stormovik

hey thanks for that link...i think the guy did a pretty cool job!
not sure i'll attempt it though! will probably wait for the AM 2 seater to come out later this year.
happy modelling!
nick

Nick,
just wanted to pass along this link in case you were still debating conversion.
no too meaty, but a bit of info and a few picks, of some one else's converted AM kit.
http://m2reviews.cnsi.net/reviews/allies/ussr/boiil2.htm

have a look.
ed.

Aurora-7,
thanks! i did not know they were pack (or nearly back) in production.
greatmodels.com still shows it as OOP, so i guess we'll have to wait a bit longer.

ed.

Don't Convert! AM is re-releasing the IL-2M (the two seat Sturmovik) this October. I was in the same dilema as you, nmayhew, until I hear about this a couple of weeks ago. Take a look at their site:

http://www.accurate-miniatures.com/

Although the first two seater IL-2s were single seaters with part of the rear fuselage cut open to allow the installation of a tail gunner so a relatively easy and authentic conversion is possible.

nick,
AM made a 2 Stormovik (IL-2m3 ).
they still appear on ebay at prices in the $20US to $28US range.
(based on demand).
i am looking for one myself, and continue to home that one will go 'cheap'
sometime.
there are currently 2 (that i know of up for auction) (search on "accurate miniatures IL-2m3). oh, i see there is a 3rd one now that is going to go searching for bidders.

in any case, i just wanted to let you know that the plane was kitted.
so there might be some on someone's shelf, or in a hobbyshop, dusty and forgotten. :-)

btw, i am not selling any of the kits listed.
but i am looking to buy the 'cheap one'. :-)

not sure how much you are willing to spend vs. how eager you are to buy resin and convert.

good luck.
ed.