lpiccec2010 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Hi all, I would like to introduce you to one of my "Works In Progress", a Trumpeter Yakovlev Yak-18 Max. I usually build the usual Spitfires of Bf-109's though felt I wasn't really getting anywhere with them & this kit is a bit of fun! If you don't already know, this is a post WW2 Soviet trainer which was built in the 1,000's & used by most Warsaw Pact countries as well as China & even North Korea. The kit itself is gorgeous with just enough parts & complexity to keep you interested & the fit & detail of parts Tamiya would be proud of. Full cockpit and engine detail is included & 3 decal options- Soviet, China & North Korea. I've enclosed some pics of where I am atm as if you search for the kit you'll find plenty of in box pics. The only issue I have with the aircraft is the looks...... if you squint hard at it & don't look at the engine cowl it can look a little like a Yak-3! Look at the cowl & it really doesn't! It's just so damn UGLY!!!! I hope you like the pics & look forward to any comments Peter 109, tucohoward and Jim Barry 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiedotow Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 http://www.modelmaker.com.pl/D32077-Yak-18-SP-YYY/744/ lpiccec2010 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpiccec2010 Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 Wow! I wasn't aware of decals for a Polish version. I had decided on a Soviet aircraft to put beside my Special Hobby Yak-3. I might have to change my plans..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiedotow Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 lpiccec2010 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClumsyDude Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Wow, interesting subject! Will follow with interest. Jim lpiccec2010 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Cool subject and clean build lpiccec2010 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpiccec2010 Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 Just looking at different colour schemes...... Thinking of the box offering in Soviet though found these as well!! I have some arrow bolts from my Bergemot Yak-3 decals so this could be something different :-) But it's still UGLY!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpiccec2010 Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 UPDATE. Tonight I've been able to pre shade the Yak to show the difference between the canvas & the metal. Once I'd done this I decided I might as well keep going & give it a top coat...... tucohoward 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpiccec2010 Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 Progress update. Underside painted & it's now starting to look like a Yak 18! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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