Jpthedog Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 OK a month to go on this GB so I will have a go at another model, seeing as the TU-104 is complete, bar a few aerials etc! I like the Amodel Russian subjects and they build into a decent representation of the real thing in my opinion. Here goes - quick pics so I can get cracking later today. Usual wobbly panel lines but its a simple looking kit and I think it will build quickly. Might use the Aeroflot kit decals, but not sure how good they are - anyone got any experience here? Windows I hope to fill with the Humbrol stuff if they are not too big - will do a test later. I have the Amodel Il-12 so I may build that alongside in a production line style! Again decals look questionable but what are the aftermarket options? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandboof Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Looks like a fun build Will be watching Martin H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I'll be tagging along too please . It's a great choice! Cliff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Can't comment on the AModel decals (though I have a few of their kits now). The only after market decals I am aware of are from Lift here for a Yugoslav Air Force machine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpthedog Posted October 22, 2016 Author Share Posted October 22, 2016 Brief update. Wings now assembled and looking at the engines. Now this is supposed to represent the engine exhausts..... Check the real thing: So we will need to do a wee bit of scratchbuilding here Fuselages sides prepared before they are glued together - lead weights superglued in as it will be a tail-sitter for sure! I also filled the nose with filler as I want to drill out later for the landing lights in the nose. The scoop below the engine requires some sort of grille - so another wee improvement required. Overall the kit is a fine shape but the small parts are often just a hint of what the real thing looks like, being probably due to the production limits of short run kits. Enjoying it so far tho! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Following with interest. This kit has been on my "to do" list for a while and you're already giving me several useful pointers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpthedog Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 Laurent at F-RSIN got back to me so thats Malev decals ordered. Fuselage together, tail plane on and engine intakes blanked. Some minor filling at the usual joints and the cockpit painted. Pic to follow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Nice attention to detail there JP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpthedog Posted November 2, 2016 Author Share Posted November 2, 2016 Small update - cockpit glazing glued in place, filling, sanding continues, engine cowlings on and exhausts finished with brass tube of different sizes! Looking like an Il-14! F-RSIN Malev decals arrived so I could use these, but the windows are decals and I had anticipated filling mine with clear glaze..... Oh and hope I have enough lead weight in the front end! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stringbag Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Enjoying this one JP Love these old Russian propliners. Chris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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