Popular Post Pete in a shed Posted October 18, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 18, 2020 Hi all, Done a while ago this is my IL-20 Coot. An Amonster, the wings and fuselage come in fibreglass with the rest in plastic. The parts all need cleaning up before assembly with drilling, cutting and sanding required on the fibreglass parts. Thereafter fit, fill and sand are the order of the day. The model is from the box other than the Little Lenses used for landing lights and Kristal Klear cabin windows. The U/C is drilled and reinforced with brass rod as there is a considerable amount of lead in the front end. More recently I had another go at the paint finish. These aircraft had very faded paintwork which I have tried to replicate using Tamiya powders with a blue hue to fade the grey base. Oil stains were done using the same product. Promodeller wash was used for Panel lining. The aerial is new and the propellor bosses now sport black tips. At a later stage I may convert it into the M variant which has many more interesting lumps and bumbs. We shall see. Hope you like it Pete Thanks for looking Pete Ongoing in the shed Il -14 Albanian Air Force 1, MiG-23UM Hungarian AF, Ermalayev 2, Su-15UM 76 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Very good looking model. Has a proper well used look. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 That’s quite something Pete! Impressive build and paint finish to say the least mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alt-92 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 That looks brilliant Having once seen the materials included in the Bison AModel kit, cap doffed Sir. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Uh, wow! That's all I can say. What an ambitious builder you are! I've never seen one of these put together, and you've done a first-rate job. This is complete except for one minor detail--the crewmen smuggling out barrels of deicing fluid for "enjoyment" later. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 That is a terrific looking build! I really like how worn and dirty it looks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixer Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 I am a simple man - I see AModel, I press 'Like' 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 I had one of these but sold it on because of my lack of space :(. It is therefore even more fantastic to see this built and such a great way. Very nice. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcNewitt Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Love it, love it, love it. What a monster that is. Proof that Amodels when done right make a tasty show piece! Marc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty84 Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Hi Pete, a really lovely "Coot". These Amonster kits are mighty impressive and one rarely sees them built. Your paintjob is absolutely appropriate, faded and dirty like the real thing I must be quite sick as I have three of them im my stash (Il-20M, Il-22M and Il-20RT). If they look half as good as yours in the end I'll be happy. Cheers Markus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 That`s impressive Pete!!!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Hothersall Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Nice build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 That's a really excellent build Pete, the finish looks great! 👍 Wish I had the space for beasts like these! Cracking Coot! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 Nice looking build Pete, dead ugly subject though. Ugly enough to be weirdly attractive. I'm liking. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianfuxia Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 21 hours ago, Fixer said: I am a simple man - I see AModel, I press 'Like' haha me too - if someone has the courage and skill to build one, I'm impressed! Fantastic build Pete! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 That looks so cool! Never seen a model one before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted October 19, 2020 Author Share Posted October 19, 2020 Thanks everyone, your comments are greatly appreciated. On 18/10/2020 at 22:02, Shorty84 said: I have three of them im my stash (Il-20M, Il-22M and Il-20RT). If they look half as good as yours in the end I'll be happy Now that would be a sight to behold, all three made and lined up together. Crack on Markus😁 10 hours ago, stevehnz said: Nice looking build Pete, dead ugly subject though. Ugly enough to be weirdly attractive. I'm liking. Steve. Thanks Steve. I seem to be unnaturally drawn to the aesthetically challenged of the aviation world.😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Superlative build! Being an Amodel kit, it is clear your skills and determination are in abundance. Extremely well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 That's an excellent build of a seldom-seen type - very impressive! I'm looking forward to the next product from your famous shed ... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 And I thought old Airfix kits were a challenge. Respect brother. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Fantastic job on that Pete, sounds like a challenging build but you can`t tell from the final result. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark4700 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Very impressive. Paint and weathering are fantastic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Excellent build, epic modelling ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted October 21, 2020 Author Share Posted October 21, 2020 On 20/10/2020 at 20:40, Vultures1 said: That's an excellent build of a seldom-seen type - very impressive! I'm looking forward to the next product from your famous shed ... Thanks very much😀, I build in batches but I think it will be an IL-14 in Albanian colours with homemade decals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 21 hours ago, Pete in a shed said: Thanks very much😀, I build in batches but I think it will be an IL-14 in Albanian colours with homemade decals. Very interesting! Looking forward to that 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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