Ian Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 (edited) Kit - Italeri re-boxed Accurate Miniatures. Paint - All enamels. Decals - Eduard & kit. Extras - Eduard Zoom set. IL2M-3 Sturmovik 23rd Ind. Assault Regt. Soviet Black Sea Fleet Late 1943. First time I've built an IL2 and first time I've finished an AM kit. Engineering is superb IMO, as long as you take the time to read how other folks built theirs AND test fit... especially around the wing-to-fuselage assemblies. All the paint tones are mixed using my favourite (un)reliable Mk.I eyeball method using Humbrol, Xtracolour and Tamiya enamels. I bought a sheet of 'Authentic Decals' but they shattered into molecule sized fragments as soon as they hit the water so I used Eduard 'stars' and the kit supplied bort numbers / guards badge. Not too much else to add, if anyone wants to ask any questions, make any comments or rain-down any abuse, that's all fine. Have the rest of a great weekend folks... best from NZ. Ian. Edited August 25, 2019 by Ian 22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Step Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 I like the paint scheme. and if I learned anything about the "right" colors during my research for German Luftwaffe paints, it's that there is nothing that had not existed (proof me wrong there 😜) and that the paints change so much over time that you cannot do much wrong. Conclusion: there is nothing wrong with Eyeball Mk I, especially if it comes out as great looking as this 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 What a great looking Sturmovik! Well done with the paintwork👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Supurb result.. I like the tones you have achieved and the weathering is just right. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Outstanding 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobo Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Looks fantastic - love the weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Great looking Il-Dvah 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luiz Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Great painting job! The weathering looks impressive! Luiz. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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