Desk Flyer Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Hello everyone, with the build now eventually completed I present you with the final product. I used about 95% of the kit (the three seats were the only things I replaced). I added a cabin interior (made of leftover PE and resin parts augmented with lead wire and styrene strips), PE windshield wipers, PE door knobs and handles, etc. Painted using acrylics and weathered using oils and enamel wash. It has many issues of course but I learned many things in the process and I really enjoyed this build. I hope you like it. 51 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Very nicely done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crobinsonh Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Wow, stunning result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 I like it, despite being neither a Soviet or much of a helicopter fan. But I did build that particular kit many years ago and was pleased with the result. I've always felt it looks more a science fiction craft than a real helicopter. You've done a great job on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike c Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Super job, on an old kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 Excellent job! Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhutchi Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 Great job. Not the prettiest of helicopters is it?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desk Flyer Posted April 9, 2023 Author Share Posted April 9, 2023 16 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: Very nicely done. Thank you! 😊 - It's artificial? 16 hours ago, crobinsonh said: Wow, stunning result You are very kind, thank you. 16 hours ago, noelh said: I like it, despite being neither a Soviet or much of a helicopter fan. But I did build that particular kit many years ago and was pleased with the result. I've always felt it looks more a science fiction craft than a real helicopter. You've done a great job on it. Thank you, I'm glad you like it. I have some more Soviet hardware in my stash and I have more Soviet hardware on my to-buy list 😉 14 hours ago, mike c said: Super job, on an old kit. Thank you Mike. Ancient kits need love too 😉 3 hours ago, Vultures1 said: Excellent job! Well done Thank you! 😊 3 hours ago, jhutchi said: Great job. Not the prettiest of helicopters is it?! Thank you! No, it isn't and that's what it made so appealing to me 😇 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 I have this kit. I made the white and red version from the first issue with the limited skills I had back in the 1990s. So, knowing how this kit is I find yours to be absolutely OUTSTANDING. That finish is really fantastic. And although it is one of the better Airfix kits, your finished result barely looks like its from an Airfix kit. Bravo! This once again shows that beautiful results can be achieved with older kits and they can be fun! Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragan_mig31 Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 Aesome build bravo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopesdaddy Posted April 9, 2023 Share Posted April 9, 2023 Excellent looking Ka-25, I always found the Soviet navy approach to shipboard helicopters to be intriguing with the coaxial rotors and compact dimensions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pantherhawk27263 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Wow!!! I have one of these in my stash and i know when I build it it will not look this good. Amazing job on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Hothersall Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Nice build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin38 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Great work, brilliant finish looks well used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Norman Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Nice effort, This makes a lovely model too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Really nice build of an Airfix classic, good job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Very impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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