Harold55 Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 My understanding is that the Antinov design bureau was located in Kiev but the original planes were built at a factory located in what is now Russia. But it looks like Antinov is going forward with a deal with China to re-start production. So a new production version of the plane appears very realistic and a US version very possible now that Boeing appears to be involved. So your what-if is not at all far fetched. I might even consider a FedEx version. https://www.aerosociety.com/news/boeing-set-to-supply-parts-for-antonov-s-new-an-225-production/ http://www.atimes.com/article/china-build-monsters-sky-ukraine-company/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ya-gabor Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Antonov went out of business and was liquidated. Was it about a year or two ago. As always with big companies it was a group of different companies under same/similar name. Some of them, like the one operating / leasing the Ruslan’s and An-225 is still around. I did visit both the Design Bureau and the manufacturing plant in the Ukraine about 15 years ago. Back then they still had hope for a future and the An-70 was still going strong and looking forward to great business. I think it was at Gostomel that we have seen the second An-225. It was built and stored in a hangar. Mind you it was not finished. I believe this is the example which was sold to China. So you could be up for some surprises from that direction! Best regards Gabor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 I’ve towed this big beast. I also rode the brakes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 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. Not so crazy my friend!. I have an idea for a stretched, R R Trent engine version - the Airbus -Antonov A450 based on the Antonov An-124. All I need is another An-124 kit!! Pity Revell has not seen fit to reissue it along with the new -225! Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 15 minutes ago, Albeback52 said: Not so crazy my friend!. I have an idea for a stretched, R R Trent engine version - the Airbus -Antonov A450 based on the Antonov An-124. All I need is another An-124 kit!! Pity Revell has not seen fit to reissue it along with the new -225! Allan Funny that , I have one for sale it’s up on my sale thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 3 hours ago, ya-gabor said: I think it was at Gostomel that we have seen the second An-225 From Yefim Gordon's 'Antonov's Heavy Transports' - Vol 18 in the Red Star series..... (written in 2004) "In their plans for the future the Antonov Airlines reckon with having three An-225's in their fleet; the first step in this direction would be the completion of the second An-225 (c/n 01-02) which is still sitting in one of the factory hangars at Kiev-Svyatoshino" IIRC, the 'third' airframe is a structural stress test specimen. All plans to date to complete these airframes has come to naught. Ken PS - The An-124 was also built at the Aviastar factory at Ulyanovsk, Russia :- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aviastar-SP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ya-gabor Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 The second airframe was sold to China! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flankerman Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 What are they going to do with it??..............turn it into a hotel? Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ya-gabor Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 13 hours ago, Flankerman said: What are they going to do with it??..............turn it into a hotel? Ken What did they do with the aircraft carrier (sold to be a hotel), what did they do with the prototype Su-33? and the list is long Yes, I am sure they just see in it tonns of scrap metal! One day we will be in for a surprise! Best regards Gabor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMH Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Friends, you distribute untested news. Serial An-124 was built in Kiev (Ukraine) and Ulyanovsk (Russian Federation): https://russianplanes.net/planelist/Antonov/An-124 The unfinished second copy of the An-225 is still in Kiev, at the aircraft plant and not in Gostomel or in China. Rumors about the sale of the second Mriya to China have not been confirmed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sofiane1718 Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 (edited) Pre-order is available: https://www.revell.de/en/products/new-products/antonov-an-225-mrija.html?utm_source=Mailingliste&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Revell+KW40+EN Release 12 november-18 november Edited October 5, 2018 by sofiane1718 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Wow and wow. Looks stunning, the price is petrifying... For Revell that is. Wonder how many they will sell. My Buran combi seems to be a bit further away again 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelldoc Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Talk with an "official" from Revell today, comes in December! modelldoc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungo1974 Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Thats going on the Christmas list... Just wish Revell would also re-pop the AN-124 Ruslan,with this upcoming release I now regret trading mine away afew years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radleigh Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 2 hours ago, mungo1974 said: Thats going on the Christmas list... Just wish Revell would also re-pop the AN-124 Ruslan,with this upcoming release I now regret trading mine away afew years ago I reckon they will with the new ADB colours like that on the 225.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelldoc Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Here is a picture from the current model fair in Leipzig / Germany: http://www.pmcsachsenanhalt.de/ scroll down a little bit. The Revell shop offer the kit too: https://www.revell.de/en/products/new-products/antonov-an-225-mrija.html It's not cheap with 99,99 Euro, but some shops offer the kit cheaper. modelldoc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingOvClag Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 A & A Models have just released a new kit of the AN-22 in the latest Antonov Design Bureau colours. I believe it is the Eastern Express kit with some new parts and of course decals! Retail price is looking to be around £65, but several online stores are offering it with 10%off if pre-ordered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 On 10/5/2018 at 9:11 PM, Caerbannog said: Wow and wow. Looks stunning, the price is petrifying... For Revell that is. Wonder how many they will sell. My Buran combi seems to be a bit further away again 🙂 Price is way out of my league but, I'll bet that once the initial rush is over and people have paid premium price for this kit it will be available with heavy discounting a few months later. I can wait! Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 On 07/10/2018 at 12:07, Albeback52 said: Price is way out of my league but, I'll bet that once the initial rush is over and people have paid premium price for this kit it will be available with heavy discounting a few months later. I can wait! Allan So I thought of the Imperial Star Destroyer, but saw it nowhere below 75 Euro so far. More strange the AT-AT repop. I got on of the initial release for just 13 Euro on an Amazon sale. Nuts but that release had a retail price of 45 or 49 Euro - which is the price for which you can find it discounted for now... I see it like you Allan but have no high hopes we will succeed with our plan. I seems Revell tells me to build my stash instead of adding to the pile. From this point of view I should be grateful for their current price policy. René Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 (edited) On 10/8/2018 at 2:31 PM, Caerbannog said: So I thought of the Imperial Star Destroyer, but saw it nowhere below 75 Euro so far. More strange the AT-AT repop. I got on of the initial release for just 13 Euro on an Amazon sale. Nuts but that release had a retail price of 45 or 49 Euro - which is the price for which you can find it discounted for now... I see it like you Allan but have no high hopes we will succeed with our plan. I seems Revell tells me to build my stash instead of adding to the pile. From this point of view I should be grateful for their current price policy. René Fair point Rene. Obviously not a foolproof plan!. But it does work in some cases! I recently picked up a couple of Revell 1/72 A-400 kits - down to £29.99 from £54.99. Too good to miss. As for this kit, the very high price has put me right off. Allan Edited October 29, 2018 by Albeback52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sofiane1718 Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 (edited) Release date: December 7th 2018 Source Revell's facebook Edited November 1, 2018 by sofiane1718 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sofiane1718 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 (edited) Boxart: Edited November 1, 2018 by sofiane1718 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Source: https://www.facebook.com/radleighsbench/posts/2074831235870450 V.P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 (edited) IPMS Deutschland kit first look with sprues pics: http://www.ipmsdeutschland.de/FirstLook/Revell/Preview_Rev_An-225/Revell_An-225_FTS_1-144.html Hyperscale http://www.hyperscale.com/2018/reviews/kits/revell04958reviewbg_1.htm V.P. Edited November 16, 2018 by Homebee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 Looks impressive and even the price is high I start to understand the cost of the kit (I still have to pass for 100 Euro...). I would have hoped the decal sheet would include some older CCCP livery as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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