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Dick
@bughunter: Wow... the only next step is the real one!! This is scale modelling 3.0!
@bughunter: Wow... the only next step is the real one!! This is scale modelling 3.0!
21. November 2020, 16:21

Dick
@bughunter: ???? Lol! But imagine flying this expensive unit with a remote control in your hands.. and landing it safely.. I would faint.
@bughunter: ???? Lol! But imagine flying this expensive unit with a remote control in your hands.. and landing it safely.. I would faint.
21. November 2020, 16:46

Florian H.
Nice results so far, but you pay a lot of money for a Monster like this and what do you get in quality? I don't know.... for me the fitting looks bad, but i am sure you will get it in the right way
Nice results so far, but you pay a lot of money for a Monster like this and what do you get in quality? I don't know.... for me the fitting looks bad, but i am sure you will get it in the right way
21. November 2020, 17:18

Dick
@Florian: True... but I always wanted this model in 1:72, and as it's the only one available I bought it immediately. I knew it would be a challenge to build it, but I agree with you Modelsvit could have done a bit more research to the final quality and fitting of this expensive kit.
Also, I don't see any other builds yet of this kit on the Internet.. looks like it will be a unique (collectors)item soon! I'm curious how many kits Modelsvit will produce. The limited Buran-version is still not available.
@Florian: True... but I always wanted this model in 1:72, and as it's the only one available I bought it immediately. I knew it would be a challenge to build it, but I agree with you Modelsvit could have done a bit more research to the final quality and fitting of this expensive kit.
Also, I don't see any other builds yet of this kit on the Internet.. looks like it will be a unique (collectors)item soon! I'm curious how many kits Modelsvit will produce. The limited Buran-version is still not available.
21. November 2020, 18:06

Florian H.
Yes, you are right, i also did not see any models of that big giant yet. I will follow your build anyway, great Job so far. Keep on going
Yes, you are right, i also did not see any models of that big giant yet. I will follow your build anyway, great Job so far. Keep on going
21. November 2020, 21:25
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Slavo Hazucha
The size is one thing, but look at the gaps & Yamato-armor-spec wall thickness. This is a model for an action hero from the 80´s!
The size is one thing, but look at the gaps & Yamato-armor-spec wall thickness. This is a model for an action hero from the 80´s!
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Dick
@Zbynek: Thanks
!
I have a modeling room in my house, with only airplane stuff in it, like these big models and a big functional B737-800 Flight Simulator
@Zbynek: Thanks
I have a modeling room in my house, with only airplane stuff in it, like these big models and a big functional B737-800 Flight Simulator
20. June 2020, 14:07

Donald Dickson II
I was a Loadmaster on C-141s. We called the 5s FRED: F%^&ing Ridiculous Economic Disaster. LOL
You did a fantastic job with this! I need to get one of the 1/144 kits for my cargo plane collection.
I was a Loadmaster on C-141s. We called the 5s FRED: F%^&ing Ridiculous Economic Disaster. LOL
You did a fantastic job with this! I need to get one of the 1/144 kits for my cargo plane collection.
20. June 2020, 20:38

Dick
@Donald: Wow, I envy you
Lol
!!
They call the C-5 'the box the C-141 came in
..
I still have a 1:72 Anigrand C-141 to build. Any info or details is always welcome
...
@Donald: Wow, I envy you
Lol
They call the C-5 'the box the C-141 came in
I still have a 1:72 Anigrand C-141 to build. Any info or details is always welcome
20. June 2020, 22:24

Donald Dickson II
What scheme do you plan on doing it in? When I was on them they didnt have the gray scheme. Just the old gray/white and the euro camo. And as you mentioned, to do the interior justice you would have to do a crap ton of scratching.
As for the general shape on it, from what I understand, its pretty good. I have not seen one of the kits in person, so cant say. It certainly is not as screwed up as the 17 is.
What scheme do you plan on doing it in? When I was on them they didnt have the gray scheme. Just the old gray/white and the euro camo. And as you mentioned, to do the interior justice you would have to do a crap ton of scratching.
As for the general shape on it, from what I understand, its pretty good. I have not seen one of the kits in person, so cant say. It certainly is not as screwed up as the 17 is.
20. June 2020, 23:28

Dick
@Donald: I always saw the European One / Lizard scheme versions. I will make that version as my C-5 is also that scheme.
The Anigrand C-17 is really the worst kit I've ever had. I will never buy it again, hopefully there will be a decent 1:72 C-17 kit available in the future.
Here are some pics of my Anigrand C-141B kit, I just made a new album for it on Scalemates:
1:72 Anigrand Lockheed C-141B Starlifter | Album by Wolfhound32
It's not that worse, but just as my C-5 kit there will be no interior detailing!
The big manual/drawing is from an old Combat Models 1:72 C-141 vacform kit I once had.. that was so bad quality that I literally threw it away. I think the fuselage was only 1mm thick plastic, there were holes in it and missing parts etc. So I only kept the drawing and the white metal landing gear parts, maybe I can use them for my Anigrand kit..
@Donald: I always saw the European One / Lizard scheme versions. I will make that version as my C-5 is also that scheme.
The Anigrand C-17 is really the worst kit I've ever had. I will never buy it again, hopefully there will be a decent 1:72 C-17 kit available in the future.
Here are some pics of my Anigrand C-141B kit, I just made a new album for it on Scalemates:
1:72 Anigrand Lockheed C-141B Starlifter | Album by Wolfhound32
It's not that worse, but just as my C-5 kit there will be no interior detailing!
The big manual/drawing is from an old Combat Models 1:72 C-141 vacform kit I once had.. that was so bad quality that I literally threw it away. I think the fuselage was only 1mm thick plastic, there were holes in it and missing parts etc. So I only kept the drawing and the white metal landing gear parts, maybe I can use them for my Anigrand kit..
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Dick
Thank you all
! I will finish it.. there are some setbacks during the build at the moment so this project is on hold for a while.
Thank you all
19. June 2020, 16:53

Nathan Dempsey
Thats big, but an even bigger decal challenge! It will be a great display when completed.
Thats big, but an even bigger decal challenge! It will be a great display when completed.
19. June 2020, 18:01

Dick
@Alec: Thanks
!
@Nathan: Yes that's true.. I've never applied so many decals on 1 model. And to think that I've removed them all again 3 months ago...
I bought better and more realistic decals for the Shuttle. It will look much better after that
But this project is on hold at the moment, I want to build the Antonov first.
@Alec: Thanks
@Nathan: Yes that's true.. I've never applied so many decals on 1 model. And to think that I've removed them all again 3 months ago...
I bought better and more realistic decals for the Shuttle. It will look much better after that
But this project is on hold at the moment, I want to build the Antonov first.
19. June 2020, 21:42

Dick
@Skywalker:
It is an old Skyland desktop model. I'm always on the hunt for old damaged Skyland models, because I like to give them an 'overhaul'. Just as my 1:72 Skyland Qantas Boeing 747-100..
I still have 2 747's, 2 DC-10's and 2 A-310's to repair.. But I think I don't have enough time (and space
) for that I think...
@Skywalker:
It is an old Skyland desktop model. I'm always on the hunt for old damaged Skyland models, because I like to give them an 'overhaul'. Just as my 1:72 Skyland Qantas Boeing 747-100..
I still have 2 747's, 2 DC-10's and 2 A-310's to repair.. But I think I don't have enough time (and space
19. June 2020, 22:00

Spanjaard
amazing project. great to give a second chance (and what a chance!!!) to that 747
amazing project. great to give a second chance (and what a chance!!!) to that 747
19. June 2020, 22:41
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4. May 2020, 11:01

Dick
Thanks Andy
!
If it would be possible I'd give him this model for his office, but I think he's allready got a nice model of this temporarily Ed Force One..
Thanks Andy
If it would be possible I'd give him this model for his office, but I think he's allready got a nice model of this temporarily Ed Force One..
4. May 2020, 13:40

Ray Seppala
Wow, a great transformation on the old KLM Bird! Did you happen to use an orbital sander to get the old paint off?
Wow, a great transformation on the old KLM Bird! Did you happen to use an orbital sander to get the old paint off?
16. June 2020, 01:07

Dick
@Frank: Thanks!
@Andy: lol
!!
@Erik: Thanks
!
@Ray: lol!! No, just sanding. And sanding. And sanding...
It's a dull job but someone's got to do it
...
@Frank: Thanks!
@Andy: lol
@Erik: Thanks
@Ray: lol!! No, just sanding. And sanding. And sanding...
It's a dull job but someone's got to do it
19. June 2020, 21:38

