Lowbrow Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 I didn't consciously decide to go on an old Frog kit building frenzy. Or, at least I don't think I did. Regardless, here's another one. This time it's the 1977 Novo release of the 1974 Frog Lavochkin La-7 in 1/72nd scale. I've built it straight out of the hang card bag with the exceptions of a total rescribe with recessed panel lines, the addition of a bit of plastic card to block off the main wheel well and employing a very nice set of Authentic Decals printed in, rather ironically, Russia. I cannot speak to accuracy as I didn't bother to check but it looks rather like the La-7 photos I've peered at. It's a simple kit but pretty cleanly molded and didn't require a great deal of fettling or putty to get it paint ready. I went with Vallejo Model Air colors for the camo and Tamiya for the rest. Both always go on very well, especially over Stynelrez primer which seems to bond so well to the plastic and the paint to it. Oh, and I used some Bare Metal Foil for the strips around the cowling. I also tried the artist oils wash technique for the first time. It's a bit subtle on this particular job, maybe used too dark a brown, but I quite like the idea and will be using it more often for sure. 32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 I did not know that Frog released La 7 ever. Very interesting - and nice results as well Regards J-W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrardandrews Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Brilliant kit and model, one of their last bag kits I think😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch K Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 That looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Proof that some of these old kits can turn out well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Nice job on that. could easily pass for a much later offering. You've done the old girl proud. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 Great job,look's superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 That looks terrific. I also couldn't vouch for the accuracy of the kit but this looks every inch a Lavochkin to me. A great scheme too. I would imagine that reference material for Soviet types back then would have been difficult to come by so fair play to Frog for having a go. Anyway, lovely model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowbrow Posted June 14, 2017 Author Share Posted June 14, 2017 Thank you all, you're very kind! I can't recall exactly when Frog went out of business but I'd wager this was one of their last releases or very near to it. I've not seen a Frog bagged version of this kit, just a boxed release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old thumper Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 It looks absolutely spot on. Just starting to get more interested in Frog kits myself, these old kits make super looking models. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin1967 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Sweet ! Fantastic build of an older kit - Nothing wrong that I say. More please. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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