mitchem Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Eastern Express kit finished off in the markings of Aerocaribbean - a Cuban Airline that was formed in 1982, and eventually ended its days in 2015 by being merged into Cubana. I did buy a set of 8a decs for the model, but they seemed a bit too short for the kit, and when I compared them to photos of the real aircraft, there didn't seem to be enough definition between the fuselage colours. Only one thing to do - make my own : The kit wasn't the easiest to build and I had a lot of trouble with the propellers and the outboard engines - not nice. Standard walkaround shots : Time to fire up the Ivchenkos and head back to Havanna - Adios mike 45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Very nice. Quite a resemblance to the Britannia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skodadriver Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 That's just stunning Mike - love the spinning props! You've really caught the character - I always think there is something faintly sinister about the IL-18 even in that beautiful, fun livery. Have a big round of Dave G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Excellent work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Lovely job Mike - it's still the winner in my book! Those decals are brilliant - don't suppose you fancy doing some for a 1/200 Delta 767-300....?! Cracking Cuban trash hauler....!! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Kudos to you for turning out such a great il-18! It looks amazing. Your decal sheet looks very professional indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Wow. A real beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Fantastic! That really brightened up my morning. I admire the way that you have masked the fuselage wavy blue to fit the decal. Great stuff. Vincent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Brilliant! Great looking IL-18 Mike, and an excellent job on making the decals. I love that first picture will all 4 props turning. Cheers John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Wow ,what a fantastic livery 😎. That's a little beauty, all the more impressive because you made the decals yourself. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Excellent work on this Mike--the scheme is stunning, and you really make it look easy to execute. The IL-18, however, is an acquired taste, even in such a colorful scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Gorgeous ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Lovely job! It really looks different! Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guilherme Kosciuv Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex1978 Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 Superb build all around on a quite difficult kit and livery. I saw those decals too on the 8a website and was very fond of this livery. It must have been probably the most colorful IL-18 ever to grace the skies.👏👏👏👏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Young Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 Very nice!. Not often you any Ilyushin in bright colours like that! Definitely looks like a “Britanniaski”!. Lovely model. Cheers, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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