Nikolay Polyakov Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Hello, Britmodellers! 👋 This snowy time I want to start the build of the Soviet Attack Helicopter that I always wanted to have in my collection: the «A» version of the world-famous Mi-24 Hind. It’ll be the companion build along with our fellow forum member Johnny (@The Spadgent) and he’s already started his own thread that can be found here. 👏 The weather is amazing this week, it’s a pleasure for me looking at all these (Christmas 🎄) trees: Despite that Johnny is already showed us the box and the sprues, I don’t want to upset the tradition and will start from showing you the box (with a beautiful artwork) and its content: The backside with the pictures of builded unpainted kit (actually, I love this style of product representation): The sturdy cardboard box can be found inside the soft top box and it’s full of plastic: I don’t know why, but this kit looks like a gem for me! 😍 OK, let’s talk about the runners... The runner A with the port-side fuselage half, engine covers and stabilators: Next is the runner B with the rotor blades and wings: The blades moulded slightly drooped (looks well, but it can be a problem building the kit in-flight): The runner C (unique for the Mi-24A) with its veranda-styled forward fuselage part: The quality of moulding is amazing with such an accurate recessed panel lines and all the surface details: The clear runner D with the canopy glazing and windows: And the runner F with the starboard fuselage half and engines: Our beloved gearbox: And an engines itself: The decal sheet is a bit spartan, but well-printed and have a transparent decal film: Also there’s an instruction sheet and aftermarket PE set from the Microdesign: It’s an excellent set with some amount of the coloured parts: In addition to all these goodies I have a canopy masking set (I’ve never tried it before): The resin wheels set isn’t available at the moment, so I’ll stick with the kit ones. Well, let’s start! 😋 I decided to go with the wheels and all the small stuff at first, so at the moment I’m already have some bits and bobs assembled: Building these parts was exciting and it’s very pleasurable kit, I must admit... 😸 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 Awesome intro dear sir. 😃 Makes my slap dash set of pics look very amateurish. 😯 I’m very much looking forward to this dual build, I think our build styles will compliment each other nicely. How exciting. 😍. Johnny Ps. Does your “C” runner have a “C” on it? Mine says “A” 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Nice start mind if I follow along? Stay safe Roger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Zdrastvouy Nikolay !! may I thak a place at the bar please ? Dual build with 2 masters !! What's not to love ?? Stay safe !! CC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 12 hours ago, The Spadgent said: Awesome intro dear sir. 😃 Thank you, Johnny! ☺️ 12 hours ago, The Spadgent said: Makes my slap dash set of pics look very amateurish. 😯 You don't need to worrry about your photos, beacause your threads is always lively and spectacular. 😉 12 hours ago, The Spadgent said: I’m very much looking forward to this dual build, I think our build styles will compliment each other nicely. How exciting. 😍. I think it would be isnteresting both for us and for everyone! 12 hours ago, The Spadgent said: Does your “C” runner have a “C” on it? Mine says “A” I'll check the sprue later, but I'm sure there's no difference between them. 2 hours ago, Hamden said: Nice start mind if I follow along? Sure thing, Roger - you're welcome! 🤝 1 hour ago, corsaircorp said: Zdrastvouy Nikolay !! Privet, CC! 😺 1 hour ago, corsaircorp said: may I thak a place at the bar please ? This seat is for you, welcome! 🍺 1 hour ago, corsaircorp said: Dual build with 2 masters !! What's not to love ?? Thank you, I hope we're not lose our marks here. Thanks for looking, stay safe! 👏 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Ooh, this looks interesting! The kit looks excellent, it's a shame they don't do World War One subjects - a good Ilya Muromets would be wonderful, although I might actually have mine finished by the time one ever appears! Ian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christer A Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Dang! The Mi-24A sure looks a lot different to the later variants. This should be an interesting build ! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitsticker Posted December 29, 2020 Share Posted December 29, 2020 Hi Nikolay, Looking forward to this, having been looking at The Spadgent's 1/48 one Big appreciation to you for your generous gifts to him All the best Geoff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 3 hours ago, Brandy said: Ooh, this looks interesting! Welcome aboard, Ian! 🙂 3 hours ago, Brandy said: The kit looks excellent, it's a shame they don't do World War One subjects - a good Ilya Muromets would be wonderful, although I might actually have mine finished by the time one ever appears! The Zvezda started with a very patriotic WWII era kits, and now represent the Modern Times. Who knows, maybe in the future? 🧐 2 hours ago, Christer A said: Dang! The Mi-24A sure looks a lot different to the later variants. That’s why we’re all here! 😉 2 hours ago, Christer A said: This should be an interesting build ! I hope so Christer, you’re welcome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 3 hours ago, Kitsticker said: Hi Nikolay, Looking forward to this, having been looking at The Spadgent's 1/48 one Big appreciation to you for your generous gifts to him Hi Geoff, thank you for taking a look at our builds! ☺️ It’s great to send a little gifts sometimes. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 (edited) 23 hours ago, The Spadgent said: Mine says “A” Just checked: mine says the same (as with the «7273» number on it, it was supposed to be the first sprue of this kit). Also I recommend you to check the fit of the forward landing gear bay: with my subassemblies it’s a bit aft and it’ll cause the bad fit between the forward and the main fuselage parts. More things to come... 😺 An UB-32A-24 57 mm S-5 rocket launchers assembled: Stay safe, stay tuned. Edited December 29, 2020 by Nikolay Polyakov The picture added. 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IPMS19 Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 -Priviets Nikolay -I'm going to keenly follow your building..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted December 30, 2020 Share Posted December 30, 2020 Will keep looking in as it looks like you have the makings of a great model . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 10 hours ago, IPMS19 said: -Priviets Nikolay Privet, Jean-Michel (please correct me if I’m wrong)! 👋 10 hours ago, IPMS19 said: -I'm going to keenly follow your building..... Thank you and welcome aboard! 10 hours ago, Homer said: Will keep looking in as it looks like you have the makings of a great model . I hope so, Homer! Thank you for joining the build. 🤝 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 On 29/12/2020 at 21:29, Nikolay Polyakov said: Also I recommend you to check the fit of the forward landing gear bay: with my subassemblies it’s a bit aft and it’ll cause the bad fit between the forward and the main fuselage parts. Oooh thanks for the heads up. I’ll have go at that tomorrow. Nice launchers, I’ll look forward to those. 🤩 Happy New Year . Nikolay. 🎇🎆 Johnny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 13 hours ago, The Spadgent said: Nice launchers, I’ll look forward to those. 🤩 Thank you! These supposed to be with an etched aft, but I decided not to do it... 😜 13 hours ago, The Spadgent said: Happy New Year . Nikolay. 🎇🎆 Happy New Year, Johnny! 🎄👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 So, it’s time for the first update in this year! 🎅 Some parts were upgraded with PE bits and bobs: The forward undercarriage well has a three ugly ejector pin marks, so I used a spare plates to imitate its ceiling. Looks good after all. Also I drilled an exhaust pipes and fitted them on engines: More progress to come... Happy New Year! 🎄☃️ 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Lovely work. Interesting how we are building slightly different. I have attached the back wall to the base and left the roof. You are doing it the other way around. 😀 I’m loving this building at the same time malarkey. 😍👍 Johnny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 23 minutes ago, The Spadgent said: Lovely work. Thank you, Johnny! 🤝 24 minutes ago, The Spadgent said: Interesting how we are building slightly different. I have attached the back wall to the base and left the roof. You are doing it the other way around. 😀 That’s why I engaged you for a companion build! 😉 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Looks good Nikolay! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 (edited) On 02/01/2021 at 21:38, James G said: Looks good Nikolay! Thank you, James! 🤝 Meanwhile, I have some progress on the Hind (fitted the doors on the starboard side): I wasn’t satisfied with the results and used the sprue glue to fill some gaps. Then I rescribed the panel lines and now it looks like this: Also I fitted some PE parts inside (there’s a lot more to add): Soon I realised that I glued the port side engine bay door on the starboard side (the square one on the top)! 😖 But it fits excellent... So I decided not to remove it and move forward. The forward fuselage part was assembled for testing the fit of its internals: Looks good, fits good (after some forward undercarriage well treatment): That’s all for today, folks! Have a nice modelling week! 😎 Edited January 4, 2021 by Nikolay Polyakov 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 Looking grand. Shame about the hatch but I won’t say anything if you won’t. 🤫Soooo are you closing all the doors and hatches? I thought you were having them open? Either way she’s looking splendid. Bravo. 👏👏👏👏 Johnny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted January 6, 2021 Author Share Posted January 6, 2021 6 hours ago, The Spadgent said: Looking grand. Thank you Johnny! 🤝 6 hours ago, The Spadgent said: Shame about the hatch but I won’t say anything if you won’t. 🤫 Yes, it’s a shame but I can live with it. 🤐 6 hours ago, The Spadgent said: Soooo are you closing all the doors and hatches? I want to close them on the starboard side (except an engine shroud), but with the windows opened: I think I’ll be able to do this trick with the PE parts and some additions. 😉 7 hours ago, The Spadgent said: Either way she’s looking splendid. Bravo. 👏👏👏👏 Thank you again, Johnny The Hind! ☺️ 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 This is progressing nicely and is an interesting comparison with the one @The Spadgent is building in tandem. Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Wait for me, I’ve got some catching up to do. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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