Redboost Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Hi folks, just arrived on my table, so for the start here are few shots what's in the box. 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 Now that does look very nice and if their Hurricane is anything to go by, it will be a very nice build. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboost Posted October 23, 2019 Author Share Posted October 23, 2019 Yep, hope so! First build shots to follow shortly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboost Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 Basic cockpit assembly is taking place, I'm using some of the etched provided in the kit. I left out only those requiring removal of the raised details on control boxes etc. which are fine enough and the etched do not look any better. Looking at the instructions, I believe those etched wheels on either cockpit side should be placed higher, almost at the cockpit upper edge and not at the side consoles (these were elevator trim wheel and oil cooler louvres wheel, respectively). I'm not sure of the positions of the fabric holder of the signal pistol cartriges, which was according to period pictures located on the right hand side, while the kit has it on the left (I admit I'm reffering to "older" Yak-1 cockpit shown in the Khuznyecov book "Pervyj Jak" - "The First Yak", so the Yak-1b could have placed it otherwise). Time clock: 45 min 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Jeez Libor, that's looking beautiful, I'm doubly glad I ordered one now Cheers, Stew 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 Well I just received mine today (two, actually), and although I have yet to put blade to plastic, I have to say the parts look beautiful on the one sprue they come on. There is almost no flash, and the moulding is just about perfect. I know what a great job Libor does on his models (I still remember that marvellous Tamiya Il-2 you did, Libor), so I'll be following along with this build to see how to do it. Best of luck, Libor! Regards, Jason 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 A great start, looking very crisp. Stuart 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 This kit looks terrific. Just to confirm, it is 1/72 isn’t it? AW 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopkp Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Looks to be a really beautiful kit, I just wish that Arma Hobby would scale its kits up to 1/48, the TS-11 in particular..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Libor, Outstanding work so far! Looks like every bit as accurate and well-fitting as their Hurricane. I have one of these on order, and can't wait to put it into Normandie-Niemen colors and markings. Can't wait to see yours finished! My very favorite Yak, too! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboost Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 Thanks Mike! The fit seems to be great so far, better than their Hurricane kit. I had some fit issues with it, nothing really major, but it seems it was designed with very tight tolerances leaving no room for small adjustments, something like Eduard Fw190's if you know what I mean. It is kinda paradox such great and very accurate kits are somehow difficult to build. Btw, I go for Durand's machine, but I'm not certain how to figure out those "fish scales" on the nose... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboost Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 The interior is painted with H306 which is my fit for the A-14 "Interior Steel Grey" - I have the complete Akan acrylics range, but they dry out quite quickly, so I keep the bottles just as the samples for my Gunze matches. The paint chipping in the cockpit is done with Light Sand acrylics to simulate the primer nitroputty layer underneath. I removed the solid UBS barrel from the cowling with fine drill bit and file, and glued inside a blob of Blu-Tack which will later hold the brass turned replacement barrel. Time: 2 hrs 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboost Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 ... the oil radiator assembly including etched screens in place, all fits nicely. Cockpit is now to be closed. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Great job as usual, Libor! That's a nice touch with the nitroputty showing through. I've done that on the outside of my models, but I admit I haven't thought about doing this on the interior. Regards, Jason 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboost Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 I noticed that effect on a cockpit drawing in AJ Press book, so I thought this may be a nice touch on the model as well. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboost Posted November 1, 2019 Author Share Posted November 1, 2019 Main components are being joined together, on the trial fit all looks tight and precise in all joints. Also the separate cowling decking fits nicely and creates an opening in which will be inserted the wind shield. 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 That interior looks excellent, Libor! Once I get some more work done on my Shackletons (I have three builds going now!), I make take a break from them and work on this and the Brengun Yak-1B. Regards, Jason 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 This looks fantastic, I’m going to have to get one or two of these. AW 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squibby Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Looks like a really nice kit, and you're doing a bang up job of putting it together. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 This kit looks great, Libor - nice choice! 👍 The painting job on the cockpit is amazing, can’t believe it’s an 1/72nd scale... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobo Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Great looking bird so far Libor. The cockpit looks very impressive. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboost Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 Now onto the canopy; first I cut the kit's item to three parts. I thought I may use the mid section from the Falcon canopy intended for the Mikro kit, but this seemed to be to low to slide over the kit's rear glazing. On the other hand, the Falcon canopy is very close to shapes and dimensions of the kit canopy and I suggest it may fit with some adjustments. Eventually, I made a new sliding section from 0.2mm clear foil moulded over the kit's part. The head armoured glass was in fact assembled of several sections fitted into a frame, so I reproduced this with scribing the lines in the part and accentuated them with dark wash. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Very nice work on the clear parts, especially the armoured glass! There doesn't seem to be much in the way of seams on this model - so the fit is very good? Regards, Jason 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboost Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 Hi Jason, yes, the fit is excellent, I haven’t use any filler. I used the extra thin cement throughout, and just cleaned up the joints with fine sticks and polishing clothes. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redboost Posted November 4, 2019 Author Share Posted November 4, 2019 The canopy masks are provided in this 'Expert' series kit and they are cut from a yellow tape. Most of the masks fit nicely except one for the rear glazing, which is slightly oversized. This can be easily addressed cutting it lengthwise in two part, so they can overlapped each other. Primed kit, all imperfections are now being sorted out and damaged panel lines restored. Forget to mention I cut off the radiator outlet flap and fixed it slightly extended. Painting starts with the lower surfaces. My fit for the AMT-7 is mixture of H323 with H67 in 1:1 ratio. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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