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Thanks, I definitely will

Hello all The model can be downloaded here: Arkia ATR72-500

Thank you all .

Now, the conclusion. The design is very good, seriously. Thanks and kudos to Mario and Edwin, AKA Citycraft and Hermercraft. My repaint fits the real ATR-72-500 4X-AVX that flew for Arkia airlines. Most troublesome parts for me were the engines, the lower main gear cowling and rear part of...

Hello all Well, I finished with the landing gear, installed them into their wells, added the doors, two antennas and that's it, this model building saga is finished.

Thanks!!!

Hello all Now that the forum had moved, I can add an update I began working on the chassis. The parts are really thin and small which means that probably the chassis will not be able to bear the weight of the model. Not a big deal, since I meant to put the model on the provided stand. Parts...

Oh, actually the real engines are very nice-looking. Like all French/Italian things.

Well, actually, Arkia stopped using these ATR-72-500 in 2017. So, it is not a fantasy, it's history But, there is a new airline, called Air Haifa. They are using newer ATR-72-600 exclusively. Which brings me ideas, since I was living in Haifa for some time

Glad I could help

Howdy all And I have the rotating propellers ready. There is a design issue. The propellers in this plane rotate counterclockwise, so the propeller blade should have its edge with smaller diameter face left when the blade in top position, looking at the nose of the plane. I will fix this thing...

Hello all I got the second engine done. For now fit is great, my repaint seems to be correct

Nice job.

Goodness gracious. I knew Snake was touched by God, but this... Looks like Snake was not only touched, he drank a pint or two with The Almighty....

I will finish this model. Just need some more time....