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Just finished - the excellent 1/72nd injection moulded kit of the Russian Myasischev M-55 'Geophysica' from the Ukrainian firm of Modelsvit.....

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myasishchev_M-55

 

http://www.geophysica-eeig.eu/10ym55/khattatov.pdf

 

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It isn't the best model I've ever done - due to my clumsy errors - no blame on Modelsvit....

 

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Modelsvit is to be applauded for producing such an unusual subject ... may they long continue.

 

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The kit is superb - I just wish I could have done it better (don't look too closely!)

 

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Here it is on the carpet - next to its predecessor - the single engined M-17 'Stratosphera' also by Modelsvit......

 

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My thanks to Modelsvit for providing the kit :worthy:

 

The WIP discussion is here:-  http://www.arcforums.com/forums/air/index.php?/topic/310367-m-55-geophysica-from-modelsvit/&tab=comments#comment-2978629

 

Ken

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15 hours ago, skyhawk174 said:

How were the decals?

 

They are excellent - well printed with sharp detail. They went on without any fuss and not a hint of silvering.

 

I used Microsol - but they didn't really need it.

 

One thing to watch out for though is the orientation of the many sponsors logos along the fuselage.

 

They are clearly printed - and readable - but they aren't all printed upright on the sheet - so take care when applying them and double check with the placement guide......

 

I chickened out when it came to applying the dozens of tiny stencil data all over the airframe....

 

Ken

 

 

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