Thant Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 (edited) I build not only modern jet fighters but also WW2 aircraft. This is the 1/72 scale flying tank from Academy. More at: https://www.facebook.com/myanmarairmodeller/ Edited June 4, 2018 by Thant 28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 I am just now repairing a model of this very kit (I did mine in winter camouflage). Yours is beautifully done (better than mine), so I almost hesitate to mention it, but Soviet-built aircraft did not feature a brown/green camouflage during the Great Patriotic War. I know this is what Academy have in their instructions, but it is wrong. The correct camouflage for Il-2s from 1941 through at least late 1943 was black/green over blue. From late 1943, new Il-2s were painted in a light tan (with a bit of grey), green, and dark grey (something like an Extra Dark Sea Grey) over blue. Shturmoviks are something of a speciality for me (I seem to recall writing a book about it). Best Regards, Jason 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thant Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 2 minutes ago, Learstang said: I am just now repairing a model of this very kit (I did mine in winter camouflage). Yours is beautifully done (better than mine), so I almost hesitate to mention it, but Soviet-built aircraft did not feature a brown/green camouflage during the Great Patriotic War. I know this is what Academy have in their instructions, but it is wrong. The correct camouflage for Il-2s from 1941 through at least late 1943 was black/green over blue. From late 1943, new Il-2s were painted in a light tan (with a bit of grey), green, and dark grey (something like an Extra Dark Sea Grey) over blue. Shturmoviks are something of a speciality for me (I seem to recall writing a book about it). Best Regards, Jason Thank you for your comment. As you said I painted as per instruction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 A great build. Nicely done with good weathering. Here's a source of colour information on the Il-2: http://massimotessitori.altervista.org/sovietwarplanes/pages/il-2/il-2.htm Chris 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 You're welcome! Unfortunately many instructions for Soviet aircraft kits before 2000 (and even later) have that spurious brown/green scheme, when it should be black/green. The Academy kit is a very nice kit with good detail (from an Accurate Miniatures mould that was never kitted), and builds up into a nice model. It is too bad they got the colours wrong, but they aren't the first as this has happened for many different kits of many different aeroplanes from many different air forces and from many different manufacturers. Best Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 1 minute ago, dogsbody said: A great build. Nicely done with good weathering. Here's a source of colour information on the Il-2: http://massimotessitori.altervista.org/sovietwarplanes/pages/il-2/il-2.htm Chris Massimo is the man who did the colour profiles for my book, and he is a meticulous researcher so that is the best place to look for information on Il-2 colours (and other Soviet GPW aircraft). Regards, Jason 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 I also have some or all of Viktor Povinsky's works on the Il-2, too. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Excellent Sturmovik 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Notwithstanding the spurious camouflage, a display of impressive modelling! Kind regards, Joachim 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 3 hours ago, dogsbody said: I also have some or all of Viktor Povinsky's works on the Il-2, too. Chris Viktor did some very good work on the Il-2. I have his book on the Il-2 published by MMP - an excellent reference work for anyone building Il-2 models. Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 I have a disc with material on it that I got from him. As I haven't looked at it for a few years I forget exactly what's on it. I also have some more info that came with some decals I bought from him. I really should dig it out and have a look at it. Chris. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 6 hours ago, Thant said: Thank you for your comment. As you said I painted as per instruction. & painted very nicely as per instructions. Any criticism is of the instructions, not your painting which is very skilfully executed. Steve. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Found it, Jason. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank083 Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Very nice built! Love the paint & weathering even if it’s not accurate! I like Your work!👍👍 Frank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Absolutely superb model! While I understand the comments about the colour scheme, I must say your build convinces me it could have existed! 👍 The subtle shading, weathering and chipping is top notch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Schilhart Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Very interesting topic to me, as I have the kit in my stash as well. Yours turned out great, even though the color scheme may be wrong. Did you forget to peel off the mask from the rear cockpit? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thant Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 2 minutes ago, Roman Schilhart said: Very interesting topic to me, as I have the kit in my stash as well. Yours turned out great, even though the color scheme may be wrong. Did you forget to peel off the mask from the rear cockpit? No I do not forget. Its just like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuro Nezumi Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Brilliant finish! Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Nicely done! Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 5 hours ago, Roman Schilhart said: Very interesting topic to me, as I have the kit in my stash as well. Yours turned out great, even though the color scheme may be wrong. Did you forget to peel off the mask from the rear cockpit? This is a single seater. The two-seater with the rear gunner came later. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Really splendid build, this is an interesting thread as, I have recently purchased the Zveda version. Instructions say:. Humbrol 117 US light green and 186 brown for camo. Underside Humbrol 65 aircraft green. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 On 04/06/2018 at 17:44, dogsbody said: A great build. Nicely done with good weathering. Here's a source of colour information on the Il-2: http://massimotessitori.altervista.org/sovietwarplanes/pages/il-2/il-2.htm Great link, I have kept this many thanks appreciated. Thanks dogsbody. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Beautiful build and finish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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