Modelraynz Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 (edited) Hey folks!  I recently had a go at building an Eduard L-39. Thought it would be a tamigawa shake-n-bake, but was not so!😣 ....  SO.... having to start over; I thought id sign up here - hopefully incorporating all the lessons i learnt first time round! 😎   My subject will be an afghan air force L-39 from the early/mid 2000's:   Ill be using the second kit from the 'third world combo' plus decals from Linden Hills excellent decal sheet, have also done a quick and dirty paint match from the previous attempt using an old damaged decal:    Edited February 20, 2019 by Modelraynz new subject 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Great choice Modelraynz  Not an aircraft I'm familiar with and an unusual choice of location, terrific  cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 11, 2019 Share Posted February 11, 2019 Have a version of this kit lurking deep in the stash so will be watching your progress with particular interest and stealing tips whenever possible  1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelraynz Posted February 12, 2019 Author Share Posted February 12, 2019 (edited) hiya! Â Small update: I found the cockpit a bit fiddly to get aligned properly the first time, so I cut out the small locating tabs and put some more robust ones in their place. I also need to add them for the front-seat rear bulkhead: Â Â for the rear bulkhead i added two lots to help align properly: Â Â I also raided the plastic instrument panels for my first aborted attempt: so i fashioned some new ones from the included PE, stripped and placed on plastic card ( i am quite useless with PE!, it always seems to stick up at the edges! so i bulk up and sand the edges to avoid the 'metal on plastic' look! ) Â Edited February 12, 2019 by Modelraynz links 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted February 12, 2019 Share Posted February 12, 2019 Interesting start. Are the fit of the cockpit and wheel bay parts too vague as kitted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelraynz Posted February 13, 2019 Author Share Posted February 13, 2019 16 hours ago, Col. said: Interesting start. Are the fit of the cockpit and wheel bay parts too vague as kitted? Not really, but it is possible to slightly misalign everything; adding up to a wonkey interior and making the closing of the fuselauge in a tidy manner difficult!  On my first attempt the problems i noticed were:  - rear bulkead width is a tad short and fiddley to align across all axis. The newguide strips on each side ensures the piece is glued straight on at correct angles, not slabtibg off to a side.  - the slant of the rear tub does not match to the rear bulkhead; is a gap (so cant buld the tub assembly as one piece a la airfix hawk and merge together). Ensuring the tubs sit on the guide pins but beneath the side insulation diddnt go well the first time and one side of the tubs was slightly higher!!!  - similar for the front tub, rear bulkhead; its slightly under-width so can catch on the side insulation if not set at a correct angle and throw everything off!  Hopefully that makes sence! Im probably overcorrecting it - ill try and take photos tonight to demonstrate! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted February 13, 2019 Share Posted February 13, 2019 I'm another with a version of this kit in the stash. One of the prettier aircraft in the skies IMO. I'll watch your progress with interest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelraynz Posted February 20, 2019 Author Share Posted February 20, 2019 very pithy update today, but been a busy work week, just filling out the front-rear bulkhead so there's no gaps! Â Â Â Since Im hoping to do a K-8 in a similar scheme; ive decided to do an uzbek example for a bit more variety! Â Â 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Great choice and a really interesting colour scheme. Â How are things progressing ? Â cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelraynz Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 (edited) hiya,  Funny you should ask - Was just about to post an update! 😄  a friend donated a spare cockpit and IP's, so set about finalizing the pit:    added some throttles and sidewall coaming as the insulation on the sidewall should be more recessed:   on reflection the only parts I really needed to modify were;  - the aids to help the midsection and rear bulkheads be properly aligned and the tabs to help with fuselage fit (worth it).  the side console 'shelf's' in the end diddnt really work out, and ended up cutting them down anyway to fit everything in!     the bulkheads were a bit excessively weathered with a panel wash - i make mine from tamiya smoke/acrylic thinner, though really searching for a good general purpose cockpit wash that ads depth but dossn't look too dirty!!  just have the burner can to go, add some weights then close up the fuselage! 🙂   Edited March 4, 2019 by Modelraynz 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelraynz Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 for those interested, the following I've found useful: Â 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted March 4, 2019 Share Posted March 4, 2019 Great stuff that cockpit looks a work of art ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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