Over Manchuria

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June 28, 2024
Fit is acceptable
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June 28, 2024
There is a tiny cockpit, even though not much will be seen through the windshield. I have given one of the seats to my carpet monster, so I had to make a substitution...
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July 17, 2024
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July 17, 2024
A bit of putty is necessary as the joint line appears on flaps and ailerons
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July 18, 2024
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July 18, 2024
Transparent part's fit is very good
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August 1, 2024
In the meantime the project developed a bit. I think it will be quite interesting to compare these two birds...
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August 1, 2024
In the meantime the project developed a bit. I think it will be quite interesting to compare these two birds... CA-43 is ready for decals.
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August 9, 2024
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August 9, 2024
Some progress here
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August 22, 2024
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August 22, 2024
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August 22, 2024
I was a little concerned about the sturdiness of the undercarriage legs, but they seem to do their job...
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August 26, 2024
It seems that the interior was quite cramped...
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August 26, 2024
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August 26, 2024
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August 26, 2024
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August 26, 2024
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August 26, 2024
I call her finished.
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September 17, 2024
I have started decalling this bird.
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September 17, 2024
Interestingly, the yellow chinese character present in the centre of the red star is given as two separate pieces of decal for every national insignia (12 wee pieces of yellow decal in total)... Also, there is a lot of tiny stencils...
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October 6, 2024
All the decals are on
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October 6, 2024
All the tiny stencils and completing the national insignia was quite a demanding task.

44 28 June, 09:05

gorby
Interesting!
Incidentally, as you keep producing some very interesting subjects I've just had a look at your stash - wow fantastic range of kits, I'm green with envy. 😄

28 June, 09:53

Alex K
I'm in, of course (agreeing with everything Gorby said...)

28 June, 09:55

Robert Podkoński
Thank you, Mates 🙂

28 June, 10:34

J35J
Always in on your builds😀

28 June, 19:34

Robert Podkoński
It is good to have you aboard, J35J. Feel warmly welcomed!

28 June, 20:14

AJMM
Really interested to see how this builds up. It's looking great so far!

29 June, 18:19

Bruce Huxtable
Another space-saver! Wondering what interesting livery will bring this little gem to life? 🙂

29 June, 18:35

Robert Podkoński
Feel warmly welcomed AJMM and Bruce! @Bruce - I like most the most 'exotic' livery - the Manchurian one. @AJMM - I am a bit concerned about the main undercarriage legs, they are very thin.

29 June, 20:00

Łukasz Gliński
Can't miss it, it's on my wishlist too (but in 72nd) 👍

29 June, 20:56

Bruce Huxtable
Hmmm....perhaps display her in flight, Robert?

29 June, 21:04

Ben M
👀

29 June, 22:04

Robert Podkoński
Welcome, Mates! @Bruce - I'm considering this option in fact 😉

30 June, 08:17

Spanjaard
i am in, of course 🙂

2 July, 21:19

Neil
Me too 👀

13 July, 23:16

Robert Podkoński
Feel warmly welcomed, Spanjaard and Neil 🙂 I am back from vacations, so there will be next updates soon 😉

15 July, 06:22

Marko
Well, I'd like to look at that. Worthwhile role model, that will be a nice model👍

18 July, 17:25

Robert Podkoński
It's good to have you aboard, Marko 🙂

18 July, 18:06

Guy Rump
Looking good so far, definitely following. 👍

18 July, 18:26

Robert Podkoński
Thanks, Guy! Feel warmly welcomed 🙂

18 July, 19:43

Zbynek Honzik
Taking a seat, Robert!
What a tiny little plane it will be... Fingers crossed and looking forward to the result! 👍

20 July, 06:33

Robert Podkoński
Welcome, Zbynek 🙂 Tiny it is, indeed... 😉

20 July, 06:35

Robin (WhiteGlint)
👀

1 August, 19:00

Robert Podkoński
Welcome, Robin!

1 August, 19:03

Ludvík Kružík
Another great little project is born here 🙂
Of course I can't miss it. 👀

7 August, 09:00

Robert Podkoński
Feel warmly welcomed, Ludviku!

7 August, 15:45

Marcin Dudek
👀

9 August, 13:02

Robert Podkoński
I've been waiting for you, Marcin 😉

9 August, 14:52

AJMM
Bravo. Brilliantly well done and great to see one of these finished. You've done a super job.

26 August, 08:27

Robert Podkoński
Thank you very much, AJMM! You're too kind...

26 August, 08:33

Łukasz Gliński
Niiice 👍 you also did a Bird Dog in 144 without losing your sight? Respect!

26 August, 08:54

gorby
Well that got a "WOW!" from me! A tiny beauty.

26 August, 09:27

Spanjaard
wow, great job!

26 August, 09:44

Robert Podkoński
Thank you all: Spanjaard, Gorby, and Łukasz. Much appreciated 🙂 @Łukasz - I built this Cessna quite a long ago... and it is quite a simple kit. I find it useful as a "size comparison" item to my 1/144th builds 😉

26 August, 10:00

Ludvík Kružík
Very nice model! 👍
Congratulations for successful completion.

26 August, 10:28

Marko
small but nice, great result Robert.👍

26 August, 11:03

Robert Podkoński
Thank you, Ludviku! Thank you, Marko! It was fun to build this.

26 August, 11:08

Guy Rump
Great result Robert! 👍

26 August, 12:00

Robert Podkoński
Thanks, Guy 🙂

26 August, 14:06

Marcin Dudek
An eye-catcher. Congratulagions 👏

29 August, 05:47

Greg Baker
You know I'm a sucker for a nice 1/144 build. Great work!

29 August, 06:01

Robert Podkoński
Thank you both for your kind words, my friends 🙂

29 August, 06:10

Neuling
So small and so beautiful!

29 August, 08:55

Robert Podkoński
Thank you very much, Neuling. You're too kind.

29 August, 11:24

Robin (WhiteGlint)
Great work Robert! 👍 These tiny models sure are something.
I am still curious how the J-20 fits into this. Is this project connected to an airshow?

29 August, 11:34

Robert Podkoński
Thanks, Robin, much appreciated. (Firstly, Manchuria is now a part of China, so it is probable that J-20's are flying over Manchuria as well 😉. Secondly, both models are in 1/144th scale, and I find it interesting to compare the dimensions.)

29 August, 11:45

Robin (WhiteGlint)
I see, thanks for explaining.

29 August, 12:33

Robert Podkoński
🙂

29 August, 13:23