flashlight Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 Hello everybody,  this is my comeback build after a nearly two years hiatus and I even think that this is my first RFI ever in this section, having done RFIs in the "target" section (armour 😉) before.  Anyway - this kit came to my eyes about three years ago and just because of the strange appearance of the craft I immediately knew that I had to build it sometimes. I didn't have any information about this ekranoplan, I never knew that it existed. The only information I have is from the istruction booklet of the kit. For anybody who is interested - I hope it's legible.   Fact or fiction? I don't know.  The kit is a typical short run kit, but I enjoyed the build very much. You know what you'll get when you buy such a kit. The parts fit was partially very good, partially not so good, especially the clear parts for the windows and the windscreen were much too big, fuselage interior also. But with a little patience and perseverance all problems could be solved. For more information on the building process please see the WIP:   I used mainly MRP colours - white aluminium overall, dark aluminium for the moving parts of the tailplaine and some panels on the floats, chrome for the intake and front grille, titanium for the rearmost panels on fuselage and both floats, I used exhaust metal for the nozzles. The ladder and hatch are painted with Mr. Hobby stainless and the dark areas on the wings are painted with Mr. Hobby iron. Although the instructions call out for chrome overall except the areas on the wings I wanted to have some variety in the metallic shades and I wanted to enhance my abilities on NMF (well...).  Enough said, now on to the pics.   I hope you like it!  Thanks for looking. 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 Incredibly looking machine, and an incredible looking model, good job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Womby Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 That's an amazing finish on there. Not the most attractive of craft but a really eye-catcher!  David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BleedingBlue Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 Very cool. Love the hot-rod looking grill/intake. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashlight Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 @Farmerboy, @David Womby, @BleedingBlue Thank you very much for you kind words, gents! I'm glad that you like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roginoz Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Hi Nick @flashlight, you've made a great job of this "curiosity" ! and the paint job is excellent. I especially like the variations that you've achieved. Â Was it ever built ? Possibly. Did it function as expected ? Doubtful. As I remarked to my fellow club members when I was introducing the model after i'd built it, this was the closest I was likely to build a science fiction model ! Â :o} Â Â Â Â Â Incidentally, Â if you haven't googled "ekranoplans" already, there's heaps of stuff n the web that will demonstrate their modus operandi, and their difference from the set up of this vehicle. I've enjoyed following your build, thanks. Rog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pin Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 33 minutes ago, roginoz said: Was it ever built ? Possibly. Did it function as expected ? Doubtful. - no - no It is a pure work of fiction, although I like both the subject and the backup story. And the execution, of course! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuraiwarrior Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Wow, that is different. Just need a Flash Gordon figure to set it off, ha, ha. A terrific job of a very unusual and unique machine. Thanks for sharing Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashlight Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 @roginoz, @Pin and @Samuraiwarrior thank you all for your nice words! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACALAIN Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 18 hours ago, flashlight said: Hello everybody,  this is my comeback build after a nearly two years hiatus and I even think that this is my first RFI ever in this section, having done RFIs in the "target" section (armour 😉) before.  Anyway - this kit came to my eyes about three years ago and just because of the strange appearance of the craft I immediately knew that I had to build it sometimes. I didn't have any information about this ekranoplan, I never knew that it existed. The only information I have is from the istruction booklet of the kit. For anybody who is interested - I hope it's legible.   Fact or fiction? I don't know.  The kit is a typical short run kit, but I enjoyed the build very much. You know what you'll get when you buy such a kit. The parts fit was partially very good, partially not so good, especially the clear parts for the windows and the windscreen were much too big, fuselage interior also. But with a little patience and perseverance all problems could be solved. For more information on the building process please see the WIP:   I used mainly MRP colours - white aluminium overall, dark aluminium for the moving parts of the tailplaine and some panels on the floats, chrome for the intake and front grille, titanium for the rearmost panels on fuselage and both floats, I used exhaust metal for the nozzles. The ladder and hatch are painted with Mr. Hobby stainless and the dark areas on the wings are painted with Mr. Hobby iron. Although the instructions call out for chrome overall except the areas on the wings I wanted to have some variety in the metallic shades and I wanted to enhance my abilities on NMF (well...).  Enough said, now on to the pics.   I hope you like it!  Thanks for looking. Very special thing.  Alain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 Strange as a bucket full of frogs! That's gorgeous and you've made a lovely job of it. It should be driven by Dan Dare! And welcome back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashlight Posted November 10, 2022 Author Share Posted November 10, 2022 @MACALAINThank you very much, Alain!  @Bertie McBoatface Thank you also, Bertie! Never heard of this character, had to do a short internet research. Yes, this guy would definitely be the man for this craft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Beautiful model of something that looks like it was built by Treens on Mekonta, before they got their act together and designed Col Dare's Anastasia. 😉  Kind regards,  Joachim  with a special twinkle to Bertie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
su27rules Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Very nice!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Excellent job on this flight of fancy! Â Regards, Â Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashlight Posted November 12, 2022 Author Share Posted November 12, 2022 @Spitfire31, @su27rules @Learstang Thank you so much for your nice comments, gents! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 A cracking model of a very unusual looking machine, love that front grill area. Great workcand paint finish Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Fantastic build and looks right but can’t help picturing Gru from Despicable Me driving this and a load of Minions following 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashlight Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 @bigbadbadge, @Unfinished project Thank you very much indeed! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginot Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Interesting looking vehicle well modelled, but of course all fantasy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeusa Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 I, too, agree with Samauriwarrior; this looks straight out of a 30s Flash Gordon comic strip or even the redoubtable 1980 film. (Some parts you got to love, others you cringe at.) It looks like it might work, maybe? Your build of this kit is great as is the finish. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Klaatu Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Oooh, that is cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 A truly remarkable model,great build! Â Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashlight Posted November 15, 2022 Author Share Posted November 15, 2022 @Maginot, @georgeusa, @Dave Klaatu, @Wulfman Thank you all so much for your kind words! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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