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SCALE MODELER
Volume 8, Number 6, JUNE, 1973
2 pages, page 7 and 8

Published by
CHALLENGE PUBLICATIONS; INC.

IL-62


Anfang 2009 bekam ich von meinem Hobbyfreund Don aus USA zwei Ausgaben der Zeitschrift SCALE MODELER von 1973. In diesen Ausgaben sind Artikel über KVZ/Plasticart Bausätze. Da wir diese Artikel für alle KVZ/Plasticart begeisterten für interessant halten, haben wir uns bei CHALLENGE PUBLICATIONS; INC., um die Erlaubnis zur Veröffentlichung bemüht. Im Juli 2009 bekam ich nun vom Verlag die Erlaubnis, diese auf unserer HP zu veröffentlichen. Wir bedanken uns dafür ganz herzlich beim Verleger Edwin A. Schnepf.
 
Besuchen Sie auch die HP von CHALLENGE PUBLICATIONS, INC.. Auch wenn es die Zeitschrift SCALE MODELER nicht mehr gibt, so werden nach wie vor sehr interessante Zeitschriften herausgegeben.
 
Wenn Ihnen weitere KVZ/Plasticart betreffende Artikel bekannt sind, würden wir uns über eine Nachricht sehr freuen. wimmerrichard@hotmail.com
 
Visit also the CHALLENGE PUBLICATIONS; INC. website.

 
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Scale Modeler 6/1973, Seite 7, Bild 1
 
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Scale Modeler 6/1973, Seite 7, Titel PROTOTYPE ILYUSHIN JETLINER
 
WITH THE UNUSUAL JET ENGINE
AND WHEEL CONFIGURATION,
THE IL-62 RUSSIAN JET AIRLINER
MAKES AN INTERESTING ADDITION
TO ANY COLLECTION OF CIVILIAN
AIRCRAFT FROM AROUND THE WORLD
 
By Jordan Ross
 
Scale Modeler 6/1973, Seite 7, Bild 2
 
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  In the ever-growing selection of model kits now becoming available to the modeler from behind the Iron Curtain, one of Modellbaukasten’s latest offerings is the IL-62 Russian jet airliner in 1/100th scale. This East German modeling firm has been offering some interesting types in both civilian and military aircraft and some interesting helicopter kits.
  Until recently, kits from the Com-
  munist Bloc countries were not readily available in this country. This is now changing with more importers being able to receive the kits, especially W.R.W. Imports of Denver, Colorado, which carries a full line of products from the Soviet Bloc.
  The IL-62 kit is molded in a white styrene which makes a good base for any color scheme, particularly where white areas are included. The IL-62
 
The model of the IL-62 represents, in kit form, the prototype. The later production version aircraft had no nose probe and featured a different type of antenna arrangement. The model was built stock from the box with minor exceptions with the assembly quite straight forward with a minimum of filling and sanding required, this being along the wing roots.

One of the first things noticeable about this kit is the peculiar landing gear ar-
  rangement. This is one aircraft with tricycle landing gear which does not need weight added in the nose area. This aircraft has ihe unusual configuration of a fourth wheel which descends from the rear fuselage when the aircraft is parked, acting as a stabilizer. The unit consists of one long leg with two small wheels. The test model had this wheel replaced with a piece of brass tubing cut to the correct length, and two small wheels from the parts box.
 
Scale Modeler 6/1973, Seite 7, Bild 3
 
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Scale Modeler 6/1973, Seite 7, Bild 3
 
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Scale Modeler 6/1973, Seite 8, Bild 1
 
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Scale Modeler 6/1973, Seite 8, Bild 2
 
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The fuselage halves when glued into position required only a minimum of filling. Green Stuff was used for any filling that was necessary. A thin bead of putty was laid down the upper and lower seams. When dry, these were gently sanded smooth using a very fine sanding paper. This must be done quite carefully and smoothly because the model is painted in white and silver which will reflect the most minute scratches.

The model is shown in the livery of the Russian State airline Aeroflot. The kit decals were used. An interesting point about these decals is that they provide three of everything except for the larger numerals and letters. Therefore, if a mistake is made in applying the decals, there is always a spare.

Prior to the assembly of the fuselage halves, the interior was sprayed flat black. This is particularly helpful in giving a dimensional appearance to the windows, making a dark appearing interior and giving a more realistic overall appearance as there is no detailing on the interior of this kit. The clear material provided for the windows was not used.
  Actually, in a model in this scale, it is not important to having windows inserted, and is more distracting when the plastic is too bulky.

When painting the model, Pactra Paints were used. The upper portion of the fuselage and tail surfaces were given two light coats of gloss white. The lower half of the fuselage and upper and lower wing surfaces were finished with Liqu-A-Plate. The main landing gear struts and hubs were silver with flat black tires. All flap and aileron detail was picked out with a light wash of dark grey.

The nose probe was finished in flat black, while the interiors of the four jet engines were painted with Imrie-Risley Silver. The cockpit windscreen braces were hand painted in gloss white after being positioned. Care must be taken when aligning the long fuselage striping. The striping was placed over the demarkation line of the white and silver areas. The model is shown in a very clean appearance as it represents the prototype of the IL-62.
 
model consists of sixty parts, all of which fit quite well. The instruction booklet is well illustrated with a drawing showing the positioning of all the parts.

  Of particular interest is the explanation of the complex landing gear door assembly. This is made very clear and easy to understand. The model contains no flash and is quite accurate in overall outline.

  The clean, sleek lines and the powerplant configuration of the Soviet airliner is quite similar to the
  British Super VC10. The NK-8 turbofans compare closely with the Conways of the British aircraft.

  The elegant CCP-06156 was first publicly seen on September 24, 1962, when it was inspected by Premier Nikita Khrushchev. The maiden flight took place in January the following year. Production of the IL-62 was begun in 1965, with the first operational units entering Aeroflot international service on the Moscow-Montreal route on September 15, 1967. The Aeroflot fleet was estimated to number about fifty of these aircraft.
 
Scale Modeler 6/1973, Seite 8, Bild 3
 
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