Beyond The Sprues
Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: Scooterman on August 26, 2016, 03:31:23 AM
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Thru industrial esponage and several CIA operated aircraft lost over the USSR during the mid '60, the Soviets cobbled enough parts and plans to build their own version of the U-2C. Ilyushin was given the task to produce the aircraft and in late 1971, the IL-BV rolled out from the factory floor (BV=bol'shaya vysota (high altitude)). From its high altitude performance it was named the Angel.
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Five airframes were built. 3 for photo recon and 2 for ELINT/ECM gathering. Red 53 is one of the latter, noted by the dielectric panels around the nose and under the cockpit.
(http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff416/scootermanA4F/20160825_132150_zpsvselyzs1.jpg) (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/scootermanA4F/media/20160825_132150_zpsvselyzs1.jpg.html)
Unfortunatly, Ilyushin had several issues in trying to copy the U-2. The most drastic being airflow over the wing. In true Soviet style to solve the problem, 4 massive wing fences were added to the wings. This helped, making these the easiest way to tell the difference between it and the Lockheed original.
(http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff416/scootermanA4F/20160825_132114_zps8iyhqvar.jpg) (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/scootermanA4F/media/20160825_132114_zps8iyhqvar.jpg.html)
1/72 Airfix U-2A/C kit. Flaps dropped, fences and intake shock cones added, Odd Rods done with toothbrush bristle, decals from spares. Resin KM-1 bang seat but you can't see it. I was going to buff out the sunshade and have a clear view canopy but there is a sink mark on the underside and I didn't want to mess with it. Don't build this kit unless your putty-fu is strong..........
(http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff416/scootermanA4F/20160825_132130_zpsbajstupi.jpg) (http://s1234.photobucket.com/user/scootermanA4F/media/20160825_132130_zpsbajstupi.jpg.html)
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Very very nice. Love the concept, so easily believable and it just looks like it should be. Your time was very well spent indeed. :)
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See here: http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=17946.0 (http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=17946.0)
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very neat finish and great concept
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Did just enough to be Soviet copy. Wing fences and intake cones with color scheme (quality job) and markings do it. :)
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BTW, nice work. :)
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Good job on this,I like it a lot! :)
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See here: [url]http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=17946.0[/url] ([url]http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=17946.0[/url])
I had NO clue that they actually tried copying it! Holy Vodka, Batman! O0 O0 O0
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Awesome build. Like the "mandatory" soviet politburo wing fences.
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Nice to see you posting again, Scoot!
Love the all-white scheme (perfect for an angel) which looks great with those red stars!
Brian da Basher
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Beautiful work and story. She really looks the part.
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I love all the subtle (green fiberglass coverings on radio/radar equipment) and not so subtle (wing fences!) hints that this is a Soviet design or adaptation. The dropped flaps look very good, too.
I hope the tire hubs are green, too...
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See here: [url]http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=17946.0[/url] ([url]http://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=17946.0[/url])
We should have sent them the Nimrod AEW to finish off for us.
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Glorious build for the Mother Land, Comrade Scootermanovich! Родина! :icon_beer: