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This kit is a tough build (typical limited run) but if you want a LSP Yak, well, this is your only choice. Places to watch out for are the wheel bays, canopy, forward upper engine cowl, and the wing/fuselage attachment (none of them fit!). I was originally going to do a ton of weathering on this, but after all the fit problems, massive putty, and sanding, I pretty much lost interest and just wanted to finish the darn thing. Painted with MRP (aka Mr Paint), which is exceptional paint, AMT-7, 11, & 12. Done OOB with kit decals.

Started a new project, that I had in mind for some time. In short: A Yak-3 1/32 with a scratch built engine. Since there is no Klimov VK-105 engine in 1/32 on the market and not wanting to use an Allison or Merlin, I choose the challenging way. :-) In getting this done, I use the 1/48 Klimov engine from the Zvedva kit as a template/master. Progress hasn´t got very far. Working on the engine block. For the cockpit I got the ip from Yahu. Fantastic details. I am still waiting for some PE sets for the interior and the flaps (not sure if I display them open). Additionally I ordered some new decals from Begemot. Dirk **************Since Photobucket changed theire "Terms of Service" and my photos can´t be seen, I deleted those in this thread and added them again further down using another uploading service!***************

Another Special Hobby kit reviewed today - their second release of the Yakovlev Yak 3. Really nice kit that shouldn't take too long to put together! Iain

Hello, this is the Special Hobby Yak-3 that I try to build... Nice reviews of the kit have tempted me to buy one and start building it, instead of buying and not building it in years (as with so many other kits). Its my first soviet plane and I basically know nothing about the real thing. So I cannot comment on accuracy of shapes or whatsoever, only comments on how it builds up. Box art: WIP_Yak-3_001 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr I started with the cockpit. The gun charging handle and the radio are resin parts that were in the box: WIP_Yak-3_002 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Instrument panel. The dial-decals were a bit out of register. Added some placards (no cyrillic placards in my possession, so I reversed some english ones WIP_Yak-3_003 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Sidewall and seat detail. The belts are PE and were in the box. WIP_Yak-3_004 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Basic cockpit construction, painted: WIP_Yak-3_005 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr WIP_Yak-3_006 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Cockpit floor. One piece floor/wings. WIP_Yak-3_007 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr The cockpit parts (above) are put inside the fuselage from below. Then the fuselage is mated with the upper wing/cockpit floor part. Was a bit fiddly to join those parts and I did not manage to line everything up perfectly. This can be seen by the gap in front of the instrument panel coaming. WIP_Yak-3_008 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr That's it for now. Nico

Hello, finished the Special Hobby Yak-3. Markings for "White 1" flown by Rene Challe, Normandie-Niemen Fighter Regiment, Autumn 1944. Pictures of different phases of the build can be seen in the WIP section (http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=64453&page=1). Colors from Mr. Paint. Its a good kit and fun to build! Yak-3_01 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Yak-3_02 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Yak-3_03 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Yak-3_04 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Yak-3_05 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Yak-3_06 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Yak-3_07 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Yak-3_08 by bastelnvormbalkon, auf Flickr Nico

I am not sure, if this was already published here: Special Hobby is preparing their Yak-3 for the second half of 2016 http://www.mpmkits.net/2016/02/jak-3-132-pripravujeme-na-druhou.html