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  • Member since
    June 2003
  • From: A Computer in Adrian, (SE) Michigan.
Posted by Lucien Harpress on Thursday, August 21, 2008 10:17 PM

That would be the Tupolev ANT-20 Maxim Gorky.  As of yet no kit exists of it in any way, shape, or form.  Scratchbuilding one has been on my "to-do" list for quite some time now.  The wings may be built using the same method as the ICM TB-3 kit (ribs and spars covered with courrigation) while the fuselage may be practical as a solid-balsa form covered in more courrigated plastic.

Luckily for anyone interested decently detailed plans of the ANT-20 do exist.

But I'm getting ahead of myself.  You set yourself a worthy goal.  However, to REALLY complete it, you would need a WHOLE lot more entries.  I recommend "Giants of the Sky" by Bill Gunston.  It's got about 100 aircraft which he qualifies as giants.  The recognizeable B-36 and Spruce Goose is listed among the not-so-well-known Lockheed Constitution, SSW R.VIII, and nearly the complete line of Tupolev giants.  Really a must-buy if your into giant aircraft like I am.

Let me tell you, though- you are off to a great start.

(Just a small tip:  Your building skills are excellent.  Now may be the time to play around with some weathering.  Start subtle- pencil lead is your friend.  I use it powdered to represent exhaust stains and in pencil form to detail panel lines.  It's simple, subtle, forgiving, and realistic.  Play around with it next time.  Other than that, you look like your doing just fine.)

That which does not kill you makes you stranger...
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  • Member since
    February 2007
  • From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Posted by T-rex on Thursday, August 21, 2008 11:02 PM

What I like about this dio is there alot happening, so there something to look at every angle. I saw the model at my LHS not long ago, before I didn't know this aircaft even existed.

Great diorama, espesialy for a 1/72.

Working on: Trumpeter SU-152 (1/35) Trumpeter E-10 (1/35) Heller Somua (1/35)

"The world is your enemy, prince of a thousand enemy. And when they'll find you, they will kill you... but they will have to catch you first ''

  • Member since
    June 2003
  • From: Montana
Posted by mshaneyfelt on Friday, August 22, 2008 1:24 AM
Wirraway-

Looks absolutely excellent. While you say that you can't be "100% happy" with the build, I would be 132.7% happy with it. I worked that out with a very complicated math equation that I worked out;).

I am very impressed. What did you use for the grass?

-M
  • Member since
    January 2006
  • From: Pineapple Country, Queensland, Australia
Posted by Wirraway on Friday, August 22, 2008 3:58 AM

 mshaneyfelt wrote:
Wirraway-

Looks absolutely excellent. While you say that you can't be "100% happy" with the build, I would be 132.7% happy with it. I worked that out with a very complicated math equation that I worked out;).

I am very impressed. What did you use for the grass?

-M

Nothing special, just that stuff model railroaders use.  Bought a roll of it from my LHS.  I was going to get all artsy with my dremel and put a few depressions and hillocks in it, but I wimped out and just left it flat.

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  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Niagara Falls NY
Posted by Butz on Friday, August 22, 2008 3:59 AM

Hey Wirr,

 Your Gigant turned out really nice... Over all build is right on!! I especially like the B&W pix, kind of makes me feel like I am reliving history through a b&w photo..

 One thing that caught my eye was your attention to detail right down to the tire tracks on the field..Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]

 Thank you for sharing my friend

Flaps up,

Mike

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  • Member since
    January 2003
  • From: Barrow in Furness, Cumbria, UK.
Posted by davros on Friday, August 22, 2008 3:20 PM

That's real nice. My second thought, when I saw your photos, was that that's one diorama crying out for a digital SLR (on manual focus) and Helicon Focus.

 Helicon Focus can merge many photos, with different focus points, into one shot with awesome depth of field. Every part of the photo is in perfect focus thus enhancing the realism of your model.

 If anyone is interested you can find more here...

http://www.heliconsoft.com/heliconfocus.html

 

 

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