DirkE Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share Posted June 30, 2017 hope this works. Just adding all recent photos here again. This time I used Fotki, but I might switch to another service. Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Hosted on Fotki Dirk Bruce_Crosby, MikeMaben, KiwiZac and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkE Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share Posted June 30, 2017 ok, that works. I might have to resize them. Or is it ok so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Great work, Dirk! ok, that works. I might have to resize them. Or is it ok so? They're a little on the large size, but workable. Kev DirkE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkE Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share Posted June 30, 2017 Great work, Dirk! They're a little on the large size, but workable. Kev ok. Next photos I post a bit smaller. I will check how they look on my smartphone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkE Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share Posted June 30, 2017 resized. better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Looks fine, Dirk. That's the size I use. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 Good idea to use the Zvezda kit for reference. I've got one in the stash to build, but it looks a bit daunting Matt DirkE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkE Posted June 30, 2017 Author Share Posted June 30, 2017 Matt, that Zvezda kit is really nice. Good fit and nice details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Hey that's lookin' real nice Dirk. DirkE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Very nice! DirkE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkE Posted July 3, 2017 Author Share Posted July 3, 2017 Thx for the kind words... fuselage is glued together, parts of the cowling is already missing for the later engine. Getting the wings together was only possible with sanding at the whell well walls. I guess getting the fuselage and the wings tight together could be not that easy. Dry fit is not that good. Dirk Gazzas, MikeMaben, tomv87 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiZac Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 I do love Yak-3s, and it's nice to see one being built so well. Top job Dirk! DirkE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basilisk Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Great to see another Special Hobby Yak-3 in the making . Your cockpit is coming along nicely and will look smashing when complete. Interesting to see that you went with the Eduard photoetch to detail your model. I always find it worthwhile reading some build reports from others who already built this kit. One thing which was mentioned is that the red cross first aid kit will interfere in placing the cockpit framework into the fuselage and it is better to attach the kit after the cockpit frame work is in place. Also the wheel well side panels had been of a poor fit in my kit, so I hope you manage to fit them into the pre-painted wing without too much trouble. The wing to fuselage joint needs a bit of rework in the front third, but can be made to fit nicely. I will follow your build with interest. Cheers, Peter DirkE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe66 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Dirk, Nice work on the Yak ! Looking forward to seeing this project when finished !! Joe DirkE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkE Posted July 13, 2017 Author Share Posted July 13, 2017 Progress. Cockpit finished and fixed to the wing. IP from Yahu makes a huge impact on the overall look. Eduard PE seatbelts look ok. Just got some bags nuts, bolts etc. from MasterClub (cost a small fortune). Anyway, they come in handy for the Klimov engine. Peter: Yep, that red cross first aid kit needs to be added after the fuselage goes over the cockpit. Found that out while dryfitting....regarding the walls of the wheel wells. I needed to sand them down as well, otherwise the wing halves wouldn´t come together. :-( Dirk Basilisk, Joe66, KiwiZac and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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