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1/72 Kalinin K12 by Mikromir to be released in november

Started by 63cpe, October 02, 2017, 11:00:14 AM

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63cpe

I noticed at the website of the local kitstore the Kalinin K12 is to be release in 1:72 by Mikromir...Although pretty steep priced, i'm a buyer!
A whif in a box& lots of potential for even wilder whiffery!

https://www.aviationmegastore.com/kalinin-k12-expected-november-2017-mm72-013-mikro-mir-mm72-013-vliegtuig-modelbouw/product/?action=prodinfo&art=149113

Anyway, I'm delighted!

David

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I've been waiting for this since they announced it.  The sprue shots look fantastic.  I'm leaning towards Spanish Republican (possibly post war Nationalist) or captured Finnish aircraft.

They've also announced another Kallinin type, the K7, and I *really* want one of those!

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Quote from: 63cpe on October 02, 2017, 11:00:14 AM
I noticed at the website of the local kitstore the Kalinin K12 is to be release in 1:72 by Mikromir...Although pretty steep priced, i'm a buyer!
A whif in a box& lots of potential for even wilder whiffery!

https://www.aviationmegastore.com/kalinin-k12-expected-november-2017-mm72-013-mikro-mir-mm72-013-vliegtuig-modelbouw/product/?action=prodinfo&art=149113

Anyway, I'm delighted!

David

Ohhh I whant at least one of those  :wub: :thumbsup:
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Quote from: PR19_Kit on October 02, 2017, 01:57:14 PM
That looks HUGE! How ever big is it in 1/72?

Given the alleged wingspan of 53 metres, at 1/72 that's about 7.761 metres (a lot!) and fuselage length is said to be  28 metres ....about 3.88 metres approximately.  I think you are going to need a substantial display space.  It's about 1.72 metres tall.
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Quote from: Rheged on October 02, 2017, 02:08:33 PM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on October 02, 2017, 01:57:14 PM
That looks HUGE! How ever big is it in 1/72?

Given the alleged wingspan of 53 metres, at 1/72 that's about 7.761 metres (a lot!) and fuselage length is said to be  28 metres ....about 3.88 metres approximately.  I think you are going to need a substantial display space.  It's about 1.72 metres tall.


I think your calculator's batteries are dying.   ;D

It's actually 0.761 metres in 1/72 scale, which is 'only' 29 ins or so. Certainly large, but not impossible, allowing for a humunguous model shelving programme.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Rheged

Quote from: PR19_Kit on October 02, 2017, 02:34:16 PM
Quote from: Rheged on October 02, 2017, 02:08:33 PM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on October 02, 2017, 01:57:14 PM
That looks HUGE! How ever big is it in 1/72?

Given the alleged wingspan of 53 metres, at 1/72 that's about 7.761 metres (a lot!) and fuselage length is said to be  28 metres ....about 3.88 metres approximately.  I think you are going to need a substantial display space.  It's about 1.72 metres tall.

I think your calculator's batteries are dying.   ;D

It's actually 0.761 metres in 1/72 scale, which is 'only' 29 ins or so. Certainly large, but not impossible, allowing for a humunguous model shelving programme.

Yup, you're right. Solar calculator  that doesn't seem to like tungsten light.  There's a few wild escaped decimal points roaming the landscape here!
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Quote from: Rheged on October 02, 2017, 02:40:53 PM

There's a few wild escaped decimal points roaming the landscape here!


Don't worry about them, the border patrols will nab them for sure.  ;D ;)

Either that or the guys in the sandy berets will use them for target practice...........
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Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

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Quote from: The Wooksta! on October 02, 2017, 01:22:35 PM
I've been waiting for this since they announced it.  The sprue shots look fantastic.  I'm leaning towards Spanish Republican (possibly post war Nationalist) or captured Finnish aircraft.

They've also announced another Kallinin type, the K7, and I *really* want one of those!



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The K7 looks like its made out of lego.

I will have to have one though. 
In 1/72 its span will be 74cm and its length 39cm.

IRL only one was built.  It crashed on its ninth flight when, while flying at an altitude of 100m a tail boom broke off.  The pilot, 13 crew and one passenger were killed.  Five crew survived.
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Quote from: zenrat on March 12, 2020, 02:59:29 AM
The K7 looks like its made out of lego.

Were there any other seven engined aircraft?

If you accept engine test airframes, how about this testbed Lancaster


  SW342 Mk3 Armstrong Siddley Mamba in nose Viper and Adder in tail positions

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Quote from: zenrat on March 12, 2020, 02:59:29 AM

Were there any other seven engined aircraft?


The famous Orenda Iroquois engine testbed, which was a loaned USAF B-47 with one HUGE Iroquois perched under one tailplane.

Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit