alxzinbox Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 The Antonov An-2 was widely used in Russia, and neighboring countries. A hardy, easily maintained, Short-Takeoff-Landing aircraft, it proved to be a life-line to many far flung rural communities. This little vignette is supposed to reflect the aircraft in that vital role. The Build: There was some minor scratch-building attempted on the aircraft: The cabin door was molded closed, so it was opened and a basic interior was created before joining the halves together. The engine was detailed a little as it's visible thru the front. The kit was missing the prominent wing-flap hinges, so they were created from 0.5mm styrene sheet. A bi-plane without rigging is no bi-plane at all, so despite the 1/144 scale, it was worth the effort. The cockpit frame was created with decals, unfortunately that area is one of the weaker points of the build. The rest of the scene is scratch built. The base was made from epoxy-putty, with real stones,graded sifted soil and match-sticks for the fencing. Static grass and colored saw-dust was used for the ground cover. Twisted wire and brush bristles dusted with colored saw-dust made the conifer trees. The chocks, access ladder and crates were built from stretched sprue, styrene sheet and choice expletives. Barrels were just bits of sprue. The man and dog were made from styrene sheet and stretched sprue. The man measures around 1cm in height, and had me cross-eyed for a few days after making him. On to the photos! Thanks for watching! Cheers, Alex. 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 cool diorama! stunning, and in 1/144!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Stunning build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 That's great! You must have great eyesight! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Wow ! 1/44th too, great job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 That's amazing! And of one of my all-time favourite aircraft! Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 Very impressive especially considering the small scale. Well done that Man. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 cracking build and a great looking dio.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted June 26, 2016 Share Posted June 26, 2016 That's lovely! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Very impressive diorama! Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Well cool, superb work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billydick Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Oh Wow ! That is good. The vignette is really nicely done. BillyD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Seriously well done. I enjoyed seeing this. Cheers, Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 Absolutely beautiful - a little masterpiece by any standards! Is the Eastern Express kit the same plastic as the Amodel one? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfeil Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) Absolutamente gorgeous! Maravilloso. ¡Aclamaciones! Ivan Edited June 28, 2016 by Pfeil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Really excellent! Love the diorama as well. Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Very nice diorama! And good photography too, to bring out all the details. Looks great. Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Really like this. Great work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny jaguar and the jets Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Wonderful diorama! Thank you very much for the detailed guidelines. Great scratchbuilding skills!! At first i thought i was looking at figures out of N scale Preiser or Noch!! The Antonov An-2 is one of the best-looking aircraft ever, and i understand they are still flown today over the great expanses of Eurasia. Your vignette skilfully captivates this atmosphere!! Kind regards 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alxzinbox Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 Thank you everyone for your encouraging support! Absolutely beautiful - a little masterpiece by any standards! Is the Eastern Express kit the same plastic as the Amodel one? Yes, the Eastern Express seems to be a re-box of the A-Model kit. The sprues are the same. The PE set in the EE kit is missing the wing-flap hinges. Since they are a prominent feature on the An-2, you might want to get the A-model kit if you choose not to scratch build them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMMendes Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Beautiful small piece of art! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddyboy12 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 That is beautifull! great job Regards Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1978 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 What a great diorama.I am very impressed by the details in this small scale. Awesome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain goat Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Hi Alex, That's a marvelous vignette, full of story and life - in short very nice and inspiring. Amazing considering the small scale. Jay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGKent Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 i like it....Great job Alexander! Superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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