Amodel are a Ukrainian manufacturer ( I think! ) they produce a large range of limited-run kits - they seem to be marketed by IBG Models, of Poland. There's nothing on the box that actually says where it made!
The Rutan Yoyager made the first non-stop unrefuelled flight round the world in 1986. It was extensively of a composite construction, fibreglass etc & aerodynamic smoothness was important - it had two engines, the front engine only used for take off ( and back up! ).
As far as I know, this is the only model of the Voyager in any scale. This boxing dates back to 2001 - the boxes were changed in 2010, but the contents were the same.
Rather flimsy box...............
Sprue shots
This is definitely a short run kit! The plastic feels a bit soft & soapy. A lot of clean up & dry fitting will be needed - note the old-school stand!
Decals look a little fragile.........................
Instructions A4 folded sheet
Looks reasonably clear - a simple model!
A few detail shots - not many, 'cos not much detail!
The detail on the wheels etc is soft, and there is a lot of flash/burrs that will need to be cleaned before even attempting dry fitting.
The major problem I foresee is the wing joints - the model will have a span of 470mm X 123mm long, and getting them to hold will probably need drilling for wire strengthening.
In flight, the wings of the Voyager flexed to a huge extent:
Modelling that would be a challenge!
This is the only game in town, if you want a model of the Voyager!!!
Availability? Nada! I did an internet search, and came up with one only ( and that was on ebay in UK ) for sale! So, it would have to be a case of sitting & waiting! Probably only a collectors item. Mine will stay in the stash....................
Dave
The Rutan Yoyager made the first non-stop unrefuelled flight round the world in 1986. It was extensively of a composite construction, fibreglass etc & aerodynamic smoothness was important - it had two engines, the front engine only used for take off ( and back up! ).
As far as I know, this is the only model of the Voyager in any scale. This boxing dates back to 2001 - the boxes were changed in 2010, but the contents were the same.
Rather flimsy box...............
Sprue shots
This is definitely a short run kit! The plastic feels a bit soft & soapy. A lot of clean up & dry fitting will be needed - note the old-school stand!
Decals look a little fragile.........................
Instructions A4 folded sheet
Looks reasonably clear - a simple model!
A few detail shots - not many, 'cos not much detail!
The detail on the wheels etc is soft, and there is a lot of flash/burrs that will need to be cleaned before even attempting dry fitting.
The major problem I foresee is the wing joints - the model will have a span of 470mm X 123mm long, and getting them to hold will probably need drilling for wire strengthening.
In flight, the wings of the Voyager flexed to a huge extent:
Modelling that would be a challenge!
This is the only game in town, if you want a model of the Voyager!!!
Availability? Nada! I did an internet search, and came up with one only ( and that was on ebay in UK ) for sale! So, it would have to be a case of sitting & waiting! Probably only a collectors item. Mine will stay in the stash....................
Dave
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