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Something else nearly as wrong. Beriev Be-6 Upgrade.

Started by chrisonord, November 16, 2009, 03:00:45 PM

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chrisonord

November 16, 2009, 03:00:45 PM
Following on the floaty flying museum piece theme, here is another aircraft operated by the Nicaraguan cartel. The Beriev has been modified to serve as a capable anti shipping and patrol platform, and has been upgraded in many areas. The original piston engines have been replaced with turbo prop engines, the same Ivchenko AI-20D, 4,000 shp engines as fitted to the Beriev BE-12 Tchalka. These engines gave the aircraft a whole new leaseof life and gave it the ability to carry more offensive armament and avionics. Another major modification was to the cockpit, which was changed to a "sealed" 2 seat pod, that could only be accessed from the canopy, which is now a quick release item. Due to this modification, access ladders were fitted either side, one of which has to curve round the newly fitted twin 23 mm cannon blister. The tail guns of the original design have been retained, as they are thought to be of use against shipping/ground targets. Even though the aircraft had been modified extensively, it was still only able to operate as a normal flying boat and not as an amphibian, but this modification may be considered for a future upgrade.





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Daryl J.

#1
November 16, 2009, 03:05:12 PM
Oh now this is good!


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ChernayaAkula

#3
November 16, 2009, 03:43:51 PM
Cool build and lovely camo scheme! :bow:
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#4
November 16, 2009, 04:03:14 PM
Brilliant.  And a wonderful camo scheme.

well done.   :thumbsup:

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pyro-manic

#5
November 17, 2009, 01:10:08 AM
Great stuff! Flying boats are a favourite of mine, and this one is excellent. :thumbsup:

What kit did you use for this?
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chrisonord

#6
November 17, 2009, 03:04:51 AM
Quote from: pyro-manic on November 17, 2009, 01:10:08 AM
Great stuff! Flying boats are a favourite of mine, and this one is excellent. :thumbsup:

What kit did you use for this?
Hya Alun,
The kit is the old Veb one,a bit crude but a nice enough kit once built. It was reboxed as a NewBee kit, and I think it was from the 80's, I have been looking for another one to do as an amphibian, but, they seem a bit thin on the ground.
Cheers,
Chris.
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Pee on it and walk away!!

Weaver

#7
November 17, 2009, 04:49:46 AM
Looks good to me - excellent paint job!   :wub: :thumbsup:
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#8
November 17, 2009, 04:58:17 AM
Sweet !  :thumbsup:
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Mossie

#9
November 17, 2009, 06:07:59 AM
Lovely camo on it Chris! :thumbsup:
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#10
November 17, 2009, 06:13:17 AM
Yes, I love camo and props! :wub: :wub: :wub: :thumbsup:
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#11
November 17, 2009, 12:30:38 PM
Do love that camo, man, quite a nice blend there.  The refits look good too, and the weapons stack is real nice.  The props came out quite nicely too.
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#12
November 17, 2009, 01:40:26 PM
Can't disagree with everyone else here Chris --- great stuff  :thumbsup:

What scale is it and where did you get the props from ?
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chrisonord

#13
November 17, 2009, 02:31:49 PM
Quote from: kitnut617 on November 17, 2009, 01:40:26 PM
Can't disagree with everyone else here Chris --- great stuff  :thumbsup:

What scale is it and where did you get the props from ?
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Hya Robert,
The scale is 1/72nd scale, and although it needed a fair bit of work to get it to look right, it is well worth grabbing one if you see one. The propellers are aeroclub 1/48 scale Griffon Spitfire ones,which to be honest wasn't too sure about when I bought them, as the blades looked too short, but they worked out to be just right in the end.
Cheers,
Chris.
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Pee on it and walk away!!

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#14
November 17, 2009, 06:54:37 PM
Just excellent! seamless conversion, great paint and a subject that is far too rare  :cheers:
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