NMLeonov Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 (edited) Salutations, Today I would like to present the largest model I've ever made! It is a Be-12PS in Ukrainian Naval Aviation markings. The build spanned 4 months of occasional work due to my constant flux of motivation to continue assembling these parts which fought me at pretty much every step of the way. However after liberal application of filler putty and careful sanding, I got the joins looking smooth enough to paint. I have to say that landing gear door and support assembly was one of the most complex subassemblies I've put together so far and it was a true test of my modelling mettle. The kit came with masks which behaved well. I feel accomplished for seeing this project to the end and giving it a suitably grimy and well used aura! These aircraft have been in service since the 1970s and reportedly, Ukraine still has 2 in service. The rest had to be left behind when Russia annexed the Crimea in 2014. As you can see, this beast takes up a whole half of the top of my drawer display area! I've placed it next to my PB4Y-2 and Revell Arizona tucked off in the corner. 😀 I have plans to make a seascape base for my next floatplane... Thanks for looking and I hope you like it! Edited December 10, 2021 by Pyradus 72 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Hothersall Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Nice build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Impressive looking model (and aeroplane). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in a shed Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Yes I do like it, a lot! Excellent looking Chaika in Ukranian colours.. I have one of these and I agree with you, it takes a bit of work but it makes a fantastic replica when finished. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remus389 Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 This soviet beast looks impressive even as a model. 😎👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Congratulations on all your hard work, she looks excellent well done 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardiff guy Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 I have one of these in the pile, nice to see one built, good work. Regards Glenn. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 That's lovely work. I think there is something really purposeful about how the Be-12 looks, and yours is a great rendition. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Looks fantastic! I’m another with 5his kit in the stash.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5054nz Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Exactly what I had in mind when I saw the topic title: grey, grimy, and gorgeous! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLeonov Posted December 11, 2021 Author Share Posted December 11, 2021 17 hours ago, Ryan Hothersall said: Nice build. 16 hours ago, Eric Mc said: Impressive looking model (and aeroplane). 16 hours ago, Pete in a shed said: Yes I do like it, a lot! Excellent looking Chaika in Ukranian colours.. I have one of these and I agree with you, it takes a bit of work but it makes a fantastic replica when finished. Pete 16 hours ago, Remus389 said: This soviet beast looks impressive even as a model. 😎👍 14 hours ago, Homer said: Congratulations on all your hard work, she looks excellent well done 👏 11 hours ago, cardiff guy said: I have one of these in the pile, nice to see one built, good work. Regards Glenn. 10 hours ago, Vultures1 said: That's lovely work. I think there is something really purposeful about how the Be-12 looks, and yours is a great rendition. Well done! 5 hours ago, ForestFan said: Looks fantastic! I’m another with 5his kit in the stash.. 1 hour ago, k5054nz said: Exactly what I had in mind when I saw the topic title: grey, grimy, and gorgeous! Thank you everyone for your kind compliments. And for those with this kit still in the stash, I hope I've provided some inspiration to dig it out and take another look at it. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Superbly finished!! It looks fantastic. Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Great build, very impressive ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eng Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Wow, never seen one of these built up and that's spectacular! Love the weathering and the colours look great. Tremendous effort. Eng 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 That is one butt-ugly flying boat, but you have a beautiful model there! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Stunning, very realistic, really nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 A real beauty! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 Lovely and scruffy. Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcello Rosa Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Great model, very realistic. I think I found the next member of my stash... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Nice work. As the builder of several Modelsvit kits I can appreciate the 'challenges' that you faced. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby No Mac Posted December 12, 2021 Share Posted December 12, 2021 Really nice work. Curious looking aircraft... It's like the result of a Shackleton having its way with a Walrus 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammy da fish Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Just seen this well done on the excellent build of such an iconic aircraft. Mine is about half finished must find more mojo. Excellent simon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 I am always impressed of these Russian monsters! And you did justice to it. Very nice model and weathering is spot on! Thx for sharing! Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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