Litaki Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Hello , Dear Modelers! We are pleased to present a new project for 2024! Tupolev Tu-22M2 "Backfire" scale 1/144 plastic model kits The model will include photo-etched parts, masks and 3D parts. https://litaki.com.ua/ https://www.facebook.com/Litakimodel/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 Interesting and interested. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Litaki Posted February 7 Author Share Posted February 7 Hello! We publish more detailed photos of the 3D model of the Tupolev Tu-22M2 "Backfire" scale 1/144 The model will be released in the Tu-22M2 modification" series 51-58 https://litaki.com.ua/ https://www.facebook.com/Litakimodel/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Looks very promising. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Litaki Posted June 27 Author Share Posted June 27 Hello , Dear Modelers! First test frame of glazing parts for our new model Tu-22M2 "Backfire" scale 1/144 https://litaki.com.ua/ https://www.facebook.com/Litakimodel/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MarcB Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 I know we are not allowed to go politics here, but I just can't understand why Ukrainian manufacturers would continue to develop/produce items (full kits, aftermarket) of Russian/Soviet subjects....That Backfire sure look nice, but that thing is used to launch missiles that are destroying their country, and wounding and killing their citizens !! Sure it's their money and time, so they do whatever they want...are there Ukrainian modelers that have no problem buying/building that kind of stuff ? Or is it only seen as an interesting subject for selling to the rest of the world and to hell if it is an "aggressor" aircraft ? Sorry for these personal thoughts but this have been raising questions to me for a long time now... MB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Teeradej Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 Three, Two, One... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Litaki Posted June 28 Author Share Posted June 28 29 minutes ago, MarcB said: I know we are not allowed to go politics here, but I just can't understand why Ukrainian manufacturers would continue to develop/produce items (full kits, aftermarket) of Russian/Soviet subjects....That Backfire sure look nice, but that thing is used to launch missiles that are destroying their country, and wounding and killing their citizens !! Sure it's their money and time, so they do whatever they want...are there Ukrainian modelers that have no problem buying/building that kind of stuff ? Or is it only seen as an interesting subject for selling to the rest of the world and to hell if it is an "aggressor" aircraft ? Sorry for these personal thoughts but this have been raising questions to me for a long time now... MB Photo as an answer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hammerhead Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 Looks good; hopefully this kit will be easily available in Europe and M3 will follow soon... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Silver Seraph Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 19 hours ago, MarcB said: I know we are not allowed to go politics here, but I just can't understand why Ukrainian manufacturers would continue to develop/produce items (full kits, aftermarket) of Russian/Soviet subjects....That Backfire sure look nice, but that thing is used to launch missiles that are destroying their country, and wounding and killing their citizens !! Sure it's their money and time, so they do whatever they want...are there Ukrainian modelers that have no problem buying/building that kind of stuff ? Or is it only seen as an interesting subject for selling to the rest of the world and to hell if it is an "aggressor" aircraft ? Sorry for these personal thoughts but this have been raising questions to me for a long time now... MB So I understand you also have an issue with Airfix or Heller releasing Messerschmitt or Focke-Wulf fighters? Or Tamiya releasing P-51s (some of which escorted B-29s on their way to Japan)? Just asking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ijozic Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Silver Seraph said: So I understand you also have an issue with Airfix or Heller releasing Messerschmitt or Focke-Wulf fighters? Or Tamiya releasing P-51s (some of which escorted B-29s on their way to Japan)? Just asking. A pointless discussion for sure, but couldn't help notice there might be a slight difference in contexts, given one was 80 years ago and the other is still ongoing as we type? Back to the kit, what are those missiles hung under it? I would prefer if it came with AS-6 Kingfisher missiles as I don't do post-USSR Russian stuff, but I guess a Ukrainian one might do. Edited June 29 by ijozic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MoFo Posted June 29 Share Posted June 29 AS-16/KH-15 Kickback a standoff nuke (similar to the SRAM flown by US bombers). Which aren't applicable to the Tu-22M2, AFAIK - it was only flown by the M3. Dumb bombs or the AS-4/Kh-22 Kitchen (the AS-6 looking missile you're