quark51 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 When is the Revell 1/144 An-225 going to be released in the USA? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted December 23, 2018 Share Posted December 23, 2018 (edited) Been waiting for this kit all year..... My pics from when it came to OKC back in 90 or 91, can’t remember exactly. I did get to go up in the cockpit, I remember it had shag carpet !!! Edited December 23, 2018 by habu2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kg4kpg Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Received mine Dec 31, from Aviation Mega Store figured I would show what’s in the box. The parts look great. 30 pages of instructions. Still setting up my model bench so it may be a month or so before I can get to it, can’t wait. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted January 2, 2019 Share Posted January 2, 2019 Could you post the sprue shots next to a baby hippo so we can appreciate its size? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kg4kpg Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Here’s a couple using a Minicraft 1/144 DC-3. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 That thing is massive! Is that the stabilizer in the 2nd shot? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kg4kpg Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 4 hours ago, dnl42 said: That thing is massive! Is that the stabilizer in the 2nd shot? Yep. I’m going to enjoy building this one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nate Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 I emailed Scalehobbyist and he said he doesn't even know if it will be imported to the US and that it wasn't currently listed with his importer. Does anybody have any other information on when/if it might be available from US distributors? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kg4kpg Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 7 hours ago, Nate said: I emailed Scalehobbyist and he said he doesn't even know if it will be imported to the US and that it wasn't currently listed with his importer. Does anybody have any other information on when/if it might be available from US distributors? Got mine from Aviation Megastore but now its available on Amazon from a UK vendor. I haven't seen it pop up online and any of the US stores. I'll have to ask at the local Hobbytown if they will get any. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltmert Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 I really had to have one of those beasts! Mine is coming to Houston from Amazon Germany. $135.00 two week delivery, plus taxes? I guess import tax? walter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 No custom duty; VAT should have been removed. Does TX have a sales tax? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltmert Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Yes we do. That must be it. Who operates the AN-225? Does Volga Dnepr operates it? They just open a huge cargo center in Houston IAH. I am hoping I get a chance to do a walk around of that monster like I did the AN-125 yes ago https://www.airlinercafe.com/page.php?id=135 Walter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltmert Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Well that was fast! My 225 arrived in 12 days from Germany. For sure I will get another one from Amazon. Is there a 1/144 Buran? I am considering building mine as a shuttle carrier! BTW, this thing is massive! walter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 Yes, Ark models has released one Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted February 4, 2019 Share Posted February 4, 2019 I so want one but I just can't justify the $200au price tag at the moment. I just hope Revell keep making it for a few years to come 😄 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Berkut Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 On 2/4/2019 at 6:45 AM, Trojan Thunder said: Yes, Ark models has released one Oh damn, i remember the announcement but didnt realize it was released! Need to hunt one down. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 On 1/2/2019 at 4:16 PM, kg4kpg said: Received mine Dec 31, from Aviation Mega Store ...... I’m not able to find this kit on their site. Do you have a link ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Madhatter Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 On 2/4/2019 at 4:45 PM, Trojan Thunder said: Yes, Ark models has released one As does Anigrand Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kg4kpg Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 7 hours ago, habu2 said: I’m not able to find this kit on their site. Do you have a link ? They may have sold all they had. I'm only seeing them from Wonderland and on Amazon now. https://www.wonderlandmodels.com/products/revell-1144-antonov-225-mrija/ https://www.amazon.com/Revell-04958-Antonov-Cameras-Colour/dp/B078YVM47L Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltmert Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 That’s the Amazon store I used. kit was shipped really fast! well, lately I been losing my sense of time!!! yesterday can be anywhere from one day to one year! 🙂 walter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 I ordered one off the amazon link on 3/23. Kit arrived today but looks like it was drop-kicked across the Atlantic. Sides crushed, two gashes clear thru the shipping box. Inside the kit box had similar crushing but no cuts or tears. I took a deep breath and opened the kit box, prepared for the worst. Not a single damaged part, and not a single loose part had detached from a tree. I was amazed. The decal sheet had a couple of dents and divots but somehow the stripes were all intact. Speaking of decals, I’d like to do mine with the original thin red cheat line. I wonder if anyone will release a sheet with those markings? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kg4kpg Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, habu2 said: ...... Speaking of decals, I’d like to do mine with the original thin red cheat line. I wonder if anyone will release a sheet with those markings? Someone does but I can’t remember who and which of my threads they spoke of it. As soon as I find it I’ll post up. Edited April 1, 2019 by kg4kpg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 (edited) Was it Ascensio Decals? I found a facepuke page but can't view all of it since I won't play their games... 😞 edit: found his ebay store but no -225 decals there. https://www.ebay.com/sch/ascensio-moscow/m.html Edited April 2, 2019 by habu2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waltmert Posted April 2, 2019 Share Posted April 2, 2019 Pas-decals.com Great service, good prices. Shipping is expensive from Russia to the US, but that is post office issue, not PAS. When I was in Russia I got my PAS models hand delivered to my hotel. We had a great conversation about future PAS model releases even though I don’t speak a word of Russian! 🙂 Great guy!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
le_boz Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 I just got my decals shipment from PAS, and I have to say that everything went flawless. Those decals are amazing. Very thing, but strong enough not to break and very accurate. I would recommend to anyone, and order directly from them instead of EvilBay... The price are also quite cheap compare to the other provider. Cheers, Boz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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