Il-2 Flying Tank
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78 1 August 2021, 22:35
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I decided to take a crack at Tamiya's highly-regarded Sturmovik kit and it's a joy to build. It goes together without an issue. MRP paints were used for the main camo. Decals are next.
1 August 2021, 22:41
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Looks awesome! Having the exact same kit, seeing your work made me really excited
2 August 2021, 21:54
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The Il-2 Flying Tank is now complete. The Tamiya decals were actually quite good on this kit. The usual weathering techniques were applied and Alclad Matte was used for the final coat. Thanks for looking.
7 August 2021, 00:06
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Wow, your Sturmovik came out great 👍 Did you use thr kit decals?
7 August 2021, 04:41
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Amazing work!
The photos with the background are really nice. 👍
7 August 2021, 07:53
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Great job, love the weathering. I have never made an IL2, but yours has inspired me to get one, which is what makes this site so great. You get to see so many talented peoples work.
7 August 2021, 08:52
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Thanks mates for the comments. I've been trying to improve my weathering technique and that the was focus on this one. It's a fun kit to build -- no headaches.
@Sebastian - Yes, I used the kit decals and they were excellent; surprising for Tamiya as their decals are usually thick and difficult to get to settle in panel lines.
8 August 2021, 13:07
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Thanks for the info Jim 👍 Then I actually might give them a try once I get to build my Sturmovik.
8 August 2021, 16:48
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A pro job start to finish - no detail is missed, flawless paintjob and weathering + a set of cool scenery pics - textbook! 👍
11 August 2021, 08:34
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Thanks again for all the comments. As a quick update, this model was able to achieve a Gold medal at IMPS ModelPalooza in Orlando Florida on October 9, 2021 and 1st place, "1/48 Prop, Allied" at IMPS regionals ModelFest in Cape Canaveral on May 1, 2022. Thanks again.
2 May 2022, 01:14
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Thanks again for all the encouragement. It turns out that this model won 3rd place in the 1/48 inline allied category at IPMS US Nationals in Omaha last week. Thanks again.
1 August 2022, 22:11
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Top result. The reward is in line with that. Anyway - I expected nothing less from your workbench 😉
5 October 2023, 10:28
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Ilyushin Il-2 Stormovik
SU Military Voyenno-Vozdushnye Sily (Soviet Air Force 1918-1991)
16 VA 12
April 1945 - Berlin DR