LSP_Kevin Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 It looks like, for the interior at least, I can use MRP A-14, so I'll order that plus the HGW seat belts shortly. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel460 Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Your going to get bored to tears if you build a kit that just falls together.... Dan LSP_Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bil Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Interesting project Kev... let me know if you need any reference photos from the Military Aviation Museum's Yak-3. Bil LSP_Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 Your going to get bored to tears if you build a kit that just falls together.... Dan Which is exactly why I rarely do! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 Interesting project Kev... let me know if you need any reference photos from the Military Aviation Museum's Yak-3. Bil Thanks, Bil - I will. The kit is supposed to come with a CD-ROM of photos of the real thing, but mine didn't. I suspect Ray preferred to hang on to that! I've removed the fuel gauge details that were moulded into the wings, so I'll have to reinstate those when the time comes, and references would certainly come in handy! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 After seeing those great slabs of resin I am further convinced that I'll avoid it as much as possible. Keep up the good work, Mate! Gaz LSP_Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaeone57 Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Rock It, Kevin!! LSP_Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 This will be interesting. Some years ago I built this kit as my first resin model, and it was quiet a challenge! Placing the parts in front of a bright light revealed trillions of air bubbles inside the resin, which would immediately appear on the surface after some sanding. If I remember right, I had to thin the inner fuselage walls massively so that the cockpit would fit. Propellers, exhausts and the landing gear were hardly usable. But despite all the difficulties, I was happy once it was finished. Today, there are some after market goodies for the Special Hobby kit, which might be helpfull (wheels, exhausts, and radio equipment). Cheers Alex LSP_Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 Today, there are some after market goodies for the Special Hobby kit, which might be helpfull (wheels, exhausts, and radio equipment). Interesting! Can you help out with some links, Alex? In my search so far, I could only find seat belts (ordered), a couple of PE sets from Eduard (not interested), and an early instrument panel from Yahu. Wheels and exhausts I would definitely be interested in! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Sure, from the Special Hobby shop: https://www.specialhobby.eu/en/our-own-production/cmk-kits/1-32-yak-3-wheels-set-for-special-hobby-kit.html?listtype=search&searchparam=yak%203 https://www.specialhobby.eu/en/our-own-production/cmk-kits/1-32-yak-3-exhausts-for-special-hobby-kit.html?listtype=search&searchparam=yak%203 https://www.specialhobby.eu/en/our-own-production/cmk-kits/yak-3-1-32-rsi-4-radio-receiver-for-special-hobby.html?listtype=search&searchparam=yak%203 There is also some stuff from Eduard: https://www.eduard.com/store/eduard/yak-3-1-32-1-2.html?cur=1&listtype=search&searchparam=yak%203%201%2F32 LSP_Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 Thanks, Alex! Those wheels and exhausts are certainly tempting, though I note that the exhausts aren't available yet. The exhausts in the kit are a bit of a mess, so I'll be waiting for the Special Hobby ones I think. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monthebiff Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Cool project Kev.........will the 190 be making a return to the bench in 2018 maybe? Regards. Andy LSP_Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 Cool project Kev.........will the 190 be making a return to the bench in 2018 maybe? Regards. Andy Before that even, Andy! Once I get some proper bench time over the next few days (rather than just tinkering time), I'll haul all the bits back on to the bench and figure out where I left off. Look out for an update soon! As far as the Yak goes, I bought some Rust-oleum primer in a spray can to see if it would deal with all the pin holes on the wings better than the dedicated modelling products, and I think so far it has. It doesn't shrink back in to all the details like Mr. Surfacer or the Tamiya primer, but takes a whole lot longer to dry. Once it finally has, I can sand it back a little, and take some Mr. Surfacer out of the jar to deal with the remaining pin holes. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted December 29, 2017 Author Share Posted December 29, 2017 OK, just a token update to kick this one along a bit, and also to provide some motivation for my continuing familiarity exercises with the new camera. I had a friend come over and give me some one-on-one tutelage yesterday (thanks, Graham!), and I'm keen to not let those lessons go to waste. It's just unfortunate that there's not much to see here! First, some token but useful aftermarket: I've also been able to acquire all the paints I need for this build: And finally, a photo of an actual model part - I've been working at eliminating all the air bubbles in the wings: The Rust-oleum primer I used at first just refused to dry properly, so I overcoated it with Tamiya Fine Surface Primer, and then set about filling the pin holes with Mr. Surfacer 500. One more round and I should be done. I've also done what I can to thin the trailing edges, but I suspect I'll never get them to be razor-sharp. The area around the rear curve into the fuselage is especially problematic, but may look OK on the final assembly. More soon! Kev sandokan, Kendzior, Gazzas and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted December 29, 2017 Share Posted December 29, 2017 That wing mass looks good, Kev. I hate to imagine how heavy resin kits must be. Gaz LSP_Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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