1/144 Kiev by Dave Wooley

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A bit like taking a daughter down the Aisle............ :joker:

The empty space soon fills up :smallsmile:

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Dave Wooley I would like to say you just one word: FANTASTIC....
......by the dedication, by the hard work to do the model
by the words of help and support by all modellers who need it..
your model Kiev is a masterpiece of naval miniaturized technology
my sincere congratulations
and i am happy to be your friend :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1: :wave_1:
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Hi Dave,

congratulations for finishing such a beautiful model! You deserve a beer, or two ....! :big_grin:

What is your next project?

Bye!
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dave what can one say that has not been said already.kiev is a true work of art ,and i am sure a milepost for many scratch builders to strive to emulate :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1:
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:thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1: what else can I say?
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AND finally after a trouble free trip transporting Kiev from Liverpool to the Fleet Air Arm Museum I have to admit my heart was in my mouth still pondering the question would Kiev and the case fit . Even though all the sums had been checked and double checked .
The Fleet Air Arm Museum is not just a museum devoted to Naval aviation it is part of a functioning naval establishement , namely RNAS Yoevilton . On the following day was the annual model event .
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The moment had arrived at last Kiev would marry up for the first time with it�s case.
And the location would be in the entrance to the most iconic of all the major exhibits a mock up of the operational flight deck of HMS Ark Royal . It is here that the technology of the carrier is explained with models and full size exhibits in the exit areas as well as the entrance and that is separate from the huge number of Naval aircraft represented with in this large complex .
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The case was brought in to be prepared to accept Kiev
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Assisted by the museum curator David Hill we gently placed the model for the first time onto the polished base of the case
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The most tense moments was fitting the cover over the model �would it fit� that was the question going through my mind.
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YES it fits but with only 3mm the spare in height
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Kiev now stands as the only representative model of Soviet naval aviation from the time of the Cold War
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Now I could relax and reflect knowing that here is 4 years worth of work that others may wish to see and also reflect on a part of history where opposing naval technologies from East and West where prepared to meet in armed conflict at sea but be thankful for the fact that they did not .
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3mm! Now I understand your concern. She looks great in her case, Dave :) May she remain safe and prominent for many years to come!
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:woo_hoo: :woo_hoo: :woo_hoo: :woo_hoo:

An out standing piece of work Dave, :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1: :wave_1: :wave_1:
Simple but effective.
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How sweet she looks :woo_hoo: :woo_hoo:

A very fitting conclusion to an absolutely magic journey.


Once again, well done Dave.

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Well done indeed :thumbs_up_1: I'm glad she has such a fitting display around her. May she educate and inspire people for many years to come.


So..............what's next? :big_grin:
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hI dAVE
wonderful pictures.
the Kiev is part of Museum now? :wave_1: :thumbs_up_1:
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Thanks to you all for your generous replies. At present refurbishing of the slip way and building shed is underway in preparation for a new scratch build project , all will be revealed in due course . keep looking in
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Bravo Dave! :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1:
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Top stuff!!

It must have been a VERY proud moment.... :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1:

My daughter was running a Temp of 40.8 C.... and was really rather ill...

so regrettably I was unable to attend this year... sorry!

But I have some guests over from Germany in June who among other destinations wish to see the FAA museum

obviously I shall accompany them ... :big_grin:

REALLY glad that the case fitted... ( just eh! )

:thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1:


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gtbred wrote:Bravo Dave! :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1:
Thank you gtbred much appeciated .
Dave Wooley :thumbs_up_1: :wave_1:
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JIM BAUMANN wrote:Top stuff!!

It must have been a VERY proud moment.... :thumbs_up_1: :thumbs_up_1:

My daughter was running a Temp of 40.8 C.... and was really rather ill...

so regrettably I was unable to attend this year... sorry!

But I have some guests over from Germany in June who among other destinations wish to see the FAA museum

obviously I shall accompany them ... :big_grin:

REALLY glad that the case fitted... ( just eh! )
JIM B :wave_1:
Thanks Jim I trust your daughter is on the mend .
Dave Wooley :thumbs_up_1:
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TOP JOB Dave im very pleased for you :thumbs_up_1:
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Great home for a great model, Dave :thumbs_up_1:


But 3mm :big_eyes: that was a close call with the case


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boatman wrote:TOP JOB Dave im very pleased for you :thumbs_up_1:
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Thank you Chris .
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roy allen wrote:Great home for a great model, Dave :thumbs_up_1:


But 3mm :big_eyes: that was a close call with the case


Roy
Hi Roy When I ordered the case my calculations allowed for a 30mm gap. However the case was so large that it had to be screwed into the base. For this to happen the case would have to drop down over 25mm around the edge of the base to ensure rigidity of the case hence the beads of sweat but as they say 3mm is good as a 50mm when it fits. For the next project I shall get the model to fit the case with room to spare. :heh:
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