Russkiy Business

**umtutsut** · #1 08-26-2012, 03:54 PM

So here's what I've been up to during the last couple months. I decided to replace my 1/144 resin models of several Russian/Soviet launch vehicles with 1/96 card model versions. From left to right:

* Leo Cherkashyn's Rokot, the launcher for NASA's GRACE satellites
* Leo's Tsiklon, launcher for the Sich-1 Ukrainian satellite
* ZiLi's Kosmos-3M, launcher for the Max Planck Institute's Abrixas satellite
* Erik te Groen's Kosmos-2 in Interkosmos livery.

No masterpieces a la Merzo or PK here, though I did add additional details to all four models. I built Leo's kits without all the internal stage parts. I also cut out the trusswork on the Kosmos-2 and inserted an engine bell between the stages. I couldn't resist doing the nameplates in Russian!

Constructive criticism welcome!

Les (The Voice of Authority -- Coming Soon)

**umtutsut** · #2 08-27-2012, 07:29 AM

I suppose I really need to take a better pic. When I shoot, the image looks fine. When I bring it up in a graphics program for editing, it looks fuzzy as hell. Stay tooned.

Les (The Voice of Authority -- Coming Soon)

**ashevilleangler** · #3 08-27-2012, 07:47 AM

Still very nice models. Do you use a tripod when shooting? You can find them for cheap at second hand stores. That and really good lighting can make all the difference. I would love to see close-ups of the bases.

Curt

**Paper Kosmonaut** · #4 08-27-2012, 08:14 AM

Very nice indeed! I really like what I see there. Well displayed, and the accompanying logo really completes them. They are so colourful, too. Pretty, straightforward, decent builds, I would say. Well done!
(btw. love the thread title!)

**merzo** · #5 08-27-2012, 01:31 PM

Hi Umtutsut

Very nice selection and dedicated models. I particularly like Leo beautiful models to achieve. I plan to once I can achieve all Cherkashyn rocket. Respekt thematic working.

Zoltan Mertusz his friend.

(A really beautiful photo deserves ......)