1/32 Special Hobby Yak-3

[modelingbob]

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. 

[Kagemusha]

Looks great.

[LSP_Kevin]

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

[LSP_Ray]

Niiiiiiccceee!!!!

Great job on the painting, turned out great.

[williamj]

Like that very much....Easy build??        

[Mikester]

Nice!

[reconspit]

Looks absolutely cool to me..., beautyful

[Reuben L. Hernandez]

Looks great, very clean build, excellent!!!

[R Palimaka]

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

[modelingbob]

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

[Uncarina]

Bob,

 

Very nice work of a compelling subject! Also, thanks for the warning about the fit challenges.

 

Cheers, Tom

[mywifehatesmodels]

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

[Jack]

Bob, i think you did a very fine job, looking crisp and clean!!

[dennismcc]

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

[Bill Cross]

хорошо.