modelingbob Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 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. Sammy, KiwiZac, Whitey and 21 others 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 That's a terrific build, Bob! You're correct in that this is your only option for a mainstream Yak-3 kit, but I believe the Aeropoxy resin kit is still available if you fancy it. I have one in the stash, and it looks decent to me. But probably a more difficult build than the Special Hobby kit! May I publish it on the website? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Niiiiiiccceee!!!! Great job on the painting, turned out great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamj Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Like that very much....Easy build?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikester Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reconspit Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Looks absolutely cool to me..., beautyful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben L. Hernandez Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Looks great, very clean build, excellent!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Beautiful clean build! Despite the problems, you've made it look like there were no issues. No evidence at all of ill fitting parts or it being a putty hog. Excellent display of craftsmanship...and perseverance. Richard Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelingbob Posted August 3, 2017 Author Share Posted August 3, 2017 Of course you can Kev!!!! Thanks to all for the kind words!!! That's a terrific build, Bob! You're correct in that this is your only option for a mainstream Yak-3 kit, but I believe the Aeropoxy resin kit is still available if you fancy it. I have one in the stash, and it looks decent to me. But probably a more difficult build than the Special Hobby kit! May I publish it on the website? Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Bob, Very nice work of a compelling subject! Also, thanks for the warning about the fit challenges. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywifehatesmodels Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 You've done a wonderful job at hiding any issues, Bob. Your final product would have people believing it falls together, because it's SO SMOOTH! A fantastic finish and subtle, yet effective weathering, as well. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Bob, i think you did a very fine job, looking crisp and clean!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Looks absolutely fabulous, you've done a great job, it is great to see a VVS subject kitten by a mainstream manufacturer hopefully it will be the first of many. I do have one in the stash for the future and Kev is right but here is the Aeropoxy resin kit which is a challenging build but can be turned into a decent representation of a Yak 3, it was this build that started me on a VVS kick, though my paint choices now are a mite better than they were in those long ago days. Cheers Dennis sandokan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 хорошо. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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