Pete in a shed Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Hello all Here is my latest, the Trumpeter kit of the An-2. It was completed using the Pavla resin cockpit and vac form canopy with the decals and scheme coming from the Lift Here Big Bipes sheet. The kits huge wing struts were replaced with scratch built items and the propeller was detailed with parts from the spares box to make a more accurate representation of the real thing. The rigging attachment points were made from spare etch seat harnesses and the substantial rigging from silver nickel rod. I think replacing the canopy has made the biggest difference as the kit one is completely the wrong shape. Overall I’m pretty happy with it and it was fun to do a biplane for a change. Hope you like it Although difficult to fit, worth doing I think. Thanks for looking Pete 47 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobo Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 That looks fantastic. I've always wanted to build this kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 You should be pleased with that, Pete. I would. Its a cracking build.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 That’s a wonderful model, nice to see something so different, good job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Pete, that looks terrific! I love the subtle stains and wear. I saw one of these in real life once... what a beast! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swralph Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Great looking build Pete.😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Han Solo Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Verry nice work 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragan_mig31 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Bravo Pete.What a lovely model of this iconic ac.And in the Yugo markings on top of all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Wow! Great job. Perhaps you explained it elsewhere, but how did you get the cockpit transparency to look so great? Alex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Fabulous model of this chunky anachronism! We had one in the local flying club for sedately transporting parachutists to their departure altitude. That characteristic radial growl was a dead giveaway about what was up. Or rather, what was going to come down. Superb modelling! Kind regards, Joachim P.S. In 1987, my little town in Sweden was host to the European Parachuting Championship. The year before, our senior official in charge of the arrangement, visited a similar event in one of the eastern European states. He was invited to observe a drop from close up – in the seat next to the open door in an An-2. As they were preparing for take-off, he was looking around for the seat belt, that was nowhere to be seen. One of the jumpers dug it out beneath his seat, and handed him the buckles. At altitude, after all the jumpers had disappeared out the door, the pilot – apparently unaware that one passenger hadn't left the plane – made a playful spiraling descent and our official was grateful for his safety belt. After the Antonov had come to a full stop, our official got up, climbed out on shaky legs and walked away to get out of the prop wash – still wearing the 'seat belt'. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 I can not be really objective as i must like this version To be serious, beautiful model, good colors and appropriate weathering. so 10+ Best regards Djordje 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Hothersall Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Nice build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Excellent work Pete. No one could call the An-2 a beauty but your camouflage finish and weathering are spot on - well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Hugely impressive Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted February 8, 2021 Author Share Posted February 8, 2021 Thanks everyone for your kind comments, they are very much appreciated. 19 hours ago, TheyJammedKenny! said: Wow! Great job. Perhaps you explained it elsewhere, but how did you get the cockpit transparency to look so great? Alex Thanks Alex. The cockpit tub, everything in it and the vacform canopy all come in the Pavla aftermarket set for the An-2. There was a lot of reshaping of the kit cowl where the front of the windshield fits to get the vac form canopy to conform and look right. Then lots of patience, superglue and filler to make it stay in place. The main reason it looks so much better is that the individual panes in the replacement item are the correct shapes and sizes. The kit offering is completely wrong. Other than adding windscreen wipers and painting the frames I didn't do anything else to it. 11 hours ago, Spitfire31 said: After the Antonov had come to a full stop, our official got up, climbed out on shaky legs and walked away to get out of the prop wash – still wearing the 'seat belt' What a great anecdote😮😅 We have a periodical here called the Readers Digest, you could get 25 quid for that one😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis95 Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Looks like she could hump your modelling gear to and from remote locations! The build quality looks outstanding and the paint scheme is very well executed indeed. Well done good sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeline Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Beautiful build @Pete in a shed, Congratulations... 8 hours ago, Pete in a shed said: Thanks Alex. The cockpit tub, everything in it and the vacform canopy all come in the Pavla aftermarket set for the An-2. There was a lot of reshaping of the kit cowl where the front of the windshield fits to get the vac form canopy to conform and look right. Then lots of patience, superglue and filler to make it stay in place. The main reason it looks so much better is that the individual panes in the replacement item are the correct shapes and sizes. The kit offering is completely wrong. Other than adding windscreen wipers and painting the frames I didn't do anything else to it. Didi you do any WIP article / posting for this model? I wonder how did you avoid getting the superglue fume from icing the vacform canopy? Cheers, Mario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Very well done👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangseat Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Lovely build - and thanks for the shape warnings, I have one lurking in the stash! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Very convincing!, great diorama setttings as well. Cheers, Andre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 Many thanks for the nice comments guys. 9 hours ago, Lifeline said: Didi you do any WIP article / posting for this model? I wonder how did you avoid getting the superglue fume from icing the vacform canopy? Hello again Mario Sorry, no WIP for this one. With vac form canopies I first check how the plastic reacts with the glue using a trimming. If ok I spend a lot of time fitting the canopy so it needs as little glue as possible, then hold it in place with tape. Then I dip the tip of a wire in super glue and carefully place a small drop where the canopy and kit are touching. I let each point dry for a few minutes before repeating this. I only do enough drops of super glue to secure it, then I use milliput filler in the remaining gaps smoothed with a wet finger. Cheers Pete 14 hours ago, Lewis95 said: Looks like she could hump your modelling gear to and from remote locations! Now there's a fine thought🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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