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Yeah it is, but its what Stalin wanted!!
Absolutely stunning airbrush work. You have perhaps convinced me to get one of these turkeys. I'm probably gun shy because I absolutely hated the Eduard LA-7 I built a few years ago, so I subconsciously figured all Russian fighters were lousy. This certainly looks to be up to the standards of the Tamigawa faction.
Joe
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Yes, the La-7 needs lots of work. I can see how in your situ. it tarnished the fun of building VVS. This Zvezda kit will turn that around. Then go build their Yak 3. Can't go wrong. I have the Eduard La-7 in the stash with bonus resin goodies. I plan on doing a bunch of mods just to get it looking right. ICM and Accurate Miniatures are other companies to look at for Yaks. They can be had cheap off ebay so no real loss if you end up not liking the kit.
Glossed using Polyscale acrylic clear and awaiting decals. I did some chipping along the metal parts. I might overspray some of it after the model is flat coated because i think it's a little over done??
I think its fine Nathan. I would imagine after flat, it will tone down considerably.
Eric
Coming together nicely!
-Tom
Looking great. The flat will definitely tone it down.
I really feel like I made some major progress now that I got the decals on. These are from an AML sheet that included the resin cowling parts to make this a -F. I've never used these decals before and I ended up being pretty impressed. They are really glossy and thin, yet tough enough, and respond well to Micro set and sol. I did have one issue with the port side slogan. This was one big decal that included the red star, and number 40 all in one. This was too big and I was worried the decal would want to curl up on me, so I cut it out into 2 pieces. I used alot of micro set, then set the slogan decal down, but one corner wouldn't move, and it tore slightly and wrinkled a bit. I just gave up and left the decal looking a bit crooked. Now, lots of of other soviet aircraft had slogans hurriedly painted on and were purposely crooked, so I'm going with that explanation on this plane! Micro-sol didn't quite get rid of the wrinkle I made, but it looks good enough for me to move on and forget. Soon I'll be sealing over these with some Alclad Aqua Gloss, and then the weathering will start.
Feel free to harass me all you like!
Nathan, I'll take your word about that decal being crooked. If it is it is so slight that I can't tell. But, so what? We're talking about a weapon of war here. They saw a lot of wear and tear unless they never made it into combat. They should have some imperfections. I think you did a fantastic job on it. Can't wait to see it weathered and finished.
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Happy to harass you all you want. But it won't have anything to do with the build. It simply not harassable.
Gee, go figure. The spell checker is saying harassable is not a word.
Marc
Thanks Marc and JimN. If had another Zvezda La-5 in the stash, I'd bust it open right now for something to do while the gloss dries on these. Its just a great looking kit from beginning to end. The only thing to be real critical of is the kit's own decals, which I didn't use this time. I used Zvezda's decals before, and they are sub standard to say the least.
Don't see anything wrong with the decals. Sharp scheme. If you would like speed in the gloss drying process, try the Alclad Gloss. I've decaled an hour after application before. Fantastic stuff. I lok forward to seeing this one done.
Nothing wrong. Great build
Thanks Commander John!
Joe- I can't use Alclad Kear Kote because its Enamel based and I always use oil washes for my next step. I just sealed the decals with Alcald Aqua Gloss and I'm gonna give it 2 days to be sure. Thanks for the good words!
Outstanding work, Nathan. Cockpit looks especially nice.
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Thanks Lyle. I owe some credit to Vector for the resin pit.
Alright, I'm nearing the home stretch! The model got an oil wash of raw umber and various filters on the wing tops. The prop was glued on, and I had to use some ref. photos to make sure the engine cooling shutters didn't end up too far inside the cowling. I made a pitot tube out of brass tubing, and still have to paint it. All thats left now is to attach the wheels and to give everything a flat coat.
Looks great
Sweet looking build Nathan.
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Thanks guys, I hope to have it completed in the next few days.
What a beaut Nathan. What do you mean by "filters". I've seem this term tossed around and was curious what it is and how it's done. Is it some type of wash technique?
Lovin it Nathan!
Thanks everyone for the good words.
Joe- I've only begun to experiment with filters. What I'm referring to is dots of oil paints on the suface of the model. Different colors randomly applied, then blended together with a soft paint brush, and streaked in the direction of airflow, and blended and burnished down into the paint until they dissapear. They alter the hue of the colors, and give it a nice, subtle, faded/patchy look. Now this method is still hard for me, as certain colors seem to dominate and overpower the others, such as using too much blue or white dots. Sometimes I end up wiping the oils completely off and loosing the effect. So I wonder if doing this over a semi-gloss surface would be better?? Another method I use for high wear/faded/dirty areas such as wing roots, is to apply brown/earth tone oils to the model with a paint brush in larger gobs, and then take a cotton swab and rub them around until they are worked into the paint. It seems to work well. I'm sorry I didn't take any pics of this process, but I will point it out on my finished pics, which might be tomorrow!
I will say, if you haven't tried weathering with oil paints, you are missing out!!!
lawdog114 What a beaut Nathan. What do you mean by "filters". I've seem this term tossed around and was curious what it is and how it's done. Is it some type of wash technique? Joe
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Nathan,
Looks great, makes me want to start on my Eduard La-7 I have. Did you say you going to go to the "hope it don't snow show"? I'l be there too.
John
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Thanks Mustang and falcon! I guess I'll have to take more pics of the oil filter process next time.
John- Is this the show in Rochester? I'm too far away for that one...
Thanks Nathan. I think I got it. By oils you mean artist oils. Perhaps a tutorial on your next build?....
lawdog114 Thanks Nathan. I think I got it. By oils you mean artist oils. Perhaps a tutorial on your next build?.... Joe
mustang1989 lawdog114 Thanks Nathan. I think I got it. By oils you mean artist oils. Perhaps a tutorial on your next build?.... Joe That would be cool. I'd be tuned in to that for sure.
Ditto on that
Thanks for the interest guys. Yes, artists oils were used for the wash and filter effects. I am certainly up for a tutorial on my next wip- whatever that may be??
I finished all my detail work and have come to the end of the build. To review, this is Zvezda's La-5fn kit converted to an La-5f. This involved cutting off the top cowling intake and added resin parts from the AML decal sheet. I also used a Vector resin cockpit and Resin wheels from Barracudacast. To finish off the build, I added an antenna wire from EZ line. This stuff works so well, that I actually look forward to rigging the antenna! I also gave the model a flat coat with Mr. Color Semi-Gloss clear. I added the nav lights using the clear parts from the kit. The canopy was posed open. The kit canopy is a little thick, and barely fit even with using the narrow rear deck part the kit gives you. Next time I will get a vac canopy, or just simply leave it closed. I do love the lines of this aircraft! I can't say enough good things about this kit. Things fit real well, and the detail is amazing. I only used a Vector resin cockpit because I got one on sale for under 10 bucks. Otherwise, the kit pit is nice by itself. The only iffy part would be the kit decals. I've used Zvezda's decals on my Yak 3 and they were marginal. So go pick up this kit and pick your favorite scheme in the form of aftermarket decals, and prepare to fall in love with the Russian La-5! Comments or questions, then fire away!
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