[MiG-25RBT 1/72 ICM]

14 hours ago, Hobo said:

Libor: Can you please tell me what you thin this stuff with and in what percentages? Thank you.

By Mark I eyeball the mixing ration is aprrox. 1:5 for the thinner.

 

 

2 hours ago, ArmouredSprue said:

How is this kit in general regarding fitting and general details (without goods I mean)?

I want to build a MIG25 and would be looking for recommendations.

 

It is a great kit is terms of fit. Obviously, you have to pay attention to the fuselage structure assembly, which is quite comlex due to the size of the parts and number of bulkheads, and at the area where the separate nose meets the hull, but generally I did not use any filler.

Details are fine too and definitely all are useable. The cockpit is well detailed and under the closed hood you can't see much (I just added the scratch built seat belts). On my next project (Soviet RBF) I will be using only the brass Pitot which I always simply can't resist.

 

Cheers

Libor

[MiG-25RBT 1/72 ICM]

Thanks everyone for kind comments!

Hobo: actually, I don't use satin varnish on the final finish, but matte. Lately I experiment with new stuff from Mr.Color called Premium Topcat Matte, which comes in a can, so has to be de-canned for the airbrush. But it is the finest matte varnish I came across so far!

 

Cheers

Libor

[MiG-25RBT 1/72 ICM]

Hi folks,

 

this is latest addition to my collection of Iraqi AF. Built with few goodies like Quickboost air scoops, Master pitot and New Ware Advanced masks, which helped to airbrush the canopy sealing.

Panted with Gunze H, Alclad II and Mr.Color SM for metallic areas.

This was  kinda test built as I plan to follow soon on with another versions with Soviet/Russian markings.

 

Cheers

Libor

 

[A5M2b Claude 1/72 Clear Prop]

Hi folks,

 

I finished lately this predecessor of the famous Zero fighter, which flown in 1938 in China.

An easy build, although the extras in the kit as resin engine, etched or brass are perhaps redundant as the plastic is simply fabulous. I only added scratch built open canopy hood.

 

Cheers

Libor

 

 

[Douglas SBD-3 1/72 Hasegawa]

For me that’s quite big error as the flaps are major focal point for any SBD kit, although it has been stated the overall outlines are mostly ok.

[Douglas SBD-3 1/72 Hasegawa]

18 hours ago, occa said:

But why did you say 'not very accurate' what's wrong with it, i must admit I've never checked closer, it only seems the cowling has the tapering curve not correct when seen from the side

Well, this may sounds too exaggerated as the overall shapes are fine. But I meant poor rendition of dive flaps, non-existent or complety off cockpit details, poorly represented differences between the versions, wheel bays, ... it reminds me their Fw 190A which looks fine and builds well, but when you closely compare it with Eduard kit, you can see differences and its obsolescence.

I would be happy even for an Airfix remake:-)

 

Cheers,

Libor

[Douglas SBD-3 1/72 Hasegawa]

Cheers Patrick, looking forward to it!

Nous allons voir la semaine prochaine!

 

[Douglas SBD-3 1/72 Hasegawa]

To Jackson: this one is just a contribution to a thematic book. Anyway, more modelling-related stuff is under preparation and should became available at Telford show this year.

 

Cheers

Libor

[Douglas SBD-3 1/72 Hasegawa]

17 hours ago, Jackson Duvalier said:

Inspirational as usual Libor-- and yes I do have your book!  I'd love to see work-in-progress photos and writeup regarding your chosen aftermarket upgrades. 

Thanks Jackson, the WIP will be included in a book that is going to be announce soon.

 

12 hours ago, Navy Bird said:

Beautiful work, Libor, as we've come to expect. You've made the old Hasegawa kit shine! How about a Northrop BT-1 to go with it? And I too have your book - autographed!   

Maybe, got it in the stash somewhere. But don't want to see any etched flaps for a while:-)

 

7 hours ago, TheRealMrEd said:

Nice clean model and a stunning paint job.  One thing I would mention is that the center section of the flaps (the moveable part) should be silver or BMF on the inside portion.  Only the outer flaps were painted red.

Thanks Ed. I saw quite a few colour WWII pictures and haven't noticed that, but I don't say it was not possible:-)

 

Cheers

Libor

[Douglas SBD-3 1/72 Hasegawa]

Hi fellow modellers,

 

this is my recent attempt at the rather old and not very accurate Hasegawa kit, which needed quite some work and aftermarkets to get the best of it; like Part,  Eduard or Rob Taurus to name the few.

 

Cheers

Libor

 

 

 

[1/72 - Ilyushin Il-2/-2M Sturmovik by Kovozávody Prostějov (KP) - released]

Occa: actually, they had, although not a regular kit in the box, but a sort of limited edition in a bag with decals for postwar Czechoslovak AF. It might be issued under Kopro (not KP) label in turbulent early 90's. The kit was based on a horrible russian tooling.

