Fanera-2 (MicroMir 1/72)
This model is my entry for the “iModeler at the Movies” group build (if you missed announcement, here is the link – https://imodeler.com/groups/imoder-at-the-movies-1964926360/home/ join and participate!).
NIAI-1 “Fanera-2” (fanera/фанера means plywood) was a soviet light civil airplane of mid thirties. As you can guess from its name, airplane was build mainly of plywood. It definitely looks very unusual, but it was reliable and easily controlled aircraft, so pilots like it. Several airplanes were assigned to Polar Aviation and were working in Arctics. And one of such airplanes can be seen in a b&w soviet movie “Seven Brave Men”, which tells a story about winter, bravery and courage.
Several years ago MicroMir released this kit – NIAI-1 Fanera-2 in 1/72 scale. It’s a short run kit (which is usual for a such unusual subjects). Kit offers only standard civil marking options, so I’ve drawn and printed new decals for the serial number. Skis were taken from an old Yak-6 kit. If you’re interested, full WIP thread is here – https://imodeler.com/groups/imoder-at-the-movies-1964926360/forum/topic/seven-brave-men/
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Pedro L. Rocha said on December 2, 2018
Strange and exotic are the words that came to my mind when saw the post. Thank you Dmitry, not everyday I get the chance to know something new. Great build, it looks very delicate and well made
Dmitry Stropalov said on December 2, 2018
@holzhamer Thanks Pedro!
Stephen W Towle said on December 2, 2018
Dmitry,
The three things that stand out in my mind are the resin engine, the clear,tight and crisp windows and the orange paint is done to perfection. Which ties everything together and makes for interesting model that comes alive. Your drawn to it.
Two thumbs up.
Good things come in small packages.
I pity the judges on judgement day.
Dmitry Stropalov said on December 2, 2018
@stephen-w-towle Thanks a lot Stephen!
John Healy said on December 2, 2018
That’s really nice, Dmitry. I checked out your build log and was deeply impressed. Great choice.
Dmitry Stropalov said on December 2, 2018
@j-healy Thank you John!
neil foster said on December 2, 2018
Wow !! I love this aircraft ,I never saw anything like it, it’s so bizarre it doesn’t look real , I definitely want one.
Well done on a terrific little build Dmitry.
Dmitry Stropalov said on December 2, 2018
@neil-foster Thank you Neil!
Robert Royes said on December 2, 2018
Great work! Thanks for sharing this .
hanks for sharing this unusual build.
Dmitry Stropalov said on December 2, 2018
@roofrat Thanks Robert!
George Johnson said on December 2, 2018
Beautiful work, Dmitry. Great choice of subject and an immaculate build.
Dmitry Stropalov said on December 2, 2018
@georgelj Thanks George!
Tom Cleaver said on December 2, 2018
Yeah, what they all said. Beautiful work Dmitry.
Dmitry Stropalov said on December 2, 2018
@tcinla Thank you Tom!
David Mills said on December 2, 2018
What a cool aircraft!lovely build Dmitry
Dmitry Stropalov said on December 2, 2018
@davem Thanks David!
david leigh-smith said on December 2, 2018
This is one of my favourite builds I have seen in a long time. The subject (as most have said) is rarely (if ever) seen, the build is terrific, and the colour(s) are really eye catching. Love those lateral windows. Love the skis. Love everything about this.
‘Liked’ x 10
Dmitry Stropalov said on December 2, 2018
@dirtylittlefokker Thank you David for your words, support, and especially for organizing this Group Build with a such simple but unusual idea.
david leigh-smith said on December 2, 2018
You are welcome, Dmitri.
Just a few interesting images of the LK-1 -such an interesting aircraft.
Allan J Withers said on December 3, 2018
Lovely model of an unusual and interesting aircraft Dmitry, well done.
Dmitry Stropalov said on December 3, 2018
@kalamazoo Thanks Allan!
Aleksandar Sekularac said on December 3, 2018
Hi Dmitry,
your Fanera-2 is beautiful. Very unique, inspiring and superbly built. Congrats.
Cheers!
Aleks
Dmitry Stropalov said on December 3, 2018
@asekular Thank you Aleksandar!
Greg Kittinger said on December 3, 2018
So fun to see this unusual aircraft, and in a great build to boot! Well done.
Dmitry Stropalov said on December 3, 2018
@gkittinger Thanks Greg!