Flankerman Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 It isn't the best model I have ever made - but I'm calling it finished..... The ABM resin kit of the Beriev R-1...... Powered by 2 X Klimov RD-45 (RR Nene copy) turbojets, it was Beriev's first attempt at a jet flying boat. The Beriev OKB had lots of trouble getting the R-1 to become airborne - suction formed under the planing step and it took a long time to cure the problem............ Making it's first flight in 1952, only a single R-1 was built and the project was terminated in 1956.. This is a superb resin kit from newcomer ABM - but due to my failing eyesight and fat fingers, I haven't done it justice. The beaching gear is scratchbuilt. The R-1 next to its slighly more successful big brother - the Beriev Be-10.... More photos here. Ken 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzn20 Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 14 minutes ago, Flankerman said: I haven't done it justice Great job .. Don't be so harsh on your efforts ,look good to me . 2 Jets we don't often see either, well done and thanks for showing us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Very impressive work, really nicely done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Niiiice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Looks good to me Ken. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getting Old Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Very nicely done, not one I've seen before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Very neat model of an interesting prototype, previously unknown to me. Kind regards, Joachim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Very nice, Ken Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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