general melchett Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Yes, definitely up for one of these, a sizeable chunk of plastic real estate...looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ho590hm Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 The Sinsheim Buran model (almost) represents the BTS-02 atmospheric test version that they exhibit at Speyer. You would need to remove the four jet engines and mod the rockets to represent the flight-worthy Buran. There is also a gear fairing under the nose to cater for mounting the nose leg lower to improve the angle of attack for runway takeoffs - but that is not an issue as it seems to have been missed. Not sure the BTS-02 was ever carried by the An-225? But happy to be proved wrong. Howard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I wonder how big the wingspan will be in 1/144th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Garard Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 27 minutes ago, SeaVenom said: I wonder how big the wingspan will be in 1/144th? Actual: wingspan = 88.4m and length = 84.0m 1/144: wingspan = 613.9mm and length = 583.3mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanHx Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 20 hours ago, Scott Garard said: Actual: wingspan = 88.4m and length = 84.0m 1/144: wingspan = 613.9mm and length = 583.3mm "We're going to need a bigger shelf" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) A great way to display the Mriya would be to have FIVE tanks arrayed in front of it - (2 X T-80 + 3 X T-72 I think) - if you can get them in 1/144 scale(?). During the testing of the An-225 - with various pallets of heavy metal being loaded on and off for different payload records, someone realised that loading and unloading the pallets was too labour-intensive and suggested a self-loading cargo in the form of tanks. The final heavy-lift flight comprised a cargo of FIVE 50-ton tanks - for a max cargo of 250 tonnes !!! - and a takeoff weight of 600 tonnes. I've already got my tanks ready (Revell 1/72 scale) - in anticipation of a 1/72 scale kit from Modelsvit!! Ken Edited January 25, 2018 by Flankerman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 An insane amount of weight when you really think about it. Can't wait for the Revell & Modelsvit kits... when ever that may be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 Nurenberg: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotey Posted February 1, 2018 Share Posted February 1, 2018 I can't promise five tanks, Ken, but Buran - yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 A test build: https://www.scalenews.de/test-build-antonov-an-225-mrija-revell-04958/ V.P. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocoolname Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 19 minutes ago, Homebee said: A test build: https://www.scalenews.de/test-build-antonov-an-225-mrija-revell-04958/ V.P. Ooo! Hope they do a 1/48 version! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Cool. I'd like to do that in a camouflage scheme but obviously no such scheme exists for the 225. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.sin Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 SeaVenon. You can always do a "what if," when it comes to the camouflage scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 4 hours ago, B.sin said: SeaVenon. You can always do a "what if," when it comes to the camouflage scheme. That's true but for some reason I always think there's something not quite right about doing that. Silly I know but I can't really put it into words what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 13 hours ago, SeaVenom said: Cool. I'd like to do that in a camouflage scheme but obviously no such scheme exists for the 225. Details! Mere details! Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 10 hours ago, Albeback52 said: Details! Mere details! Allan Something like this............ http://www.fccl.co.uk/firminpix/Tver_030630/RA-09309_AN-22_RuAF_2.jpg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 What about...... - https://theaviationist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/IL-76-North-Korea-CAMO.jpg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 On 9/17/2018 at 10:42 PM, Radleigh said: What about...... - https://theaviationist.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/IL-76-North-Korea-CAMO.jpg Now that's cool. Love that green! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRIM REAPER Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 Call me crazy, but I'm thinking about doing one in USAF markings. Like, what if Antonov entered into a partnership with the US, or relocated to the US. The Air Force realizing it needs a bigger transport plane to replace the C-5 due to increasing demands for more cargo. New build AN-225's built in the US with Western avionics, engines, ect. A very rough and cut theory, so don't take it as the final version of the story. Once I get a couple, I'll build one as a what if, and the other one as the actual plane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 9 minutes ago, GRIM REAPER said: The Air Force realizing it needs a bigger transport plane to replace the C-5 due to increasing demands for more cargo... Initially Mrya was conceived as to carry Buran on its back. How about modifying your idea for carrying elements of SLS externally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRIM REAPER Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 That's a great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRIM REAPER Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Is it just me, or does the spine and center wing section look to be one piece? Looking at the half built one on the right, it kind of looks that way; with the seam line running along the side of the fusalage. That's an interesting approach. Looks like they did it that way so they wouldn't have to mold a separate piece for the tail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 (edited) They might have moulded the inner wing section and spine to accomodate the different mounting brackets for different external payloads - or, a more plausible explanation is to correctly mould the rear of the fairing between the wing and fuselage. It is quite a complex shape - with a round fuselage translating into a flat section and a round top.... Some pics I took of the beast at Gostomel in 2006..... http://www.flankers-site.co.uk/An-225.html Ken Edited September 21, 2018 by Flankerman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiG-Mech Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 I saw in internet shop (preview, not on stock) for almost 100,- €uro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaVenom Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 On 9/20/2018 at 11:21 PM, GRIM REAPER said: Call me crazy, but I'm thinking about doing one in USAF markings. Like, what if Antonov entered into a partnership with the US, or relocated to the US. The Air Force realizing it needs a bigger transport plane to replace the C-5 due to increasing demands for more cargo. New build AN-225's built in the US with Western avionics, engines, ect. A very rough and cut theory, so don't take it as the final version of the story. Once I get a couple, I'll build one as a what if, and the other one as the actual plane. Nice to know I'm not the only crazy one on here. Interesting idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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