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.
The Duke's Condor
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That is one big bird. How is the size compared to the Antonov you finished recently?
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Looks great, Mark. Leave it alone and enjoy it!
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Wow that's big! Great job Mark!
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Odin's sons... Attack!
Unleash hell! Do not repent! Warfare grants us no lament
Let your weapons slash and tear This is no place for fear
Hold the lines! Move as one! In unity our victory's won
Our shields will form a mighty wall
United we shall never fall
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Mark…that Condor is flipping awesome!!!!
That big bird fought you, but you mastered the beast! Bravo my friend!!!!
The T-80 is a great scale reference item. Although I think some BMDs or ASU-85s might be more subject appropriate.
Superb job my friend! You rock in 1/72… truly the Duke!
That big bird fought you, but you mastered the beast! Bravo my friend!!!!
The T-80 is a great scale reference item. Although I think some BMDs or ASU-85s might be more subject appropriate.
Superb job my friend! You rock in 1/72… truly the Duke!
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That looks damn superb Mark, very well done on getting that finished, not matter what it threw at you!
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Oh my......huge. Excellent work Mark
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Atsa big girl! Well done. Looks great!
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Wouh ! That's truly a gigantical bird!
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Big and beautiful Mark!