Yak-3 WIP
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March 10, 2024As you can see from the previous pictures there is not that much detail in the cockpit offered by the kit parts, but that's okay since this will be an in-flight display and the pilot figure will cover just about everything inside the cockpit. I'm building this thing OOB. The only detail I think I will add will be a wiring harness to the comms unit behind the pilot's seat.7
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March 15, 2024While not adding any aftermarket, I am making a couple of easy modifications to the kit parts to make it pop just a little more. Here - drilling out the exhaust stubs.14
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March 15, 2024Didn't take a before picture, but the engine cowling that's used to build the closed up version of the plane had just a blank wall in the pockets where the barrels of the Berezin UBS guns come through. I drilled them out and then used the bits from the guns that are provided for the exposed engine option to make barrel stubs and make the business end of the aircraft a little more interesting.16
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April 1, 2024I'm going to do a bit of chipping on the metal parts, so masking off the wooden parts to spray the aluminum base coat19
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April 1, 2024After the aluminum paint dried, I airbrushed a layer of hair spray for the chipping solution before removing the masks.21
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April 4, 2024Skipping documenting all the steps for applying the Montex masks. First colors of the camouflage scheme are about ready to go on at this point.23
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April 5, 2024Underside painted...25
April 5, 2024...and chipped.26
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April 7, 2024Ready for the most satisfying part!33
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April 7, 2024Rarely can decals beat painted markings.37
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April 8, 2024The chipping on the upper surfaces didn't turn out as well as on the bottom and perhaps the post-shading is bit too stark, but she's ready for a gloss coat and decals.41
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April 11, 2024Calling it done. At this point the only things left are the pilot figure to paint, place, and seal inside the cockpit, some EZ line for the aerial antenna, and the acrylic rod magnetic stand to put together. Pretty happy how this one came together in the end.43
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April 21, 2024Well, there it is! Dressy final photos coming soon in a separate album.
Komentáre
29 10 March, 02:42
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Superb masking and painting job. I can't wait to see this finished work!
And of course, I love your choice of decoration, in my opinion the best for a Yak 3!!!
6 April, 07:41
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Decided to take a little break from the Walrus to get this simple kit built.