Shavrov Sh-2
Not the Sanaviatsaya markings! -probably "L-737".
- Scale:
- 1:72
- Status:
- In progress
- Started:
- October 11, 2012
+ Pavla M-11 engine from their (U 72-30) Po-2 set. Prop from KP Po-2.
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12 October 2012, 00:06
M. S. Bond
"L-737" GVF (Civil Air Fleet, Moscow) as per the decals supplied in kit.
"L-737" GVF (Civil Air Fleet, Moscow) as per the decals supplied in kit.
12 October 2012, 00:21
M. S. Bond
Unless any russian friend can shed further light on this -- paint layout for "L-737" (GVF) shows pre-war "Zashchitnyi? on upper surfaces --with black civil codes. A bit invisible -perhaps AE-9 is more accurate ??
Unless any russian friend can shed further light on this -- paint layout for "L-737" (GVF) shows pre-war "Zashchitnyi? on upper surfaces --with black civil codes. A bit invisible -perhaps AE-9 is more accurate ??
15 October 2012, 00:22
M. S. Bond
Will model this little gem with wings folded back for storage using Eduard etched hinges for BT-7 tank.
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Will model this little gem with wings folded back for storage using Eduard etched hinges for BT-7 tank.
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15 October 2012, 21:57
M. S. Bond
Research complete -and off we go. Interior colour -WEM WUP (this is meant to be steel grey </controversy> but that's a long tiresome tale. All exteriors, AE-9 light grey, wheel hubs, Steel grey. Will snag an MBR-2 generator prop for this build. Full interior cockpit to be scratched.
Research complete -and off we go. Interior colour -WEM WUP (this is meant to be steel grey </controversy> but that's a long tiresome tale. All exteriors, AE-9 light grey, wheel hubs, Steel grey. Will snag an MBR-2 generator prop for this build. Full interior cockpit to be scratched.
16 October 2012, 09:02
M. S. Bond
Greetings, Holger - yes it is. Some questionable design decisions by Amodel especially the lower wing assembly, but then it's Amodel -generally very accurate. Love 'em. And the Sh-2 isn't that small in scale actually - more or less as large as a Po-2/U-2.
Salut.
Greetings, Holger - yes it is. Some questionable design decisions by Amodel especially the lower wing assembly, but then it's Amodel -generally very accurate. Love 'em. And the Sh-2 isn't that small in scale actually - more or less as large as a Po-2/U-2.
Salut.
16 October 2012, 13:11
Holger Kranich
Yes, it will become a nice lil plane! Will you post some pix, here?
Groetjes!
Yes, it will become a nice lil plane! Will you post some pix, here?
Groetjes!
16 October 2012, 13:30
M. S. Bond
Holger -- yes, certainly. Still obsessing about what external colour "L-737" would have had (first ever Sh-2 to be registered in the USSR). Obsess, obsess, obsess ... : (
Holger -- yes, certainly. Still obsessing about what external colour "L-737" would have had (first ever Sh-2 to be registered in the USSR). Obsess, obsess, obsess ... : (
16 October 2012, 15:35
M. S. Bond
Un-necessary update and royal pain in the arse #1.
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Red line is where there's an almighty gap -right next to the hinges, lower side. Circular doo-dahs already added from contrail rod.
Un-necessary update and royal pain in the arse #1.
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Red line is where there's an almighty gap -right next to the hinges, lower side. Circular doo-dahs already added from contrail rod.
16 October 2012, 15:43
Holger Kranich
Damn sh***! That sounds like a putty, sanding, scraping orgy... May the sanding stick be with you!😢
Damn sh***! That sounds like a putty, sanding, scraping orgy... May the sanding stick be with you!😢
16 October 2012, 17:55
Steve Wilson
Be shaken not stirred Mr Bond... If the gaps .007 mm, use your license too fill...
Be shaken not stirred Mr Bond... If the gaps .007 mm, use your license too fill...
16 October 2012, 18:03
Steve Wilson
Gluefinger!!! The Man With The Gluegun!!! Models Are Forever!!! A Glue To Fill!!!
Gluefinger!!! The Man With The Gluegun!!! Models Are Forever!!! A Glue To Fill!!!
16 October 2012, 18:30
M. S. Bond
Licence to fill, Octoputty... Very good !
Honestly, more Austin Powers than James Bond -but my Bond girl is a cracker ; )
Licence to fill, Octoputty... Very good !
Honestly, more Austin Powers than James Bond -but my Bond girl is a cracker ; )
17 October 2012, 06:14
Holger Kranich
With a .007 diameter?
Is the cockpit already done or are you still reasearching?
With a .007 diameter?
