Clunkmeister

Well I cracked this baby open and so far I like what I see. Jets are waaaaaaay out of my comfort zone, plus this is in the newly legal 1/48 scale, so we’ll see what we can make of it. I was able to find some AKAN Ukrainian paint colors and some interesting decals on the way, so it might even sorta look like a Ukrainian Mug-29 when complete.

Hubert, I’m working on it. Trying to figure out how to do it. 🤣

I like and and appreciate your social conscience, however like Hubert says, the two are not socially incompatible. Truth be known, I struggled with the idea of this GB for a bit, before I ran it by the other fellow staff members. I thought that the idea might be seen as a bit rash, etc, but surprisingly, the others were all for it. Also a couple Members had previously approached me about this, which is what got the juices flowing. Personally, I think the idea of showcasing Ukrainian stuff is worthwhile. Whether they be Ukrainian produced kits (it’s amazing how many manufacturers we take for granted ARE Ukrainian), or showing Ukrainian colors on other available kits. This isn’t a political statement insomuch as it’s a personal statement of outrage. We build. We’re good at it. We have a stash, so use it. If we feel so strongly that our resources could do greater good supporting the Ukrainian war effort, possibly selling our stashes and our luxuries to raise money for donation would be a better idea? Heck, liquidating Hubert’s stash alone would probably finance a complete MiG-29.

Funny with this kit. For some folks it literally falls together. For others, they try to out think themselves and end up creating a fit nightmare. The one recurring theme is that the engines can be cut back to the locators to save weight and ease potential misalignments. Mount the fans on the rear of the intake trunks. Pics to follow shortly. Intake trunks are two pieces and have a seam and ejector pin marks. Ejector pin marks inside air brakes, too. No big deal there, I close mine. Trunks are easily cleaned and smoothed.

So we start this. More pictures to follow, but I received this in the mail today, and had previously ordered some AKAN paint and decals from Linden Hill. I’m going to look into some masks to do a “Ghost of Kyiv” fanciful emblem. There’s plenty of examples on the Internet, but we’ll sort through a few. As is said, he is everywhere, and he is nowhere.. The pilot is the famous Ukrainian ace Каворкник, a true hero of the Republic!

What's amazing is how people suddenly look and realize actually how much of what we buy and take for granted are actually Ukrainian kits. Not Russian, but Ukrainian. Eastern Europe has been coming along huge in kit development and marketing, easily exceeding China in the level of quality they produce.

I actually enjoy these models, Rob. I just hit a setback with mine when I screwed up my second planking and had to redo it. It happened in the area most visible: below the main wales but above the copper bottom sheeting, so I at least want that area to be as flawless as I can make it. Basically I just got in a hurry. The other area I was VERY careful on is the sternpost. I found out it's very important to thin the first planking as needed otherwise the rudder will be too thin.

Just remember folks, a lot of our favorite manufacturers are Ukrainian Companies. Depending on how long the war criminals keep this up, we may lose a lot or even all of our friends who own and operate the great Companies. MiniArt, Modelsvit, Amodel, ICM, Proper Plane, Roden, the list goes on….

Just build something Hubert. Anything. I’m waiting on a GWH MiG-29 Fulcrum C and a GWH SU-27UB Flanker. I have Ukrainian decals for both. Plus I ordered Ukrainian colors from Linden Hill. He carries AKAN, which I think may be a Russian brand, but if there are genuine correct Ukrainian shades, I’ll do it. Also some 3D instrument panels for them, plus a resin set for the Fulcrum consisting of nozzles and wheels along with a metal pitot already. I’m not used to building in 48, but a Flanker is ridiculously huge in 1/32, although the Fulcrum isn’t much bigger than an F-16

You’ll be the first one done!

PERFECT!

Very nice start! I’m still finishing up the second planking on my 1/64 HMS Speedy by Vanguard Models. I kinda got all screwed up after the first few planks and had to peel a few off I didn’t narrow the ends as much as I should have to flow with the curve of the chine rails so off they came. An expensive smack in the face with boxwood planking. I’m looking forward to see this come together, Rob. I also have both of Chris’s fishing boats, as well as a couple more warships by him. The decorative scrollwork on this terrifies me, actually, so I’m looking forward to see how you handle it.

Working on this, Hubert. 🙃

We have changed the rules to also allow all kits produced by Ukrainian kitmakers. Regardless of scheme.

Linden Hill is your friend here, I think.

Try to keep it Ukrainian subjects, unless it’s a Ukrainian kit. 😀. I really don’t want to be glorifying the criminals here.

Well Hubert, grab something and stick it together. It doesn’t need to be beautiful, and there are numerous Civilian aircraft built by Antonov which would qualify.

Fran, a separate GB from this one so we have two running, or combined? If combined, call it “All things Ukrainian” or similar

Fran, I REALLY LIKE that idea! Should we maybe open it up to include all things Ukrainian? Either Ukrainian schemes or Ukrainian produced kits? I’m open to either, I just felt the need to get this going ASAP. Either one of us can change it. I had also put a notice on the Facebook page an punching the GB already. That can be modified as well.

Let’s keep politics out of this please.

Group build starts Wed March 2, 2022 at 6pm CST and ends July 1, 2022 at midnight. If member participation warrants it, we will look at extending the GB by 60 days to a full 6 month. GB is open to any kit produced by a Ukrainian model manufacturer, regardless of color scheme. Showcase Ukrainian model manufacturers, there are plenty to choose from. GB is also open to all Ukrainian badged aircraft or armor in use by the Ukrainian Military after the Wall came down. 1/48 or larger, although we will consider making a case by case exception to LARGE airframes in 1/72, such as the various Antonov products. Antonov civilian aircraft upon approval as well 25% started is OK, but if you’re unsure, ask me. I’m pretty lenient, but if all it needs is decals, I may say no. Start your own build thread here and update it regularly. Keep it civil, we’re all adults. ABSOLUTELY NO POLITICS please. We all know feelings run deep. No spamming, or any other obvious stupid stuff. All other normal GB rules apply. Finished builds will be posted in a special RFI, and an award of a suitable new kit will be awarded to a randomly drawn name of all members who finished a model in the GB. But most of all, HAVE FUN.

I truly despise the Russians who targeted Antonov. But WHY didn’t Antonov think to move their equipment OUT to Poland? It would have been simple and safe.

I know the Communist Party of China’s was trying to obtain all the tooling to build them in China. There is one unfinished Mriya at Antonov but China has said they want it and at one point stated that nobody else could touch it. I’m not sure how they they think they have that power, but they have most all of the worlds money, so I guess they are the boss. And now assuming Russia will control Ukraine and of course Antonov, the west may never have use of them again

WOW! That’s what I call a great build of an unusual subject. Very, very nicely done, and the base and backdrop really set the scene. They have a nice little hidey hole to hang out in with a commanding view all around. So straight from armor to the most Canadian of all the North Atlantic Fleet: a Flower Class Corvette. Not even a Tribal. I’m impressed. This ought to be interesting, and I’m looking forward to see it develop. I knew an old guy when I was young who was RCN and served on Corvettes and Tribals. He truly detested the Corvettes and swore that they’d roll 60 degrees, and in the right conditions with a quartering sea, they’d pitch and roll worse than an unbroken horse trying to toss you off. But they were 100% seaworthy and served reliably. Iron men served on those tin cans.

Russia WILL pay for all this needless death and destruction