The Duke's Condor

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The Duke's Condor Sept 2, 2021 0:43:44 GMT Paul B, Boots, and 2 more like this

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Post by dukemaddog on Sept 2, 2021 0:43:44 GMT

It took me awhile, but I finally got some finished pics of my 1/72 scale Modelsvit An-124 "Ruslan" aka NATO code name: Condor.

I took these on the concrete sidewalk beneath my balcony stairs. I also placed a model of a 1/72 scale Russian T-80 tank next to it for size reference. It was the easiest thing I could pull from my storage tub holding my Russian vehicles.

For your perusal gentlemen....

It isn't the best shape it could be in, but it is done. I will possibly work on improving things a bit more later on and might shoot some updated pics then. For now, this bird is done and will be finding a spot on my ceiling soon.

Thanks all for looking in, comments are welcome.

tommygunn Styrene Junkie Posts: 6,454	The Duke's Condor Sept 2, 2021 0:50:14 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tommygunn on Sept 2, 2021 0:50:14 GMT WHAT!!!! Was that on the tarmac at Las Vegas airport. Surprised they let tanks on to the air field.

Ian H. Styrene Junkie Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 9,488 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	The Duke's Condor Sept 2, 2021 1:02:38 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Sept 2, 2021 1:02:38 GMT Now Duke, that is impressive! What an enormous aircraft. Really well done, sir.
	"You watch the world exploding every single night Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light, Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......" ------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 20,405 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"} Member is Online	The Duke's Condor Sept 2, 2021 4:17:23 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Sept 2, 2021 4:17:23 GMT It certainly is something that I would not have tackled . You Mark have done a most excellent job on the huge machine I bet it will pull a gong or two at the next show.

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The Duke's Condor Sept 2, 2021 18:48:13 GMT Paul B and tommygunn like this

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Post by dukemaddog on Sept 2, 2021 18:48:13 GMT

LOL! Thanks Tommy! While it wasn't on the Las Vegas airport tarmac; it was on the tables at the Nationals! It certainly stuck out amidst all the other small aircraft...

Ian, thank you! It certainly is enormous. Made it tough to work on in my tiny Hobby Room.

Paul, thank you. I was a bit concerned about starting it too, especially when I saw most of it was made from fiberglass. Still, I figured, 'it ain't gonna get done unless I actually start it', so I did; taking my time doing a little bit at a time among all my other projects. As for taking awards; I have a whole mess of issues to fix on it before it could even threaten to be a contender. I'll be taking my time getting them done too.

Thanks again guys!

Boots Administrator Posts: 15,798 Mini profile background: {"image":"https://www.decalgirl.com/assets/designs/large/ocamo.jpg","color":""}	The Duke's Condor Sept 2, 2021 18:59:00 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Boots on Sept 2, 2021 18:59:00 GMT WOW Mark............you nailed that big fella big time, that is a very impressive build and finish for sure.......most excellent
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SteveM Styrene Junkie Posts: 5,335 Mini profile background: black	The Duke's Condor Sept 2, 2021 19:09:58 GMT Paul B likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SteveM on Sept 2, 2021 19:09:58 GMT That's one impressive wing build Duke! You've certainly shown us that your one dedicated modeller my friend
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dukemaddog Modelling Maverick Posts: 3,327	The Duke's Condor Sept 4, 2021 19:09:34 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dukemaddog on Sept 4, 2021 19:09:34 GMT Boots thank you! I do still have a few improvements to make, but I am thrilled it is done. Thank you Steve! I try man...

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