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Danumurthi Mahendra
added a new photoalbum.
added a new photoalbum.
99 5 October 2022, 09:38
Alec K
Very impressive build! Sad to hear about the kit quality. The riveting alone must have taken you weeks!
Very impressive build! Sad to hear about the kit quality. The riveting alone must have taken you weeks!
5 October 2022, 12:26
Danumurthi Mahendra
Thanks, Alec! Thats pretty accurate on the riviting. Hardest is getting the mojo to do it. More often than not, motivation was elusive and far in between.
Thanks, Alec! Thats pretty accurate on the riviting. Hardest is getting the mojo to do it. More often than not, motivation was elusive and far in between.
5 October 2022, 12:42
Danumurthi Mahendra
Thanks, Ben. It was a PITA, but seeing the result, it was worth it.
Thanks, Ben. It was a PITA, but seeing the result, it was worth it.
5 October 2022, 13:23
Michael Kohl
You massive effort shows. You turned this plastic junk into a show stopper. Absolutely impressive.
You massive effort shows. You turned this plastic junk into a show stopper. Absolutely impressive.
5 October 2022, 17:12
Danumurthi Mahendra
Thanks, Villiers de Vos, and Michael.. you said it right on the "plastic junk" thing LOL
Thanks, Villiers de Vos, and Michael.. you said it right on the "plastic junk" thing LOL
6 October 2022, 01:27
Thomas Mayer
Dani, your build will be the bench mark for the next decades! I love it! One question though: where to put the finished build?
Dani, your build will be the bench mark for the next decades! I love it! One question though: where to put the finished build?
6 October 2022, 05:41
Łukasz Gliński
Beautiful build, looks like 72nd scale 👍
...ekhm 1/32 I meant of course 😄
Beautiful build, looks like 72nd scale 👍
...ekhm 1/32 I meant of course 😄
6 October 2022, 07:55
Neuling
It is 1/72 scale. Wonderful finish, flawless result in spite of the poor kit!
It is 1/72 scale. Wonderful finish, flawless result in spite of the poor kit!
6 October 2022, 08:49
Łukasz Gliński
Looks like I overllooked that part 😄 Where do you store such builds mates? 😮
Looks like I overllooked that part 😄 Where do you store such builds mates? 😮
6 October 2022, 09:47
Danumurthi Mahendra
Thanks, Bernhard and all. Lukasz nd Thomas, a local model collector saw it on my socmed page and took it away. Its in a large glass cabinet now.
Thanks, Bernhard and all. Lukasz nd Thomas, a local model collector saw it on my socmed page and took it away. Its in a large glass cabinet now.
6 October 2022, 23:02
Danumurthi Mahendra
Much thanks Neil, Neuling, and Carlo. In total, the wing measures 65cm, the fuselage 67cm, and height is 27cm
Much thanks Neil, Neuling, and Carlo. In total, the wing measures 65cm, the fuselage 67cm, and height is 27cm
6 October 2022, 23:05
Carlo
No worries Danumurthi. I thought my 1/144 Trumpeter 'Bear' was going to be big! Lovely job on your Tu-95
No worries Danumurthi. I thought my 1/144 Trumpeter 'Bear' was going to be big! Lovely job on your Tu-95
7 October 2022, 05:47
Gary Victory
Really impressive build Danumurthi...👍. Love the work and dedication on the riveting detail.
I have watched Phil Flory build this thing and he said fit issues with the engines especially bad.
Fantastic work on a monster build Sir.
Really impressive build Danumurthi...👍. Love the work and dedication on the riveting detail.
I have watched Phil Flory build this thing and he said fit issues with the engines especially bad.
Fantastic work on a monster build Sir.
7 October 2022, 10:41
Danumurthi Mahendra
Thank you, Gordon and Finn. Yes, Gary - I saw Phil's video too. it was invaluable as it gave me some ideas of what to look out for!
Thank you, Gordon and Finn. Yes, Gary - I saw Phil's video too. it was invaluable as it gave me some ideas of what to look out for!
7 October 2022, 16:29
Danumurthi Mahendra
I added a few more images showing the highlights during the WIP
I added a few more images showing the highlights during the WIP
8 October 2022, 13:16
Danumurthi Mahendra
Yes, Alec. it was necessary. I started with 100 grams, then 200 grams gradually. Every now and then testing the balance. The landing gear was too forward so it was still tilting towards the tail until I gave it 400 grams
Yes, Alec. it was necessary. I started with 100 grams, then 200 grams gradually. Every now and then testing the balance. The landing gear was too forward so it was still tilting towards the tail until I gave it 400 grams
8 October 2022, 14:31
Ivan Bct
Awesome model ! Congratulation for your fantastic job ! you make me dream !
Awesome model ! Congratulation for your fantastic job ! you make me dream !
2 April 2023, 13:34
Alexander Grivonev
Fantastic Big Bad Bear👍 Looks amazing with the black background. 400 grams nose weight, really? wow 😄
Fantastic Big Bad Bear👍 Looks amazing with the black background. 400 grams nose weight, really? wow 😄
18 September 2023, 20:50
Danumurthi Mahendra
Hi Alexander, thx. The black sheet helped bring the details better. I think approx 400 grams is about right. I used 48 grams and smaller 33 grams conical weights. I glued five large and five smaller ones.
Hi Alexander, thx. The black sheet helped bring the details better. I think approx 400 grams is about right. I used 48 grams and smaller 33 grams conical weights. I glued five large and five smaller ones.
19 September 2023, 00:50