This new issue could be based on new fuselage combined with Smer tooling of the single seat version.

[New Tool Tamiya 1/72nd Spitfire Mk1]

They are just converting into money the data they collected for 1/48 scale kits, what is strange on that. Pity the 3D came too late for Swordfish, P-51B, Storch and others ...

[Libor's 1/72 scale flies...]

Thanks for kind feedback gents!

Hobo: well, never say never, but for the time being I don't plan switching to larger scales. Since I'm building larger collections (up to 500-800 kits in the pipeline), the 1/72 suits the best.

 

Cheers

Libor

[Hawker Hurricane Mk.I 1/72 Arma Hobby]

Hobo: yes, I added the rivets in my usual fashion. The SBS decals are excellent, I can recommend them.

Procopius: thanks for feedback, my experience is different.

 

Cheers

Libor

[Mosquito 2 Stage Engine Nacelles Attack Squadron 1/72 availability ?]

Salut Patrice,

 

je ne sais pas exactement... Toujours je crois cette année

 

Cheers

Libor

[Arma Hobby 1/72 Hurricane]

The same on my side. First insert the main leg in the slot and then put the smaller brace through the bracket to fit the opening (do remember to re-drilled it a little bit). The plastic is rather soft and flexible, so it should not break.

 

Cheers

Libor

[Mosquito 2 Stage Engine Nacelles Attack Squadron 1/72 availability ?]

Attack Squadron has been sold to Brengun, but the timeline of release is not know yet. I would bet they may put it off due to coming Special Hobby kits.

Anyway, the Blackbird Models conversion worked fine for me, here is the result (coupled with Tamiya kit). Even better if they're working on an improvent!

 

Cheers

Libor

 

[Hawker Hurricane Mk.I 1/72 Arma Hobby]

Basuroy: added by myself.

Tony: good for you, then you have to be lucky! 

 

Cheers

Libor

[Hawker Hurricane Mk.I 1/72 Arma Hobby]

Thanks chaps!

FAAMAN: we say here the hares should be counted just after the hunting. Reading all those inbox previews etc., especially from people which obviously haven’t built anything, does not make sense. The issue is too tight fit for most componets, the most tricky being closing the wing with wheel bay box inside, wing to fuselage assembly, and adjusting almost every part to fit properly. Really not a pleasure to build, but eventually you can get there. Wish Arma will pay more attention to this for future release,as the surface details and some design features are really excellent.

 

Cheers

Libor

[Hawker Hurricane Mk.I 1/72 Arma Hobby]

Hi folks,

 

this is the Arma Hobby kit updated to one of the Finnish machines using SBS Decals.

The kit is rather nice, but the fit leaves a lot to be desired for a modern kit, so lot dry-fitting, scraping, beveling etc. was the order of the day.

Anyway, pretty good kit overall, but one is  enough for me for the time being.

 

Cheers,

Libor

 

 

[Libor's 1/72 scale flies...]

Thanks Steve, I'm quite happy with it. Just the number of unfinished and partially-built kits was higher than usually...

 

Cheers

Libor

[Libor's 1/72 scale flies...]

Hi folks,

 

this are my kits built last year, posted as they're coming along...

 

Cheers,

Libor

 

1. D-520 Hasegawa

 

2. Kittyhawk Mk.III Special Hobby

 

3. Heinkel He-111H Hasegawa

 

4. Spitfire Mk.IXE Eduard

 

5. Zlin Z-226M AZ Model

 

6. Zlin Z-42 Hobbyboss

 

7. MiG-21MF Eduard

 

8. Fiat G.50 SBS

 

9. Dornier Do-17Z ICM

 

10+11. Avia B-534. I and II series, Eduard

 

12. Renard R-31 FRROM

 

13. KFIC C.7 AMK

 

14. MiG-21MF Eduard

 

15. Beaufighter Mk.X Airfix

 

16. Bf 110 G-4 Eduard

 

17. Fw 190A-8 Eduard

 

[Tu-4]

Nice kit!

Reversed-enegineering is pretty decent expression for something what has been stolen:-)

[Messerschmitt Bf 110G-4 1/72 Eduard]

Thanks gents!

 

Duncan: right, the period pictures are sometimes interpreted in this way. But personally, I think this was just fresh RLM76.

 

Cheers

Libor

[Messerschmitt Bf 110G-4 1/72 Eduard]

Thanks for kind comments gents, much appreciated!

Yes, it is safe to say the Eduard 110's are the best in 1/72 scale.

Hobo: sorry sir, majority of them ended up only in my display cabinet. I'm no longer interested doing stuff for mags, the only exception is my cooperation with Valiant Wings. Btw, this year we will bring up some news more related to modelling, so watch out their website. 

The aerials were kept at the  45deg angle using a template cut from hard paper.

 

Cheers

Libor