chrish Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 A great kit I've been wanting to try since 2019 when I first saw it in the hobby shop window. (during lock-down so I couldn't actually go inside and fondle the kit.) Fast forward to a month ago when the real one was destroyed I hit the "buy it now" button on my interac card and grabbed it...shortly before (I'm told) it turned out 4-5 other people came in to the hobby shop to purchase the kit. Such is the way of modellers I guess. I had a great time with the kit, very good fit, harder plastic than I'm used to seeing in a Revell kit, good clear instructions (other than the exclusive Revell paint codes) and for me, a really good experience with the decals which, I almost always ruin. Revell includes spares for the engines and nose marked "spare" which is also a thoughtful touch. In any case, here's what I ended up with; Thanks for looking Hartmann352, jeroen_R90S, Fanes and 18 others 20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 That’s one of those kits I always wanted but never jumped on. You did it justice! Looks outstanding. I’d like to see Revell re-release it again for obvious reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ron Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Very well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Really cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 That looks awesome, Chris! I did the same as you, and purchased one after the news of the destruction of the real one. Unlike you, however, I'm yet to start mine. I hope it turns out as nicely as yours, though! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Beautiful work! That’s a chunky model even in 1:144. It’s a damn shame about the real one. Unlikely that Antonov will ever get the funding to repair or replace it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Madhatter Posted April 16, 2022 Share Posted April 16, 2022 Nice build of an iconic aircraft! I always thought about buying this kit but like a lot of others, just didn't. I see Revell re-released this in a wheels up in-flight, no internal details version for a little bit cheaper. Its only available in the original markings version, not the one you've depicted (the far better option IMO) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrish Posted April 17, 2022 Author Share Posted April 17, 2022 Thanks for the encouragement! The model is...big! I sat it down beside a 747 in the same scale, it's bigger. The paint scheme is one of the reasons to build the kit I think. It's an eye catcher. At least for me it was. Revell offer an early and late paint scheme for this livery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle Driver Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Great looking bird! chrish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockie Yarwood Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Really nice build and finish. What a monster! Cheers, Rockie chrish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael931080 Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Beautiful finish! chrish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyGhost Posted April 17, 2022 Share Posted April 17, 2022 Beautiful build ... -Gregg chrish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroen_R90S Posted April 20, 2022 Share Posted April 20, 2022 Beautiful -white being white you made that look really good! chrish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrish Posted April 21, 2022 Author Share Posted April 21, 2022 On 4/20/2022 at 1:48 AM, jeroen_R90S said: Beautiful -white being white you made that look really good! I can't take all the credit...I'll happily take it but, Revell did a very smart thing and molded the kit in white. That and Tamiya white putty and there was very little to do but try to make sure I didn't bugger up the gloss white finish, Tamiya and Mr Color gloss white lacquers doing the heavy lifting there. jeroen_R90S 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVTB Posted April 21, 2022 Share Posted April 21, 2022 Nice as can be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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