Author Topic: 1/32 Chinese Polikarpov R-1 (Read 2995 times)

Alexis · « **Reply #1 on:** April 12, 2021, 08:02:58 AM »

Well TMS , that is some beautiful work being done on this !

Alexis

RAGIII · « **Reply #2 on:** April 12, 2021, 08:14:35 AM »

Outstanding interior and the rest is just as Good! Is this a Variant of a DH?
RAGIII

hrcoleman66 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 12, 2021, 08:19:09 AM »

Quote from: RAGIII on April 12, 2021, 08:14:35 AM

Outstanding interior and the rest is just as Good! Is this a Variant of a DH?
RAGIII

Yes, Soviet Russia built unlicenced DH9a's as Polikarpovs just after the War.

Cheers,

Hugh

Dave Brewer · « **Reply #4 on:** April 12, 2021, 08:58:32 AM »

That's absolutely gorgeous work TMS, one of the best interiors I believe I've seen.
Cheers,
Dave.

The_Magnificent_Squadron · « **Reply #5 on:** April 12, 2021, 05:39:53 PM »

Quote from: Alexis on April 12, 2021, 08:02:58 AM

Well TMS , that is some beautiful work being done on this !

Alexis

Thank you

The_Magnificent_Squadron · « **Reply #6 on:** April 12, 2021, 05:44:13 PM »

Quote from: RAGIII on April 12, 2021, 08:14:35 AM

Outstanding interior and the rest is just as Good! Is this a Variant of a DH?
RAGIII

Heya

Yeah the R-1 was a unlicensed DH.9a build but saw developments aswell such as fitting radios and different types of bombs etc etc. The ADC also sold regular DH.9as to the Russians so if you want to build R-1s and dont have a photo of that exact aircraft you can basically do whatever. R-1s were also exported to places like China, Iran, Mongolia and Afghanistan

The_Magnificent_Squadron · « **Reply #7 on:** April 12, 2021, 05:44:42 PM »

Quote from: Dave Brewer on April 12, 2021, 08:58:32 AM

That's absolutely gorgeous work TMS, one of the best interiors I believe I've seen.
Cheers,
Dave.

Thank you

The_Magnificent_Squadron · « **Reply #8 on:** April 13, 2021, 02:34:37 AM »

Some more work done on it today
The fabric section of the fuselage is a slightly different shade but its hard to see in its gloss coat. ive also highlighted the area with tamiya smoke. Alerions/Rudder and stuff are held in place using brass rods. (broke 3 drill pieces doing them

). Wings dryfitted as can be seen by the wonky struts, first external rigging done with the wires on the landing gear
next update on Thursday

RAGIII · « **Reply #9 on:** April 13, 2021, 03:19:24 AM »

Really looking awesome! Being able to easily mount the upper wings is one thing I loved about WNW kits. The precision of the strut fit and alignment were terrific!
RAGIII

The_Magnificent_Squadron · « **Reply #10 on:** April 13, 2021, 04:44:27 AM »

Quote from: RAGIII on April 13, 2021, 03:19:24 AM

Really looking awesome! Being able to easily mount the upper wings is one thing I loved about WNW kits. The precision of the strut fit and alignment were terrific!
RAGIII

Thank you, it is very nice but also a bit annoying when it fits fine when dry fitting yet when you go to glue everything in place it wont stay where its meant too

Alexis · « **Reply #11 on:** April 13, 2021, 05:04:49 AM »

I just don't see how you guys can install the landing carriage now before the rigging the main wings is finished . I always break them off during the stage of a build .

She does look good with the top wing in place ! Also like how the engine cowl is removable to show off some of that work

Alexis

The_Magnificent_Squadron · « **Reply #12 on:** April 13, 2021, 05:49:58 AM »

Quote from: Alexis on April 13, 2021, 05:04:49 AM

I just don't see how you guys can install the landing carriage now before the rigging the main wings is finished . I always break them off during the stage of a build .

She does look good with the top wing in place ! Also like how the engine cowl is removable to show off some of that work

Alexis

The landing gear assembly on the ninak is its own separate piece that just drops into place, meaning if i wanted i could build the whole plane and add it last. its not currently glued in place, and thank you

lone modeller · « **Reply #13 on:** April 13, 2021, 06:18:45 AM »

I agree that the interior is just amazing. Mind you the remainder of the build is not too bad either...! This one will be a stunner and in Chinese markings too - we do not see many of them.

Stephen.

PrzemoL · « **Reply #14 on:** April 13, 2021, 07:59:29 AM »

Very fine work all around. The interior, the outer colours... I am one big fan of Ninaks. But seeing it in the Soviet R1 version brings me to ask, do we know if they differed somehow from the original? Or is it just the educated guess from WNW that they were exact copies?