My First Build on Britmodller/ ICM 1:48th scale Lagg-3 series 11

[THE_COMBAT_WOMBAT]

This 48th scale kit is my most recent and my proudest kit. Though the icm decals discintergrated in water, i am very fond of my work and the kit. The kit overall fitted well together, the wings required a bit of sanding to get the right shape but apart from these the kit was very nice.

 

 

 

[stevehnz]

That has come up well, pity about the decals, ICM ones have a reputation for not liking bathtime. Liquid Decal Film is a must with them. Lets hope you can find some decals to finish it.

Steve.

[THE_COMBAT_WOMBAT]

thanks, i appreciate the tips. my next builds are the 1:72 scale academy f-86 saber and the 1:72 airfix supermarine spitfire and a 1:72 folland gnat by airfix.

[Bonehammer]

Nicely done! You can always say it's an aircraft fresh out of factory and still waiting for its markings to be applied.

You say the wings required sanding... Did you build the wings separately, or attach each upper wing half to the respective half fuselage? The latter method is less likely to result in gaps, or at least the gaps will be on the leading edge and underside.

[THE_COMBAT_WOMBAT]

First i glued the wings together and then sanded the excess plastic.

 

Thanks for the tips,

 

Olivier