Multi Seat 2026 Group Build Ilya Muromets rebuild

[Tim Mixon]

I?m so glad to have this project behind me. I put so much effort into it with the original build that I didn?t have the heart to scrap it. I don?t like to bash on model manufacturers but this kit is really bad OOB. I can?t stress enough to overlook the Maquette kit and spend the extra money on an ICM Ilya Muromets if you really want to build one.
In the end, I wasn?t able to get very much rearward stagger on the upper wing. It more or less is just equal with the lower wing.
There are so many variations in the development of the Muromets that it is difficult to determine which is correct. The plane I chose to represent is no. 150 flown by Lt. Bashko during a raid on an enemy rail yard / ammunition dump. Hence the two extra fuel tanks under the upper wing.
The Muromets was an incredible aircraft for the time in 1914. It was the first multi-engine bomber , had a higher ceiling, and was very resilient to enemy fighters. Only one was reported lost due to enemy fighter aircraft.

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Thanks for all the encouraging comments. It?s been a lot of fun to complete.

All the best,
Tim

[NigelR]

That is a simply stunning result Tim, well worth the effort. It's been a fascinating project to follow. Well done!!!

[DaddyO]

Brilliant result Tim
It's nice that you resurrected this one and the overall look of it is brilliant despite your reservations. It certainly captures the enormous technical challenge that the aircraft represented and is quite the eye catcher 

Paul

[enathan]

You have done a great job in ressurecting this monster Tim, Ilya Muromets should be proud! 

[mbittner]

That's awesome, Tim. Well done!

[Dirigible-Al]

I wouldn't have thought the Maquette kit was troublesome looking at the finished result. This is a fantastic result.
Alan.

[PrzemoL]

Wow, what a beast of a model. My sincerest congratulations on finishing this monumental project.

[KiwiZac]

Bravo Tim! The finished model looks fantastic and betrays none of the hassle of the restoration. Just superb!

[Richtrad]

Just looking at the rigging keeps me awake at night. Superb work.

Warren Q

[NinetythirdLiberator]

Regardless of the difficulties, what a beauty, Tim!  Masterful in the full sense of the word.......Dan

[IanB]

Very nicely done. I really must dig mine out again soon and get it finished.

Ian

[lcarroll]

   Beautiful model Tim, in my view spectacular! Certainly well worth the effort to refurbish and a remarkable display of your skills.
   Well done!
Cheers,
Lance

[Rip Van Winkle]

What a project!  Wonderful job. 

[lone modeller]

That looks like a rigging nightmare! What a wonderful result from a rather poor kit - one to be proud of in every way.

Stephen.

[malaula]

Well done ,Tim!I had both the maquette and ICM kits in my stash,started the maquette and binned it...hats off to what you made of it!