thinking of) would be more appropriate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ijozic Posted June 30 Share Posted June 30 (edited) I have the AS-4 on my 1/72 Tu-22M3 and they're huge, so was hoping for something else if I do an M2 (1/144). But, I see that they never added support for the AS-6 to Tu-22M variants, unfortunately (as it was a scaled down AS-4 so it could be carried by Tu-16 and Tu-95, I guess they didn't need to). The AS-16 would have been interesting, but as you said, it was supported by the M3 variant only and they didn't bother with the M2 with it since it was problematic anyway. Edited June 30 by ijozic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Litaki Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 Hello, Friends! Today we are publishing another test injection molding frame for model 144-001 Tu-22M2 Backfire -B scale 1/144 ! We wish you success in modeling! https://litaki.com.ua/ https://www.facebook.com/Litakimodel/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Litaki Posted July 4 Author Share Posted July 4 Hello! We continue to work on the Tu-22M2 Backfire-B model in 1/144 scale For greater authenticity with the original, we decided to make the engine nozzles using 3D printing. We recently received test parts We managed to realize the Relief of the internal surfaces of the nozzles on a scale of 1/144! https://litaki.com.ua/ https://www.facebook.com/Litakimodel/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CRAZY IVAN5 Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 That is lookin' good so far, I'm digging the exhaust detailing especially in this scale! For those of us that aren't quite "up to speed" on Backfires . What is "modification series 51-58" and how many different "modification series" are there? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CRAZY IVAN5 Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 A couple of questions. First , will it be able to be built with the wings swept? Is there ANY plans to do this in 48th scale? I'll still going to get the 144th as it will fit nicely with my Bear ,Bison ,and Badger [Lions ,Tigers, and Bears ,oh my!] shelf area. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Litaki Posted July 4 Author Share Posted July 4 Helo! Many Thanks! The aircraft of the 51-58 series differed in the shape of the keel and rudder. They also dismantled the refueling rods under the agreement on the reduction of strategic arms between the USSR and the USA . Aircraft of these series could not be used as strategic bombers. Only as a medium- and long-range bomber. The set will be designed like this. that you can change the wing sweep as needed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CRAZY IVAN5 Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 2 hours ago, Litaki said: Helo! Many Thanks! The aircraft of the 51-58 series differed in the shape of the keel and rudder. They also dismantled the refueling rods under the agreement on the reduction of strategic arms between the USSR and the USA . Aircraft of these series could not be used as strategic bombers. Only as a medium- and long-range bomber. The set will be designed like this. that you can change the wing sweep as needed Thank you kind sir for the clarification and the info on the wing sweep options! Your sprues are looking real good. I'd still be happy as a clam if you did this in 48th scale too[ I know I'm not wrapped too tight] Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Litaki Posted July 5 Author Share Posted July 5 Dear, Friends! Today we did a fitting we tried on the nozzles printed on the printer to the tail section of the future Tu-22M2 Bakfire-B model in 1/144 scale Please note that on our model the nozzles are located at an angle, like on a real Tu-22M2 bomber. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted July 7 Share Posted July 7 This is very encouraging! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattP Posted July 22 Share Posted July 22 (edited) Even though I would rather hold off for your Tu-22m3 (you HAVE to do it), I'm waiting in the looong line to purchase your Tu-22m2!!! If it's as good as it looks, those of us in the 1/144 scale world will be ecstatic!!! Edited July 22 by MattP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Litaki Posted July 25 Author Share Posted July 25 Dear Modelers! We continue to work on the Tu-22M2 Backfire-B model in 1/144 Today we received photo-etched test boards Follow our news! https://litaki.com.ua/ https://www.facebook.com/Litakimodel/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Litaki Posted July 28 Author Share Posted July 28 Hello, Friends! Sketch boxart for the assembled model Tu-22M2 Backfire-B ( drawing CARLOS ALONSO) https://litaki.com.ua/ https://www.facebook.com/Litakimodel/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Litaki Posted August 2 Author Share Posted August 2 Dear Modelers! We answer numerous questions from modellers - we publish more detailed photos of engine parts and injectors of the Tu-22 M 2 model in 1/144 scale https://litaki.com.ua/ https://www.facebook.com/Litakimodel/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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