Russian Navy Aircraft Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov - Trumpeter 1:350

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Hi everyone,
I have had in the stash this old Trumpeter kit (2005) for quite some time …

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Source wikipedia

I currently have this Concord publication as my only reference and I couldn’t find any after market … so I’ll make the kit OOB …


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Any further help is, as usual, welcome.

A quick look inside the “BIG” box:


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by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

The aircrafts …


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by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

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This is a great kit. I traded a local club member some 1/32 aircrafts for this aircraft carrier. It came with full photo-etch set by White Ensign Models. It is bit pricy but well worth every penny. Food for thought.

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Ward Carroll recently released a video on Kuznetsov, which may be of interest?

The Real Truth About the Russian Carrier Kuznetsov - YouTube -

Mal

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Was just going to post that. Interesting video Ward had.

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Very interesting video, guy knows his stuff thats for sure. That ship is floating scrap yard … wow

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Excellent video - I knew things were bad but not THAT bad! Yikes!

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Thanks Mike.
I’ll try to buy this item :wink:

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The Photo Etched Metal Details “White design” are finally here …


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Hull assembled …


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Stern assembled …


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Elevator safety barriers replaced …


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Flight deck assembled …


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by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


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Kit after a layer of Mr. Surfacer …


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Deck edge rails sanded and replaced with the PE parts.


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Arrester wire guides sanded and replaced with the PE parts.


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Deck painted with base colours …


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Looks great over here too !!!

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I wonder, does it come with the obligatory salvage tug?

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Deck painting … phase 2


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Masking for white line painting …


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I think the look of the deck is more realistic like this, rather than using decals … what do you think?


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Those painted on deck markings is look good. :+1:t2:

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The masking and then the painted deck look terrific :+1:

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Painting Orange and Red Line …


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by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr


by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr

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You’re making a fantastic job of this one Rod. Love the way you have dealt with the flight deck markings.

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Very clean work so far, impressive job :thinking: :+1:

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