Dick
@Ben: True! I was really surprised how real chrome the result was.. Amazing indeed!
@Ben: True! I was really surprised how real chrome the result was.. Amazing indeed!
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2. May 2020, 21:09

Dick
Lol!!
For the C-5 I used 2 bottles of superglue..
Until now I've used 1 bottle for both Antonov projects, but that I will need to stock for sure..
By the way, did I mention I also have the 1/72 Amodel Spruce kit waiting for me in my stash...
Lol!!
For the C-5 I used 2 bottles of superglue..
Until now I've used 1 bottle for both Antonov projects, but that I will need to stock for sure..
By the way, did I mention I also have the 1/72 Amodel Spruce kit waiting for me in my stash...
3. May 2020, 21:39

Dick
@Lukasz: excuses for this late answer!
My girl and I have moved into a new house last year which has a garage. I only wanted that garage for myself, as I need room for my models and my flight simulator, so we agreed that I can use the garage for my hobbies only and she can have the rest of the house
So I turned the garage into a living space and now I have my own 'man-cave' with a cockpit and some big shelves at the wall for these big kits!
@Lukasz: excuses for this late answer!
My girl and I have moved into a new house last year which has a garage. I only wanted that garage for myself, as I need room for my models and my flight simulator, so we agreed that I can use the garage for my hobbies only and she can have the rest of the house
So I turned the garage into a living space and now I have my own 'man-cave' with a cockpit and some big shelves at the wall for these big kits!
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4. May 2020, 20:19

Choppa Nutta
Wow ! . . what a project !
at 1/96 scale that puts the hull length at somewhere around 11.5 feet long !
but it says cancelled, tell me it aint so as this is definitely one to follow !
I have some questions if I may ...
1) will this be static display only or will you be going the full hog and making it RC to sail on the water ?
2) by the looks of things the "kit" doesn't come with a deck or a coning tower etc. will you be building these from plans then ?
3) will you be making this with working elevators and lights etc ?
4) how many years do you think it will take to complete this project ?
5) would it be impolite to ask how much you have invested in this project thus far ?
Wishing you the best of luck on this project and I look forward to seeing how you progress with it !!
Wow ! . . what a project !
at 1/96 scale that puts the hull length at somewhere around 11.5 feet long !
but it says cancelled, tell me it aint so as this is definitely one to follow !
I have some questions if I may ...
1) will this be static display only or will you be going the full hog and making it RC to sail on the water ?
2) by the looks of things the "kit" doesn't come with a deck or a coning tower etc. will you be building these from plans then ?
3) will you be making this with working elevators and lights etc ?
4) how many years do you think it will take to complete this project ?
5) would it be impolite to ask how much you have invested in this project thus far ?
Wishing you the best of luck on this project and I look forward to seeing how you progress with it !!
4. May 2020, 21:02

Dick
Hi Choppa Nutta,
I'm sorry to tell you but I will not build it.. I cancelled it
.
It's just a too big project, I will not have the time to ever finish it in my life (I think).
These hulls are often used for RC ship battlegroups. As these hulls need everything else to be scratchbuild, the many little projects are often divided by groups of people.
For example.. I've got almost a complete airwing in scale 1:100, that are 40+ kits to be build!
the complete lower deck and upper deck with equipment (elevators, island structure etc) need to be scratchbuilt and detailed.
This hull comes with detailed drawings for all this, but it's going to take a lot of time to finish this project.
Answers to your questions:
1- I would have built it for static display.. with all the fine details it would be too fragile for transport and RC stuff.
2- Indeed all the further details (deck etc) need to be built from plans that come with this kit.
3- I would have made it with lighting for sure, but working elevators.. no, not too much electrics for me.
4- I think way too many for 1 person. With a project like this you never stop detailing
.
5- I think the total worth with all the extra kits I collected and all the spare parts it's worth about $2000.
But it's for sale and sure for a reasonable and negotiable price
Hi Choppa Nutta,
I'm sorry to tell you but I will not build it.. I cancelled it
It's just a too big project, I will not have the time to ever finish it in my life (I think).
These hulls are often used for RC ship battlegroups. As these hulls need everything else to be scratchbuild, the many little projects are often divided by groups of people.
For example.. I've got almost a complete airwing in scale 1:100, that are 40+ kits to be build!
the complete lower deck and upper deck with equipment (elevators, island structure etc) need to be scratchbuilt and detailed.
This hull comes with detailed drawings for all this, but it's going to take a lot of time to finish this project.
Answers to your questions:
1- I would have built it for static display.. with all the fine details it would be too fragile for transport and RC stuff.
2- Indeed all the further details (deck etc) need to be built from plans that come with this kit.
3- I would have made it with lighting for sure, but working elevators.. no, not too much electrics for me.
4- I think way too many for 1 person. With a project like this you never stop detailing
5- I think the total worth with all the extra kits I collected and all the spare parts it's worth about $2000.
But it's for sale and sure for a reasonable and negotiable price
4. May 2020, 21:31

Choppa Nutta
I'm sorry to hear that you've cancelled but I can't blame you, it is a huge project !!
I counted 45 aircraft in total going by your photos, even if you could build one a week that would be most of a year alone !!
I can see why projects like these tend to be team efforts, hugely ambitious to think about doing it on your own, I wonder at what point you realised you had bitten off more than you can chew ?
I wish you luck in selling it on.
I've considered building a Nimitz from scratch in 1/72 for the indoor RC models using correx plastic sheets with a flat bottom and wheels, I designed in such a way that it could be all folded up to make it easier to store at home as it would have been 15 feet long !
But the more drawings I did the more I realised just how big of project it really is !
Thanks for the reply though, I hope you at least build the 1/350th version though
I'm sorry to hear that you've cancelled but I can't blame you, it is a huge project !!
I counted 45 aircraft in total going by your photos, even if you could build one a week that would be most of a year alone !!
I can see why projects like these tend to be team efforts, hugely ambitious to think about doing it on your own, I wonder at what point you realised you had bitten off more than you can chew ?
I wish you luck in selling it on.
I've considered building a Nimitz from scratch in 1/72 for the indoor RC models using correx plastic sheets with a flat bottom and wheels, I designed in such a way that it could be all folded up to make it easier to store at home as it would have been 15 feet long !
But the more drawings I did the more I realised just how big of project it really is !
Thanks for the reply though, I hope you at least build the 1/350th version though
4. May 2020, 22:39

Dick
I was planning to build it together with 2 friends of mine, but it just never worked out.. So like you, the more you're planning (and waiting), the more you start to realize the project is just too big.
In scale 1/72 it would be REALLY massive!! But much better to add details in that scale
.. So you will also never build it like me?
I bought the 1:350 Trumpeter Nimitz kit as a scale-measure for the bigger parts. It's easier to have ready 3D parts , so you can enlarge them for scratchbuilding all the parts.
So I'm selling the Trumpeter kit with the 1/96 kit, it makes it all a little bit easier to start constructing.
Thanks for your comment, and if you should know a potential buyer, please let me know. I will add more information about everything that comes with the hull soon.
I was planning to build it together with 2 friends of mine, but it just never worked out.. So like you, the more you're planning (and waiting), the more you start to realize the project is just too big.
In scale 1/72 it would be REALLY massive!! But much better to add details in that scale
I bought the 1:350 Trumpeter Nimitz kit as a scale-measure for the bigger parts. It's easier to have ready 3D parts , so you can enlarge them for scratchbuilding all the parts.
So I'm selling the Trumpeter kit with the 1/96 kit, it makes it all a little bit easier to start constructing.
Thanks for your comment, and if you should know a potential buyer, please let me know. I will add more information about everything that comes with the hull soon.
4. May 2020, 22:58

Choppa Nutta
I wasn't planning on making the 1/72 super detailed, just enough for a good stand off impression for the RC models to take off and land from .. and crash into no doubt
But yeah, it was all too ambitious !!
If I had the money and the time I would be sorely tempted by this but alas not possible for me but if anyone I know expresses an interest then I'll be sure to point them your way, best of luck
I wasn't planning on making the 1/72 super detailed, just enough for a good stand off impression for the RC models to take off and land from .. and crash into no doubt
But yeah, it was all too ambitious !!
If I had the money and the time I would be sorely tempted by this but alas not possible for me but if anyone I know expresses an interest then I'll be sure to point them your way, best of luck
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