mywifehatesmodels Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 Thanks everyone! I think it looks great! In context on this Russian beast, I think the less crisp markings and freehand numbering look very appropriate.............especially after looking at those 1:1 photos. Brian, The more I looked at the photos, I started to think the same thing. Not trying to justify my own screw ups, but the real thing doesn't appear to have been perfect, either. Now, the fact that the stars and bort numbers on the fuselage sit a bit too low...that's certainly all on me! I think I'm going to shoot a light, flat coat on the stars today, then do another round of touch ups on them before the final weathering. Hopefully, this will seal off the initial layers of paint and make fixing them a little easier. Thanks again, all! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 I agree, looking at photos of the real thing the markings are not as perfect as we modellers like them to be ! Cheers Dennis mywifehatesmodels 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 Well, I think I'm going to call this one done (just noticed that I still have to put the landing gear indicators on, but close enough). This build has a lot of "firsts" for me. It's the first Soviet aircraft I've ever done in a scale larger than 1/48. It's the first Hobby Boss kit I've ever done. It's my first time using Montex masks, AKAN paints and the first time I've made a serious attempt at weathering with oils. Oh, and the first time I've tried the hairspray technique for some of the paint chipping, as well. Given all that, plus a self-induced issue with masking the markings and a few small details that I either omitted or maybe could have done better on, I think it looks okay. I still plan on doing the single seat IL-2 and the IL-2M, someday. So, hopefully I can improve on those now that I have this one under my belt. I might have to stick my Mig 3 and at least one I-16 in the lineup before I get to those, however! I have some indoor photos that I took, but still can't seem to get the lighting how I would like it. I'll keep working on that for future builds. I might have a chance to get some outdoor pics, tomorrow. Hard to say, though. The weather may say otherwise. So, on with the pics. (Edit: Feel free to ask questions. I know I failed to document a lot of things in the final stages of this build , so I would gladly explain what I did if anyone wants to know.) Thanks again to everyone! John Dragon, Tewika, Lars Befring and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 Lars Befring, Girlscanplay2, BiggTim and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 We like it! Kev Tewika 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 That looks great, and so many firsts, you should be well pleased with it. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Good stuff! Weathering is very effective. Good show. Sincerely, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dog Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Looks great to me ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Johnwell done. You had to over come a lot of obstacles and a lot of first. Terrific work and aces on the cammo :thumbsup: Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loic Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 Looks really great ! I love the camo: simple is beautifull as I use to say Well done ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted December 6, 2014 Author Share Posted December 6, 2014 Thanks, everyone! I was able to get out for a few pics today, despite the 33 degree temp. The wind was light and the sun was a little stronger than I would have liked (no real cloud cover), but this was probably as good as it's going to get for the next few months. Needless to say, it was a quick photo shoot. I didn't want to get the model too cold, then bring it back in to a heated area, for fear that the seams would pop. Thanks again for following along. John Girlscanplay2, Lars Befring, dutik and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 John, such a great job. Love it. The pics are great also and really enjoy the outdoor ones.........Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted December 7, 2014 Author Share Posted December 7, 2014 (edited) Thanks, Harv! Here's a couple more I made while playing around with a new font. John Edited December 7, 2014 by mywifehatesmodels EmperorKai, Girlscanplay2, BradG and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Matt Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 A great build. The decals on the QB exhaust stubs worked really nicely. They look great with a coat of paint. I think I can empathise with your pain on the stars and red paint but how you resolved it ended up creating a really authentic look. I really like the markings. Great job. Whats going in the field in the background of the last few shots? Looks like a grain field. Pretty flat country by the looks. Matty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted December 7, 2014 Share Posted December 7, 2014 Great work i love the look of that plane Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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