Zvezda KA-52 “Aligator” Ukraine War - build progress
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25 28 July, 11:08
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Thanks Michael for the input, the more I look at the two Tamiya colors the more inclined I get to use them, also I already have them and they are of good quality.
Will continue to post progress.
14 August, 11:22
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Looks good so far. Following.
How good and detailed do you think the kit is?
16 August, 19:38
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Hi Shar, the details are good enough for a 16 EUR kit but the build is not easy, struggled a lot with the canopy and cockpit. It's not a perfect representation of the real Alligator as it is built after the initial variant / prototype (EOP above, no camouflage scheme and paint references for it, no countermeasure system under the back landing gear and the nose is a bit different as well). The panel lines are recessed, so hopefully weathering will go smooth.
16 August, 20:22
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Yes it does!!
Thanks a lot for encouraging me to use it. I was very close to buying this entire paint set instead:
HTK-CS86 Russian AF Helicopt.. 1, Hataka Hobby Orange Line , Acrylic Lacquer, 8x 17ml
19 August, 21:35
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Looks great so far.
What kind of mixing ratio did you use for the ak paint?
20 August, 04:53
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Hi Shar, around 40% paint + 60% thinner. I measure it in pipette drops - example 4 drops of paint, 6 drops of thinner.
20 August, 08:16