Popular Post Pete in a shed Posted July 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2020 Hi, finished this after a good few months work. My first post as well so please be gentle. In short a fun and challenging build that generated every emotion known to man along the way.😀🤯😫 I find it best with these kits to complete sub assemblies before attempting to assemble the main parts as there is always a lot of dry fitting and sanding to be done. Also because of the size it all becomes a bit unwieldy in the old shed! It was re scribed where necessary to give the lining wash a bit more purchase. The rear windows are Crystal Clear. Landing lights are Little Lenses sealed in flush with Crystal Clear on the sides of the nose. The undercarriage was drilled and pinned with brass. Some aerials are photo etch and its finished in shades of my trusty Humbrol 27002 / 27003. Incidentally there's half a church roofs worth of lead in the front end to keep the nose down. Alas as I already have a Bear, Il-20 Coot and Madge completed with a Candid to do, I fear I may need a bigger shed. Hope you like it Cheers Pete To show the size of the beast 98 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Get a bigger shed. If you make the others look like that it'll be worth all the effort, coz that's a belting model. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty84 Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Hi Pete, what can I say except that this is a really impressive build The metal finish and the weathering is really nice. I have a few of Amodels big Soviet kits too (the Tu-126 among them) but with my speed it may gets built around 2040 I hope you'll show us your other big Soviet beasts here too. Cheers Markus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chanex Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 What a magnificent beast! A very impressive and beautifully finished model. You should be justifiably proud of that big Tupolev. Like you, I swear by the Humbrol Metalcote range for a good NMF. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 What a truly awesome model! The worn and weathered look is exceptionally well done. The metal finish is a sight to behold. Something about the TU-126 really appeals to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 That is very, very cool! Excellent build & finish - cracking job! to the forums! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted July 10, 2020 Author Share Posted July 10, 2020 Thanks Dave, Marcus. you're very kind. I've a Rotordyne in my stash Dave but haven't dared go near it yet so I'll be watching closely how you tackle the glass. Su 17/20/22, best plane ever. I await with baited breath Markus. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Fantastic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Ooooh shiiiny, lovin' that finish. Amazing work and fabulous weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 That's magnificent, and the finish is really top notch. What an impressive model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Well Pete you weren't kidding this is a winner. Exceptional metal work and weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 What a great build to wake up to! The day will surely go down hill from here! Great job, absolutely love it. Would love to see the Coot next..... Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Something that is not seen often, challenging kit indeed and you have tackled it beautifully. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Hothersall Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Nice build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Wow!! That's quite an endevour and the result has been utterly superb. Fantastic!! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Properjob56 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Stunning. Just stunning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold55 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 What a beautiful job you have done! Love attention to the finish is amazing. So now I want to see the rest of your big Russian aircraft. Thanks for posting these! Oh and I agree with an earlier respondent, based on what I see here you deserve a very big shed indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonners Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 You made that in a shed? Great first post, Pete, and what a result. You are an artist, sir. Please consider posting your previous builds, as I'm probably not the only one who would like to see them. Jon 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottyphbeta Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 What a beast, fantastic to see. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Absolutely excellent work! I am full of admiration for anyone who successfully completes an AModel kit. and yours is a splendid example. Definitely get a bigger shed ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 I have the Contrail one of these in the stash, the variation of tones of Silver you have achieved is brilliant, congratulations Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Absolutely beautiful! The multi-hued metallic finish is superb. Taming this Amodel beast could not have been easy but you nailed it! 👏👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyGair Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 A wonderful job! I have a few 60's/70's Russian jets in the stash including an Amodel SU-15 which looks rough but buildable. Really impressed with this, must be difficult to handle when nearing completion. Davey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Beautifully built and finished Moss Pete - very very nice!! Cheers Malcolm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luciano Caetano Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 What a nice model. Thats a plane i didnt knew till now. You did a superb job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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