Mark_C Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 What a lovely build! If I might ask, how were the exterior intakes to attach? I ask because Brenhen had a difficult time with them in his build: http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=56329 viva 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 Sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viva Posted June 5, 2017 Author Share Posted June 5, 2017 (edited) What a lovely build! If I might ask, how were the exterior intakes to attach? I ask because Brenhen had a difficult time with them in his build: http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=56329 Same here ! I had a hard time wiith the kit intake. It took me 2 days just to get the darn things flush with the fuselage. Following your links, I'm afraid Brenhen attached the intake upside down, please excuse if I''m wrong. Edited June 5, 2017 by viva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutik Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Good to know with an Albatros lurking in the stash. Great paintjob! I hate the spinach green livery, but you did a great Job, indeed. Regards - dutik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_C Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Same here ! I had a hard time wiith the kit intake. It took me 2 days just to get the darn things flush with the fuselage. Following your links, I'm afraid Brenhen attached the intake upside down, please excuse if I''m wrong. Yes, it struck me his intakes flare out in a way that isn't apparent on the L-39Cs the Bees were flying. On the other hand, Jose Pires' build looks more like the actual planes: Youngtiger1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 What a lovely build! If I might ask, how were the exterior intakes to attach? I ask because Brenhen had a difficult time with them in his build: http://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?showtopic=56329 No offense to Brenhen, but looking at his photos, I'm sure he installed the intakes on the wrong sides. Looking great Viva- Cheers Pete Youngtiger1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Fleischmann Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Just a side note on the L-39- The flight controls are mechanical. The elevators are up in the static position, with the sticks resting against the seats, assuming no control lock is in place- FYI Cheers Pete dutik and Youngtiger1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viva Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 (edited) Hi all, Some update: decal is "too" good, too thin so be careful, I left most of the stencil due to so many of them . A pin wash using Mig panel line dark grey, natural brown, black knight follow by some rain mark from Mig. I used color pencil for all the chips and scratch on the fuselage. More works ahead, ground equipment, gun sight, towing bar...etc. All pics were taken with my phine camera so the quality isn't good enough. D0-B2D1E6A5B17D_zpsnngusq2y.jpg[/img] Edited June 11, 2017 by viva Mark_C, dutik, KiwiZac and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 The decaling is so realistic, you can't tell the difference from it or paint. Very, very well done. Just one question, did the decals come looking like they were weathered, or did you lightly overcoat them to blend them in? Joel viva 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karimb Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 +1 on what Joel said... Superb result Karim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viva Posted June 11, 2017 Author Share Posted June 11, 2017 The decaling is so realistic, you can't tell the difference from it or paint. Very, very well done. Just one question, did the decals come looking like they were weathered, or did you lightly overcoat them to blend them in? Joel Hi Joel, Thanks for the comments, I sealed the decal with 2 coat of semi gloss vanish, then airbush a faded color (white, blue and red) on the roundle decal and used some oil color to blend everything. together. I also added some chippings using a fine tip color pencil Joel_W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutik Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 This is so sweet, it makes me wanna cry like a girlie Regards - dutik Mark_C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viva Posted June 12, 2017 Author Share Posted June 12, 2017 Based on one pic I found on the web, even I don't know what is the name or the function of this equipment but it should add some color to spice things up. I used Lego blocks to create the overall shape as I don't want to spend much time with this. Light curring putty used to fill all the gaps. The red/white check board are uneven at some places but I wouldn't care too much . Wheels will be added later on, that's all for today. Youngtiger1 and dutik 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel_W Posted June 12, 2017 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Great use of those Lego blocks. The end result looks like a crafted replica. Talk about impressive. Joel viva 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Nice work! The L-39 turned out beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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