LaGG-3 Series 1-4

Jonkka
Here are cockpit parts with which I tried my first wash - using regular oil paints diluted with plenty of white spirit. While oils themselves worked fine, snugging right along the raised edges, it also left other areas looking dirty after I cleaned extra wash away.
Perhaps I used too much wash so that it spread where it was not supposed to. Or perhaps I should have coated parts with clear lacquer first. Don't know but live and learn...

Jonkka
I am now gluing the fuselage and swearing at ICM - fit is not very good and with no locating pins it's not so easy. But I am getting there, step by step.

Jonkka
Top halves of the wings have now been glued to bottom half and I also dry fitted finished wing with the fuselage. It is going to require some serious sanding to get it to fit and have proper dihedral angle for the wing.

Jonkka
Camouflage painting has been completed and next it is time for decals and small parts to be attached.

Jonkka
Camo has been covered with clear lacquer, decals laid and now it's time for detailing.

Jonkka
Complete. Instructive experience and I am quite satisfied both with the journey and the destination.

Mats Bengtsson
Nice build of this somewhat unusual aircraft. Well done.

Jonkka
Thank you - if you wonder about the choice of subject, it was solely down to the price of the kit. I wanted to experiment and learn without concern over cost even if model would end up in the bin.