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Zvezda KA-52 “Aligator” Ukraine War - build progress![View album, image #23 View album, image #23](/albums/img/2/4/6/1792246-139378-68-720.jpg)
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Painted the Aligator’s nose black and around the engines exhaust with MRP-005
Projekt: Ka-52 "Alligator"
23 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.
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51 27 July, 03:57
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Looking good, following. 👍 What do you use the Novus scratch remover for? Is it any good?
27 July, 07:06
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I use it as a final step before priming to polish out tiny scratches. Also use it on clear parts - I think it gives a more realistic shine to clear parts than Pledge floor wax. First found out about it when I had to polish out a canopy that required a good bit of sanding.
28 July, 03:18
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Quite interesting! Well done, great work on an not so often seen subject.
24 August, 07:04
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What an absolute beast! Really beautiful. I will definitely look into the Novus scratch remover set. Does it leave some kind of residue on the plastic (like the Tamiya polishing compounds)?
24 August, 19:57
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Thomas - easily cleaned with a lightly dampened cotton ear bud - I use the anti-static/dust/fog prep from the blue bottle as a final for the canopies. Overall, this process leaves a finish better and more natural looking than what I've seen from dipping in Future.
25 August, 13:24
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It definitely looks intimidating. Great paintjob too, I like the subtle variation of the gray livery!
27 August, 17:33
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