PlaStix Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 (edited) Yak-3 White 6 Lieutenant Marcel Albert, 1st FAR “Normandie Niemen”, 303rd FAD, Autumn 1944/Spring 1945 It’s been a few months since I have built an aircraft model but, for the ‘From Russia with Love’ GB, I decided I’d do something similar to my MTO GB build where I made a diorama with three German tanks and one aircraft. My original intention was to have the aircraft flying over the three Russian tanks (similar to my MTO GB project) but when I saw Zvezda had included a rather nicely detailed engine I changed my plans and decided to have it on the ground with the covers off. It was a lovely kit to build and apart from when I had a bit of an issue with how I had painted the camo colours it was one of my most pleasurable builds to date. The Yak-3 is a great looking aircraft which was developed from a Yak-1M airframe and had a strong resemblance to its forerunners. The Yak-3 was superior to the Yak-1 – it was lighter and with smaller wings, powered by a Klimov VK-105PF engine - it was much faster and more agile. It was also better than most of its German opponents – especially at low altitudes where most aerial combat in the east took place – and during the last ten months of the war Yak-3s played a key role in defeating the Luftwaffe. Just under 5,000 Yak-3s were produced between late 1943 and early 1946. “White 6” (as I have built this model as) was flown by Lieutenant Marcel Albert, 1st FAR “Normandie Niemen”, 303rd FAD between Autumn 1944 and Spring 1945. Yak-3, “White 6” carried a white arrow/lightning bolt on either side of the fuselage and had a tri-colour spinner. Kit: 1/48 Zvezda Yak-3 Extras: Tamiya seat belts and EZline aerial wire Paints: Humbrol, Revell, Citadel and Railmatch Acrylics - all applied by brush WIP: Here Tank RFI: Here Diorama photos: Here As I mentioned above - this Yak-3 was made for a diorama - so here are a few pictures of it in place - more photos of the scene can be found here Finally - a big thank you must go to Peter (Basilisk), the hard working GB host, who supported us all throughout - and everyone who took the time to comment or offer advice in my GB thread. Kind regards, Stix Edited September 3, 2017 by PlaStix 51 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 wow thats stunning, and you brush painted it!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 32 minutes ago, invidia said: wow thats stunning, and you brush painted it!!!!! Thank you very much invidia - you are very kind. Most of my stuff is brush painted. I occasionally use Humbrol spray cans if I am in a rush - like I was in the Blitzbuild GB - but I much prefer painting with brushes and I don't have an airbrush or anywhere to use one. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Hello,Stix - Well,my friend,you've done it again with this beautiful 'Yak' build.Superb detailing and finishing work as always and another fine testament to your modelling skills. 😉👍 All the very best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xspace Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Great build, photos with diorama are rly. nice ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Stix, concealing an aircraft build inside a tank build ain't fair!! I totally missed this! Excellent job on this Yak 3, the weathering is simply superb Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Lovely build. And to say it's all brush work as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thud4444 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I love the look of these little fighters. Great looking model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod bettencourt Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 WOW.... I like that a lot, thanks for sharing. Rod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Great Yak, on a brilliant base/dio. excellent work as always. All the best Greg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Superb Yak there Stix, great detail and finish. Really nice work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 All applied by brush?! I love your soft edging between the upper surface colours - how did you do that? Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Excellent work Stix,beautifully painted and that engine look's superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 20 hours ago, mcdonnell said: Hello,Stix - Well,my friend,you've done it again with this beautiful 'Yak' build.Superb detailing and finishing work as always and another fine testament to your modelling skills. 😉👍 All the very best,Paul. Hi Paul and thank you, as always, for your very kind comments. Looking forward to seeing your Phantom project - I'm certain it will be a stunner! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 40 minutes ago, PlaStix said: Hi Paul and thank you, as always, for your very kind comments. Looking forward to seeing your Phantom project - I'm certain it will be a stunner! Kind regards, Stix You're more than welcome,Stix. Any praise with your work is totally justified.Yes indeed,I'll be looking forward to posting some photos of my builds again when I get the power behind the button sorted out!🤓👍All the very best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 On 8/31/2017 at 11:44, Xspace said: Great build, photos with diorama are rly. nice ! Thank you very much Xspace - most kind! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Hey Stix, Your mastery in the build and the finish blows my mind. Superb Yak. Love the photos in the diorama setting........ looks brilliant! I brush painted one element on my most recent build and it was a disaster lol! Hats off to you sir on all your skills Top job Cheers Bruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 If you want to build a really sharp looking WWII propeller driven fighter, do a Yak-3 with the arrow on the fuselage, you can t go go wrong. Stunning build as well the diorama, looks fantastic ! Your careful paint job made all the details in the engine bay pop out. Have a great weekend. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 On 31/08/2017 at 13:09, giemme said: Stix, concealing an aircraft build inside a tank build ain't fair!! I totally missed this! Excellent job on this Yak 3, the weathering is simply superb Ciao Hi Giorgio. Sorry for the confusion - I just like making life complicated! Thank you very much for your kind comments and hope you have a great weekend. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 On 31/08/2017 at 14:02, Darby said: Lovely build. And to say it's all brush work as well. Thank you very much Darby. Yes - I don't own an airbrush so the majority of my builds are painted with the old hairy sticks although, very occasionally, I use Humbrol spray paints on projects like the Blitzbuild GB. I'm not a big fan of spray can paints but these days they dry really fast allowing rapid progress when needed. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 (edited) Brilliant job on the Yak-3 and the diorama, Stix! As you indicated in your first post, it was a deadly little fighter at low altitudes. If you were in a German fighter and you saw one, the best thing was to hope that it didn't see you. 1/48th scale isn't normally my scale, but it would look great next to my Tamiya Il-2 (whenever I get back to it), and that engine looks great. Was the engine OOB? Za Rodinu! Regards, Jason Edited September 1, 2017 by Learstang Additional comments added. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Absolute gem, top job stix. Glynn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FraserMcPhie Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Excellent work there, it never ceases to amaze me what you can achieve with the hairy stick. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Hello Stix, Very nice Yak here, you did great I really enjoy the diorama too ! Congratulations ! Sincerely. Corsaircorp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marek Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Top work as always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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