Yuri Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 I was taking a look at Hobbyterra when I noticed this kit in the future releases http://hobbyterra.com/product_info.php?products_id=334 What??? A Ruslan in 1/72 (even if it's listed as An-125) Can't wait to see it.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Big Kev Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 That's incredible. Never heard of the manufacturer, and there doesn't seem to be any information about what kind of kit it is (IM, vac, etc). Didn't someone announce an An-225 in 1/144 in the last couple of years? Amodel? Whatever became of that? Kev Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantomdriver Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Revell's An-124 in 1/144 is big enough Quote Link to post Share on other sites
famvburg Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 (edited) I can't get to the site right now, it isn't loading so it says. Anyway, is it vac or what? An outfit called HeavyKits, IIRC, announced a 1/72 An-124 & An-225 back 6 or 7 or 8 years ago. I think they announced a C-5 as well. They actually produced a 1/72 Hughes HK-1 Hercules (aka Spruce Goose). I was taking a look at Hobbyterra when I noticed this kit in the future releases http://hobbyterra.com/product_info.php?products_id=334 What??? A Ruslan in 1/72 (even if it's listed as An-125) Can't wait to see it.... Edited March 28, 2012 by famvburg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flankerman Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 According to my man in Russia who knows about these things, 'Modelsvit' is a subsidiary of Amodel. I do know that when I met 'Mr Amodel' in Kiev in 2010, there was talk of an 'Amonster' An-124 & An-225. So it looks like a new company to market them..... I've already got my 5 X 1/72 scale T-80 tank kits ready for when the An-225 appears..... In the meantime, here's a couple of photos taken in Kiev of the An-124 front loading ramp - in case you want to scratch-build one in anticipation....... Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantomdriver Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 (edited) stone me, where the hell will we be able to store 'em? Edited March 28, 2012 by phantomdriver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flyboyf18 Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Ruslan, Smushlan, pah! I'm holding out for that 6 engined beast!?!?!????? Sorry would talk more but the man in the white suit said he has something for me!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kotey Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Holly cow.... I still resist to own attempts to buy An-22, but if i'll buy An-22 and An-124 - i'll need at least additional room at my apartment to show its even in unassembled condition. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flankerman Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Ruslan, Smushlan, pah! I'm holding out for that 6 engined beast!?!?!????? It's nice to DREAM.... Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Berkut Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Yes, Amodel and Modelsvit is closely tied. Modelsvit's first model was Yak-1B in 1/48 (which is pretty nice), was made by same pattern maker that makes/made for Amodel. And yes, Amodel did announce 1/144 An-225 long time ago, and some years ago picture was posted of one of the wings. No info since then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jennings Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 stone me, where the hell will we be able to store 'em? Right beside your 1/32 Lancaster and B-17 models, sandwiched between all the 1/32 Ju88s and He111s. I don't get this current fixation with gigantoid models. My house is 900 sq. ft. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RotorheadTX Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 stone me, where the hell will we be able to store 'em? Ahh, you've got it backwards.... Build the model, then move your stuff into it!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iaf-man Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 And there's a TU-144 from the same company http://hobbyterra.com/product_info.php?products_id=339 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Laurent Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Good news for the people who have enough room (I'm not one of them). I'll definitely look into the new 1/72 Su-7 however. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
famvburg Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 That figures, just when I was rounding up model rocket tubes & nose cones to scratchbuild a 1/72 one! I may have to get 2 or 3 at least! I wonder when it & the An-124(125) will be released. And there's a TU-144 from the same company http://hobbyterra.com/product_info.php?products_id=339 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yuri Posted March 31, 2012 Author Share Posted March 31, 2012 Who knows if it will be injection moulded or fibreglass like Amonsters.... don't like fibreglass that much.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flankerman Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Who knows if it will be injection moulded or fibreglass like Amonsters.... don't like fibreglass that much.... I would take bets on fibreglass..... the investment in an injection-mould for something that big would be astronomical and way beyond the likes of Amodel/Modelsvit. What's wrong with fibreglass??? - much better than a vacform at that size - and workable with appropriate precautions. The outer surface is almost resin-like in smoothness and detail - only the 'insides' are rough....... On the Il-76 and An-22, Amodel supply a vacform interior that slides inside and hides the rough bits anyway... An-22... Il-76.... I don't care if they make it out of carboard - as long as it is accurate and do-able, I'm up for one of each..... Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yuri Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share Posted April 1, 2012 (edited) I would take bets on fibreglass..... the investment in an injection-mould for something that big would be astronomical and way beyond the likes of Amodel/Modelsvit. What's wrong with fibreglass??? - much better than a vacform at that size - and workable with appropriate precautions. Well, nothing, apart from the fact it's hard and brittle and you have to wear a pressure suit to work with it :) Seriously.... I don't like the fact that to cut every fine little bit you need a power tool instead of the usual cutter and sandpaper... (and at least a dust mask because you don't want to breath that stuff.... Took me ages with the Tu-160 just to cut and smooth the cutouts for the intakes and wheel wells... and doing it under tap water to avoid having fine fibres flying all over the house. And I have their Il-76 too... still in the box however.... On the other hand I love vacs :P Edited April 1, 2012 by Yuri Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ross blackford Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 :D, I'd be up for one of each of these when they're released, even if have major components that are made of fibreglass. Masks don't worry me and there is plenty of water around here especially after all the rain we've had recently, our storages are all pretty well full. When I have the money together I'll buy the Amodel An-22 from Hannants if they have any left by then. , Ross. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flankerman Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 (edited) Photos of (I think) a made-up one here chaps...... Looks to be simplified - with no cargo interior - but I'm excited !!!! I used Google to tranlate the accompanying text...... Briefly about the set: the fuselage, wings, stabilizers are made of white polyester resin, the rest is plastic LND + unreal decal area by 6 color options. It will be an overview of the whale. specific comments on the assembly does not have, as a filler - use glue (superglue) in small amounts, believe that is enough. Paint, enamels. A special "fun" received unrealistically large number of technicals, the whole decal I really liked the quality So, if the tranlator is correct, the main parts are 'polyester resin' - not fibreglass resin! Ken Edited April 20, 2012 by Flankerman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ross blackford Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 :D, Thank you for finding that and sharing with us Ken. It looks to be very accurate and the decal options are impressive to say the least. The whole thing in resin will make it pretty heavy but will it be any heavier than if it were made from fibreglass with a vacform plastic interior. Does anyone know if it will include any internal detail? It would be great to be able to display it with both nose and tail doors open to reveal the internal detail (if there is any). That little Pitts looks like it would fit in the cargo compartment witout any disassembly, just roll it and another four or five of them in and tie them down and Bob's your uncle. Easy load and easy unload. :lol: , Ross. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flankerman Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 :D, Thank you for finding that and sharing with us Ken. It looks to be very accurate and the decal options are impressive to say the least. The whole thing in resin will make it pretty heavy but will it be any heavier than if it were made from fibreglass with a vacform plastic interior. Does anyone know if it will include any internal detail? It would be great to be able to display it with both nose and tail doors open to reveal the internal detail (if there is any). That little Pitts looks like it would fit in the cargo compartment witout any disassembly, just roll it and another four or five of them in and tie them down and Bob's your uncle. Easy load and easy unload. :lol: , Ross. Ross, Someone asked the same question in the forum underneath the photos - it's on page 3..... Re: And another question for the author: Is it possible to make a version with hatches open the cargo hold? In my opinion, he should open his nose. Then it can be placed w / e engine 1/72, are released. good question, vnutryanka cargo hold is not provided, as is "and" version of the whale (initial), in the future will be "b" - the version with the stuffing. This is already incorporated in the set of the muzzle and the main part of the fuselage are made separately, so that the craftsmen until you can stuff the airplane So it looks lile the first release will be all closed up - the second release may have 'the stuffing'. I don't know if I can wait......... Ken Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ross blackford Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 :D, G'day Ken, With all this "muzzling" and "stuffing" going on around the second version it should be an interesting build. I might just have to wait for the second version so I can "muzzle" and "stuff" it. , Ross. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Youngtiger1 Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Now, that will be a cool kit, big but heck a cool kit. However, I've never seen any of their kits, so I will wait to read a review before I will consider getting one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yuri Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 Photos of (I think) a made-up one here chaps...... Looks to be simplified - with no cargo interior - but I'm excited !!!! I used Google to tranlate the accompanying text...... Briefly about the set: the fuselage, wings, stabilizers are made of white polyester resin, the rest is plastic LND + unreal decal area by 6 color options. It will be an overview of the whale. specific comments on the assembly does not have, as a filler - use glue (superglue) in small amounts, believe that is enough. Paint, enamels. A special "fun" received unrealistically large number of technicals, the whole decal I really liked the quality So, if the tranlator is correct, the main parts are 'polyester resin' - not fibreglass resin! Ken Great! Thanks Ken Uh... don't really know the difference, but I assume polyester resin is the "normal" resin... Anyway, we'll have to see the sprues (well... the parts in fact) to see if it's really that good or if the modeller was THAT good, but the model seems very nice, with good detail and shape... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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