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1/200 Scale Antonov AN-225 Mriya

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1/200 Scale Antonov AN-225 Mriya
Posted by militaryairman on Friday, August 19, 2022 1:52 PM

Just thought I would share this as I have not seen this before!

 

A 1/200 scale model of the Antonov An-225 Mriya. Looks lovely and thinking of biting the bullet and buying one!

Antonov AN-225 Mriya

Found it for sale here: XL Antonov AN-225 Mriya Scale Model

 

What's everyones opinions on this model?

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    April 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by keavdog on Friday, August 19, 2022 2:31 PM

I'm not familiar with the company, but Revell does a 1/144 version for a lot cheaper.

Thanks,

John

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    May 2011
  • From: Honolulu, Hawaii
Posted by Real G on Friday, August 19, 2022 2:34 PM

That's a pre-built model, thus the sticker price.  For a quick display model and if one has the $$$, go for it.

The Revell kit is quite majestic in size and is a good kit.

“Ya ya ya, unicorn papoi!”

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    October 2019
  • From: New Braunfels, Texas
Posted by Tanker-Builder on Saturday, August 20, 2022 3:38 PM

RealG;

 

 On the Antonov, I have seen the kit. AMEN!!!!

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    January 2003
  • From: Washington State
Posted by leemitcheltree on Saturday, April 22, 2023 8:23 PM

So sad this beautiful beast has been destroyed. Damn.

Cheers, LeeTree
Remember, Safety Fast!!!

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    January 2010
Posted by CrashTestDummy on Sunday, April 23, 2023 12:29 PM

leemitcheltree

So sad this beautiful beast has been destroyed. Damn.

 

 

I thought the bombed one was one of two?  Could be mistaken, but I thought there was another one somewhere, Poland?  

EDIT:  Wikipedia says there's a second, uncompleted airframe, but there was only one operational bird.  Sad.  Sad

G. Beaird,

Pearland, Texas

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    May 2011
  • From: Honolulu, Hawaii
Posted by Real G on Sunday, April 23, 2023 2:01 PM

I had read that rebuilding the first An-225 will not be as straightforward as it would first appear.  (Heck, it looks absolutely WRECKED)  Certain components are no longer available, and modern certification standards have changed since the Mriya was built.

It's gonna be a long road paved with hard cash to allow the Mriya to fly again.  Its owners will have to balance the rebuild cost against projected earnings to see if it will be worth it.

I was not too interested in the Ukrainian markings she wore prior to her destruction, but all this Soviet, I mean Russian "Special Military Operation" hoo-hah has made it attractive.  I'll not use the Begemot USSR decals I bought, and will use the Revell kit's markings instead.  Slava Ukraini.

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