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Eric Silbaugh
Is this available

Patrick Boogie
yes, but I don't ship it to the USA

Ludvík Kružík
I still miss this small helicopter in my collection of flying machines used in Czechoslovakia. The time has come for me to rectify that. 😉

Villiers de Vos
I will follow along.

Ludvík Kružík
Welcome Villiers! 🙂

Greg Baker
Oh. I built a 1/72 version of the Mi-1M... This should be interesting.

Ludvík Kružík
Hello, Greg. I know there's a Mi-1M kit in 1/72nd scale. Unfortunately, only this and a rather old kit from Special Hobby exists in 1/48 scale. In addition, this kit is an older version of the Mi-1A, which is different from the upgraded version of the Mi-1M. It has a different nose shape, different cockpit glazing and other minor changes. And since I decided to build the upgraded version of the Mi-1M, I will not avoid modifications to the kit.
To give you a better idea of the extent of the modifications to the kit, I've included a picture with the differences between the Mi-1A and Mi-1M versions color coded.

Greg Baker
Oh, neat! I didn't realize there were so many changes between the versions. This is going to look great!

Ludvík Kružík
Greg, thank you for your support.
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I started building the model by making new transparent parts.

Alec K
Taking a seat, this brings back memories of ABC magazine 😜👍

gorby
Nice work moulding the new transparent parts.

Greg Baker
Yeah. Nice work on the heat-n-smash moulding for the clear parts. That can be tricky to do.

Ludvík Kružík
@Alec K
I used to buy ABC magazine regularly as a kid and eagerly awaited each new issue 🙂. I assume your mention of ABC magazine refers to the occasional modeling tutorial section.

@gorby, @Greg Baker
It's not too difficult to make new transparent parts by stretching warmed transparent foil over a pre-made template. Preparing the template is the most work. Stretching the warmed foil onto the template is just a routine that anyone can do after a few attempts.

Alec K
Correct 🙂👍👍

Robert Podkoński
How have I missed this? Taking a seat for sure! 🙂

Ludvík Kružík
Hello, Robert! Good to see you here. You haven't missed much so far. Up to this point I've been more concerned with preparation than building the model.

Ludvík Kružík
I want to try to use the sandwich construction in the production of new glass parts for the coptics. So I made (using the same process as the transparent parts) parts out of white plastic sheeting. These parts will have holes cut out for the windows. The transparent part will then be inserted between these two parts. The white outer and inner parts will form the embossed framing of the transparent part.

Jennifer Franklin
That looks great (as per usual 😛)

Ludvík Kružík
Welcome, Jennifer, we're glad to have you on board and thank you for your goodwill. 🙂

Ludvík Kružík
I came back from vacation and it started to rain. Ideal conditions for modelling. 🙂

So I'm back and continuing to work on the model. I need to glue the finished nose to the glued fuselage so the cockpit overlay fits exactly. That determines the workflow. First I have to finish the nose and the inside of the fuselage and glue all the parts that need to be glued to the fuselage halves from the inside. After gluing the fuselage halves together, I would no longer be able to get to these parts (or only with great difficulty).

Photos of the work progress will be coming soon.

Alexander Grivonev
Oh some modeling for big boys, not glueing perfectly fitting parts together and throwing on some paint! Following 👍

Ludvík Kružík
Welcome, Alexander! 🙂

Ludvík Kružík
I glued several parts to both halves of the fuselage. These parts are glued from the inside, so they have to be glued before the fuselage is closed.
I also started working on making new parts for the cockpit.

Landlubber Mike
Wow, this is incredible work Ludvik! Thank you for sharing your steps - I've learned a lot from your pictures and descriptions!

Villiers de Vos
Fantastic scratch build skills.

Ludvík Kružík
@Landlubber Mike
Mike, thank you for your interest. Welcome aboard!
I've had the idea for this rebuild in my head for a few years now. Mainly because I've been waiting to see if anyone would start making 1:48 scale Mi-1M kits. I've always been looking forward to seeing it come to fruition. I was always looking forward to it. I was always looking forward to it. I always looked forward to it. I was always looking forward to it. I was always looking forward to it. I was always looking forward to it. I was always looking forward to it. I was always looking forward to it. I was always looking forward to it. I was always looking forward to it. Unfortunately, to this day, no manufacturer has this kit in their lineup. So I decided not to wait any longer and start building a model from what I have available.
My rebuild is just beginning. Most of the work on the model is yet to be done. I'd also like to try some new techniques that came to mind while planning to build this model.

@Villiers
Thank you for the compliment. I appreciate it very much.

Simon Nagorsnik
The first pics of my t-54🙂
A small dio base is just in progress!

Łukasz Gliński
What a nice tank with lovely markings 🙂

John Thomas
Nice work

Alex Rodionov
Very nice. Especially for 1/72.

Simon Nagorsnik
Thank you guys!
@lukasz: you can find so many of the t-54/-5 in all scales but only a few with polish markings, that's why i decided to do one- and i like the emblem😄

Neuling
Super realistic small scale build, looks like a bigger scale model!

Simon Nagorsnik
Thanks neuling- it's a lot of work to paint all those scratches and chips but the result can be seen🙂

Robin (WhiteGlint)
Great result, Simon!
Love that weathering and chipping. 👍

Micky
I have just realized that is in 1/72. Superb work Simon and nice tank!

Simon Nagorsnik
WhiteGlint and Micky, thanks that you like my work!!
this kit is recommended to everyone who like ´72- very good quality and fine details!
more pics will follow

Bruce Dare
Awesome! I was certain that was 1/35. Great work!

Simon Nagorsnik
Thank you bruce!
I always try to make the best of my models😉

Michael Kohl
Very convincing build for this scale. Looks like some photo etch was part of the box. Nicely painted. I deserves i little vignette.

Simon Nagorsnik
thx michael and all who liked my work!
there are only a few pe parts in the box
headlight guards, the ir light holder on the commanders cupola and a frame on the engine deck
the quality and details of the plastic parts is just fantastic! also included is a copper wire
all parts fits without problems (takom quality 😄)

Simon Nagorsnik
Another project completed!
Here are the final pics!

Spanjaard
beautiful result!

Maxim Malparte
Very impactive result overall and the particularly lovely shades on canvas. Great work! Fooled my eyes too lol 😄
Regarding the kit, I thought it was mushy with nasty tracks and went for the Revell T-55 with KMT5. Terribly wrong it seems...

Simon Nagorsnik
Spanjaard and max thank you for your kind words!
Of course, the parts with the singe track elements was a bit tricky, but the kit contains a assembly help, that makes it better to handle. However, i can only recommend this kit!
Till now i have no reference about the revell kit, so....

Robin (WhiteGlint)
Thumbs up for that base, too. I think it fits really well with the tank. 👍 👍

Simon Nagorsnik
Thanks whiteGlint😄
The most of the reference pics for this project that i have found looked like this, so i'm very glad with the result!

Bart Goesaert
very nice... maybe a lot of reading, but in here you can find some nice comparisons of different kits while he is building a few...
britmodeller.com/for..nd-17-other-friends/

Zsolt Czegle
Great work! 👍

Robert Podkoński
Very nice!

Maxim Malparte
@Simon No problem at all, mate, and congratulations again to your result!

Mark
Quality work that easily passes as 1:35 - I had to check (twice!) that it was listed as 1:72. 👍

Simon Nagorsnik
thank you zsolt, robert, max (again 😉) and mark!
that's also what I want to achieve!
Inspired by the work of sergey golikov.
i was flashed when i saw his work the first time and so i want to learn this too!

Rui S
Excellent 👍

gorby
That would be very nice work for 1/35, for 1/72 it's exceptionally good!

Simon Nagorsnik
Thanks to all who liked my work and many thanks for all the positive feedback!!😊

Michael Kohl
Well deserved. 🙂

Villiers de Vos
Beautiful. The diorama and the model. It brings those cold war news reels to mind.

Simon Nagorsnik
Thanks michael and villiers de vos, nice that you left a comment😁

Mona
Awesome detail ,well done in my opinion ..in a scale I cannot work with. The T54/55 has so many variants ,and countries utilizing . It seems to provide endless modeling opportunities

Marius
WoW! Very impressive for the scale!

James C
Extremely good painting and weathering and even more impressive being done in 1/72 scale! 👍

Simon Nagorsnik
Thank you @mona, marius and james!
Your word honor me😄
@mona:you're right, t-54/55 serve so many possibilities, they was used in so many countries for so long time- a gift for all tank modellers!

Chan Li
Nice! I have to say it again, every time I look into your result I can learn something new, I mean it.

Markus Antonius
can't get mor realistic than that! precious!

Simon Nagorsnik
Thanks for your nice comment and all the likes Markus! 😁

Pepe
Muy bonito., súper realista

Simon Nagorsnik
Thank you so much Pepe- muchas gracias!!

Bruce Huxtable
Superb in all respects, Simon. Inspiring work for sure 🙂

Simon Nagorsnik
Thank you too Bruce!

Mr James
Beautiful work. And on that scale. Vey well done indeed

Simon Nagorsnik
I´m glad that you like it James! Thanks!

Bohrmann
Amazing.The only thing that could be better is.......more pictures of building and painting the model. 🙂 I enjoy your work.

Simon Nagorsnik
Thanks to all for your motivating comments!
And also thanks to everyone who gave me a "like"!

@Bohrmann: sorry mate, But in the time I made this one, I haven't made any progress pics yet, sorry 😉
Thanks for your nice words!

Marius
Superb model and beautiful photography!

I also want ro build one, but these Su-27/-33 etc. series aircraft are just huge, even in 1:72.

Neuling
I agree with Marius: Superb model and beautiful photography!

Alexander Grivonev
Thx Marius and Neuling! Check out the WIP pics.

Chris Church
Stunning build. Excellent job.

Thomas Wirsching
Flawless and astonishing build of a beautiful aircraft!

Villiers de Vos
Very nice work on your duckling.

Alexander Grivonev
Thx guys, much appreciated!

Seyid Elters
Nice kit, Im thinking of getting one, how's the fit and finish, is it easy to build?

David H
Wow, that paint is smooth. Beautiful model, Thankyou for sharing 👍🏻

Guy Rump
Beautiful finish! 👍

CaptGPF
Amazing. Simply amazing. The super detailing in this kit is on a whole different level!

Alexander Grivonev
Thanks for the comments guys!

Seyid, honestly I was not too impressed with the quality of the kit. Considering it is quite modern and all I ran into some fitting issues. There were also many inaccuracies considering some details and parts. The main carriage is simplified, I worked on it about three weeks alone. All in all it is okay I would say, a solid B-

BTW good luck trying to get one, I was fortunate enough to grab mine in 2019 I think when they were available. Now KH is out of business and I have seen these Kits on eBay for around 400€

Jos Jansen
That's an extraordinary build, great work on all the tiny details...just amazing!

Alexander Grivonev
Thx Jos!

Gary Victory
Really nice work Alexander. Kitty Hawk always had a bad wrap for instruction errors and fit issues and normally deserved. I had issues in the bucket load with the SU-35 and F-35B, so i have an idea of the pain you went through. Great project and thanks for sharing.

Pipeman86
Amazing Work!

Alexander Grivonev
Thx Gary and Pipeman86!

I had the Su-35 in my stash but decided to sell it and to get a GWH kit. They seem to be on another level just by glancing over the parts. Maybe just maybe I will try and get one of them Su-22s just because there is no alternative except the ancient KP kit

Erik
Excellent !!! Congratulations for the fantastic work.

Alexander Grivonev
Thanks Eric, glad you liked it!

Michael Kohl
All those details add beautifully to the overall impression. Great paint job on top.

Alexander Grivonev
Yeah it didn't turn out too bad 😄

DuperScale
Wow that's a perfect build. 👍👍👍