Arktika

 

This is the 1:400 scale nuclear powered icebreaker Arktika, by Mike Ristuccia.

 

This starboard profile shows the unusual superstructure of the vessel.

 

This view shows the icebreaking bow, meant to ride up on the ice and break it with with the vessel's weight.

 

Close up photo showing bridge superstructure details, bridge glazing and photo-etch railing which makes Mike's Arktika very realistic.

 

This photo shows the radar masts, rafts and lifeboat details.

 

View looking forward, showing the crane, and lifeboats stowed in their davits.

 

Stern aerial view shows the design of the Arktika, and reveals the helipad and large cranes.