Is the cockpit already done or are you still reasearching?
17 October 2012, 06:55
M. S. Bond
Yes, already done. All 2.5cm3 of it.
M-11 plumbing whilst it settles in.
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Yes, already done. All 2.5cm3 of it.
M-11 plumbing whilst it settles in.
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17 October 2012, 07:08
M. S. Bond
Think this qualifies as a 'gotcha' moment.
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from - aviahistory.ucoz.ru/..vestnye_nomera/0-179
Think this qualifies as a 'gotcha' moment.
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from - aviahistory.ucoz.ru/..vestnye_nomera/0-179
17 October 2012, 09:33
M. S. Bond
Yep ! Research is 3/4 the battle, isn't it, Holger. So there she is ^ - "L737".
Pretty happy -the Pavla resin parts for Po-2 include skiis ideal for a Sh-2. Looking at the Amodel kit, couple of things are wrong for this machine -the second section of each N strut goes *inside* the cockpit. Do-able.
The decal for L-737 contains a poor representation of the '3' -and that's all the faults I can find. Got to love Amodel !
Salut, Holger.
Yep ! Research is 3/4 the battle, isn't it, Holger. So there she is ^ - "L737".
Pretty happy -the Pavla resin parts for Po-2 include skiis ideal for a Sh-2. Looking at the Amodel kit, couple of things are wrong for this machine -the second section of each N strut goes *inside* the cockpit. Do-able.
The decal for L-737 contains a poor representation of the '3' -and that's all the faults I can find. Got to love Amodel !
Salut, Holger.
17 October 2012, 10:10
Holger Kranich
That would become a lovely diorama!
Please tell me, what purpose had this aircraft? Military or civilian?
That would become a lovely diorama!
Please tell me, what purpose had this aircraft? Military or civilian?
17 October 2012, 11:11
Holger Kranich
Its military, isnt it? And you are absolutely right, when you say that research is important and can make fun!
Its military, isnt it? And you are absolutely right, when you say that research is important and can make fun!
17 October 2012, 11:12
M. S. Bond
Holger -purely civil aircraft -fishery duties, coastal lookouts, arctic aviation, possible NKVD usage, air ambulance (most commonly modeled) --but basically a utility hydroplane equivalent of the Polikarpov Po-2 (which handled badly with floats), built in far fewer numbers. One or more exist today, one used to live at Yegorievsk Aeroflot school, but sold to a private buyer in the west.
See warbirdinformationex...php?f=3&t=29245
Holger -purely civil aircraft -fishery duties, coastal lookouts, arctic aviation, possible NKVD usage, air ambulance (most commonly modeled) --but basically a utility hydroplane equivalent of the Polikarpov Po-2 (which handled badly with floats), built in far fewer numbers. One or more exist today, one used to live at Yegorievsk Aeroflot school, but sold to a private buyer in the west.
See warbirdinformationex...php?f=3&t=29245
17 October 2012, 12:06
Holger Kranich
Thanks for the info and the very useful link!
Its sad when only one survived, those unique aircraft tell a long and mostly very interesting story! Modelers of the world, build more, that these few will not be forgotten!
Thanks for the info and the very useful link!
Its sad when only one survived, those unique aircraft tell a long and mostly very interesting story! Modelers of the world, build more, that these few will not be forgotten!
17 October 2012, 12:13
M. S. Bond
Amodel decal is:
"CCCP - X104" -should be white 'font'.
"Commissariat of Fisheries and GULAG NKVD. Had the word "Glavryba"
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Amodel decal is:
"CCCP - X104" -should be white 'font'.
"Commissariat of Fisheries and GULAG NKVD. Had the word "Glavryba"
: (
21 October 2012, 14:36
M. S. Bond
Sh-2 operator is Aeroflot. Joined December 14, 1931, as the Soviet Union, L737 (? Probably fail (sic) because mass production of W-2 was carried out in 1932, although not rule out the possibility that this is the first prototype of the Sh-2, produced by the factory number 23 in Leningrad in 1930). In 1932 he transferred to Osoaviakhim. Joined March 5, 1932, as CCCP - Ñ125. foto The documents indicate the serial number as "3566."
Sh-2 operator is Aeroflot. Joined December 14, 1931, as the Soviet Union, L737 (? Probably fail (sic) because mass production of W-2 was carried out in 1932, although not rule out the possibility that this is the first prototype of the Sh-2, produced by the factory number 23 in Leningrad in 1930). In 1932 he transferred to Osoaviakhim. Joined March 5, 1932, as CCCP - Ñ125. foto The documents indicate the serial number as "3566."
21 October 2012, 15:35