lpiccec2010 Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Hi all, I am quite new here, so would like to introduce you to one of my "Works In Progress", a Trumpeter Yakovlev Yak-18 Max. I usually build the usual Spitfires of Bf-109's though felt I wasn't really getting anywhere with them & this kit as a bit of fun! If you don't already know, this is a post WW2 Soviet trainer which was built in the 1,000's & used by most Warsaw Pact countries as well as China & even North Korea. The kit itself is gorgeous with just enough parts & complexity to keep you interested & the fit & detail of parts Tamiya would be proud of. Full cockpit and engine detail is included & 3 decal options- Soviet, China & North Korea. I've enclosed some pics of where I am atm as if you search for the kit you'll find plenty of in box pics. The only issue I have with the aircraft is the looks...... if you squint hard at it & don't look at the engine cowl it can look a little like a Yak-3! Look at the cowl & it really doesn't! It's just so damn UGLY!!!! I hope you like the pics & look forward to any comments Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Very nice model so far, but as you say, a pig ugly aircraft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpiccec2010 Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 Just looking at different colour schemes...... Thinking of the box offering in Soviet though found these as well!! I have some arrow bolts from my Bergemot Yak-3 decals so this could be something different :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Have you decided what scheme to go for yet? I'd be tempted to go for the red one - just don't expect it to look like a Ferrari. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmsman Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Well, this ugly thing gave a first lift to the first man in space 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpiccec2010 Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 Hi Helmsman, I didn't realise it was that important :-) I'll enjoy finishing it even more now. Just gonna use Google......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmsman Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 This is the one. It is being kept in Saratov museum. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpiccec2010 Posted April 10, 2017 Author Share Posted April 10, 2017 That's brilliant!!! Looks like it's getting closer to this one :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpiccec2010 Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 Update on progress. Pre shaded the Yak to show the canvas against the metal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpiccec2010 Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 Then decided to give it the top coat too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpiccec2010 Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 Latest progress. Starting to come along nicely 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosezi Posted June 29, 2021 Share Posted June 29, 2021 Hehe Sweet baby! My Grandfather flew one as an instructor in 1950's Soviet Air Force I love that weird cowling :) really cute. yes ugly but cute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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