Hi guys,
I got the kit the other day for $40. Trumpeter at 1/144 scale (kit #3901) which will still be pretty big when finished. I wanted to get one after seeing a Discovery Channel Mayday about one that was involved in a mid-air collision several years ago over India. Although the Trumpeter one is coming as a military version, I would like to build as an Aeroflot passenger plane.
The couple of builds I have seen on-line shows the kit with Aeroflot livery BUT a nasty looking gun arrangement in the tail. A little overkill for a passenger version I think.
Anyone have any experience coverting this to a true civilian craft. I don't think removal of the gun turret should be a big job.....styrene and putty got to love them.......but would love to get some feedback.
I may have a little more time to build this Christmas season. Just had knee surgery after having a little spill in my house. Looks like I may have 6-12 weeks of plastic play ahead of me.
I look forward to any advice!
RODC