In the late 50 the russian leadership decided to build long range transport vehicles to run through siberia .
The main type of this mostly unknown machines was Tupolev " mongol" based on the Tu95 heavy Bomber .
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You have my attention! :thumbsup:
Welcome to the show :thumbsup:
I finished the first round lucky , all parts came together perfect and i can use the original point for connection 😁 . At all there is not much need for putty , it's all flatt and smooth and in straight direction , i have shortened the fuselage by 40 mm ( wings not needed here ... ) .
This is the remain of the revell 1:144 Tupolev 95 which i slaughtered for the Heinkel America Bomber .
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And i decide to cut that front radom also , i don't like that stuff and prefer the original clear design .
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Very interested in this 👌 8
Yesterday i did the first try with some wheels and axles to figure out where to go ...
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.... and today i fixed three axles together and the wheels, the fuselage is also in one piece, and i have placed some weight in the nose . So many little holes and details to close in the fuselage .
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Very unique! It needs front and rear axle steering.
Quote from: kerick on April 15, 2024, 09:35:49 PMVery unique! It needs front and rear axle steering.
Ken those are WW2 German Sd.Kfz.231 8 rad wheels and suspension units which means this beast will have 6 wheel steering as the 8 rad was a 8x8 with steering on all axles :thumbsup:
Quote from: kerick on April 15, 2024, 09:35:49 PMVery unique! It needs front and rear axle steering.
It's all there .
I have installed a steering wheel in the cockpit before closing the body !
Very promising Noizy. :thumbsup:
Now, if it was my build i'd be looking at putting in two articulated sections into that fuselage. Midway between the wheel sets.
Think "Bendy Bus".
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You'd just need to find some corrugated tube the same diameter as the fuselage.
Haha , I did so much work to put them together like one piece , so please excuse me if i IGNORE that idea ...
The concept is a straight line high speed overlander :thumbsup:
Quote from: Wardukw on April 16, 2024, 12:16:47 AMQuote from: kerick on April 15, 2024, 09:35:49 PMVery unique! It needs front and rear axle steering.
Ken those are WW2 German Sd.Kfz.231 8 rad wheels and suspension units which means this beast will have 6 wheel steering as the 8 rad was a 8x8 with steering on all axles :thumbsup:
So if you turned all the wheels in one direction it could go sideways. Very handy in a cross wind!
Just a thought. How about some form of canopy on top to allow the passengers to view the beautiful landscape going by? The Amtrak passenger trains here call it the Vista Cruiser.
Yes, a Panorama window could be nice . But i am to lazy for more details , instead of that i glued the axles on . And let it dry in the sun .
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Something like a Lancaster canopy?
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Just my $0.02 worth. Of course then you would have to cut a hole in the top and build seats and stuff. Looks like you are beyond that point.
This is what I was thinking of.
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Quote from: kerick on April 16, 2024, 07:14:03 AMQuote from: Wardukw on April 16, 2024, 12:16:47 AMQuote from: kerick on April 15, 2024, 09:35:49 PMVery unique! It needs front and rear axle steering.
Ken those are WW2 German Sd.Kfz.231 8 rad wheels and suspension units which means this beast will have 6 wheel steering as the 8 rad was a 8x8 with steering on all axles :thumbsup:
So if you turned all the wheels in one direction it could go sideways. Very handy in a cross wind!
Just a thought. How about some form of canopy on top to allow the passengers to view the beautiful landscape going by? The Amtrak passenger trains here call it the Vista Cruiser.
The way Herr Noizer has the axles mounted you can have the center axle non steering and the front and rear as steering axles or with hydraulics instead of mechanical steering like the original vehicle you can have steering on all of the axles so you can crab steer ;D
You could use decal windows, 1/144 scale airliner style.
Wheels and engine tryout today .
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Looking more interesting every day!
Quote from: kerick on April 16, 2024, 06:24:11 PMLooking more interesting every day!
Yeah this very cool 😎 😀 😀
Quote from: zenrat on April 16, 2024, 04:23:02 AMNow, if it was my build i'd be looking at putting in two articulated sections into that fuselage. Midway between the wheel sets.
Think "Bendy Bus".
You'd just need to find some corrugated tube the same diameter as the fuselage.
Beat me to it. :thumbsup:
Even without bendy bits it still looks awesome.
Is it going to be armed? Maybe there are Tank Pirates out there in the wastelands?
I can visualise a number of these parked up in a circle for safety like a wagon train.
That was a interesting job to fix that six wheels in a straight line . I wanna keep the build clean as it is , this time :thumbsup:
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That jet engine will be a real screamer! I'd love to see that zooming across the tundra!
It is engined for speed and the tyres look like they are meant for dirt.
I'm wondering what kind of a road or track it runs on. Not too bumpy, for the speed, I'm thinking.
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Quote from: perttime on April 18, 2024, 09:24:11 PMIt is engined for speed and the tyres look like they are meant for dirt.
I'm wondering what kind of a road or track it runs on. Not too bumpy, for the speed, I'm thinking.
Just look at the map of siberia ... :thumbsup:
Siberia doesn't look all that smooth. Mountains, forests, rivers, wetland. And some of it has permafrost, or is at least covered with snow for long periods.
Quote from: perttime on April 19, 2024, 06:42:11 AMSiberia doesn't look all that smooth. Mountains, forests, rivers, wetland. And some of it has permafrost, or is at least covered with snow for long periods.
Herr Kilnoizer has not yet explained to us the after-market additions that he no doubt plans..........skis, airstairs for boarding, crew and passengers and possibly even balloon tyres for summer marshland use
Quote from: Rheged on April 19, 2024, 06:54:49 AMQuote from: perttime on April 19, 2024, 06:42:11 AMSiberia doesn't look all that smooth. Mountains, forests, rivers, wetland. And some of it has permafrost, or is at least covered with snow for long periods.
Herr Kilnoizer has not yet explained to us the after-market additions that he no doubt plans..........skis, airstairs for boarding, crew and passengers and possibly even balloon tyres for summer marshland use
zooming across frozen rivers and lakes!
What's the status on this land missile?
Haha , I took it out of the box last week and think about the possible finish. Missing THAT one good idea for the paint job .
At the moment I prefer a washing technique , but it's difficult with with bigger objects like this , I should have a look on a retarder for the acryl paint .
"Deutsche Land Hansa" ;) :angel:
Like "Lufthansa", only lower down. ;D
Quote from: killnoizer on May 25, 2024, 11:36:05 PM...Missing THAT one good idea for the paint job...
What colours are the buses where you live?
Kawasaki Green :thumbsup:
Mongolia Bus Service maybe ?
After the German Ocupation in 1952 ... :mellow:
And this is another project to finish this weekend, the landspeeder got a very vintage over all washing and color on the wheels! Looking for markings now.
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Looking very cool mate 👌 👍
I gotta build something like this at some point 😆
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That thing received a lot of color and aging, i am ready with building for the rest of the week ...
Had to work some hours on the display for the show this weekend, and that's it 🤣
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Great build mate..sleak as polished steel with a rocket up it butt 👍 :wacko:
That's WONDERFUL. :thumbsup:
You must get through more metallic paint than all the rest of us put together. ;D
You have a sharp eye for the Finish :wub:
In fact it is a lucky accident, doing experiments with that great Vallejo stuff ( washings ) and did a over all coating with marabo clear glossy just for the decals . It looks sooooo sleazy that i added more aging and effect painting with ULTRA MATT PU VARNISH just for the rusty parts .
Thank you very much for watching.
I just did some Back stories and print them on cards for the Weekend.
That would have fit well into the Polar Wars GB.
Good job.
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