken -,My compliments to you on a fine looking build of your 'Blinder',I love the quality and detail of the paint and finishing work and commend the clean patina. She is a resplendent tribute to this impressive 'Beast from the East'. All the best,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning88 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Brilliant - love the seats hanging down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlamgat9 Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Beautiful work Ken. It's one evil looking machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 An excellent build. I did say in the other thread the plane looked like something out of the Thunderbirds tv series and with the seats hanging down it looks even more like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Wow, that is a thing of beauty, what a fantastic looking aircraft. Don't find those downward firing bang seats too appealing! Lovely work indeed, Rgds, Eng Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 Modelsvit look to be making some interesting kits. I saw their 1/72 An-124 the other day - huge and astonishing! Are you tempted? Cheers, Matt Already done Matt.............. More here.... Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 Wow, that is a thing of beauty, what a fantastic looking aircraft. Don't find those downward firing bang seats too appealing! At least it was a bit easier getting into the Shilo than it was into the M-50 Bounder...... That build here... Ken 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daneel Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 excellent build Ken, you really did her justice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancbuilder219 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Fabulous work! That is one great looking aircraft. I think it is one of the great things about Soviet-era jets; they are just that little bit different in a 'wow, that would be great to build' way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobinsonh Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Great result. Looks very imposing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Lovely work Ken, looks great with the seats down too, but I think once I do mine they will stay up... less work an' all that. Looking forward to seeing it at a show... what ever one you are doing next.. maybe a bomber theme for the table? (car space permitted) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Lovely job on my favourite Soviet aircraft Ken, (like the idea of the lowered seats, might well do the same with mine). The SPS-100 is a nice modification too. As you say it's a great kit, particularly considering it's a short run nature and is quite a size when completed. I'm looking forward to going to town on the finish with the Alclads. What's the story with the dark intake rings ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Ken, you really played a... blinder with that one.....? Sorry, had to do it! Since you mentioned Alesha's one, I would say they are two different presentations, the dropped seats on yours really enhances the look. Great work, yet again! Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) What's the story with the dark intake rings ? First off, I fitted the wrong ones there are two sets - those on sprues O & L with the other engine parts - and another set on sprue U (with the JATO bottles). The intake rings on O & L are 'greyed out' - but I didn't check the instructions properly and used them - only spotting the the others at the end of the build. I also sprayed them with Humbrol Polished Steel and buffed them up for contrast - but they are a bit too dark.... I'm not too happy with my engine nacelles - rubbing down the joint removed the prominent engraved latches on the sides, the exhaust area is wrong where I tried to make the shroud that surrounds the exhausts etc etc..... it just went all wrong. The fit of the completed nacelle onto the fuselage base also gave me problems.... I started the model with enthusiasm - but I ran out of steam at the end. Still it is finished - warts and all. Ken PS - Or do you mean the dark area on the fuselage by the intakes?? - I noticed on a few photos that there appears to be a staining on the fuselage in the plane of the intakes - presumably heat or debris thrown off when the rings translate forward ?? You can see it here:- http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eEJpKiuvDvo/T0wUI3wSB0I/AAAAAAAAGz8/nW39ahGtq0Q/s1600/Tu-22R+%28Blinder-C%29+7.jpgand here:- http://static.panoramio.com/photos/large/33344668.jpg.... although I've probably overdone it again !!! Edited January 25, 2016 by Flankerman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Superb! That's a very impressive looking model. I just love the crew entry system, straight out of Thunderbirds! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 very ncie model, and also thanks for bringing up some of your other astonishing large models! the M50 is incredible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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