Eymerick Auteur
The Manual : ark-models.org/downl../instruction_526.pdf

And the sprues : ark-models.org/catalog.php?cid=526
(Click on "Model gallery")

Katya Hodgson
I got my best Russian Comrade on it, boots on the ground in Moscow.😉

Glenn
Just watched the unboxing preview on "Utoobe" it's a shame the kit detail looks very basic and no tile detail at all which is a real shame as the real thing looked like it was made from a few billion lego bricks! 🙁

Katya Hodgson
I did see, and whilst it is slightly a shame, i'm just happy to be getting a kit of Buran at all. (Beyond the horrendously expensive A-Model 1/72 kits).

And it will probably look ok with some black and white paint stuck on! 🙂

Glenn
I just hope someone does some tile decals like the ones Warbirds do for the NASA Shuttles!

Eymerick Auteur
Considering the price, I'm not surprised that there's no engraving of the thermal bricks.

Although the Revell shuttle is much older, it doesn't have engravings either and is sold for 20€ or twice the (russian) price of the Buran shuttle from Ark Model... (Mine cost me 23€ including shipping from Russia)

And if we consider the 60€ of Anigrand, the quality/price ratio is good.

On the other hand, for those who pre-ordered the Ark Model one on sites such as Hobby Link Japan or Hobby Search, it's sure that $70 is theft...

Like Glenn, I hope Warbird will make us a board for the shuttle and even at 30€ including shipping + the Ark Model shuttle. It will always be cheaper than Anigrand.

And I'm also hoping for a board for the AN-225 Revell, the duo would be perfect.

Katya Hodgson
I have a friend in Moscow who's off to buy me one direct from the model shop, so very cheap for me! 🙂

Eymerick Auteur
Ask him to bring you a whole box, I'm sure you'll find a buyer in Europe. :-P

Katya Hodgson
Oh, he's already sticking in Mars Models 1/48 La-15, and a Zvezda T-26... cheaper to buy there plus I don't have to pay customs fees if they are a gift!😉

Łukasz Gliński
@Katya - Reifra still sells the Plasticart sprues in 1/100 for 21€ (including rocket) 🙂

Katya Hodgson
Isn't the Reifra one 1/288 scale?

Łukasz Gliński
Looks like you're absolutely right, I just used to think all Plasticart stuff is around 1/100 🙂

Katya Hodgson
Well, i'm sure the Ark Models one will be just fine. And hey, it's a lovely gift from a wonderful friend. ^~^

Konstantin Zhiltsov
Begemot is working on thermal bricks decals. No ETA is known though.

Eymerick Auteur
Ark model think to us for upgrade decals ^^

facebook.com/arkmode../?type=3&theater

Katya Hodgson
Might have to get some since I haven't built mine yet, wonder how hard they are to put on...

Eymerick Auteur
In this same facebook page, you can see Ark Model reply to my question (Decals for Revell An-225 ?) : "We are in process negotiations with Revell". Nice new ^^